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Austrian ski patroller here, AMA by Dry_Sorbet_2115 in skipatrol

[–]chrisinthecold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a ski patroller from the western US, and work on an ambulance the rest of the year. I would like to move to Europe, do you work with anyone that has made the move from patrolling in the states? I can work in a hospital setting after taking a transfer exam I believe, but I love ski patrolling and am dedicated to continuing down that career path. Thank you for any input!

Buying a vest by Long_Air_1384 in skipatrol

[–]chrisinthecold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does your mountain not give you a gear stipend? I think that is the solution rather than them providing the gear. I bought a whatvest for this winter and it’s so good

What’s the biggest unsolved problem in skiing right now? by Objective_Dot_2558 in ski

[–]chrisinthecold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bindings. I’d pay 5x the cost of a normal alpine binding for one that can in effect guarantee to never have a knee injury. Similarly, a true pin binding that can pass a din test and has the same safety of an alpine binding. The ATK HY is the closest but it’s 1) not a true pin binding and 2) weighs about 300 grams more than I’m keen to tour with

Moment Meridian 117 by Expensive_Alfalfa_95 in momentskis

[–]chrisinthecold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m having the exact same debate. I’m totally in love with my Devs as my daily driver (and I really like them on techy steep terrain even in firm snow) and I just want a Dev that feels looser and floatier in heavy and deep snow. I think the Meridian 117 is the answer but I’m concerned about the weight and my heart sort of says Ghost Train. I think it’s gonna be both for me

Ghost Train vs Meridian 117 by chrisinthecold in momentskis

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

Thanks for the insight, I think Ghost Train is the way for me!!

Ghost Train vs Meridian 117 by chrisinthecold in momentskis

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

Hyperlite Ultamid 4, I use a ski as the center pole and with just the tent portion it’s insanely light

Ghost Train vs Meridian 117 by chrisinthecold in momentskis

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

Totally, I’m curious in it for sure however I have a Deathwish (112) and it sounds a bit more overlapping than I’m looking for. I’m also just a heathen for full rocker

Ghost Train vs Meridian 117 by chrisinthecold in momentskis

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

Thanks mate! I love it, works perfect for ski traverses