Comments on: Gear Lust – My Kit for Winter 09 http://www.wildsnow.com/1519/gear-selection-backcountry-skiing/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dave M http://www.wildsnow.com/1519/gear-selection-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-12375 Dave M Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:56:44 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1519#comment-12375 Hello! Dave from Zeal Optics here. Thanks for your coverage of the Zeal Optics Flyer! However, I think you may have missed some of our best products for winter. The Zeal Optics SPP/PPX (Polarized + Photo-chromatic/transitioning) Line of Goggles. Skiing Magazine, Ski Magazine, Wired Magazine, Outside Magazine, National Geographic - Best Product / Gear of the Year. I would like to offer all Lou's readers 25% off the entire Zeal Optics line of products and a Free Zeal Hat and Stickers with purchase. Come check out the prosite: http://blog.zealoptics.com. Thanks! Dave Hello!
Dave from Zeal Optics here. Thanks for your coverage of the Zeal Optics Flyer!
However, I think you may have missed some of our best products for winter. The Zeal Optics SPP/PPX (Polarized + Photo-chromatic/transitioning) Line of Goggles. Skiing Magazine, Ski Magazine, Wired Magazine, Outside Magazine, National Geographic – Best Product / Gear of the Year.

I would like to offer all Lou’s readers 25% off the entire Zeal Optics line of products and a Free Zeal Hat and Stickers with purchase. Come check out the prosite: http://blog.zealoptics.com.

Thanks!
Dave

]]> By: GeorgeT http://www.wildsnow.com/1519/gear-selection-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-12235 GeorgeT Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:41:52 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1519#comment-12235 Dave: Very nice setup and gear descriptions. No way to lose you in the Highlands bootpack crowd with red stacked on prison stripes. How about an updated list and photo shoot with you and Lou on your lightest weight setup including packing list (beacon, shovel, light, etc.)? The Wildsnow gear lists are great just prior to Christmas. Thanks, George Dave:
Very nice setup and gear descriptions. No way to lose you in the Highlands bootpack crowd with red stacked on prison stripes.

How about an updated list and photo shoot with you and Lou on your lightest weight setup including packing list (beacon, shovel, light, etc.)?
The Wildsnow gear lists are great just prior to Christmas.

Thanks, George

]]> By: dave downing http://www.wildsnow.com/1519/gear-selection-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-12119 dave downing Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:59:37 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1519#comment-12119 @Simon : This was a hard comparison to make. I would be happy to ski either the Mantra or Kilowatt all the time if I could only use one. I've skied on one ski my entire life that I truly didn't enjoy. It comes down to personal preference and price in the end. See if you can't find a BD demo to make the final decision. I have the Mantras as my resort, powder day ski. I love my Mantras and my Kilowatts. The Mantras seem to have a bit smoother flex. I like how I can really load the ski and get a lot of power out of each turn. The Kilo is a bit less playful, but still skis very nice on hard pack. In powder, their 94mm and 95mm waists make them nearly indistinguishable. I have not compared their weights. If I had to pick just one pair, I think I would go with the Mantras based on downhill performance alone. But, again, it's a hard call. If you have any more specific questions about the skis, I'd love to answer them. @Simon : This was a hard comparison to make. I would be happy to ski either the Mantra or Kilowatt all the time if I could only use one. I’ve skied on one ski my entire life that I truly didn’t enjoy. It comes down to personal preference and price in the end. See if you can’t find a BD demo to make the final decision.

I have the Mantras as my resort, powder day ski. I love my Mantras and my Kilowatts. The Mantras seem to have a bit smoother flex. I like how I can really load the ski and get a lot of power out of each turn. The Kilo is a bit less playful, but still skis very nice on hard pack. In powder, their 94mm and 95mm waists make them nearly indistinguishable. I have not compared their weights. If I had to pick just one pair, I think I would go with the Mantras based on downhill performance alone. But, again, it’s a hard call.

If you have any more specific questions about the skis, I’d love to answer them.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.wildsnow.com/1519/gear-selection-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-12049 Lynn Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:53:52 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1519#comment-12049 Dave, you can leave a pic on my porch if you ever come back to the neighborhood from your room at the World Headquarters. While I am young I will still tele, buster..... Dave, you can leave a pic on my porch if you ever come back to the neighborhood from your room at the World Headquarters.

While I am young I will still tele, buster…..

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1519/gear-selection-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-12037 Lou Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:32:55 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1519#comment-12037 The Mantra was incredibly popular last year, but the Killowatt has done quite will too. I'd say get the ski you can get the best deal on, they're both great. Dave? The Mantra was incredibly popular last year, but the Killowatt has done quite will too. I’d say get the ski you can get the best deal on, they’re both great. Dave?

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