 Poster: A snowHead
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I'd like a ski that is light as an American beer but strong as a pair of Swiss freeride planks, fat and soft enough to enjoy the powder but narrow enough to cut it on ice. The holy grail of touring skis must be out there but after an afternoon of searching on the internet I couldn't find it. Could somebody please point me in the right direction, that is all. Thanks.
Seriously I'm lost, it's easier to find the remote control or the g-spot.
Here's a bit of info - not much really, anybody else got more info?
http://www.outdoor-magazin.com/sixcms/detail.php?id=104334
http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/shop/index.php?cPath=1_48_162
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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DB, I've just bought a pair of Scott Aztecs (not the Pro version) from t-p.com for that very purpose. Will know in January if I made a good choice 
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The Aztec is the all mountain ski from Scott. Light and versatile dedicated to an effortless ride in any condition of snow and terrain.
Aztec is a unique concept. Short sidecut with wider body that can perform everywhere thanks to the Dual Radius. This makes the ski easy in fresh or difficult snow, while amazing on piste and hard snow with a very good grip.
The Aztec will satisfy touring people, instructors, ski patrols, mountain guides an people who are searching for an exclusively light ski. The perfect apporach for mountain skiing with freedom and safety.
Tech : Light sandwich wood construction with triaxial fabrics, progressive and wide tip.
Construction : SSC Lam - Sandwich Sidewall Cap Laminate
Features : Pro Tip, Race Finish, Dual Radius, Pre Track.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Thu 22-12-05 12:35; edited 1 time in total
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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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If i were in the market for a new touring set up (which I will be next year), I'd be concentrating on these:
http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_48_162&products_id=2245
with dynafit bindings of course
Although maybe the offshoots of DrakeBoinay will have come up with something interesting in the way of light high performance carbon skis by next year. (Not sure the DP offerings will be that light this year - they have a wood core which adds a bit of weight I would have thought)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Cedric, that's a very naughty site and should be banned. THIS IS PORN. YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO VIEW.
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I think you're being a bit mean on the climb marks. 2.5-2.7 kg is very light, particularly the Dynafit which is quite a burly ski by any standards. If you put Dynafit bindings on either of them, you have a pretty featherweight set-up IMO.
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| Arno wrote: |
| I think you're being a bit mean on the climb marks. 2.5-2.7 kg is very light, particularly the Dynafit which is quite a burly ski by any standards. If you put Dynafit bindings on either of them, you have a pretty featherweight set-up IMO. |
The marks are not mine they are from an internet site (in german)
http://www.outdoor-magazin.com/fr100carbon.104313.htm
http://www.outdoor-magazin.com/snowwolf.104331.htm
Ski reviews should be taken with a pinch of salt, I was expecting the Dynastar to score something like
Climb - 3
Allround - 4
Downhill - 5
Freeride - 5
anybody else got reviews on these skis?
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DB,
I only know the 8000 as a downhill ski but will hope to give it a good go in the next few weeks.
My initial impressions were that it was easy to handle and had a good edge... so no problems going down
its just how good it is going up. Altho' it may seem a bulky ski that will be for you to rate in your context
but those reviews say that the climb is 3, equal to the Snow Wolf. I would guess that most people would
say it has definately got freeride covered..!!
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/\/\/\ Not sure I'd agree with this. I used to tour on the old snot green and orange Intuitiv Bigs (which have metamorphosed into the Legend 8000s basically). It was a heavy set-up. The fact that they were 188cm long probably didn't help though.
There were great on the downhill though
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Arno, Intuitiv Big is the 8800, exactly the same ski.
May i suggest looking at Black Diamond for lightweight/performance touring skis. 
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, I'm going a bit further back here. The snot green and orange Bigs were about 80mm under foot (at 188cm length) so a bit more like the 8000. The more recent Bigs were 89mm so, as you say, the same as the 8800s
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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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I've just done two runs on Black Diamond skis, the Verdict & the Havoc. I think I have answered your question...
http://www.bdel.com/gear/skis_overview.php
My new touring rig (all mountain, do everything ski) can't be mounted for a few days, nobody has a jig big enough for them. Everywhere is too busy to drill them by hand just now... 
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Nothing to add about what sort of touring ski to get, but I was hugely impressed with the service I got from Telemark Pyrenees when I ordered some tele stuff just before Christmas. Nice people and excellent customer service.
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FAQ
I suspect when rating all these (downhill orientated) touring skis for climbing they are comparing them to superlight skinny setups that don't descend all that well.
