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Need "new" BC gear & need help
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27 Jan 2015 14:00 #223661
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It's time for a whole new alpine touring set-up. Last time I bought was 2006 and things have changed since then! I've also had two kiddos, so have been out of the loop in knowing what gear to go for-help is needed! I would really appreciate some recommendations for last year's or even this year's models (or older if you think I can still get them). I don't even know where to start-I'm also living in a new town and haven't found my connections, yet (formerly Seattle, now in Bend, OR). Thank you!
* I'm 5'9" and 150 lbs (female)
* I prefer to ski aggressive lines and am strong, but ski "softly" and don't like to wrestle my skis
* I love quick turns and only pull out the GS turns when conditions are right, but I love the speed when I do
* I will ski mostly inbounds right now with a few BC days, but still prefer a light, flexible boot.
* I currently have K2 Mt. Bakers with Scarpa touring boots (size 25.5 from 2003-the orange ones!) and the boots never fit well until after many boot fittings. I love my Bakers, but they are getting old and I'm looking for a bit wider experience without going to a pure powder ski.
* I'm hoping for a ski that can handle almost anything and am interested in getting into the rocker mentality.
*As for boots, I have an extremely high instep and normal shaped foot with a narrow heel.
Thank you for any guidance! Websites that are good for comparing? Bend-local shops?
Missing the Seattle and North Bend shops right now!
Much appreciated,
Lara
* I'm 5'9" and 150 lbs (female)
* I prefer to ski aggressive lines and am strong, but ski "softly" and don't like to wrestle my skis
* I love quick turns and only pull out the GS turns when conditions are right, but I love the speed when I do
* I will ski mostly inbounds right now with a few BC days, but still prefer a light, flexible boot.
* I currently have K2 Mt. Bakers with Scarpa touring boots (size 25.5 from 2003-the orange ones!) and the boots never fit well until after many boot fittings. I love my Bakers, but they are getting old and I'm looking for a bit wider experience without going to a pure powder ski.
* I'm hoping for a ski that can handle almost anything and am interested in getting into the rocker mentality.
*As for boots, I have an extremely high instep and normal shaped foot with a narrow heel.
Thank you for any guidance! Websites that are good for comparing? Bend-local shops?
Missing the Seattle and North Bend shops right now!
Much appreciated,
Lara
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27 Jan 2015 15:42 #223662
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For what it's worth, my niece is skiing on a pair of Dynstar Cham W 97's fitted with Marker Tour F-10's and loves the set up. She mainly skis in-bounds but occasionally goes backcountry with us.
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27 Jan 2015 16:29 - 27 Jan 2015 16:34 #223665
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Bend= coffee, bikes, skis, beer, people (dogs are people too).
This shop rules.
crowsfeetcommons.com
They are having a women's XC ski event Friday.
This shop rules.
crowsfeetcommons.com
They are having a women's XC ski event Friday.
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28 Jan 2015 09:51 #223670
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4 buckle boots and a pair of marker barons for your skis could be your one ski quiver.
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09 Feb 2015 15:14 #223806
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thank you all-I'm on the hunt!
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09 Feb 2015 16:14 #223807
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I purchased a pair of Dynastar Cham HM 97...172 length. Can't wait to get some bindings on these things and test them out! Review seem pretty stellar and local shops speak very highly of them. Risky to buy without trying, but that's what I've always done and it seems to work. I will love my Mt. Bakers forever, though
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