Based on your preferences, you might be best served skiing, both economically and skiing wise with the viole hardwire three pin and a volkl t rock type ski. You ski what lots of us ski it sounds like, and I have narrowed it down to this combo for my quiver of one...not sure what the modern and wome...

Backcountry is selling Hardwires at the moment, as for skis something in the mid 90's, if your charging hard in the crud something a bit stiffer or/ & with metal. More powder oriented and BC well something a bit softer, good luck on your search, now is definitely the best time to score deals. I lik...

Hello Karen, Could I offer the suggestion that if you buy another set of skis you now have a quiver of two. I know for the most part people that switch to NTN seem to like it, however I have heard some people tried NTN and came back to NNN (3-pin) gear. Although I have no desire to go to NTN, from ...

here's a couple ideas: http://www.telemarkdown.com/store/womens-skis/liberty-envy-w-sale/ OR http://www.telemarkdown.com/store/view-all-skis/liberty-helix-2/ OR http://www.telemarkdown.com/store/view-all-skis/volkl-mantra/ In the meantime, I would look into a ski like the Liberty Envy or Helix moun...

connyro wrote:I would get the AXLs over the VICE bindings if you plan to tour/climb at all. The AXLS perform just as well as the VICEs on the down but the AXLSs with their free-pivot are much better on the tour or up track.

Thanks for your input. Super helpful!

I agree with most every comment above. I have NTN (most binding versions) but now ski my old duck bill Garment Garas, using 22 Designs Vice and Axel bindings. There is no skiing difference between the Axel and Vice, but the Axel has the backcountry pivot ability but costs about a hundred bucks more...

I apologize for my late reply..... NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN NTN Go NTN! If you like power, and carving, and control, and preciseness, releasability, brakes, etc ect etc then you should give NTN a try. There is a reason you will not see World Cup level racers on any 75mm gear anym...

Narrowed it down between DPS Nina 99 (125.99.111) or Liberty Helix 105 (135.105.122) as my quiver of 1 all mountain ski.
Any thoughts?

Anyone know first hand how the Liberty Helix handles on groomers? I've have now many reviews on it and most say it's great everywhere but a few say it's no good on groomed. The Vokyl Mantra sounds perfect for all around except maybe a bit on the heavier side? And maybe more for an aggressive skier? ...

Thank you so much for your comments and suggestions. I'm researching each one to see what I think. I'm glad to hear stick with my boot. And thanks for the tip re: telemarkdown! I will let you know what I do and how it goes!