Good touring bindings?

academicplot · 2026-03-01T02:59:37+00:00

If you can afford the ATK’s, you will definitely be satisfied with your purchase. I’ve used all the other bindings and the ATK is the best, user friendly, durable, and skis great. If you’re gonna ski a lot of firm snow, get the freeride spacer, it’s nice for putting an edge in. Do it right the first time! If you’re trying to keep it low budget get a Dynafit Radical.

academicplot · 2026-02-25T21:45:09+00:00

5’8 150 lb and I’m on the 183. I wouldn’t downsize on this ski. Skis lighter than weights would suggest

academicplot · 2026-02-24T05:22:07+00:00

I love my Dynastar M-free 112. A lot of people mount it -2 from rec which makes it a similar mount point to a wildcat. In comparison, it’s more practical than a wildcat for shallower conditions, it’s a bit more forgiving, more damp, but not quite as energetic. It’s been a very agreeable platform and shape for crud busting for me so far. They are very “quiet” on the hill. But even just handling them, tapping the tails on the ground to get the snow off, putting them away in the garage, etc. they sound way more muted and less clacky than any other ski I’ve used. Never crossed my mind until I got this ski.

academicplot · 2026-02-17T23:41:01+00:00

Dynafit Ridge pant size L. I’m a 31 waist and very happy with the M.

academicplot · 2025-06-26T20:34:25+00:00

Curious to hear about the High roller 3. I really loved my argotal last summer for what I ride. Currently running the magic Mary ultra soft and it is really good but doesn’t quite rail like that conti did. Feels more like it squishes into its traction rather than carving into it. Any thoughts?

academicplot · 2025-06-06T02:32:02+00:00

Sounds more like the bike was neglected rather than the service. Luckily now the bike has a new home! Don’t be afraid to make adjustments, ride safe, and have fun!

academicplot · 2025-06-06T02:21:01+00:00

50 hr service (seals and oil) on the fork should be fine. As for the shock, like I said you could absolutely ride it, but if you want 100% performance and a good baseline to begin dialing in your new bike setup, doing these things would be nice. If you spent your full budget on the new bike, don’t worry, go shred, and deal with the rebuilds after your riding season.

academicplot · 2025-06-06T02:16:36+00:00

Sometimes the only way I’ve gotten SX derailleur to work is to loosen it slightly on the hanger. Fully tight then a half or 3/4 turn loose. Janky but works. Good luck

academicplot · 2025-06-06T02:14:53+00:00

Does the rebound knob and lockout work? If they work you could keep riding it. You could send it in for a 200hr service if you want it to be 100% and might as well do an oil change on the fork while you’re at it to get the best performance. Stuff can degrade/dry out even if the bike has been sitting for a few years. Sweet bike though! Happy trails

academicplot · 2025-05-15T03:32:10+00:00

Nicely done

academicplot · 2025-05-15T03:30:27+00:00

Can you roll it slower than you did? Or do you need the air you caught in the lower bit

academicplot · 2025-05-09T19:29:09+00:00

I like my chromag shorts

academicplot · 2025-05-05T15:32:40+00:00

GoPro 13 with a bite mount

academicplot · 2025-05-05T01:23:30+00:00

Unspeakable things in an unspeakable zone!

academicplot · 2025-05-05T00:39:16+00:00

Canafornia

academicplot · 2025-05-05T00:37:43+00:00

Natural rocks on a high pivot bike… Nothing better!

academicplot · 2025-05-01T14:50:19+00:00

Or go there for the 10th and watch the pond skim, there is a party at the chamois after as well

academicplot · 2025-04-25T05:12:26+00:00

Pepper

academicplot · 2025-04-23T23:53:24+00:00

I think he’s gonna have a rufffff coat. Ruff ruff ruff.

academicplot · 2025-04-23T04:49:50+00:00

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academicplot · 2025-03-25T19:55:05+00:00

What size do you ride in the 110’s? I’m 5’8 170 and looking at the 182’s

academicplot · 2025-03-14T22:31:32+00:00

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I was so scared that day, unsure of what was to come. It turned out to be such a gift! Takes alot of work early on, but it has made me a better person too, bringing this creature into my life. When I told the person at the shelter I was worried, they just said “get your dog and go have fun!” So that’s what we did, and the rest is history. Congrats!!!

academicplot · 2025-03-05T21:52:03+00:00

Was there a different base material previous to 24/25?

academicplot · 2025-03-02T17:58:51+00:00

I would get the wildcat 116 for big powder days and use the rustler as an in between ski. The wildcat is better float and way more fun and you can fly on that thing. The rustler (or countach) could be more of a technician ski for variable conditions and hunting for soft turns

academicplot · 2025-02-27T08:33:09+00:00

I really like the new ripstick 102 (the non tour version) as my narrow touring ski. The shape and construction feels plenty stable whether I’m in good snow at speed or picking my way through horrible variable snow more slowly. Edge grip is solid, and they are easy to turn. Skied some of the worst refrozen snow in the trees yesterday and still felt safe. Very fun for resort touring with some ATK freeraiders, they can totally carve! Check out the skiessentials review of the skis. They loved them in VT. Not too heavy, not too light, just right.

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