Touring Kit

bandit wrote:

RoseR wrote:

RossF wrote:If K2 visit, Rose, you want to ask for the 189 Pontoons!

Dont know about K2, but I know for sure, Atomic,Fischer,Burton and Salamon

The ski manufacturer is less important, than the binding setup, for a rental ski. If the ski is mounted with alpine bindings, skins won't work as the binding won't hinge for you to walk uphill.

I have so much to learn for this skiing lark. I will get there eventually. :lol:

I remember seeing a pair of red one`s in Schladming, Not sure if they were carbon fibre but they were expensive.



AJ Adele

RoseR wrote:
I have so much to learn for this skiing lark. I will get there eventually. :lol:

This is actually no different from snowboarding or telemark in fact, because unlike downhill skiing there's no single standard for the way boots and bindings interconnect. Like on snowboards there's been several step in systems and I've lost count of the number of telemark ones. That means when people come to try it they have to make these complicated choices about systems.

What Ross was interested in, at the simplest, was a couple of touring bindings that you can use with normal (or DIN compatible) ski boots. That's what I started with and moved onto specialist and lighter kit, but Ross is young and fit so he's OK, if I toured with him he can carry my gear and I'll use my light skis :lol:

AJ wrote:Cheer`s Bandit, These look like the baby`s that Ise has.

yes, I have the Odyssey and Mrs Ise has the Odalys

RoseR wrote:I am going to try them this year as well. We have pre-booked vouchers for rental for the week. Have an evening guided snow shoe walk as well.

Excellent, everyone should go on guided snow shoe tours :D

The hubby and me have only done it the once and really enjoyed it.
We would love to take the kids next time out.


AJ Adele

Lighten up folks, and drop the personal stuff please... TVM.

My point exactly!!

Again I apologise if I have overstepped the banter limits. :oops:

And Ise - I'm sorry I got under your 'skin' !!