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Am 6'4", around 220lbs dressed to ski. I know I should

Blizzard Cochise Ski

January 15, 2012

Am 6'4", around 220lbs dressed to ski. I know I should go 193, but wouldn't that cost me some fun in the trees? Would 185 not also be sufficient for a lad my size?

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Answer to: "Would this jacket keep me warm in like 10 F - 20 F New York city"

The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Men's

November 16, 2011

Yes, the jacket will keep you toasty and comfortable at these temperatures. I find I cannot wear the jacket comfortably unless it is below freezing outside, and that is only wearing a t-shirt underneath. Jacket is super-cozy and it weighs almost nothing. I love it.

If you will use the thing exclusively for in-town (i.e. not as 'active wear'), maybe you might consider something with a hood as well to keep out icy city gusts...

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Answer to: "6'2, 190 pounds. Current setup is 174 Mt Bakers with Freeride"

K2 SideStash Alpine Ski

February 8, 2011

no experience myself, but I'm quite sure Lou Dawson at Wildsnow.com will know a good few thing about those boards you mention.

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Ultra mega mega fun!

Line Prophet 100 Ski

Rating for this product: 5 December 20, 2010

Am 6'4", 205lbs, relative recent ski addict, getting into black slopes & now spending a good amount of time off-piste. Was on a pair of Atomic RT 86s last year, which carved and gripped fantastically, but were too feathery light for me to deal with chunked-up frozen crud. Wanted something heavier and more stable. Have 186's mounted with Marker Barons 1cm behind midsole. Have skied em on groomers, icy groomers, piled up crud, windblown crust, waist deep pow. The skis are fun as hell, they are powerful and yet easy to drive. They give highly adequate pow float, yet carve lickity split on groomers. Their dampness and stability give me the confidence to plow over just about anything in my way and charge into new places I wouldn't have approached previously. My concern was that I wouldn't become a better skier because these things made everything so easy.... but I'm skiing steeper, deeper, and faster than ever with this setup. One of the funnest purchases I've made in the last couple of years.

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Answer to: "How do they work with a traditional binding? do the soles swap"

Dynafit ZZero 4 C-TF Alpine Touring Boot

March 18, 2010

have been using the zzero 4 C-TFs all season in Marker Baron bindings (the boots are fantastic- both plenty stiff and comfortable like house shoes once they have been thermal fitted). With the correct toe height and forward pressure adjustments these boots have paired just fine with the bindings, holding me in and releasing when they should. Have had no problems with this combination, despite sharing the same concerns as you initially.

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Answer to: "Will these fit a marker baron binding?"

Dynafit ZZero 3 C-TF Alpine Touring Boot

November 16, 2009

After some testing of my own I found, to any and all who are curious, *a Dynafit boot will fit in a Marker binding*. The bindings are adjustable specifically to accommodate the rubber sole of AT boots. If you don't mind the cosmetic wear, the rear of the boot heel will scuff in these bindings, the boot is otherwise undamaged. They release the same as they would with an alpine boot.

The light weight of the boot helps compensate for the weight of the binding when trekking up, and the 4 buckle version of the boot, the Zzero 4 C-TF, makes for a rrrrripping ride down in the Barons. They're mounted on Atomic RT-86s to make for a downhill-oriented setup that isn't terrible for touring either. Happy =)

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Will these fit a marker baron binding?

Dynafit ZZero 3 C-TF Alpine Touring Boot

July 25, 2009

Will these fit a marker baron binding?

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Sandy- your last answer was very helpful, I think I am zeroed

Atomic RT86 Ski

July 25, 2009

Sandy- your last answer was very helpful, I think I am zeroed in on the Rt86 as my next purchase-- but... any(one have) thoughts on the Rt86 vs. the Karhu Jak BC as a capable all-mountain touring/carver? Also, if it makes any difference, I have already purchased Marker Barons as bindings.

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I have spent a long time researching and review-reading for a

Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

June 28, 2009

I have spent a long time researching and review-reading for a nice resort/touring quiver of 1 ski and have settled on the Atomic RT-86. Am now looking for bindings, trying to decide between the Fritschi Freerides or Marker Dukes. My impression is the Freerides sit you higher above the ski and might be wobblier on the downhill than the Dukes, which have the disadvantage of extra weight. Also, I understand the RT86 skis are very eager to turn-- will sitting higher above the ski on AT bindings make them 'too quick' to turn? Good advice appreciated.

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I'm an intermediate skier looking to upgrade to a versatile

Atomic RT86 Ski

May 16, 2009

I'm an intermediate skier looking to upgrade to a versatile ski that I can use on groomed slopes, off piste, and something light enough for occasional touring. Is this not the ski? The "quiver of one"? Am curious how it handles in wet heavy spring snow as well as hard pack... I am 6'4", about 200lbs, is the 183cm the right length? From what I've read it seems built to handle it all, but I am skeptical of the extreme light weight on groomers (though I know the featherweight will make for better touring). Thoughts or experiences anyone?

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I'm an intermediate skier seeking a versatile ski that I

K2 Shuksan Alpine Touring Ski

May 4, 2009

I'm an intermediate skier seeking a versatile ski that I can use for resort skiing, floating off piste, and the occasional back country tour. Is this ski a good bet? Does it give decent performance in wet heavy spring snow? I am 6'4", about 195lbs, is the 181cm long enough? Also, if I mount these with Dynafit bindings-- would that be TOO lightweight for enjoying groomed slopes? If that's the case would something like the Marker Dukes be a better bet?

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I'm an intermediate skier looking to upgrade to a versatile

K2 Mt. Baker Superlight Alpine Touring Ski

April 28, 2009

I'm an intermediate skier looking to upgrade to a versatile ski that I can use on groomed slopes, off piste, and something light enough for touring without killing my legs on the way to summit. Is this not the ski? How does it handle in wet heavy spring snow? I am 6'4", about 195lbs, is the 181cm long enough? Also, I'd welcome a recommendation for lightweight bindings which allow me to go with a free heel for climbing up, and to attach the heel for the trip down. Thanks for any advice.

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