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I'm an intermediate skier looking to upgrade to a versatile...
By whi3063951
Ranked #350 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
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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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #455 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
December 19, 2009
I don't think it's a "quiver of one" ski at all. It sucks in crud and chunked up stuff--it's just too flexible. It's a great ski, but they lack balls, for lack of a better word. They have their place--would be a sweet touring setup since they're so light. (I've got Dynafit Vertical TLT bindings on mine...the setup is super lightweight.)
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Sandy Brown
Ranked #1 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 16, 2009
The RT86 is an awesome "quiver of one" if... -you like a quick, lively, shorter radius ski. The light weight is OK on the groomer since it is truly torsionally rigid. 183 would be the right length for your ht/wt. It is my current fave, although I am lighter & shorter. I just like the quickness!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Sandy Brown
Ranked #1 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 16, 2009
The RT86 is an awesome "quiver of one" if... -you like a quick, lively, shorter radius ski. The light weight is OK on the groomer since it is truly torsionally rigid. 183 would be the right length for your ht/wt. It is my current fave, although I am lighter & shorter. I just like the quickness!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 162cm, 169cm, 176cm, 183cm
- Dimensions:
- 127 / 86 / 113mm
- Construction:
- Nomad structural cap with TFC, magnesium cap sidewall
- Core Material:
- Densolite
- Base:
- Sintered 2000
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- Any telemark or AT binding
- Weight:
- [Per pair] 6lb 8oz (2950g)
- Recommended Use:
- Touring, backcountry skiing, backcountry freeriding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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