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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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Recently me and my three good friends planned a 3 and 1/2 week trip to Beirut, Lebanon and I decided to save my money for that trip rather than buy a ski pass this season.

I spent most of last season at Brighton skiing in the out of bounds area (hiking or building jumps) but seeing as I don't have a pass I'm going to be hiking full time this season. I have no experience in randonee equipment and before I started picking it out and spending money I wanted to see if you guys had any insight.

I already have a pair of skis: Surface new lifes (151-122-151) but I need skins and bindings still. For bindings I'm looking at Marker Dukes (cannot afford randonee boots).

Any help?
Nov 6 2011 12:08PM
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LC.
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I recommend hitting the gym and focusing on your legs because that setup is going to be a bitch on the ups.
Nov 6 2011 1:14PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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Why do you say that?


Nov 6 2011 11:12PM
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skier_boy26
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your skis = huge and heavy
bindings = heavy
non AT boots = definitely heavy

While your setup will certainly work, you will have probably 13ish pounds on each foot. Every stride... 13ish pounds.

If you are going that route, just get a boot that fits well. Not much you can do unless you're willing to shell out the cash for lighter bindings, boots, and skis.
Nov 6 2011 11:38PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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oh that's an inconvenience but I'm not worried at all. I have always been active (gym/sports) and hiked a TON while at resorts. I might have to take some more breaks but that's no biggie.
Nov 6 2011 11:42PM
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SFBv420.0
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it's all good till the shit hits the fan & speed and the ability to act fast are essential

then if youre on beak people could die

you dorks haz the most lassie fairre attitude toward shit like that

Nov 7 2011 8:56AM
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J.DUKE
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french for 'Can't tele'.
Nov 7 2011 12:19PM
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maxwell666
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you are retarded.
Nov 7 2011 12:49PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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Not sure if you're being serious
Nov 7 2011 2:51PM
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