 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi Snowheads
After three seasons with the Atomic Access I'm willing to take a step forward, retire the Atomics and get a new pair with touring bindings.
First of all I must say that I want them as a one quiver pack, considering that I will spend 80% of the time in the sidecountry and the tours will last no longer than 3 hours.
I was quite happy with the Access, I've used them every day for every situation. The only thing I was missing was a bit of stiffness and a more stable feeling when riding them at high speeds.
Therefore I was thinking to get a pair of Blow Crows Navis with F12 EPF bindings. I've found tons of reviews in French, but very few in english. The seem to be a great ski but they lack of lifeness on piste since they have no rocker. This is what I've read so far.
Anyone has try them? Will I be missing the rocker and playfulness of the Access?
What other alternatives should I be considering? I had on my list the Liberty Helix and the Line Sick Day 110, knowing that the lines are closer to what I have had till now. I'm looking for something between 100/110mm waist.
By the way, I'm 177cm tall and 74kg.
Thanks in advance for any tip or advice.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Down CD 6 or 7, but wait 'til the pre-sale in August/September for great prices.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks Clarky for your reply.
I didn't know the brand, and they seem to make outstanding carbon light skis with great prices. Unluckly, they are almost sold out.
Going back to my previous post, I've dismissed the BC and the Lines. Currently, I've widened my search and added to my list the following:
- Atomic Ritual
- Salomon Q105
- Whitedot rangers
Considering that I'll put a pair of Guardians as bindings, maybe my best options are the Salomons (for the sake of the weight).
What can you tell me about the Whitedots? What about the others of my list? Any other recommendation?
Thanks
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| polinauer wrote: |
Thanks Clarky for your reply.
I didn't know the brand, and they seem to make outstanding carbon light skis with great prices. Unluckly, they are almost sold out.
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Yep, that's why you have to wait for the pre season sale I mentioned, with even better prices!
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| polinauer wrote: |
Thanks Clarky for your reply.
I didn't know the brand, and they seem to make outstanding carbon light skis with great prices. Unluckly, they are almost sold out.
Going back to my previous post, I've dismissed the BC and the Lines. Currently, I've widened my search and added to my list the following:
- Atomic Ritual
- Salomon Q105
- Whitedot rangers
Considering that I'll put a pair of Guardians as bindings, maybe my best options are the Salomons (for the sake of the weight).
What can you tell me about the Whitedots? What about the others of my list? Any other recommendation?
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I skied the Access for a couple of seasons but now have a pair of Rituals. I loved the Access but as you know they have a speed limit. IMO the Ritual have just enough extra stiffness without losing any of the fun.
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Thanks Kenny for your answer.
What about the weight? Is it worth to mount a binding like the Guardians for such a ski?
These past days I've added another model to the list. They are the Zag Slap in 186 length.
Any remarks/highlights on them?
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