Comments on: Guest Blog — Dave Tests the Axon

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:35:40 +0000

Thanks, Lou. And thanks for the blog, it’s great.

By: Lou

Lou — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:33:02 +0000

Ryan, a 181 in those is HUGE. I think either ski would work for you, since you’re 75% touring I’d say go for the 174.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:40:03 +0000

So I hate to do it, but I’ve got a ski length question.

I have the opportunity to get a decent deal on some Coomba’s, but can’t decide between the 174 and the 181. I saw some posters here had been skiing them.

I’m 6′ ~185 lbs (no pack or gear) and will be driving these with Spirit 4′s and Vertical ST’s. I wouldn’t say I’m super aggressive, but sometimes I do like to open it up. No hucking other than the very occasional sub-10 foot rock drop, and I do ski trees. (Why is this starting to sound like a personal ad?) This will be a 75% touring, 25% resort ski.

Any recommendations? Thanks ahead of time.

By: dave downing

dave downing — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:20:33 +0000

Hi Alex.
After skiing the Axons and new BD Factors (review coming soon) I am definitely starting to reconsider my ski quiver to include a Dynafit binder to take some weight off the climbs. All the while still skiing without any (boot caused) inhibition. I (for shame) don’t have any Dynafits (yet?), but Lou assures me that they will hold me in solid, so long as i’m not skiing switch:)

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:56:22 +0000

Hi Lou or Dave or who might know,

wondering whether it makes sense to combine the Axon with a Dynafit binding and a Volkl M-Rock (Mantra)? Aggressive skier, no hucking, fast longer turns. About 180lbs plus clothes/gear. Alpine Din setting is 9. The idea would be to have a great powder and steeps setup, but at least save some weight on the bindings versus going with Dukes or Naxos etc. Would the Dynafit be able to drive that ski (130/94/118 or so, 184cm length)?
Thanks!