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Renting an AT setup?

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supersquid
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Do any shops out west rent a full AT set up? I was going to buy a used pair of super 7s but after demoing them this weekend decided they were way to playful and I wanted to try something more stiff and charge. I tried out the new head KOLE in a 105mm waist at 180 cm and fell in love. I want to buy them for next year but if I am buying a brand new pair of $700 skis it wouldn't make sense to throw some barons on them. I want to get a full AT set up. Are their any shops out west that demo AT setups? preferably in the salt lake area. I realize their are probably lots of liabilities with them given the non traditional releasing and the inherent danger of snow slides so I thought I would ask. Not looking to do a super long tour just something small to get a feel for it.
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patagonialuke
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Why don't you want to put barons on the Kore's? With their weight I'd think they'd be an awesome touring option.

I can't speak for SLC, but in Fort Collins On the Edge Tuning rents out some touring setups. Last time I was in there they had some Meier's, Fischer Rangers, and Liberty Origins with touring setups for demo. James, the guy that runs the shop, is a great guy and I highly recommend him for demos or tuning/repairs.
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supersquid
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patagonialukeWhy don't you want to put barons on the Kore's? With their weight I'd think they'd be an awesome touring option.

I can't speak for SLC, but in Fort Collins On the Edge Tuning rents out some touring setups. Last time I was in there they had some Meier's, Fischer Rangers, and Liberty Origins with touring setups for demo. James, the guy that runs the shop, is a great guy and I highly recommend him for demos or tuning/repairs.


If im spending that much on a setup i think i would just go all out. If I really like at which i think i will the barons are gonna come off for a lighter binding within the first year. why not just go straight for a tech binding
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patagonialuke
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supersquidIf im spending that much on a setup i think i would just go all out. If I really like at which i think i will the barons are gonna come off for a lighter binding within the first year. why not just go straight for a tech binding


Ok gotcha, I was just thinking if you're using it inbounds and backcountry the baron would make more sense, but if you're thinking strictly a touring setup then definitely throw a tech binder on there.
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OregonDead
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If you are going to Hood Mountainology has AT gear for rent. (503) 564-9156
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Deepskier
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Skis, boots and binding? yes bag, becon, shovel probe, rope, bars, etc? Probably not.
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supersquid
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DeepskierSkis, boots and binding? yes bag, becon, shovel probe, rope, bars, etc? Probably not.


thats what i was thinking
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paige.
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DeepskierSkis, boots and binding? yes bag, becon, shovel probe, rope, bars, etc? Probably not.


I can't speak for the US, but I've rented a beacon, shovel and probe before in Canada. I've gotten them through the local university's outdoor centre and from MEC.
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TheTropics
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Dynafit and others make demo versions of their bindings so there's definitely shops that rent that kind of gear. I THINK, 'The Backcountry' in Truckee may rent touring setups.

Also, frame bindings aren't a bad idea if you're trying to charge cliffs or throw down on backcountry kickers and such. They're heavy but more versatile than something like Dynafit radicals, etc. I own some Dynaift radical FT 2.0s and they're great on the ascent, but I don't feel super comfortable hitting cliffs and such with them
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