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Bill.Nye
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So I've got a bit of cash on hand and I've been wanting for a while to step outside the bounds of lift serviced terrain. I want to get into the backcountry (even though there's not much snow out there this year). I don't want to spend an arm and a leg so I figure I've got a few options as far as gear that I'll need.

Option 1) Buy skins and alpine trekkers for the powder skis I already own and love (<$300)
Option 2) Buy some used tele skis from my shop which is having a sale. I stopped by really quick today and it looks like I could get some skis with bindings for about $350. The problem is that I'd also need to get tele boots, which by the looks of it aren't cheap.
Option 3) Buy some used AT skis from the same shop for about the same price. The only reason I don't really want to do this is that the at bindings that were on their demo skis looked pretty flimsy and I'm 6'1" and 185ish so I I want a solid binding.

Any insight would be appreciated. I'm also willing to explore other options if they're not too pricey.
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No_Dub
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skins and MFD alltimes for your current powder skis
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MothaHucker
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skins and replace current bindings wih some kind of touring binding like marker barons
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Bill.Nye
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I'd rather not remount my current powder skis, I like the PX18s I have on them. That's why I liked the idea of alpine trekkers, they are only there when I want them. I've heard some pretty bad stories about them though so I thought maybe it might be worth it to get a separate setup if I can get it used.
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Sklar
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i see these as better options:
1) buy a touring setup on tgr, can be found for nearly any price range
2) buy mfd plates/inserts and touring bindings/dukes
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thegouda
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do an avy training course. the one i did was four days (two in the classroom two in the field) and it will absolutely save your life
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Sklar
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oh yea, i forgot to say that

DONT FORGET THE MONEY YOU WILL NEED TO SPEND ON SAFETY GEAR AND EDUCATION
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Bill.Nye
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That's a given. My questions are more about what gear I should get. My friend already has an extra beacon I can use so I don't need to buy one of those, and I will do some training.

The MFD plates look like a pretty cool idea, especially since I already have a pair of rossi fks140 bindings (115mm brake) sitting in a box waiting for skis. I was planning to use them for a mid fat ski to use in bounds. Do the MFD plates get in the way at all when you're skiing or could I still use skis with them as a daily driver?
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Bill.Nye
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I ordered some MFD alltime plates and am shopping for some skis to put them on now. I'm looking at some rossignol S7s, so hopefully those will do well as an AT ski. People seem to love them for everything.

Thanks for the info guys, you've all been karmically reimbursed.
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Kreech
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Especially at your size, I'd avoid the s7, as it's known to be unstable at any kind of speed and really only good for an intermediate looking to step up his game. For a similar directional tapered 110-120 width versatile type powder ski, I'd look into the on3p Billy goat, moment bibby pro, dps 112 rp and lotus 120, and 4frnt renegade although the last 2 options are slightly more pow oriented than the rest. A ski like those that's a bit stiffer and with a less oversized shovel in relation to it's tail is going to respond a lot better at speed and bust through crud more reliably. So yeah, go a little bigger, stiffer, and more refined and you're good. 
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BASEDRILEY
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i would say get 191 caylors or some other on3p ski very solid and light. Or some moments. just what i think.
13 years ago
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Bill.Nye
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The only reason I was considering the S7 was because someone I know is selling a pair for $350, but I'll keep that in mind. I'm also looking at some surface skis because I can get them on pro deal, specifically the live free and live life.
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Sklar
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I had a big list of skis for sale on tgr, but my phone browser reloaded and I lost it, but you should be able to find a deal here
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/9-Gear-Swap
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