Alpina Wyoming Boots - Any Experience
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 11:08 am
Hi Everyone,
I've been using normal classic waxed XC skiis at groomed nordic centres and also off trail (not much fun) for about 11 years and am just learning about the whole existance of the "light touring" ski, or what i have learned is often called the nordic backcountry ski.
So I just ordered Rossignol BC 80's with Rotefella Magnum bindings and Alpina Wyoming Boots. To be honest most of these choices were simply because they were the only items I could find in Canada that were in my size and in stock. I see much documentation about the Alaska boot, but almost nothing on the Wyoming. I cant tell if it is a new model or discontinued model, either.
I am wondering if anyone has experience with the Alpina Wyomings and can point me to how they might differ from the Alaskas or other popular boots. The reason I ask is I want to know once I get used to the skiis and boots where the Wyoming sits in terms of flexibility so I can understand if I would prefer a stiffer or softer boot, depending on the condition and the boots ability to turn the skiis. My assumption is that the Wyoming is somewhere in the middle of the stiffness scale, but perhaps it is lower down than the Alaska and Montana boot? Wyoming is further south of these states so perhaps their scale descends according to the geographic locations of the states? Alpina's website doesn't really provide good information on this type of thing, its like they want to be vague about what the boot actually is so you dont overthink buying it.
I plan on using the setup for golf courses, and mild off trail stuff, as well as skiing snowmobile packed trails here in the rocky mountains in Alberta. But as I get better at using the skiis I will probably trasition to more difficult terrain with steeper hills. I probably will be doing some overnight trips with a relatively light backpack on fairly manageable terrain. I'm also hoping it is warm enough for the weather here, but I also dont often suffer from cold feet so thats not a major concern.
I've been using normal classic waxed XC skiis at groomed nordic centres and also off trail (not much fun) for about 11 years and am just learning about the whole existance of the "light touring" ski, or what i have learned is often called the nordic backcountry ski.
So I just ordered Rossignol BC 80's with Rotefella Magnum bindings and Alpina Wyoming Boots. To be honest most of these choices were simply because they were the only items I could find in Canada that were in my size and in stock. I see much documentation about the Alaska boot, but almost nothing on the Wyoming. I cant tell if it is a new model or discontinued model, either.
I am wondering if anyone has experience with the Alpina Wyomings and can point me to how they might differ from the Alaskas or other popular boots. The reason I ask is I want to know once I get used to the skiis and boots where the Wyoming sits in terms of flexibility so I can understand if I would prefer a stiffer or softer boot, depending on the condition and the boots ability to turn the skiis. My assumption is that the Wyoming is somewhere in the middle of the stiffness scale, but perhaps it is lower down than the Alaska and Montana boot? Wyoming is further south of these states so perhaps their scale descends according to the geographic locations of the states? Alpina's website doesn't really provide good information on this type of thing, its like they want to be vague about what the boot actually is so you dont overthink buying it.
I plan on using the setup for golf courses, and mild off trail stuff, as well as skiing snowmobile packed trails here in the rocky mountains in Alberta. But as I get better at using the skiis I will probably trasition to more difficult terrain with steeper hills. I probably will be doing some overnight trips with a relatively light backpack on fairly manageable terrain. I'm also hoping it is warm enough for the weather here, but I also dont often suffer from cold feet so thats not a major concern.