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Another Touring Thread V2...........

 Poster: A snowHead
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Following on from the other thread of this title and not wanting to hijack...

I'm in the same situation - looking for an off piste / day touring ski with emphasis on the down rather than the up.

I was looking at the Phrophet Flites as an option, as I'm not especially heavy (70-72kg), nor an especially agressive skiier, hence going for a softer ski which happens to be really good value! It's a proven shape, and generally considered to be a pretty decent allround ski, but a twin tip which I've heard can be a pain with skins (although I can't immediately 'see' what the problem would be)... Also being a twin, not sure how short it will ski, so unsure whether to go for the 172's or 179's (leaning towards the 179's)

My other consideration was the K2 Backlash, but haven't been able to find too much blurb / reviews about it on the web.

Thoughts???

(Edit - typo)


Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Sun 7-11-10 8:29; edited 1 time in total
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To avoid repetition, look at "one ski for touring/piste....." thread.
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Skins really need a flat and square tail end of ski to attach properly.
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bruce leggott, I am no expert but I didn't think attaching skins to tail is necessary....
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bruce leggott wrote:
To avoid repetition, look at "one ski for touring/piste....." thread.


Hi Bruce

Saw that, but not quite the same. You're 20 kg heavier and probably a better skier than me (would consider myself competent off-piste, not expert)! Didn't want to hijack others threads either...

Also, looking for specific feedback on the two skis I mentioned...
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kitenski wrote:
bruce leggott, I am no expert but I didn't think attaching skins to tail is necessary....


That's my experience too, but I'm no expert...
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bruce leggott, I am no expert but I didn't think attaching skins to tail is necessary....


That depends how much you like your skins staying attached to your skis. I've used skins without a tail clip - works but isn't great. I wouldn't want to be using them in a situation where some form of equipment failure was going to be a major PITA.

Twin tips are not a total disaster but are not ideal. I'm using BD skins with the STS system on a semi-twinned ski. The clip will gradually work its way round one side of the tip. One to be aware of. Obviously jamming a full twin into the snow is harder and some kinds of snow anchor are out of the question.
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bruce leggott wrote:
Skins really need a flat and square tail end of ski to attach properly.


My BD skins work fine on my Big Troubles...
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i used to think tail attachments were never necessary. i saw an article by Andrew Mclean (google him) which suggested they are a very good idea in places with very cold, dry snow. however, in europe, tail attachments are not necessary if you keep your glue in good nick and don't spend too much time skinning switch
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and don't spend too much time skinning switch


Gotta love all this 'core nu-skool feestyle touring wink
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