Member FloImSchnee

While I agree with most of the things said in this thread,
there’s a much simpler solution to that problem:

…Touring Risers: http://www.voile.com/voile-splitboard-accessories/voile-splitboard-touring-riser.html

Great setup!
Thanks for posting all the weights!

Amplid has some great boards to offer. Too bad, they only offer slim waists. (I’d need 270mm and more)

Markus just built a new board: http://erstespur.de/viewtopic.php?t=6299
166cm Board itself: 2270g
Board with Spark Magneto and interface: 3800g

(he’s selling custom boards as well)

My stuff…[Read more]

Great setup!
Thanks for posting all the weights!

Amplid has some great boards to offer. Too bad, they only offer slim waists. (I’d need 270mm and more)

Markus just built a new board: http://erstespur.de/viewtopic.php?t=6299
166cm Board itself: 2270g
Board with Spark Magneto and interface: 3800g

(he’s selling custom boards as well)

Personally I would go for TLT5s, as I found the Siderals to be too stiff and to provide too little forward lean.

With size 11.5 feet I’d rather go for a board with >265mm waist.

As written in post #2 above, I can only compare to the pretty similar Flow The One.

The latest Fitwell model is considerably stiffer than The One (and is stiffer than any other softboot anyway), especially after breaking in. So flat approaches are more fun in the The One (slightly longer stride), difficult sidehilling is a tad easier in the…[Read more]

Why shouldn’t they?
I use touring risers and Mr. Chomps.

@stuka: simply try it, as you already bought it. I didn’t notice a big difference, after having the risers mounted.

For good sidehilling, make sure your skins fit perfectly (base totally covered, but edges uncovered), strap in tightly for sidehill sections, and most importantly: practice.

I’m not aware of any skins that wide.
But: split skins might be helpful.

@SPLITRIPPIN wrote:

When I go back…I want to live at a hut in the mountains when I do. Do you know of any contacts that allow for people to stay at rustic mountain huts for extended periods?

Easiest is to go to one of the many catered huts all over the alps.
Great food, nice guys, great rides.
E.g. Zufallhütte, Lizumer Hütte, Heidelberger H…[Read more]

I would never wear a bib for splitboarding, as it will simply increase sweating.

I have Fitwells size 300 and went for boards with 270-275mm waist to avoid toe drag.
Every mm less leads to crashes due to toe drags, when carving on a hard surface.
(and could be seriously dangerous in a steep wall or couloir)

You’ll be fine with any board with >265mm waist. There’s plenty to choose from.

@Jason4 wrote:

…I’d be on light carbon fiber poles.

…which interestingly aren’t lighter usually.

Cf.
http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/trekking-poles/alpine-carbon-cork-trekking-pole-BD1121410000ALL1.html#start=1
http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/trekking-poles/trail-trekking-pole-BD1121540000ALL1.html

I’m using BD 3 piece poles as well,…[Read more]

To get a feeling for the relation this might help:
I usually wear shoes and boots with size 11.5 and sometimes 12, and Fitwell’s size 300 “fit well”.

@D-GREEN wrote:

If you want to see bat shit crazy unguided ski mountaineering, then Downside Up is the movie for you. Tempting Fear is exceptional as well, but I think JJ has a lot longer life expectancy than those crazy mofos. RIP Andreas, your work was solid.

Indeed, both worth seeing!
Still, super scary…

Barrows, I really like and learn a lot from your postings, but please keep them in the hardboot related topics.

Interesting — thanks for the insight.

@Douglas Mafia wrote:

…but still would like people’s opinions on the storm. I’m also looking at a Donek Hazelwood and Prior spearhead.

I’m 192cm or 6,3 inches tall and own both a 169 Venture Zephyr (a tad less directional than the Storm) and a Spearhead 178 XTC.
I prefer the Spearheads ride as it hasn’t got a tail rocker, which makes it hold…[Read more]

Well, right now would still be fine, however more snow is melting now from day to day.

In early winter (from October on) one could basically ride snow on the glaciers again, however crevasses are an issue that soon in the season.

Therefore my suggestion:
– either go NOW,
– or wait for December or January for powder touring, also in lower…[Read more]