I am getting a pair of Fischer Traverse 78s. What is your preference as far as auto or manual for the bindings? I have read a little of both in my search here. Boots will probably be Alpina Alaskas (if they fit).
Thanks.

Russ

Thanks everyone for all the good advice. I am going to wait and go with the 196 length. Hopefully it is available soon as I was told it would be by an online dealer. Back to the boots. I would really like to get a pair of Alfa’s, but due to lack of availability in the US I am looking at other brands...

Thanks, Stephen. The skis are returnable (and at this point still cancelable). I am still on the fence about the length. Fischer puts me right in the middle of the 189s, weight wise. I will be skiing in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Some trails, breaking trails, some open country, but nothing ...

Stephen, Oddly (or at least I thought it was odd), I found a pair of 189s on Amazon last night. Through one of their outside sellers. It was their last pair. I bought them and they should be here in a few days. I hope that the 189s are not too short. I am about 195 lbs. I will do the paper test when...

Thanks, Stephen. I will give it a shot.

Russ

Thanks, fisheater, but the website said they will not ship to the US.

US, 199.

Does anyone know where I can find Fischer Traverse 78s for sale online? I have not been able to find any.
Thanks.

Russ