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Shredability
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I'm by no stretch of the imagination a backcountry skier... Last year I went once, this year I may go... twice?

I just use these and a set of skins with my normal gear and it actually works surprisingly well... I can easily keep up (lead the pack) with my friends using the pin bindings and dedicated boots

Has anyone else had a positive experience with these?
Jan 3 2015 3:35PM
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SFBv420.0
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the fact that you are faster than your bros w/ tech gear isn't as much as alpine wreckers are good
as your bros suck at skinning
Jan 4 2015 9:22AM
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Mar-O
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Im considering picking them up, they seem like a good choice for me since I would just use them to get a bit further into the bc from the lift. What do you feel about the build quality of them tho, do you feel like they can easily break? Also what bindings do you use, I have read somewhere that they are not very suited for the Jester bindings witch I have.
Jan 4 2015 9:56AM
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Drail
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Mar-OIm considering picking them up, they seem like a good choice for me since I would just use them to get a bit further into the bc from the lift. What do you feel about the build quality of them tho, do you feel like they can easily break? Also what bindings do you use, I have read somewhere that they are not very suited for the Jester bindings witch I have.


They do easily break. They can be used with pretty much all bindings but suited for none. I used them as my first step into backcountry (slack) skiing and yes, they got me up the hill (kind of), and no - I don't think anyone should actually use them. They suck and I don't wish them upon my enemy's.

If you are still thinking of getting them, we aren't going to stop you - I just always wonder about people asking for advice on the Internet, than completely ignore it.
Jan 4 2015 11:34AM
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Jaymon
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Everyone I know refers to them as Alpine Daywreckers.


In saying that when I saw THall in Rogers Pass last winter he was rocking trekkers and from everyone I have asked it seems like he rocks em full time... But he is one strong motherfucker.
Jan 4 2015 11:36AM
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ChasingFlakes
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LOl classic. You know if you are only going a few times a year then buying them used for 50$ is fine IMO. Bindings these don't work well with , FKS ( spits out the trekker) and any other rossi binding with a dick for a heel cause you walk the heel piece.
Jan 4 2015 12:13PM
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Shredability
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ShredabilityI'm by no stretch of the imagination a backcountry skier... Last year I went once, this year I may go... twice?


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There are lots of parts that will break if you don't understand basic mechanics... They need to be adjusted to your boots, then adjusted to your bindings...

Correctly

If you do this wrong, and then you try forcing something in, obviously you're going to break them.

That being said, I've heard people say exactly same thing.

My point:

If you can get them from Free-$50 and think you might be interested in BC skiing but don't want to commit to the full setup- Yes

If you're already an avid BC skier looking for some new gear: BAHAHAH NO.
Jan 4 2015 2:00PM
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Drail
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Shredability...

There are lots of parts that will break if you don't understand basic mechanics... They need to be adjusted to your boots, then adjusted to your bindings...

Correctly

If you do this wrong, and then you try forcing something in, obviously you're going to break them.

That being said, I've heard people say exactly same thing.

My point:

If you can get them from Free-$50 and think you might be interested in BC skiing but don't want to commit to the full setup- Yes

If you're already an avid BC skier looking for some new gear: BAHAHAH NO.



Yeah, I don't know. When I started out I used em (as I already mentioned), but I found that I hated the uphill when I was using the damn things. It wasn't until I got a pair of Dukes that I started to deal with the uphill, and now that I'm on a proper touring set up I actually enjoy the uphill (almost) as much as the down. It would be a shame though if you were to invest in a proper set up just to find out you hate the up and can't handle the risk vs reward of being out there. Alright, enough of this talk, I'm going skiing, the dog is starting to get mad at me. hahaha (been enjoying my coffee and watching it snow out way too much this morning).
Jan 4 2015 2:20PM
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jKutcher
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I have been using Trekkers for a few years now. They are obviously not your best option, or even a very good one. But if you do not have skis that you are willing to fully dedicate to touring / you don't get out that often they can get the job done. I have been on the same set for probably 4 years now and haven't broken them yet. Up until now I have mostly been just skinning into jump spots, when jumping I usually want to be in my regular bindings.

That being said, if you are able to get a real touring setup, you should.
Jan 9 2015 11:59AM
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methscratchface
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i bought the day wreckers in 2000. It was a great way to get into the backcountry. I suffered through 10 years on those pieces of shit, but they survived yurt trips, a 7 day trip in the chic chocs, and tons of sweaty hip-flexor destroying slogs in Utah and Tahoe. By the end they were held together with duct tape, which seems to be an essential if you are going to be using these. I definitely enjoy touring a lot more on Dynafits, but there is something comforting about being able to rip down on your familiar bindings. If you are young they should be almost like a rite of passage to help you appreciate proper touring gear.
Jan 9 2015 8:46PM
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Lucas
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I just snagged a pair for pretty cheap and I'm excited to try them out. I'm thinking next year I might go for a legitimate setup but you need to stay somewhere right?
Jan 9 2015 11:22PM
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keenan.
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Get them if you want to tour to jumps. Or dip your toe into BC touring. Bring tools. And duct tape. Know how to adjust them. Locktite all the screws after you get them properly adjusted. Don't sidehill on old, worn out skin tracks that torque the toes - that's where they break.

They work. They just require special attention to keep them from breaking and a lot of extra physical exertion compared to a dedicated touring setup.

Still beats the hell outta bootpacking.
Jan 10 2015 1:09AM
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jca
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keenan.Bring tools. And duct tape. Know how to adjust them. Locktite all the screws after you get them properly adjusted.


Very important! i'll add zip ties and some extra screws to that.
Jan 15 2015 2:48AM
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gnartogue
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not to thread jack but if anyone is looking for a cheap pair i'm looking to get rid of some
Jan 21 2015 7:56PM
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