Comments on: Ski Review – Trab Duo Free Rando http://www.wildsnow.com/590/ski-review-trab-free-rando-piuma/ 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: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/590/ski-review-trab-free-rando-piuma/comment-page-1/#comment-5835 Lou Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:16:49 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=590#comment-5835 Jonathan, I was thinking in terms of removing skin tip first and then did some confused writing -- not enough sleep or something (grin). You are indeed correct that the tail latch allows removal from the tail and I should have made that clear. I'll correct the post since I don't want my erroneous info floating around. And apologies for not being more complete and accurate in writing about the skins. Jonathan, I was thinking in terms of removing skin tip first and then did some confused writing — not enough sleep or something (grin). You are indeed correct that the tail latch allows removal from the tail and I should have made that clear. I’ll correct the post since I don’t want my erroneous info floating around. And apologies for not being more complete and accurate in writing about the skins.

]]> By: Mark http://www.wildsnow.com/590/ski-review-trab-free-rando-piuma/comment-page-1/#comment-5424 Mark Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:42:13 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=590#comment-5424 If you latch the tail clamp by pointing it towards the rear of the ski it is very easy to remove, even with gloves on (just slip a finger through the tail slot and pull up). If you latch the tail clamp by pointing it towards the rear of the ski it is very easy to remove, even with gloves on (just slip a finger through the tail slot and pull up).

]]> By: Jonathan Shefftz http://www.wildsnow.com/590/ski-review-trab-free-rando-piuma/comment-page-1/#comment-5359 Jonathan Shefftz Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:54:07 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=590#comment-5359 "If the full system is used, removing skins requires rotating a tab on the tip attachment. I experimented with this and while cleverly engineered, it would doubtless be difficult to do in cold temperatures with heavy gloves. (In other words, the WildSnow Rat Tail still rules, but hey, I’m biased)." - I don't understand how you reached this conclusion? That is, skin removal does *not* require rotating the tab on the tip attachment. I can send you a video if this somehow seems impossible: removing the tip of the skin is very easy once the skin is peeled back from the tail. (Getting the skin back on without rotating the tip attachment could be a bit tricky for some, depending partly on how flat the rivets are, but it's still possible too.) “If the full system is used, removing skins requires rotating a tab on the tip attachment. I experimented with this and while cleverly engineered, it would doubtless be difficult to do in cold temperatures with heavy gloves. (In other words, the WildSnow Rat Tail still rules, but hey, I’m biased).”
- I don’t understand how you reached this conclusion? That is, skin removal does *not* require rotating the tab on the tip attachment. I can send you a video if this somehow seems impossible: removing the tip of the skin is very easy once the skin is peeled back from the tail. (Getting the skin back on without rotating the tip attachment could be a bit tricky for some, depending partly on how flat the rivets are, but it’s still possible too.)

]]> By: Clark http://www.wildsnow.com/590/ski-review-trab-free-rando-piuma/comment-page-1/#comment-5352 Clark Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:24:02 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=590#comment-5352 The electric/lime green Dynafit Zero's on the Trabs might temporarily and/or permanently scar corneas? OK I'll admit it, perhaps I'm just trying to figure out what I could use to psych em out when the inevitable time comes. I've been desperately trying to avoid the whole rando race scene but this new COSMIC series is downright gutwrenching. Not sure how I'll be able to avoid the Loveland stop (season passholder) with my Bent Gate bros offering up gear options and all. An out of state business trip? The electric/lime green Dynafit Zero’s on the Trabs might temporarily and/or permanently scar corneas?

OK I’ll admit it, perhaps I’m just trying to figure out what I could use to psych em out when the inevitable time comes. I’ve been desperately trying to avoid the whole rando race scene but this new COSMIC series is downright gutwrenching. Not sure how I’ll be able to avoid the Loveland stop (season passholder) with my Bent Gate bros offering up gear options and all. An out of state business trip?

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/590/ski-review-trab-free-rando-piuma/comment-page-1/#comment-5350 Lou Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:50:33 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=590#comment-5350 Nothing I do in a rando race could even come close to psyching out the competition (grin). Nothing I do in a rando race could even come close to psyching out the competition (grin).

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