Techology: Base finish - Speed Grinding: new universal stone grinding for perfect gliding properties in all snow conditions.I'm by no means rich but I could swing a couple pairs of skis this winter so will likely get the Fischer Excursions and optional skins to begin with, see how that goes, and perhaps get the Alpina 68s later once I get the Excursions figured out. Some of the NNN compatible boots, such as the previously mentioned Alpina Montana, appear to be something I could comfortably hike in (fit dependent) if I have to march a couple miles up to where the snow is. From what I've read and researched this morning, I'll likely stick with NNN bindings to begin with and save three pin related gear and perhaps AT skiing for another day. The statements below could have easily been phrased in the form of a question but here's what I think I know at this time. I'll likely do all of my online shopping through REI to keep the exchange process simple as I find a boot that fits properly. When I shopped last year, none of the local shops (including our small REI store) carried any skis to bridge the gap between Alpine Touring and nordic skiing on groomed trails. Sadly all the local ski shops specialize in alpine and groomed trail nordic skiing. Thanks again all for the wealth of information here. Obviously another brand might fit you better. A good middle ground would appear to be the new Alpina 'Montana' that REI has. For much colder, multi-day trips I have the Alpina 'Alaska'. As far as boots are concerned, my go-to boot is a leather boot, the previous iteration of the Alpina 'Nansen'. If I could only have one ski it would be a ski with the dimensions nearest the Alpina 68 at 190 cm, no matter the brand. They are long enough to stay afloat and cut through the snow with no problem. Scenario 3 – Flat, open ground with deep snow, I love my 210 skinny skis. Shorter, wider skis suck when you're trying to make mileage. This binding with the 75mm 'duckbill' boot turns easier than the above BC NNN binding. Scenario 2 – Lots of hills where you want to make numerous tele-style turns, go with the shorter, wider ski and the classic 3-Pin binding. This binding, I find skis easier on flatter ground. Scenario 1 – Backcountry skiing with only a bit of rolling hills go with a longer, thinner ski more toward 190cm with a Rottefella BC NNN MANUAL. Ian, your ski and binding choice is based on what you plan on doing most. If I was buying in this class again I'd also be tempted by the rossignol 125 or voile vector BC, especially if you could get away with a shorter version. The atomics were faster kicking and gliding due to the double camber (the single camber karhu's fish scales drag) but the karhu's were much easier to turn in most snow conditions and much easier to break trail with. Though we have AT setups now, my wife had a pair of atomic Rainier which are similar to the ski you linked and I had karhu guides (now called madshus anum) which are a bit fatter. Powder is fun to ski on pretty much any ski but in skinny skis get stuck down in wet slop and crust leading to the aforementioned profanity. I find that width is actually more important in wet and heavy cascade snow conditions then it is in powder. I personally, would go fatter, shorter and single camber if you plan on making turns or venturing onto narrower single track trails where you need to avoid trees and things. I think that ski would be great for exploring snowed in logging roads, especially where you can follow a broken trail or snow mobile track. What are your thoughts on these skis spec/characteristics wise? I'm 6'3", a large mammal, and would go with the 189cm with anticipated terrain and snow conditions previously mentioned. To be more concise, I'm envisioning some non adrenaline touring where my enjoyment will come from winter's splendor on non challenging terrain and have no desire to someday make the cover of a skiing or SAR magazine cover. For those unfamiliar with PNW snow conditions, most this will be between 3-6 thousand feet of elevation, and, in my limited experience, champagne powder is short lived and transforms into Cascade Concrete in short order. I'm interested in some ski touring of the rolling hill variety and well away from avalanche country. Don't get off piste on the steeps and deeps as it usually results in a lot of profanity and time spent trying to locate my skis and digging them out. My skiing resume is mostly alpine skiing on groomed cruisers.
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