What skis? I ask because the skis I would be skiing with an Alaska 75 boot would be mounted pins on balance point. I would not be mounting boot center on boot center mark on ski. I am aware of the Fisher S-bound system that is basically pins on balance point, with gradations for boot sole length. M...

I'm curious as to how glued factory base plates are even removed. Do you hit them with a heat gun?

I'm 6'0" 160lb and I recently picked up some s-bound 98s in 189 for backcountry touring with some more moderate downhills, like ski hiking or even just exploring in the woods. I went a little longer than the recommended 179 to hopefully aid in the touring sections. I'm pretty new to XC but I'm an e...

It's all over the place depending on what you are trying to do and what kind of skis you are picking. Can you give us more info? What kind of skiing (groomed tracks, snowmobile trails, breaking trail in deep snow, golf courses, turning or traveling?) What kind of skis How much do you weigh and how ...

What's the rule of thumb with ski sizing? My understanding is that they used to size skis based on height but changed to weight. I still see people referencing height for sizing though. What's the general rule?

Hey, I'm looking to pick up some cheap-ish old waxless backcountry touring skis for a 6' 160lb guy. Bindings are unimportant. In Southern Vermont and fine with driving a bit.

Edit: fitting these inside groomer tracks would be great too.