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I am an advanced resort skier who tried touring this spring,...
By David Stephenson
Ranked #381 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 18, 2011
I am an advanced resort skier who tried touring this spring, loved it, and is now seeking some advice from the well-informed BC community. I'm looking for a ski that I can use to ski off-piste on the weekends, but one that would also be good for skinning up the resort hills for exercise after I get off work in the late afternoons. And, ideally, it would ski fairly well on these workouts when going down. Am I asking for too much in one AT ski? Or is there one out there that might fit the bill? (At least while I cut my teeth on this new side of skiing.) I'm not only wondering about model, but dimensions, as well. I'm 6'4, 190, advanced on resort runs, but new to touring. Thanks a lot!
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By Brian G. Sweeney
Ranked #42 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
July 1, 2011
BD skis are on the heavy side for touring. I use these when i'm going to be skiing something gnarly enough that i don't want to sacrifice performance and am willing to deal with the weight. For other conditions i try to tour with a lighter ski.
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By Sandy Brown
Ranked #1 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 18, 2011
I would lean towards a ski about 100mm underfoot, with a small amount of tip rise. That way you get good grip with your skins (heavily rockered skis will get less grip). If you are skiing alot of powder you can even go wider. There are a number out there that fit the bill. I work with G3, so I'm biased...but their Tonic model is a great option! Enjoy.
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