Comments on: OR Show Completo — Winter 2009 http://www.wildsnow.com/1671/outdoor-retailer-show/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:43:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1671/outdoor-retailer-show/comment-page-1/#comment-20134 Lou Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:27:15 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1671#comment-20134 I'd go Coomback but I'm biased. G3 puts a lot of energy into designing excellent skis as well. Perhaps just base your choice on what you can get the best deal on? Choice between Onyx and FT12 is difficult. Both bindings seem to be very close to each other in comparison. Onyx is still a freshman product that has not been vetted by heavy consumer use. It inspires with a look/feel of quality and strength. FT12 is tried and true and also inspires, and if human power is your game, less weight of FT12 is a HUGE factor. Some folks really like the Onyx ability to easily change from fixed heel to touring mode while still in the binding. But how this is gong to work with their brake is something we have not tested yet, though we suspect it'll work fine. Onyx seems to have beef and strength for heavy on-resort use, but many folks use the Dynafit for that as well. One selling point of Onyx is the swap plates. But how many people really need or will use that feature is an unknown in the industry. For some folks it'll be huge. For others, who usually run just one rig, it's a non issue and just adds weight. We'll have Onyx test bindings coming here very soon. Production model with brakes, we'll start testing immediately as I've already got skis drilled and waiting for the bindings, and we have snow on the ground. I’d go Coomback but I’m biased. G3 puts a lot of energy into designing excellent skis as well. Perhaps just base your choice on what you can get the best deal on? Choice between Onyx and FT12 is difficult. Both bindings seem to be very close to each other in comparison. Onyx is still a freshman product that has not been vetted by heavy consumer use. It inspires with a look/feel of quality and strength. FT12 is tried and true and also inspires, and if human power is your game, less weight of FT12 is a HUGE factor. Some folks really like the Onyx ability to easily change from fixed heel to touring mode while still in the binding. But how this is gong to work with their brake is something we have not tested yet, though we suspect it’ll work fine. Onyx seems to have beef and strength for heavy on-resort use, but many folks use the Dynafit for that as well.

One selling point of Onyx is the swap plates. But how many people really need or will use that feature is an unknown in the industry. For some folks it’ll be huge. For others, who usually run just one rig, it’s a non issue and just adds weight.

We’ll have Onyx test bindings coming here very soon. Production model with brakes, we’ll start testing immediately as I’ve already got skis drilled and waiting for the bindings, and we have snow on the ground.

]]> By: Jason Thompson http://www.wildsnow.com/1671/outdoor-retailer-show/comment-page-1/#comment-20132 Jason Thompson Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:35:26 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1671#comment-20132 What to buy. Skis... If you were to choose btwn the G3 zenoxide and the Coomback for a mainly a touring ski with some on hill usage. Bindings... G3 onyx or the dynafit FT12. touched the onyx and seemed like a lot of parts of plastic ready to break down. Is it that much more convenient on the fly? I ski at whistler and mount baker. my current "touring" gear consists of trekkers into a pair of 4frnt EHP 186 (w/113 underfoot). a heavy and cumbersome setup. Would love any knowledge! What to buy.

Skis…
If you were to choose btwn the G3 zenoxide and the Coomback for a mainly a touring ski with some on hill usage.
Bindings…
G3 onyx or the dynafit FT12. touched the onyx and seemed like a lot of parts of plastic ready to break down. Is it that much more convenient on the fly?

I ski at whistler and mount baker. my current “touring” gear consists of trekkers into a pair of 4frnt EHP 186 (w/113 underfoot). a heavy and cumbersome setup.

Would love any knowledge!

]]> By: Stephane http://www.wildsnow.com/1671/outdoor-retailer-show/comment-page-1/#comment-15565 Stephane Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:33:07 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1671#comment-15565 "Mt Baker Superlight will become the Wayback in 09/10". Will that be a rockered ski or the same ski with a different name? I was thinking of buying the 08/09 model. The Coomba seems kind of heavy for a touring ski. I was looking for a light ski for versatility in snow conditions, sidecountry, and touring. Any thoughts on which K2 ski is best for that? I have a set of Pontoons which are great. I need something more versatile when I am not strictly skiing powder or I want to tour. Thanks for your help. “Mt Baker Superlight will become the Wayback in 09/10″. Will that be a rockered ski or the same ski with a different name? I was thinking of buying the 08/09 model.

The Coomba seems kind of heavy for a touring ski. I was looking for a light ski for versatility in snow conditions, sidecountry, and touring. Any thoughts on which K2 ski is best for that? I have a set of Pontoons which are great. I need something more versatile when I am not strictly skiing powder or I want to tour.

Thanks for your help.

]]> By: Jon http://www.wildsnow.com/1671/outdoor-retailer-show/comment-page-1/#comment-15071 Jon Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:37:17 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1671#comment-15071 From what I gather the Zen Oxide is the same dimensions as the G3 El Hombre, but a lb lighter, which should mean a 105mm ski for under 8lbs. From what I gather the Zen Oxide is the same dimensions as the G3 El Hombre, but a lb lighter, which should mean a 105mm ski for under 8lbs.

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1671/outdoor-retailer-show/comment-page-1/#comment-14294 Lou Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:32:24 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1671#comment-14294 Justin, I don't have that at this time. Perhaps k2 does. Justin, I don’t have that at this time. Perhaps k2 does.

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