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[fleaches]

I have a float e2 which I generally like, it's much better than the old float 1.0. It doesn't pull open like the old bags and I like the stash pocket a lot. Flying with it is easy. The shoulder and hip straps always seem to loosen during a tour and require occasional snuggling but that's my main complaint....

[fleaches]

Damn was hoping the v2 would be more durable. The kilo family is a much worse fit for my foot so I guess I'll have to start looking at alternatives...

[fleaches]

For those of you who missed out, I've got an R110 I think I'm going to sell. Also pretty cheap but not as pristine condition (1.5 mounts, repaired core shot). Message me for details if you're interested....

[fleaches]

Japan...

[fleaches]

So how does the v2 ski compared with the V1?

V1 has been my go to spring ski for the last couple of years and I love it....

[fleaches]

I do have a backup pair of the gen2 that I'll break out if I can't find an old boot to steal a tongue off of, but then I need to get a bunch of punching done on the new ones....

[fleaches]

We also always stay in Canmore and just got back from a 2 week trip out there. Banff was an absolute zoo over the holidays, Canmore seemed dead by comparison. I like the vibe there much better, and as mentioned the drive time to the resorts might actually be shorter when you factor in driving through...

[fleaches]

I think I'm not the only one to fuck up the tongue on a gen1 skorpius, did anyone figure out a way to fix this? Or do any of you have a broken boot you could part out?...

[fleaches]

This is cool, thank you. Will be using it this season and I'll keep track of any issues.

So far I'd agree with what you mentioned about easier switching between avy centers, in CA I like to keep up on forecasts/obs from 3 centers and sometimes more if I have a trip coming up....

[fleaches]

Another vote for leukotape, I can't tour without it

Also really tight fitting socks (like the dissent compression socks) help too, just a lot less rubbing

[fleaches]

Found it https://wildsnow.com/12762/volkl-bmt...strong-enough/...

[fleaches]

I remember an old wildsnow page that showed how a lot of bindings did or did not overlap with the magic H pattern, not sure if it still exists.

Pretty sure that tecton/vipec toes were in the H and the heels were slightly too narrow to fully overlap, but tons of people have mounted whatever...

[fleaches]

Thanks guys, super helpful. Obviously I have some things to learn about tuning reverse camber skis.

I had a little adjustable edge file with me and took the edge to 1.5 deg underfoot and then detuned with a file. Still hooking up a little but much more manageable (and enjoyable) today...

[fleaches]

Presumably that's edge angles? I currently have 2 deg side but with 1.5 base for tip and tail and 1 base under foot. I've been progressively detuning more and more to try to stop them from hooking up but maybe I should just adjust the edge angle underfoot to 1.5....

[fleaches]

Yeah I'm kind of kicking myself for only bringing an R110 to lake Louise, it was great for the first few days but now it hasn't snowed in a bit and it's downright scary on hard pack. It'll just sort of hook up unpredictably when I hit an icy patch and try to pull me into a tight turn. AM100 would have...

[fleaches]

For me it depends on how cold it is. I usually do end of season wax with hot sauce, and then if it's not insanely cold I just scrape brush and go. If I'll be traveling somewhere colder and haven't gotten the skis our yet I'll scrape and put something colder and more durable on....

[fleaches]

Will be a Louise tomorrow (Monday) if anyone would like to meet up for a couple of laps...