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2015/16 100mm AT skis?

2015-12-27 03:38:21

2015/16 100mm AT skis?

I am whittling my list of potential AT skis for my quiver of one for the Cascades backcountry (heavy, manky, chunkey). I am trying to keep thinks light and versatile so I am looking around 100mm waist (+/- a couple mm). Some top contenders on paper are: Armada Kufo 103, Fischer Hannibal 100, and Faction Agent 100, Dynastar Mythic. It is really hard to find information in English on the Faction, and whether the Hannibal will really handle the heavy snow.

If anyone has feedback about any of these I would appreciate it. I'll likely be driving them with a Maestrale 1.0 or Dynafit Neo/Winter Guide, or possibly Maestrale RS.

If anyone has information about the new Scott Orbit II Carbon that would be awesome. Thanks.
skifreak

2015-12-27 11:45:56

I wanted to throw my 2¢ in, I think 100mm is too narrow for a dedicated AT ski especially in the Cascades. With the amount of snow you get I wold go for a 105 - 110mm ski underfoot. Something like the Volkl BMT or Voile V8 ski. Fat but light would be my top two priorities. I've skied on the Hannibal and it's too sloppy in variable conditions. The Maelstrom are awesome boots for any condition however. What ever you get, enjoy them - new gear is always fun!
2016-01-16 02:36:46

Well, I decided to take the light is right approach and ordered the Hannibal 94. It is still 2cm wider than what I tele on now, so I figure it will still be way better. I read some reviews that really touted its versatility. I'll add width, maybe around a 110, (and weight) if I feel like I need it. The full kit is Hannibal 94, Vipec 12, Cosmos II boot (last year's was marked down!) The whole rig is about 750g lighter per leg, so I am anxiously waiting to try them. At worst I have a really light spring/ski moutaineering set-up.

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