Re: AT Setup -- Help!

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Ryan Pfleger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I wanted a little advice as I am (hoping to soon be) just getting started in
>backcountry skiing.

>
>Skis- Atomic TM:10 Superlight, probably 175's (lately I've been skiing some
>185  X-mountains in the resort), sounds like they'll do the job, and the
>price is nice too!

- - Definitely go shorter than what you're skiing at the resort. 

>
>Bindings- Dynafit TLT, or TLT Comfort.  Both seem great, not exactly sure
>from reviews what the functional differences are.  Have only seen the TLT.

_ I think the toe piece is slightly different. The TLT Comfort is
  is either a Tri-step toe and TLT heel or the other way around.
  Check Lou Dawson's web site www.wildsnow.com. One thing is to 
  avoid any "deals" on the other Tri Step bindings, they had a
  problem that was never really resolved. 

>
>Boots- Not sure here, will definately buy my boots from a local shop in Bois
>e, or in Salt Lake, so it will depend somewhat upon what they carry.
>Considering Scarpa Laser, or maybe Garmont Mega Lite or Dynafit TLT 700, or
>TLT 4Pro?  Also, I don't think it's for me, but has anyone tried Dynafit's
>Mlt 4?

_ If climbing and touring are important you definitely want to
try the TLT 4Pro. For such a light nimble boot it skis very
well. All the boots you list above are more focused on all around
skiing performance and will suffer some when climbing. Don't
expect to do much French Technique in any ski mountaineering
boot, ( except maybe the MLT..) You can sometimes find the TLT
4's on sale for very cheap with the older Loden liners[1]. These
are a bit heavier, but ski much nicer IMHO and don't impact
climbablity at all.

>
>Thanks for any thoughts or advice anybody has on this, maybe I'll see some
>of you in the backcountry this year.

_ I'd go for wider shorter skis, but I see a lot more heavy crud
in the Sierra than you will in Idaho. I got a pair of TLT 4's
very cheap this summer and I've really been impressed with how
much they stiffen up when you clamp them down and how soft they
are when loose. Do make sure that they fit your foot shape
though, they are a bit on the long skinny side.

_ Booker C. Bense 

[1]- Try www.life-link.com or Marmot Mountaineering. 



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