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by FortyFour
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Altai Kom 162 vs 174
Replies: 38
Views: 63413

Re: Altai Kom 162 vs 174

yoyoing wrote:Thank you all for your suggestions!
Let’s us know how it works out for you later in the season.


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by FortyFour
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Ski Backpack
Replies: 15
Views: 24676

Re: Ski Backpack

For touring I use Mammut Pro Removable Airbag 3.0 45 L. I use it with and without the airbag as the airbag is removable; It is extremely comfortable; It is lightweight (minus the airbag); It has excellent features for carrying skis and other equipment; I also use a Mammut Spindrift 32 for some non-a...
by FortyFour
Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Altai Kom 162 vs 174
Replies: 38
Views: 63413

Re: Altai Kom 162 vs 174

Other typical benefits to using a pivot binding (e.g. switchbacks) with plastic boots, are less stress on your feet/heels and smooth touring motion when laying down km's. I only have experience with voile 3pin mountaineer bindings... Can you still kick add glide(ish) with the switchbacks or do you ...
by FortyFour
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Altai Kom 162 vs 174
Replies: 38
Views: 63413

Re: Altai Kom 162 vs 174

No crazy when it comes to XCD and Telemark choices. Mix and match all you want. That is part of the beauty of XCD. Personally my rule of thumb is: Cables bindings with leather boots; Hard wires with plastic boots. I find those basic combinations perform well as a team and drive the skis nicely. But,...
by FortyFour
Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Altai Kom 162 vs 174
Replies: 38
Views: 63413

Re: Altai Kom 162 vs 174

Depends on where in Canada, your typical terrain, and typical snow depth/type. I would be considering my most common/typical use: Deep and steep; Rolling hills; Mountains; Foothills; Cut-blocks; Trees all day, everyday; Cruising trails; Amount of skin use; Etc. It it were me (Alberta Rockies and Foo...