Yes, you probably have been asked this before.
I am looking to start touring around the seattle area (Ive done my intro tour and Avy Class), but need a ski setup. I wonder if I should go for a bit more of a touring focused setup, or a 70/30 resort/touring setup as I decide how far I am comfortable going into the backcountry.
My current ski is a Nordica Enforcer 93, which is great for all my resort skiing, but it would be nice to have something a bit wider for deeper day. Hence I am considering a more heavier ski with one of the new hybrid bindings. I have tested the Nordica Enforcer 104 (I want to put shifts on) and loved the ski, but the conditions were cold spring skiing in the resort, so my 93s felt just as good. However it is a ski for next year, and will be at full price. Another option I have is the BD Boundary 107 pro, which is on sale until the end of the month, and I have some credit with BD to bring the price further down. I wanted to see if anyone has tried the skis and if they have a comparison to the enforcers.
Or do I go for proper touring skis (BD Helio, Blizzard ZeroG... etc.) in the 95-100mm range to try and work my way into a spring touring group. I've tested the Atomic Bent Chetler 100 and K2 wayback 96 in this group, and really enjoyed both (they lacked a bit once I hit the groomers again, but what did you expect?)
Seattle Area
Getting better at double blacks
Ht 6'2"
Wt 220ish
Ideal ski length 184-190
Likes - Nordica enforcers. stiff and damp
Dislikes - Rossi ___7 series, too soft
Boots - Tecnica Cochise 130 DYN
I am looking to start touring around the seattle area (Ive done my intro tour and Avy Class), but need a ski setup. I wonder if I should go for a bit more of a touring focused setup, or a 70/30 resort/touring setup as I decide how far I am comfortable going into the backcountry.
My current ski is a Nordica Enforcer 93, which is great for all my resort skiing, but it would be nice to have something a bit wider for deeper day. Hence I am considering a more heavier ski with one of the new hybrid bindings. I have tested the Nordica Enforcer 104 (I want to put shifts on) and loved the ski, but the conditions were cold spring skiing in the resort, so my 93s felt just as good. However it is a ski for next year, and will be at full price. Another option I have is the BD Boundary 107 pro, which is on sale until the end of the month, and I have some credit with BD to bring the price further down. I wanted to see if anyone has tried the skis and if they have a comparison to the enforcers.
Or do I go for proper touring skis (BD Helio, Blizzard ZeroG... etc.) in the 95-100mm range to try and work my way into a spring touring group. I've tested the Atomic Bent Chetler 100 and K2 wayback 96 in this group, and really enjoyed both (they lacked a bit once I hit the groomers again, but what did you expect?)
Seattle Area
Getting better at double blacks
Ht 6'2"
Wt 220ish
Ideal ski length 184-190
Likes - Nordica enforcers. stiff and damp
Dislikes - Rossi ___7 series, too soft
Boots - Tecnica Cochise 130 DYN