We picked the best alpine-touring setup by polling the experts: Lou Dawson of WildSnow.com and Steve Romeo of TetonAT.com
Monday, February 06, 2012
Photographer: Courtesy of K2
A mash-up of carbon fiber, aspen, bamboo, and Paulownia wood make this ski lightweight and versatile for the backcountry. A fat tip and an all-terrain rocker shape give the Wayback control and predictability in everything from powder to crud. Plus, K2 built the Wayback with backcountry-only touches like flat tails, concave notches for skin clips, and holes in the tip and tail for rigging a rescue sled.
| Brand | Name | Description | Price | Date | Keywords | |
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Black Diamond | Carbon Megawatt | Black Diamond's new Carbon Megawatt is light enough for touring and fat enough to float atop soft snow. | $929 | Outside Online | Backcountry Skis |
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Voile | Charger | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Voile Charger skis | $595 | 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide | Winter Buyer's Guide, Men's, Backcountry Skis, Backcountry Skiing |
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Faction | Royale | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Faction Royale skis | $869 | 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide | Winter Buyer's Guide, Men's, Backcountry Skis, Backcountry Skiing |
