The TGR Skinny Ski Ski Tourers' Refuge Thread

[TG]

The toe only weighs like 7g more than the regular Haute Route/SL World Cup toe but it is definitely a bit less classy looking. They probably brand it LT because it can be mounted flat on the ski without a heel adjustment plate, which you can't do with the Haute Route.

why can’t you mount the haute route heel without a plate? it’s the same standard 4 hole pattern

[Westcoaster]

why can’t you mount the haute route heel without a plate? it’s the same standard 4 hole pattern

You can, but the jig set up that ATK sells is not equipped with the hole pattern for the heel gap offset. I truly don't understand why they made that decision, and you can still use their jig it just take some finagling.

[sb]

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond...ps%2C79&sr=8-5

[timmaio]

You can, but the jig set up that ATK sells is not equipped with the hole pattern for the heel gap offset. I truly don't understand why they made that decision, and you can still use their jig it just take some finagling.

Fascinating, I didn't know that this heel piece has a different pin gap offset than other heel pieces. Whoops

[metalltrilogy]

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond...ps%2C79&sr=8-5

I picked up a set of these of ebay awhile ago and am happy with the ~25$ spent. I put them on 90mm ski for resort laps and get great glide on firm days. I also started bringing them as a backup on tours. Just know they are the stickiest skins I've ever used...

[Jonathan S.]

I picked up a set of these of ebay awhile ago and am happy with the ~25$ spent. I put them on 90mm ski for resort laps and get great glide on firm days. I also started bringing them as a backup on tours. Just know they are the stickiest skins I've ever used...

The original BD label as shown clearly states Nylon in the picture.
But I thought back then that all the black BD skins were Mohair?
(And do remember that sticky, but in an effective way, i.e., not impossible to pull apart.)

[sb]

Got a set for the GF Karhu touring skis, will not be wall to wall but should work fine for her needs. I am thinking of taking two sets and connecting them side by side with a strip of nylon similar to what G3 has used in the past.

I would just need to rig a tip and tail fixtures, maybe even just do the fold over method and might be a cheap set of fat ski skinz. At the least have back up spares for myself or friends.

[s_squatch]

anyone know anything about the black crows vastus? can't really find much online of anyone actually skiing them.

[Jonathan S.]

Got a set for the GF Karhu touring skis [...]

Are they really nylon and not mohair or even momix?

[sb]

They are nylon as far as I can tell.

[alpinevibes]

anyone know anything about the black crows vastus? can't really find much online of anyone actually skiing them.

My wife has skied the 171 with a Helio 180 for a few years and loves them, mostly resort laps but she's done a couple mellow tours with them. It sounds like the Mentis improved the overall capability and balance of the ski, with a bit more waist and tail, along with a longer radius, but I don't think they're that different.

[s_squatch]

Cool, good to hear. Kind of exactly what I'm looking for, mostly resort laps/skinning for no reason other than skinning. Decent price on them at corbetts ~330 usd shipped so just pulled the trigger.

https://www.corbetts.com/2018-black-...ird-mens-skis/

In case anyone else is looking for a similar ski.

My wife has skied the 171 with a Helio 180 for a few years and loves them, mostly resort laps but she's done a couple mellow tours with them. It sounds like the Mentis improved the overall capability and balance of the ski, with a bit more waist and tail, along with a longer radius, but I don't think they're that different.

[alpinevibes]

Cool, good to hear. Kind of exactly what I'm looking for, mostly resort laps/skinning for no reason other than skinning. Decent price on them at corbetts ~330 usd shipped so just pulled the trigger.

https://www.corbetts.com/2018-black-...ird-mens-skis/

In case anyone else is looking for a similar ski.

Solid deal!

[drbecks]

Anyone replaced the power strap on a Dynafit PDG2? The velcro delammed on mine and went through warranty and Dynafit sent me replacement straps but I cannot work out how the rivet things get fastened. Looks a bit like a double ended rivet but I cannot get the two pieces to fit together - I'm assuming there is a tool that makes this easy.

[Benneke10]

I've got some Pierre Gignoux boots I need to send back to France for repairs. I've never shipped anything to Europe before, what's the cheapest/best way to do it?

[John_B]

I've got some Pierre Gignoux boots I need to send back to France for repairs. I've never shipped anything to Europe before, what's the cheapest/best way to do it?

Out of total armchair curiosity do you have any pics of the damage to the boots?

[Benneke10]

Out of total armchair curiosity do you have any pics of the damage to the boots?

I broke the plastic front part of the cuff, I can put up pics later. I don't blame the boots at all, it was a very weird crash. Should be a straightforward fix

[CirqueScaler]

I have the following skinny skis for sale:

- Fischer Alpattack race skis w/ low techs and skins - Good used condition - $500
- Movement Alp Tracks 85, 177 cmm w/ Superlite 150s and skins - Excellent condition - $710
- Dynafit Superlite 150 brakes - Excellent condition - $30

Located in SLC. Brakes ship free, split shipping for skis (~$15). Venmo, PayPal, crypto.





More Pics: https://imgur.com/a/4X0hpkb

[sb]

Finally got out on my re purposed Hagans. Low tide but very good groomed condition for trail riding and abusing the GF on skis for her first time.

Green and later blue special wax was the bomb.

Praise be to Ullr

[CirqueScaler]

quiver pic

[Marshal Olson]

Did you nab those Aski off KSL? Nice score if so!

[CirqueScaler]

I did He said "OBO" and I took him up on that! Super nice guy, gave me a great deal.

Skied them at the resort today just to get a feel. Pretty much as expected - Aski smoothness but still lightweight so they kicked around in resort snow. Long turn radius, pretty hard to ski but if you wanna nuke it can handle it! Gonna be a very niche part of my quiver, maybe 2-3 days per year.

[Marshal Olson]

Great score!

[Benneke10]

Still struggling to find the perfect pole. Batons have been my main poles for the last few seasons but I am irritated at snow building up on the grips while booting deep snow, and I am having issues with the foam cracking and top caps falling off. I know others have used electrical tape on the foam and I might end up doing that if I can't find anything better. I bought a pair of Dynafit Blacklight poles which are nice but the foam ices up even worse than the Batons in powder.

I'm looking at the Black Crows Duos Freebird which have a metal top cap which seems way more robust than the Batons, and the Grivel Trail One https://grivel.com/products/trail-one

The Grivel looks cool because it is 2 ounces lighter than the batons and cheaper, but can't find any reviews. I wish it came in a length longer than 130cm but its probably worth a shot to try em.

[Mantana1]

I'm selling a BD cirque 22 pack/vest on the skimo gear swap page on Facebook is anyone on here is interested. Brand new, $140 shipped, size large, seems rad but doesn't fit me well.