Christmas Break Backcountry Skiing
Post by WildSnow.com blogger Lou Dawson | December 28, 2010
He who descends...
Will climb
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Posted by Lou Dawson on December 28, 2010 | Filed Under Trip Reports Backcountry
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- Gary Smith: Matt I missed ya, Yes the pants have just one pocket mid thigh with inte...
- Gary Smith: Hey Kristian, Yep that's the root of the design thought process- you don...
- Kristian: Unable to edit comment. I see "Fully windproof" in the prior comment....
- Kristian: Thanks Gary. Great review and comments. So you are essentially saying...
- Martin: From AAJ 1962 (http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196219...
- Gary Smith: And for Nate, Tim, et al on weight and direct comparisons. Fully windpro...
- Gary Smith: Hi All, So ya, it's Colorado in March and doesn't rain in ski territory....
- Kristian: Curious to see how this develops. "Welded" seams were supposed to replace ...
- XXX_er: Unless you can compare the performance of Futurelight to something peopl...
- Matt: Is the only pocket a dedicated beacon pocket? I love that there is finally ...
- Lou Dawson 2: Swiss, I was avoiding unprofessional hyperbole! I'm sure we'll test it in t...
- swissiphic: "...adequately waterproof for most mountain sports..." Inquiring minds...
- Lou Dawson 2: Hi Tim, we'll see what Gary has to say, but my impression (and I have some ...
- TimRules: What is new here? There is waterproof/breathable gear that is far lighter a...
- Joel: Hey, How about comparing beacons to see at what distance they find the fir...
- DJ: Isn't the main reason one opts for a waterproof shell is to protect oneself...
- Nate Porter: Thanks for the review Gary. How wind proof is the membrane compared to Gore...
- Jim Milstein: You are a gaberdine fiend, Mr Canuck. Live long and ski! I still ski uph...
- Jon Canuck: Hey Jim, Canonical clothing. To this day, I continue to shred in thrift-st...
- Jim Milstein: The hippy of cliché and story is laid back; so easy, laid back turns in swe...
- VT skier: Jon Canuck "Telemark turns", was just my opinion, of those beautiful arcin...
- Jon Canuck: Thanks VT. Dun plenty of tele-turns, many of them in Kokanee. Enjoyed the...
- VT skier: Jon Canuck, Hippy pow turn = telemark turns...
- Jon Canuck: What's a hippy pow turn eh?...
- Jen: Beautiful pics! Those are some gnarly lines! Crazy Mary would be proud....
- Jim Milstein: Wayne, have you tried reversing the cuff latch's hinge? The two forward lea...
- wayne D: The review sounds as for another boot, really?? Not like my ABC's. My pro...
- Gary S: Hi Deb, I generally adjust the forward lean all the way forward when tha...
- Lee Lau: There are other couloirs in the back of Cond, Giegerich and S facing off Jo...
- Frame: Nice!...
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Hey Lou. Could you explain how K2 measures their skis? I placed my 187cm Manaslu against the 188cm Coomback and the Coomback was at least two inches longer. As well the ski mid point on the Coomback is 2 1/2″ further as measured from the tail.
Thanks
Looks amazing. Any more follow up on the Scarpa Maestrale?
Lou, I have a problem with a mechanic fouling up the din on my F12 ( it will not adjust from 0, he told me it would probably be okay!) – I located your article “Dynafit binding heel unit breakdown and assembly” which is very thorough but what is the trick to get the thimble bushing out?
Scott –
You can carefully use a flathead screwdriver to leverage out the thimble from the heel unit, just wedge it into the side and pull it out, but be careful not to let the screwdriver slip up into the threads, you really don’t want to mess those up.
Lou – Speaking of the heel disassembly FAQ, you don’t mention the pin on the ST/FT connecting the bottom of the climbing aid to the housing on the opposite side of the din display. I’ve had good luck both pushing the pin through into the hollow between the housing and the climbing aid support with a pin punch and alternatively threading a large paperclip through the hole, bending up the end in the hollow and then using that to pull it out.
Pull the thimble bushing out with a right angle pick.
As for the “DIN” not adjusting, I assume you mean the vertical RV numbers. That’s caused by a small internal screw/nut either being stripped or coming undone, usually from someone screwing it too far one way or the other.
John, I swear I do mention that somewhere… I’ll take a look. But am super busy, leaving for Europe in 48 hours, and doing a backcountry overnight tomorrow… ah, it’s a hard life (grin).
It is the pin on the climbing aid on the opposite side of the din display that I’m having trouble getting out. I have tried the right angle pick to no avail. The pin is so small and I’m without a pin punch? I’ll try the paper clip. Thank you
Nice photos !