Comments on: Euro/US Turn Exchange Rate Has Never Been Better http://www.wildsnow.com/1076/eurous-turn-exchange-rate-has-never-been-better/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:09:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Markian http://www.wildsnow.com/1076/eurous-turn-exchange-rate-has-never-been-better/comment-page-1/#comment-9280 Markian Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:27:26 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1076#comment-9280 Lou, Thanks for the tip, you have pointed me in the right direction. In comparing the Silveretta Pure Kidz sole legnth compatability, it is the same as the small Fritschi Explore. So it seems there are options out there. At what age was Louie doing short tours with you? I am not one to push them into it too soon, we mostly focus on having fun. My youngest, age 7, is already asking about tele skiing (which I did for years) and I am thinking that an AT set up offers more options in variable conditions. Enjoying your postings from Europe, what a great family trip! Markian Lou,

Thanks for the tip, you have pointed me in the right direction. In comparing the Silveretta Pure Kidz sole legnth compatability, it is the same as the small Fritschi Explore. So it seems there are options out there.

At what age was Louie doing short tours with you? I am not one to push them into it too soon, we mostly focus on having fun. My youngest, age 7, is already asking about tele skiing (which I did for years) and I am thinking that an AT set up offers more options in variable conditions.

Enjoying your postings from Europe, what a great family trip!

Markian

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1076/eurous-turn-exchange-rate-has-never-been-better/comment-page-1/#comment-9278 Lou Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:13:01 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1076#comment-9278 Markian, the trick is to cut down an AT binding so it fits the kid, then just have them use their alpine boots for short fun trips. We used to cut down Ramer bindings, which was super easy. Best binding for such these days seems to be Silvretta Pure, more, you might be able to get the kids model of the Pure, called the Kidz. Check around. Another thing to do is use boots that are a bit large once the kid gets close to being able to use regular length bindings, so as to get them in the bindings at a younger age. I recall with our son that he only toured for a season or two before he was on un-modified bindings, though his boots were somewhat big to make that happen. Markian, the trick is to cut down an AT binding so it fits the kid, then just have them use their alpine boots for short fun trips. We used to cut down Ramer bindings, which was super easy. Best binding for such these days seems to be Silvretta Pure, more, you might be able to get the kids model of the Pure, called the Kidz. Check around. Another thing to do is use boots that are a bit large once the kid gets close to being able to use regular length bindings, so as to get them in the bindings at a younger age. I recall with our son that he only toured for a season or two before he was on un-modified bindings, though his boots were somewhat big to make that happen.

]]> By: Markian Feduschak http://www.wildsnow.com/1076/eurous-turn-exchange-rate-has-never-been-better/comment-page-1/#comment-9269 Markian Feduschak Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:12:48 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1076#comment-9269 Lou, Since you are in the land where everyone seems to ski tour, seem any kids out there? I am curious to know what information you might provide about children's AT equipment. My daughers are good alpine and cross country skiers. We have done a few family hut trips, using a combination of them cross country sking and pulled in our sled. They are at the point where an AT set up would be ideal. All I seem to be able to find is children's tele set ups, not AT. Any suggestions? Markian Lou,

Since you are in the land where everyone seems to ski tour, seem any kids out there? I am curious to know what information you might provide about children’s AT equipment. My daughers are good alpine and cross country skiers. We have done a few family hut trips, using a combination of them cross country sking and pulled in our sled. They are at the point where an AT set up would be ideal. All I seem to be able to find is children’s tele set ups, not AT. Any suggestions?

Markian

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1076/eurous-turn-exchange-rate-has-never-been-better/comment-page-1/#comment-9265 Lou Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:04:29 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1076#comment-9265 I'd say the schnapps could be a factor. I’d say the schnapps could be a factor.

]]> By: RobinB http://www.wildsnow.com/1076/eurous-turn-exchange-rate-has-never-been-better/comment-page-1/#comment-9262 RobinB Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:39 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1076#comment-9262 Funny! We had a similar experience when we skied in the Wasatch last Spring. Canadian turns:Wasatch turns::your turns:Euro turns... Funny!

We had a similar experience when we skied in the Wasatch last Spring. Canadian turns:Wasatch turns::your turns:Euro turns…

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