I kinda miss my 7tm Power Tours. Sometimes I’m tempted try to find a pair of PowerXT’s. Mine never released on me, which was just right ‘cause I wouldn’t have wanted them too… but I trusted they would. Bench tested them once while working in the shop, and they shoed nicely in the DIN test (better th...

Beautiful photo Robin! The Backcountry Talk forum on the Earn Your Turns website will probably have more to offer on your situation. More folks skiing the type of gear and terrain that you do. I visit both forums.

"CAUSE most of the time went into the non-snow in a ride position. No turn tele.”

Makes sense; good for that fore/aft stability when things get grabby!

Always enjoy reading Jack O’s musings; he writes well and with a good perspective. A long standing quote in the telemrk community: “It’s a turn, not a religion”. Another, in good natured derision: “Free your heels, and your edges will follow”. Followed by the bumper sticker ” Nobody cares that you t...

Raining over here today anyway, so not a bad day to miss. Tomorrow’s looking good though, the sunshine’ll feel good!

I’m surprised nobody’s shown interest in these; it’s a perfect light XCD kit for the northeast, at least. I’d grab ‘em if I didn’t already have my Objectives with cables.

If I recall, there was also a model called “Backcountry” in their line at that time, between the Legend and the Ultra’s (but my memory could be off on that). Do they have stiffeners built in at the ankles, or all leather? fgd135 might chime in also, he’s very good at ID’ing gear from that vintage.

"I’m very curious about the length recommendations, since I seem to be right in between the manufacturers suggestions." There's no definitive answer for this, it really is your choice as to whether you prefer the maneuverability of the shorter length, or some extra float and glide (a little, anyway)...

I’d guess late 80’s or early 90’s; I’m surprised I don’t recall seeing that model as I was quite actively selling and skiing tele stuff those years, and Merrell’s were hugely popular. You could also replace the velcro with Voile straps, probably a little better performing than laces, if a bit funny ...

Just offering some ski history as I recall it, nothing personal. Sondre found upon landing, the stance provided more fore/aft balance; that was the origin of the turn. In the town of Telemark. ‘Course one would need to turn to scrub the speed of landing from the jump. Speculation now on my part, but...