I want some backcountry skis with metal edges. The Rossignol BC65s look good and so do the Fischer Spiders 62s. Not doing anything too serious but go off trail some, not a lot of downhill craziness and might want to take them to the local grommed area for some classic...Any thoughts from you guys?
Also, where is best/cheapest place to buy a complete set of skis, bindings, boots and poles online?
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I bought some Madshus Glitterind a couple years ago. They've got edges and fishscales-and are about 2 1/2 inches wide under the foot, with a little bit of sidecut. Not real heavy-I use them to ski up at areas, and telemark down before the lifts open. No need for skins with the fishscales. I mounted them up with Solomon Profil binders and use some pretty stiff skate boots-not a pure backcountry setup, but it works pretty well for me. I don't know how they'd do in heavy powder, but for putzing about like I do, they're fine.
They are as heavy as any backcountry ski marketed 20 or 25 years ago-but they are at the light end of the spectrum nowadays.
Go to backcountry.com to buy ski equipment (or any outdoor gear). Tons of stuff. You can get a decent deal now and a great deal in the spring. Most ski stuff will go on sale after the season ends.
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