Seeing some really good sales on right now on last years and discontinued AT skis. They don't get discounted often, so now is the time to make a purchase if your a discount shopper.
I have Atomic Hawx XTD 130 boots with Blizzard Zero G 108mm skis (185cm) and Salomon Shift bindings. This is my only AT setup and it works great for me. Considering a lighter weight ski binding combo to make uphill easier. I am looking at the Salomon Mtn Explore 88mm skis and the Volkl Rise Above 88mm skis. Will put ATK pin bindings (Raider 12 w/spacer) on them. I a big guy so need a reasonably stiff ski. Will get 185cm ish length. I like the Zero G 108 a lot, but wouldn't mind a slightly more playful ski and I think the two above fit the bill. I also like the Movement 95 Alp Track ski, but a lot more $$. Can't seem to find the MTN Explore 95mm ski in my length either.
My goal is very light weight with still reasonable downhill performance for a lightweight touring ski, no SkiMo for me.
Weight: existing Zero G 108/Shift bindings 1750g +900g = 2650 g = 5.8 lbs
MTN Explore/ATK bindings 1455g+365g = 1825 g = 4.0 lbs
Volkl Rise Above/ATK bindings 1335+365g = 1700 g = 3.7 lbs
so looking at about 2 lb savings per foot. Not getting new boots, which are in the 1400g range at 26.5, mine are 29.5 so a lot heavier, but not sure how much.
Appreciate any feedback on the ski's or other skis with good sales going on now. The skis I am looking at can be had for $350 shipped right now, which is outstanding deals.
I have Atomic Hawx XTD 130 boots with Blizzard Zero G 108mm skis (185cm) and Salomon Shift bindings. This is my only AT setup and it works great for me. Considering a lighter weight ski binding combo to make uphill easier. I am looking at the Salomon Mtn Explore 88mm skis and the Volkl Rise Above 88mm skis. Will put ATK pin bindings (Raider 12 w/spacer) on them. I a big guy so need a reasonably stiff ski. Will get 185cm ish length. I like the Zero G 108 a lot, but wouldn't mind a slightly more playful ski and I think the two above fit the bill. I also like the Movement 95 Alp Track ski, but a lot more $$. Can't seem to find the MTN Explore 95mm ski in my length either.
My goal is very light weight with still reasonable downhill performance for a lightweight touring ski, no SkiMo for me.
Weight: existing Zero G 108/Shift bindings 1750g +900g = 2650 g = 5.8 lbs
MTN Explore/ATK bindings 1455g+365g = 1825 g = 4.0 lbs
Volkl Rise Above/ATK bindings 1335+365g = 1700 g = 3.7 lbs
so looking at about 2 lb savings per foot. Not getting new boots, which are in the 1400g range at 26.5, mine are 29.5 so a lot heavier, but not sure how much.
Appreciate any feedback on the ski's or other skis with good sales going on now. The skis I am looking at can be had for $350 shipped right now, which is outstanding deals.