Deerman I have the SB98 and I think it's a great all around backcountry ski that is easy to turn. On the flats is not as fast as a skinnier, more cambered, waxable ski, but covering ground exploring new terrain, it's great. I'm 5'9" 185lbs and ski the 189.

Hey @lilcliffy I'm curious why you went with the shorter length on the SB98? Interesting that you found it more stable on dense snow.

The thicker Vibram Outback sole would be the wiser choice, with no reports of failure that I'm aware of. who carries this boot? The Vibram Outback sole is used on the Crispi Svartisen, the Alico boots sold by Altai Skis and Fischer boots like the Transnordic. There may be others. Alpina is the only...

Alpina has blown it badly by using this thin sole in the first place. They are now doubling down by not only continuing to use it, but also not supporting their customers properly. The thicker Vibram Outback sole would be the wiser choice, with no reports of failure that I'm aware of. The only way t...

Same from the brown western shores of Lake Superior. Nada. A snowpocolypse.

∆∆ testify @greatgt !! Your old butt may have blown right by em! C'mon you gotta admit it would be hilarious to see an old guy on skinnys & leather draped in wool blowing by ATers slogging along the flats.

@JB TELE agreed on the Madshus. When it's right, it's a ton of fun. On the firm stuff it makes my SB98 feel like a carver. No bueno. I got my M78 for $165, but I'm starting to understand why spending $750 for a Voile ski might be worth it. I have my eye on the Endeavor.

I switched over to HydroBloc, but still use my left over SnoSeal on gloves and choppers.

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Im not sure yet if i am completely happy with these overall. I used them in a combined tour with steep climbs and descents mostly in powder and a bit on a hard snow, groomed slope. I liked the tour comfort a lot, but when I closed the power strap on the brace I got some nasty chafing on the downhil...

I would say it is a good deal but not what they are stating. I'm going to switch to dollars. They are saying retail is $430 and they are selling for $215, so 50% off. Real retail is closer to $305. You can get the new model here https://www.bergsskishop.com/shop/p90888/panorama-m68-skis for $213.50 ...