Recent content by Y.L.

It looks like they don’t carry the waxable version at Sierra Trading Post :(

The Outtabounds Wax is not available around here so I can’t do the paper test anyway. I was planning on buying the 179 and what has been said just confirmed that it is the length that I need. Now the difficult part is buying a pair online. I checked Skirack in Burlington and they have only...

I think I am going to get Outtabounds Wax from the US by mail order. The S-Bound series has not been imported to Canada this year and the Rebound Wax doesn’t exist. Lengths available are 159, 169, 179 and 189. I am 5’10’’ and weight 180 pounds. Which length should I pick?

I looked into that and found that the choices of waxable skis in that category is really limited. Here is what I found: Evolution Wasatch Soft 84-65-76 http://www.evoskis.com/telemark.html Rossignol BC 90 CL 90-70-80...

Thanks again for your advices. I’m not really interested in hunting for AT skis or having the base machined… My question now is: Which skis would be the closest to the Rebounds, but with a waxable base?

I looked at the Rebonds on http://www.fischer-ski.com/en . It looks like it is available only with the ”Mountain Crown” base (i.e. not waxable). I’m not a fan of waxless skis… Maybe I should go with the waxable Outtabonds…? They are larger at the waist (88-68-78 instead of 88-60-78). I...

Many thanks to all of you for these good advices. I will have a look at the Rebounds. But the fact that they have the double camber is worrying me. Do you think that these will turn much easier than my E99. That’s what I’m looking for. I guess that I can’t know for sure until I try them… A...

Sorry to talk about this at this time of the year… I own two ski setups and I think I would need a third one to fit « in the middle » to do backcountry tours involving more downhill. Here is what I currently have: Atomic Diran 106-72-97; G3 Targa all-mountain; Garmont Synergy Fischer E99...

I found it. Thank you. Yves

I just bought this pack. On my big backpack, there is a specific place designed to have the hydration bladder tube going out. I couldn't find one on the Redwing. Is there any? Are you just having the tube going out by the main compartment zipper? Thanks, Yves

Prino: I’m planning on going to the Johannsen Peak (Tremblant backcountry). I will skin up the Edge, then on the Tremblant ridge to Johannsen Peak via Pangman peak. Down to the base of the Edge from there. Have you ever been there? They forecast snow everyday until the weekend. I see that...

Thanks for the advice. Northern VT has the most snow, but it is supposed to rain on Friday :( . I will go to the Laurentians instead. It is supposed to snow every day there until Saturday, no rain :) . My Northeast US telemark trip will be next year.

Hi, I have one day this winter to do some backcountry telemark and it is going to be this Sunday (02/19). It could be in the High Peaks, VT or the Whites. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I find the redwing being a little bit too big at 2650 in3. I'm looking for something a little bit smaller. I narrowed my choices to these brands : Osprey, Gregory, Dana Design, MountainSmith, Arc'Teryx. I need more time now to study the packs in these brands. Any suggestions?

It’s time for me to get a new daypack. There are so many options on the market that I don’t know where to begin. I will use it for four seasons peak bagging, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing in the Northeast. I want it to be capable of carrying skis and snowshoes. I need a hydration sleeve...