OK, good; wasn't leaning that way anyway.

Resurrecting this thread to post a question. I understand the use of inserts to create a more secure binding attachment. That's not for me; I've never pulled out a binding and am not destined to cross any major ice fields in the near future. They're also used for binding interchangeability and this ...

But it really sounds like you need/want/should have an Objective BC, UltraVector BC, or a V6 BC or an Altai KOM if you really want to have some fun, and just go with scales and forget about the kicker skins. I generally use kickers with fishscale skis. I think because I'm a bit heavy (close to 200 ...

As you may have seen, the plate clog problem can be reduced by making the front of the plate slant more into the ski by adding a slight thickness to the back of the plate. This has worked for me. One of my skins, about two decades old now, has pulled out of one of the rivets but still works.....howe...

That's a thought. I've used skinny skins before -- less than an inch wide, full length. They tend to roll off on turns.

Good points all around. I'm not a fan of proprietary systems...one beauty of kickers for me is their versatility on different skis. The BD design (metal plate) is not perfect but you can tamper with it to make it close to perfect. I put some extra thickness under the back of the metal plate (layers ...

This actually is a split-personality thread with two separate topics for discussion. Please do not let your head explode. The first question is what's your favorite ski shop? I'm familiar with the places folks go to out west but there seems to be a very different set back east. Of course, there's RE...

It's all about marketing. How good are you?

I thought so, too, but you (and others) did a pretty good job of convincing me otherwise! : )

I know that I am perhaps to reflective... But I am starting to wonder if I am missing an inside joke or something... :? :lol: :ugeek: The E99 is a double-cambered XC ski. But you put it pretty high on the list of most turnable skis under 90. And look, there is turning for enjoyment, and there is tu...