Best BC Ski for Randonee

I had a chance to ski the Trab Duo Sint Aero in a 171 last weekend. I was reminded of my days in the wine business, when we tried to find wines that "drank above the appellation" (if they were French, at least) - this ski skis "above" its weight class.

Overall, my impression was one of precision (it goes where you point it) and stability (no wavering in largish GS type turns), especially for a 1050 gram ski. As with Jonathan, my point of reference is the TM:11, which is about the same weight. They rode up over piles of corn slush easily and while I didn't ski anything frozen, my gut feeling is that they would have excellent edgehold on hardpack.

Still not a "quiver of one" ski, but for the spring & summer volcano skier with discretionary income I think it's a winner.

Has anyone skied the Atomic Kailas or have experience with how it compares to the Kongur? Dimensions are wider under foot, and some reviews say its stiffer than the Kongur. Seems like it might be a nice option.

I have spent about eight days on 174 Kailas and mounted alpine (5'7", 145). They are a ton of fun. So much fun that I'm putting Dynafits on them and retiring my Havocs to rock ski status. Turn easily, good stability, lively, etc.

Greg

Your question about the TRAB Sint Aero on Ice? I took it up to Hyak on Tuesday. Bottom was 2 fingers, half way 1 finger and the top was sharp ski poles to cut through the ice layer. Over the frozen mess- very inregular- it handled the conditions like an Alpine ski. I attacked it, using the light weight boots and skis it was sort of fun.

I had also skied Adams last summer- blue snow on top and mush at the bottom. They are stiff enough and with the torsional rigidity they hold an edge on the nasty stuff. A fun touring ski and light enough to take out raceing- maybe next year get a real race ski @ 765 g, 160 g bindings- a ski with bindings for well under 1000 g- I got to have one!