Looking for a touring friendly All-Mountain ski
Looking for a touring friendly All-Mountain ski
Hi,
I currently use a nordic XCD setup with a Åsnes Storetind Carbon, Merrell SuperComp and Rottefella 75mm cable bindings. I am very happy with that setup when it comes to the touring side of things. I ski mostly in loose snow and have grown to really enjoy the downhills. Lately I have ended up in more and more situations where I struggle making enjoyable turns and where I would wish for more downhill performance once I’m in more than around 15cm / 6 inches of powder. That's why I'm looking into upgrading my current setup and going for something wider.
It seems to me like the Line Prophet 98 is a very balanced ski when it comes to managing both hardpack and powder and that it would make a good telemark ski because of how it is built (traditional camber, little early tip rise, pronounced short tip, medium flex). Of course it is very heavy though and therefor surely a nightmare to tour with. So I guess I am looking for a ski with the All-Mountain qualities of the Prophet 98, but more suited for touring.
I'm thankful for any recommendations and tips.
I currently use a nordic XCD setup with a Åsnes Storetind Carbon, Merrell SuperComp and Rottefella 75mm cable bindings. I am very happy with that setup when it comes to the touring side of things. I ski mostly in loose snow and have grown to really enjoy the downhills. Lately I have ended up in more and more situations where I struggle making enjoyable turns and where I would wish for more downhill performance once I’m in more than around 15cm / 6 inches of powder. That's why I'm looking into upgrading my current setup and going for something wider.
It seems to me like the Line Prophet 98 is a very balanced ski when it comes to managing both hardpack and powder and that it would make a good telemark ski because of how it is built (traditional camber, little early tip rise, pronounced short tip, medium flex). Of course it is very heavy though and therefor surely a nightmare to tour with. So I guess I am looking for a ski with the All-Mountain qualities of the Prophet 98, but more suited for touring.
I'm thankful for any recommendations and tips.
- fisheater
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Re: Looking for a touring friendly All-Mountain ski
The Voile Vector is generally regarded as a good touring ski, with plenty of downhill chops. Many skiers I see at Midwest Telefest, choose the Vector as their resort ski.
Re: Looking for a touring friendly All-Mountain ski
Staying with Line skis, have you looked at the Vision 98? I haven't skied them myself but they sound like a good option and significantly lighter weight
- Montana St Alum
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Re: Looking for a touring friendly All-Mountain ski
You can tour on just about anything. My touring days are over, but I used to BC the Wasatch on 185cm Armada JJs (116 underfoot) on Syner-G's and HammerHeads. Climbing was truly horrible, but the descents were worth it. They just aren't anymore!