joeatomictoad wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:10 pm

bwm8142 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:16 pm

I am trying to decide what ski to get next year (because I have a problem)

@bwm8142
What's the problem you're trying to solve by getting new skis? Technical problem with the old skis? Manifest destiny of the ski quiver?

I've seen this before. A classic case of G.A.S.

I get more tired from things like poor kick or glide or squirrelly skis that don't track straight than from ski weight.

I agree with the above posts. Only think to add is to mention that the plastic that the Excursions use is softer than the plastic used for the t4s so the Excursions flex in a more "natural" way

Wonder if that squirrel chills with river otters. They seem to really enjoy sliding around in the woods and down hills too

...I didn't read the whole thread but I saw it mentioned that K&G doesn't matter that much with such a big ski anyway. I have to disagree, my wide skis, Charges BCs,112UF glide as good as any scaled ski I've had and my insanes glide as good as any waxed ski I've had. If people feel like they are sh...

IMO, Excursions and 3-pin HWs may be a good option for the skiing you describe. Excursions because they are good for larger volume feet especially width and the 3-pin HWs because you can just ski with the 3-pins and add the HWs when downhills are more challenging. I use Excursions and SBs with my Ve...

Not much to add to the advice above. I'm in the UP and ski Vector BCs for skiing similar to what you describe. IMO, use the T2s for Bohemia and more challenging terrain but also keep the T4s for longer tours and less demanding terrain.

I hope you don't "crap your bibs" if that wax turns out to be that extreme. Good luck

This is funny. And oddly informative. Thank you

Just a couple of quick thoughts: 1. Your skis are way too short especially for anything involving soft snow. 2. Bad knees and extra mass and tele seems like a bad idea especially considering that most tele bindings don't release in the case of a bad fall. 3. Have you considered an AT setup? I don't ...