Hello folks,
I need a little help choosing the proper backcountry ski equipment. The problem is that I'm kind of a bigger guy.
I'm 6' 8" and 330lbs.
I have a pair of Alpina BC Tour boots. I only bought the boots because they were the only size 49 I could find. I couldn't find any BC boots in a 50-52 which is what I probably really need.
I have been interested in buying some bindings and skis and starting to get out there and try some trails.
I was told that with my size and weight I would be better off on BC equipment than touring. I am a very experienced alpine skier but the couple of times I was on touring boots and skis (low end rentals) the boots just were too flimsy to really support me. The boots would just twist off the binding (I have a pretty long foot).
I have been told that with my weight any ski will not really have the camber to get an effective glide. The recommendation was to purchase a waxable ski and only apply kickwax to a very small area of the camber.
Any thoughts on a BC ski that would be a little wider, with a strong camber to help with glide.
How miserable will I be with BC equipment in touring tracks?
thanks,
Tiny
I need a little help choosing the proper backcountry ski equipment. The problem is that I'm kind of a bigger guy.
I'm 6' 8" and 330lbs.
I have a pair of Alpina BC Tour boots. I only bought the boots because they were the only size 49 I could find. I couldn't find any BC boots in a 50-52 which is what I probably really need.
I have been interested in buying some bindings and skis and starting to get out there and try some trails.
I was told that with my size and weight I would be better off on BC equipment than touring. I am a very experienced alpine skier but the couple of times I was on touring boots and skis (low end rentals) the boots just were too flimsy to really support me. The boots would just twist off the binding (I have a pretty long foot).
I have been told that with my weight any ski will not really have the camber to get an effective glide. The recommendation was to purchase a waxable ski and only apply kickwax to a very small area of the camber.
Any thoughts on a BC ski that would be a little wider, with a strong camber to help with glide.
How miserable will I be with BC equipment in touring tracks?
thanks,
Tiny