Perfectly fine option, IMHO. I have long been a voice questioning the universal adaptation of boot sole center on ski recommended center for freewheel applications. Personally, I typically find chord center, or if one wants a little more "modern" post; ball of foot on chord center, more balanced and...

Hey Al, I'm curious as to what bindings your wife has on the V6's? I recently acquired a pair with Axl's on 'em, and plan on replacing those with a lighter, "less active" option... may well go retro to something like the Riva's.

I just went all thru my parts, unfortunately I don't have anything that'll work for you. There must be some out there, hope you find one!

I have a collection of straps in a bin out in the shed, I think, and could send you one if I have a match (or workable option). I know I used to mix and match those ratchet straps occasionally; some cross-compatibility exists. Maybe you can post the width and length of the strap? That along with the...

"But despite the issues, klister should kick and glide better on flat to rolling vs 30mm mohair skin?"
Absolutely.

And regarding issue #10 of the previous, informative post... I'd be more inclined to remove the skins daily, let them dry out, and put 'em on when needed.

"I'm pretty easy on my gear, but you know...shit happens." This gives you good odds. There are lots of variables: your bindings, boot length, and technique will be among them An awareness of use/abuse goes a long way. Construction on the Manti's looks pretty good for what you're describing. Just thr...

Credit for the rack goes to Art, really; it was his idea, I just sketched up a plan, went into town for lumber, and did the putting together. Kind of hard imagining the end of the run for Cascade, it's a special place. Will the shop re-emerge in any form or place? Fond memories of the wooden ski fes...

Hey Nat, I spent a lot of time on that bench myself; built the rental rack that's probably still hanging there. Still renting dorm rooms in the basement? Kenny still have the Jackrabbit Inn?

This wasn't my post, just wanted to get the word out. I don't have any more info to offer.

"Stick with the recommended points." X2. That ski has been around for more than a dozen years now; there were issues with mounting point markings in the first couple of production runs when Karhu was making them (actually they moved production to China), but that was all resolved over a dozen years ...