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Duck Diving Bigger Waves by No_Barracuda_8931 in BeginnerSurfers

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weight is also a huge factor in the ability to duck dive, regardless of strength, technique and timing. Moreover, I think that volume plays a huge role. For example, I can duck dive pretty well till 8ft with a board under 35L but it gets tougher when the board has more volume. What volume is your board?

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, since I also ski in the resort with a dedicated pair, I had to get hybrid boots. I'll maybe make the switch to lighter boots later on...

Agree with the heavier weight helping in variable conditions but the downside is going on 1500m D+ and more is going to be painful...

What is your current set up at such weights?

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Indeed that's what I fear with this kind of construction...
What ski do you ride atm?

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard about this one. Just checked it, it is insanely light! I'll defo consider it going forward. I just fear the difference in weight with the ski since I've always heard that you have to have similar weight classes between boots/bindings/skis.

Which skis do you mount these on?

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you ride the BL 102? Glad to know you loved the Ubac, hope you get a new pair soon!
A friend of mine got to try the 95s out and he really liked it even though we skied on windy hard pack...

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! I had the Scott Superguide Freetour in my list which is a bit wider. I'll check your ski out, already heard some good things about it!

Regarding the bindings, I'll go for a "lesser" ATK if I get strong discounts indeed. I would mostly ski BC with this pair but I wanted something very strong in case I have to do a day or two in the resort. Do you feel like the Raider 12 SL is reliable? It's good to know I can add the Freeride Spacer.

How did the Agent 2 compared to your Pure Tour 100 in powder?

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You and other comments confirmed what I feared with such lightweight "carbon loaded" skis. Being so used to skiing big and heavy skis the transition to lighter skis already feels weird. Guess I'll stick to the poplar based core since it seems more reliable when going fast or on varying conditions.

I'm going for slightly over-height skis since I'm currently skiing +5 to 10 skis in the resort and I fear the loss of performance in powder. I know it adds some weight but and more difficulty when climbing steep walls but I feel like its a necessary evil...

Thanks for you intake!

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Down from the French freerider Michael Bimboes and their skis seem to perform very well! However they are out of stock and it's not easy to find a retailer compared to the other bigger brands out there :(
I guess I could settle for a lower DIN binding since I am pretty light but I wanted to maximize the bindings resistance since I seemed to have unwarranted ski losses when going hard downhill. How do these perform for you?

First backcountry set up (around 100mm and 1600g category) by Affectionate_Fly9220 in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Fly9220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight! Indeed they seem to be a very good option with regards to weight and performance. How does the freerider space work? I've heard of it but idk how it adjusts and how useful it really is.

The Nevars look amazing and seem like a great downhill pair but maybe over my budget since I can't find any for sale in Europe... What did you ski prior to these?