The right and complete gear off piste: Recommendations!

Post by **snow_white** » Thursday 11 October 2007, 10:17

Well it's Raichle SB423 but they're quite close.
You might want to check http://www.alpinecarving.com/boot_models.html
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http://www.mybackpackingbuddies.com

Post by **JonDahl** » Tuesday 23 October 2007, 5:54

Just want to toss out a few thoughts on this subject. I haven't seen it, but I would think that you could put ski crampons on approach skis, and have the ability to climb steeps better. I have been using Dynafit TLT4's for almost all my boarding last season. Very light, crampon compatible, flex similar to SB123's laterally, a bit stiffer forward. When packing a board, I am using Snowpro bindings, a good compromise for weight/performance. I am tempted by Prior's new Spearhead snowboard, especially when they do it in carbon. Freeride performance, powder nose, short enough length for tighter chutes. If the money holds out, I think I will add one to the quiver. Also on the wish list is a pair of Verts snowshoes, they appear to be the best thing for short approaches and steep snow. I am using a home built splitboard for backcountry access now. Reliability has not been an issue with Voile's product. I've put the same kit on three different boards now, in my search for the "holy grail" as it were. Hope this helps.

Post by **nils** » Thursday 25 October 2007, 12:53

Some guy modified his SB 121 / SB 125 to use it on a Shimano system.
advantage: weight!

http://cabrera.pierre.free.fr/Matos/fix-chaussures.htm

its in french but u get the idea

hard part is to find the boots and the shimano ( discontinued both)

Nils

Post by **Kirk** » Saturday 3 November 2007, 10:04

nils wrote:Some guy modified his SB 121 / SB 125 to use it on a Shimano system.
advantage: weight!

That is seriously cool! Interesting modification, gives something to think about for backcountry. I wonder how those boots are for walking or wearing crampons?

Post by **nils** » Saturday 3 November 2007, 10:15

SB121/125 are the top you can have for crampons and walking + snowboarding...they were made from a backcountry/mountain mold... their only downside it the weight...they are a bit heavy compare to scarpa"s etc.. .but are great for snowboarding because they are high.

Hard to find, but not on ebay since LOTS of shops had the 125 for rental purpose about 6-7 years ago.

N

Post by **Rob Stevens** » Thursday 13 December 2007, 17:49

Don't forget your Noboard, if you're going after the powder.
www.noboard.ca

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The right and complete gear off piste: Recommendations!

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