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snowpocalypseI was not a fan at all. The ski was too nervous at speed. Too much chatter on slab or wind blown. It would be alright as a quiver ski for a dedicated high alpine but not the ski I would pick for an all around. Take a look at the Helio 95 from BD. Way more stable. Just my thoughts. The 2.0 is my least favorite AT binding on the market right now. Any reason you are going that route?
snowpocalypseI was not a fan at all. The ski was too nervous at speed. Too much chatter on slab or wind blown. It would be alright as a quiver ski for a dedicated high alpine but not the ski I would pick for an all around. Take a look at the Helio 95 from BD. Way more stable. Just my thoughts. The 2.0 is my least favorite AT binding on the market right now. Any reason you are going that route?
snowpocalypseI just can't stand the turn and play in the toe. I have been skiing the G3 Ion 12 and it is by far the most user friendly AT binding on the market. You still have the elasticity in the heel and great response. If toe release is that important take a look at the Vipec. Adds a little weight but still way better than the Rad 2.0
snowpocalypseFor starters the 2.0 has a turnable toe which when in deep snow can be rather hard to step into. I have seen a handful of very experienced AT skiers break the heel when stepping down. It is very hard to line up the heel pins with the boot when there is movement in the toe. The G3 on the other hand has the best toe engagement in the game right now. Even in deep snow where visibility of the toe is very limited the placement and trap to the pins is effortless. The Heel in the 2.0 is not that different than in the past. What I like about the G3 is the ability to switch from hike to ski with just a smack of my pole. The 2.0 still requires a reach back. Not the end of the world for experienced ATers I will say I was and am still blown away by the ease and function of the ION.
cobra_commanderOverall I really liked this ski. If I could only have one pair for all round BC use this would be a top contender.
It addresses the main issues with the Denali - fragile and to chattery on edge. Overall it doesn't add to much weight to the Denali and cuts the consumer cost by $200.
Paired with ion LTs or speed radicals and the precut speed skins this is a really versatile touring set up