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Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:57 pm
by freeheelbillie
Don't let the handle fool you, I've been out of the free-heel game for about 10 years...that's a long sad story for another time. However, when I was still getting after it I'd considered myself a solid skier, off and on piste while living in AK and CO. But that was a decade ago, on stronger knees and in better all-around shape. These days I'll be on the confines of the hard pack with the family as I come home to a sport that I sorely miss.

Me, 175lbs, 6'0", medium build...I still easily fit in my old gear :lol:
I was running T1's back in the day on some K2 Piste Stinks, I think. I can't remember the dimensions or what I was running for a binding.

So without opening a complete can of worms, what say you about a good set up to get back to business?

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:59 pm
by freeheelbillie
Welp, I answered my own question.
I went with what I was used to for a boot, T1s. Vice bindings and Line, Sick Day 94 skis (179cm)

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:21 pm
by Andy M
Good choice on the T1s and Vices. Don't know much about the Line Sick Days, but should be a good modern upgrade of the Piste Stinx.

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:02 am
by freeheelbillie
Thanks!
I wasn't sure about the skis either and had actually never heard of them prior to a buddy recommending them. https://lineskis.com/en-us/p/sick-day-94
He raves about them and I found a Presidents Day deal for about 50% so I went for it. I couldn't find a bad review... I'll post up after I have some time on them with my thoughts (for what they're worth).

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:31 am
by MSU Alum
I also looked at them a few years ago (Sick Days) and everything I read about them was good. Once you're back in the saddle, I think you'll really like them.
I'd mount them boot center over the recommended mounting point as opposed to any older telemark specific algorithm.

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:08 pm
by freeheelbillie
That was actually my next question...regarding binding mounting positon. 22 designs Vice template here https://twentytwodesigns.3dcartstores.c ... mplate.pdf

Opinions on the exact location (forward/back) would be great! Again, I went with the Line 94, (179cm) Sick Days.

Thanks!

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:41 pm
by bauerb
where did you find a 50% off sale? was it online?

Re: Need gear beta after a lengthy hiatus

Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:20 pm
by freeheelbillie
Closer to 40% off and I got a little extra for signing up for emails https://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/line-si ... /clone.jpg

As far as the wife knows it was 50% off, shhhhhhhhhhhh