Climbing oriented AT setup...

Adding my two cents to this.

I have Scarpa Matrix boots, Silvretta Freeride bindings and Volkl Nubert Joos as a nice little climbing set up.  The Joos do get pushed around a bit because of their weight and the bindings are a bit heavy, but they release from the toe (very nice after my legs turn to spaghetti after a long day schlepping up a hill) and they can take some serious abuse.  Add a ski crampon and you can get almost anywhere.  Also, if you are set on climbing boots, Silvretta makes binding called a 505 that accepts mountaineering boots.

Up up and away

David

Im going to upgrade to something lighter this season and I like those megaride boots - and those Shuksan skis are pretty sexy.
I ended up with big-boy-sized fritchie bindings on my first ski package - I think Im only a din of 7 or 8.
Im 140 pounds - are there different sizes of dynafit bindings?
they have breaks now too?

Dynafits only come in one size, since the toepiece and heelpiece are not connected -- they get mounted to the ski at the right distance for your boot.  The Comforts have a little adjustable (maybe a size or two at most) by moving the heel fore and aft, but don't expect to be able to trade skis with a friend...

Alright, thanks for all the advice and replies. Being a snowboarder trying to get into this I didnt realize there were so many different types of equipment out there for randonee.

Ive decided to go with either K2 Ascent 8611's or Dynafit Tourlite Tech skis. The K2's are a 167 and about 100 bucks cheaper, as well as a little lighter. They are the 04 model (yellow and black) and seem to have gotten good reviews. The Dynafits are 180's and a bit heavier. Im leaning towards the K2's based on price mostly, but wondered if anyone had any thing to say about either pair. In terms of the sizing, I'm 5'9'' and about 160 lbs, so as far as I can tell either size will work. Thanks for all the help.

For what it's worth, back when I was looking, I was interested in the K2 Ascents - they have a nice price, shape, and are light. I at least read several good reviews of them. I just couldn't find any for sale in the 180 range at that time and didn't want to go shorter, (slightly taller and heavier than you) but if they are that cheap and in your size that sounds good.

Thomas, I've skied some of the light skis- before you buy them take a good look at them. Most of the cheap light weight skis are pretty hard to ski on- noodles- length and torsonaly and may not really be that light. I had a pair of the Tour Light a few years ago and found them hard to ski on the summer glaciers- either when it was warm and slushy or late season and blue ice/snow. I ended up not using them for most of the bigger desents- ending up most of the time. Take a good look at what the racers were using- mostly TRAB and Dynastar- some have Atomic; but are switching.

If you looking at the real light expect to pay the light weight penalty $$$$$. Check out the slightly wider light weights- better touring quality. I like the 73 to 80 waist width- so 102 to 112 tip width.

Did you get a chance to Demo any skis at the vert fest? Again expect to pay more for a better ski that will last for several years- you don't have to lose the ski quality when you lose the weight.

But what ever you get look at the Dynafit bindings- every big decent has been made on their bindings. If you really like the big plate type bindings leave them on your Alpine skis. Think about climbing Adams and think how much faster/easier loseing a pound or more can make your trip- enjoy.