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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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My sis likes her atomic R:9's cos they are so light (so does her BF too!) They have re-named them and there is a large discussion as to what is a similar ski here
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=10242&highlight=
and the take home is R9 = Diran = MX:9 so try and find a pair to demo.
They really are surprisingly light, I can carry two pairs balanced on one arm no trouble... I picked up there (a lot shorter) SX:11's and just about broke my back!
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Nick L, I've got some Rossi Saphir's-my son swears they're lighter than his snowblades.
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Nick L,
Is your wife particularly tiny? Is that why she wants light skis?
I'm a girl and I have no trouble at all carrying skis - could do for hours with no side effects. But I don't think I'm particularly strong - skis, even heavy ones just aren't that heavy - not compared to ten bags stuffed with shopping anyway!! Could it be the way they're trying to carry the skis?
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Nick L, Just think, if she does get lighter ski's they'll be easier for you to carry 
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Thank you all for your suggestions.
parlor, we have always rented skis up till now so your views about the bindings are especially interesting and will look at Salomon Ti's.
fragglerock, thank you for your suggestion of Atomic MX:9 and Helen Beaumont, Rossi Saphirs.
I am not a gentleman so I do not carry my wife's skis (unless she is being carted down the slope in a blood wagon with a dislocated shoulder as happened 3yrs ago) 
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Nick L, you know there's only ever one reason for a gentleman to carry a ladies skis and while gallant, it's not particularly chivalrous he he he.
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ski, Mrs P has Phat Luvs and loves them.
I should just confirm that the only time I do carry her skis is on very long hikes, especially when climbing very steep sections as her knees start to wobble a little so she needs both hands to steady herself. She's not gone on very well with back packs that allow her to carry her skis. (She's also 40 so I try not to be toooo hard on her  )
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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ski, ooo - I have a 15 yr old hot - the 50l one. Still going strong after very heavy use.
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Scarpa, Good aren't they ? We've just retired Mrs Ski's orginal one....good to see a good design lasting....
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You know it makes sense.
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Mrs P isn't very big, she has a great Ortovox pack that meets all of her other requirements: hydration pack, shovel & bc equipment section, fits lunch & spare layer. But it's not big enough to support skis. We're yet to find a pack that's small enough that can carry skis. Sorry for the hijack but any thoughts are welcome...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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parlor, Mrs Ski's Hot Rock does not have hydration pockets etc.. but is very comfy and tough. For day tours and lift serviced off piste I have a Dynastar pack (30 litres) - which does have a hydration pocket (which I don't use). It has neat ski carriage system. Dynastar also do smaller packs that carry skis. I don't think it will last as long as the Karrimor tho.... For longer tours Mrs Ski has a Deuter pack with lots of bells and whistles, I have a Moutain Equipment (Solitude) which is simple and not too heavy.
 What's the purpose of the shovel and bc equipment section ?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Scarpa, Isn't 15 illegal?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks ski, and parlor, I can see that I need to buy her a
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Karrimor 'Hot Rock' sack
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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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ski, After years of being hauled up crags on the end of ropes and used to tension ropes for shunting my Hot is now relegated to second pack as the back is now a bit uncomfortable. I too bought a Deuter climbing sac - fantastic bit of kit - but it will be great for ski use as well.
What's the purpose of the shovel and bc equipment section ? - Some packs have facilities for strapping the shovel securely to the outside with the wand pockets doubling for avalanche probe holders. You can also buy a seperate T shaped strap for attaching your shovel to other packs.
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Mon 5-12-05 19:59; edited 1 time in total
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Gordyjh, Yeah - but when you pull her hair back she looks younger
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Scarpa, I don't like any gear on the outside of my pack. I know someone who had his shovel handle stolen on a lift! Another that lost a shovel handle whilst snowboarding and a guide once told me about a client of his who lost the blade whilst skiing. I also like a compartment if possible in the pack as it means getting your gear out without having to sort out the rest of the rubbish that I ski with (and if touring this trebbles!) Also you can put them away if wet / dirty from digging snow pits or kickers etc...
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parlor, Good points there. If I have stuff like that on the outside of a pack I run some cord through the holes and secure with a krab - reckon a good tumble would lead to the yard sale scenario otherwise.
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but quite capable of skiing a moderate black if following a good-looking guide/instructor 
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