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by peterindc
Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Skiing Bigger Descents in the XCD Style
Replies: 22
Views: 18707

Re: Skiing Bigger Descents in the XCD Style

I’d be up for trying that too, and so far have the Asnes Tindan 86 with Scott Excursions and Switchback X2s. Been looking at Xplore options on a separate thread. Put me on your list please!
by peterindc
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: 2024 Alpina Pioneer TECH XP Backcountry/Telemark ski boot review XPLORE
Replies: 47
Views: 73516

Re: 2024 Alpina Pioneer TECH XP Backcountry/Telemark ski boot review XPLORE

Think the Alpina Pioneer Tech would be able to drive the Voile Hyper V6 BC, 131-99-111 (in the 178 cm length)? Assuming that the Xplore or TTS bindings I’d use wouldn’t pull out of those. Or would Voile’s newer tele-certified Endeavor BC, 117-84-102 (178 cm) or 115-82-99 (171 cm) be all that much be...
by peterindc
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: Trip Report Archive
Topic: Circumnavigating Crater Lake March 10th-12th, 2020 on Altai Hok Skis and Pulk Sled
Replies: 14
Views: 34152

Re: Circumnavigating Crater Lake March 10th-12th, 2020 on Altai Hok Skis and Pulk Sled

I’m aiming to do this same trip with family on March 26-27-28, 2024, depending on the weather. Resurrecting this trip report to ask a few questions of freeheelfreemind and anyone else who’s gone around Crater Lake on skis. First the tele questions: I got some great beta from owtdoorzy on the r/Backc...
by peterindc
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: S-bound 98 and Nansen vs. Rabb 68
Replies: 34
Views: 14594

Re: S-bound 98 and Nansen vs. Rabb 68

This will put a lot of pressure on the 3pin bill of the Alaska 75 though- you may end up with boot failure... Personally, I think that the Alaska BC is a superb boot for the S-Bound 98- for what this ski is truly tuned for (eg "low to mid-angle slopes")… Great advice, thank you Gareth. It makes me ...
by peterindc
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: S-bound 98 and Nansen vs. Rabb 68
Replies: 34
Views: 14594

Re: S-bound 98 and Nansen vs. Rabb 68

Versus my 180 Rabb 68- the 179 S98: - has less rocker in the shovel; - has an essentially flat tail with no taper; - has a higher intial camber - has a similar moderately-stiff round flex (the Rabb has a smoother flex) The S98 has a significantly longer effective edge and much wider turn radius tha...
by peterindc
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Which ski for steep downhill narrow trails with a 50 lbm backpack
Replies: 16
Views: 9957

Re: Which ski for steep downhill narrow trails with a 50 lbm backpack

See the thread on Hoks in the Whites. I tried Hoks recently and those plus a long pole might really be your ticket. I did not find them too clunky to enjoy on trail and could definitely see them solving your challenge. I used Oboz winter boots but you could mount them with 3-pins. https://www.telema...
by peterindc
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Skiing White Grass tomorrow
Replies: 0
Views: 1191

Skiing White Grass tomorrow

White Grass WV just got 8” and Chip Chase has declared a Purple Powder Alert. I’ll be there tomorrow, who’s with me? P.S. Gear report: Thanks to obsessively haunting this board during the pandemic :D and lots of good advice that you regulars gave me, I alternate at White Grass between Åsnes Ingstad ...
by peterindc
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Ski Backpack
Replies: 15
Views: 24193

Re: Ski Backpack

I’m a fan of the Black Diamond lineup because they are light, tough, have a streamlined profile, and have dedicated ski touring options. I have the ski touring Cirque in both the 30L for backcountry day tours when I need all 10 essentials (https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essential...
by peterindc
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Older Alpina Discovery Ski size chart
Replies: 8
Views: 14144

Re: Older Alpina Discovery Ski size chart

I own the predecessor to the Alpina Discovery, namely an Alpina Cross-Terrain which has the identical dimensions as the Discovery 102 (102-64-87). I am 167 pounds, 5'10", and ski the 180 cm. EDIT: Sorry, moving too fast there. My skis are comparable to the Discovery 102, and I have found them to be ...