Nice trip. You know you're on an action adventure when you're trip requires more than one helmet.

That sounds good John.

I thought those slots were there to be able to use the binding in the event that the bail broke, but I can see that it could enhance performance too. I've never seen anything about using them improving performance though. I think it is a less active binding than the Voile Mountaineer, so it could us...

Good deal John, we'll have to get out next year if you are in the Anchorage area.

Good technique does not necessarily equal good backcountry skills. I would rather ski with someone in the backcountry who can only snowplows down a slope if they have good route finding and decision making skills (e.g., ability to assess snow stability, capable of reading topography and navigating,...

Even if the 3pc is more active than the HW I think the HW skis better. Probably due to having greater leverage to get the (rear) ski on edge.

I wouldn't change the mount position from what Voile recommends just because you plan to xc with them. I would only mount back of what they recommend based on your own experience and preference. If you don't have that experience why try to reinvent the wheel, like woods said.

greatgt wrote:ThanKs lc appreciate the piling on........ on the rock pile...

Hey your first new joke and it's a good one gt, keep em coming.

No hard feelings on my end.

I've got no beef with you Rod. You're a positive contributor here. GT is the guy who needs a new joke.

[quote="Rodbelan" You sound like some sort of Sarah Pailin of skiing! [/quote] LOL :) OK GT, woods asked for advise, he agreed with what I said and had been thinking the same thing and says he will be working on it next season. It sounds like you're the one sticking their nose where it doe...