So I signed up to do the Tuckermans Inferno in March. I've done (as in finished, but often DFL!) many of the previous incarnations of this event (including the one with a whitewater kayaking leg where I capsized in 32 degree water!), but this year has added some new challenges.
Leg 1 is a standard skin up the Tuckermans trail from Pinkham Notch to the bottom of the Ravine.
Leg 2 is a mountaineering boot pack using fixed ropes up as high on Mount Washington as the (in)sanity of race organizers will allow us to go (yes, maybe all the way to the summit!).
Leg 3 is a 4000' ski descent back down the Ravine and Sherby ski trail with its traditional mix of frozen chunder and terror ice!
Leg 4 is a 5-mile BC ski tour of the CCC Avalanche Brook trail which has an up-and-down profile (750' climbing, 1450' descending).
Leg 5 is a couple more miles on the groomed XC trails of Jackson Ski Touring, before arriving at the finish line and a well-deserved beer.
Clearly this calls for new skis! But only one set for all the legs (or at least 4-of-5, they'll probably want me to put on skinny skis for the last leg!) So are these the one ski to rule them all?
Would be driving them with my Dynafit Radical Pros.
I'm counting on you and your always spot-on advice, so let me know what you think.
Voile SR BC Ski
Featuring steep and committing lines, completing the Chuting Gallery is an accomplishment that only a few ski mountaineers can claim to have done. Hidden in the depths of this book, however, is Kings Peak, which features a 12-16 mile flat approach that typically requires skins to be used both ways. It was for this type of adventure the SR BC series of skis was made. Utilizing the same shape as the SR series, the SR BC skis are intuitive and versatile, providing confidence across a variety of terrain and snow conditions. As with all BC skis from Voile, the SR BC features XC-inspired "fish scales" underfoot, allowing the user to use the skis without skins in rolling terrain. For long traverses or approaches, not needing to transition for every rolling hill saves you valuable time and energy while also preserving your sanity. Should the pitch of the slope you are ascending get too steep and slippery, regular climbing skins can be used to safely get to the top. For long traverses, rolling terrain, or a mix of both, the SR BC series will be with you the entire way.
- Durable steel edges will fend off errant rock strikes.
- Fish scale bases allow you to ascend rolling hills without the need to obnoxiously transition each time.
- Paulownia wood core with carbon stringers provides weight savings, helping you move efficiently on big days.
- Notched tip accommodates all race-specific skins.
- The ultimate tool for long traverses with rolling terrain.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 151, 161 |
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Weight |
705g [151] 810g [161] |
| Weight (pair) | 1410g [151] 1620g [161] |
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89-62-76 [151] 93-63-79 [161] |
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Turn |
18m [151] 19m [161] |
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Skin |
Tip notch |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Camber with rockered tip |
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Rockered tip, camber underfoot, flat tail |
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Cap construction |
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Paulownia and carbon |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Traverses, rolling terrain |
| Notes | Fish scale base allows the skis to be used without skins |
| Bottom Line | The ultimate weapon for big objectives with flat approaches |
| Compare to other Race Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
1/23/2025
1/23/2025
Hi John,
Sounds like quite an adventure! If you want one ski with scales for the flatter/rolling terrain and still capable for the steep climbs and descents (using skins), this would be a great choice! I will say that the Radical Pro is quite a lot of boot for this kind of ski, but it will work - you'll just need to be a little careful not to overdrive the shovels. Overall, this is a great lightweight, race-dimension ski that gives you the option of using the scales in the lower-angle terrain.
The alternative would seem to be using a traditional, lightweight alpine touring ski for the uphill/downhill portions and switching to a cross-country ski for the flatter terrain. If you go this route and are willing to take a bit more weight on the touring ski, you could gain more skiability for the difficult conditions up high.
If you want to dive in deeper on the needs of this race or alternative skis, feel free to shoot us an email at help@skimo.co!
Sounds like quite an adventure! If you want one ski with scales for the flatter/rolling terrain and still capable for the steep climbs and descents (using skins), this would be a great choice! I will say that the Radical Pro is quite a lot of boot for this kind of ski, but it will work - you'll just need to be a little careful not to overdrive the shovels. Overall, this is a great lightweight, race-dimension ski that gives you the option of using the scales in the lower-angle terrain.
The alternative would seem to be using a traditional, lightweight alpine touring ski for the uphill/downhill portions and switching to a cross-country ski for the flatter terrain. If you go this route and are willing to take a bit more weight on the touring ski, you could gain more skiability for the difficult conditions up high.
If you want to dive in deeper on the needs of this race or alternative skis, feel free to shoot us an email at help@skimo.co!
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12/19/2023
Can I assume that the specs and general characteristics of this ski are the same as the SR Race?
12/19/2023
Hi Karl! You are correct. Same ski, just with the scaled bases. Thanks!
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