To the Dark Side

I know, "there's no bad snow only bad skiers", yea, yea, yea.

Sorry about the thread drift, Chamois.
Did you get all your questions answered about the gear that wise men ski on?

just sayin that a 220 lb package on 86's with, say NTN OutLaw , may have a much different day than 175lbs on 112's and Switchbacks..

La Sportiva Syborg boots are my current favorite light boots -- 800 grams and 75 degrees of ankle movement.   After freeheeling for some decades, I find them stiff enough.

Speed Turn's are very affordable.   The Speed SuperLight are significantly lighter, but still have adjustable release settings and and no problems with heel rotation while ascending.

Also I find B & D Leashes to be very handy. I like being able to remove my skiis from my feet during transistions without removing the leashes and risking an escaped ski.

Also "fixing the heel' doesn't automatically translate into easy skiing.   It took me a while to adjust to skiing with a fixed heel -- and I did a few somersaults during the adjustment period.    With tele you can "respond" to bumps into terrain by striding through, but with your heel locked, you more have to anticipate more than respond.  I reccomend doing some easy lift skiing at first.

Thanks Randy. Yes, some lessons will be in order.

Hope to catch up with you and your pup this year.

If lessons are something you are willing to consider -- you might be interested in the Washington Alpine Club Wednesday night series at Summit West / Snoqualmie Pass.

Wednesdays: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 2016.
Times: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Price: $ 165 for Lessons -- lift tickets extra.

Enrollment isn't open just yet, but usually by Mid-October.

Questions: SkiWeds@gmail.com

washingtonalpineclub.org/

Sadly, arthritis has developed in my dog's paws, I can only take her on easier hikes now -- she struggles too much in the snow now for it to be fun.