Greg P

This is about as light and minimalistic as you can go for an all around touring pole. There are race poles that are lighter but they typically lack the extended foam grip, accessory hook at the top of the grip, and powder baskets. The kevlar woven into the lowers makes them feel much more durable than competitors carbon poles - I've whacked them on things that would have destroyed other brands. Hard to expect much from such a simple pole but there are still things I would change if I could. Firstly, the o...

Hello! I recently acquired a pair Volkl BMT 90 skis for cheap. I'm told these skis have binding reinforcement rails rather than an entire place, and that these rails are 27mm apart, so a binding whose mount pattern is at least 30mm wide is required to minimize damage risk. I have a pair of ATK Haute Route bindings that I'd like to mount on these. The toe pattern is wide enough, but the heel adjustment plate is not. Does Kreuszpitze (or any other brand for that matter that you're aware of) happen to make a...

Am I reading correctly that these are only 80g lighter than the Skorpius? I love Sportiva, but to call a 1.12kg boot the “Kilo” is pretty disappointing marketing. I really wanted a true 1000g boot with 2 actual buckles to round out my quiver. Looks like I’ll have to keep waiting.

Love these skins for most applications, but I managed to destroy a brand new pair in a single spring outing where there was lots of walking on hard, refrozen corn. The mohair was completely gone from the whole middle portion of the skin. Any recommendations for a more durable skin that fits race skis? Obviously willing to add weight and lose glide, just want an alternative skin that can stand up to more abuse from nasty snow. Maybe a wide piece of Climb Pro S split in 2?

I've used these 4 seasons. They're great all around bindings that have performed well in a variety of conditions. They are a full featured binding but weigh under 400 grams, which was rare at the time of their introduction. They were one of the first bindings in this weight category to offer lateral and vertical heel release settings up to 12, multiple heel elevator positions, brakes, etc. They are extremely durable and contain aluminum where it's needed and grilamid plastic where it's not. The brakes are...