Touring Setup

Are you asking about inserts like quiver killer or binding freedom?

Yes, sorry I should have made that clear. I'm just wondering if folks found it better to stick with one versatile binding that can handle touring, since I plan on doing some small tours but not a whole lot, or if its better to just use quiver killers or similar to switch things out

I installed qk inserts on a few of my skis last year so I could run one set of shifts on different skis. I think it was worth the time. I don’t think I would do it to have different bindings for one ski. That would be a lot of holes, and I think you nailed it with there being binding options out now that can share the duty. Also take into account the time to switch bindings around, it can be a pain in the ass sometimes.

rthams5Yes, sorry I should have made that clear. I'm just wondering if folks found it better to stick with one versatile binding that can handle touring, since I plan on doing some small tours but not a whole lot, or if its better to just use quiver killers or similar to switch things out

Check out daymakers, allows you to use alpine bindings and boots + You can use it on any ski you want

What skis have you used in the past and how would you describe your skiing style? The Hi5 is a very traditional, directional ski, and while it's a lot heavier than the other Sportiva touring skis I've used (all of which were absurdly light), I don't think I'd want to ski it inbounds very much.

patagonialukeWhat skis have you used in the past and how would you describe your skiing style? The Hi5 is a very traditional, directional ski, and while it's a lot heavier than the other Sportiva touring skis I've used (all of which were absurdly light), I don't think I'd want to ski it inbounds very much.

I have skied the rossi smash 7s, k2 shreditors, volkl ones, atomic infamous, and some older pair of armadas that's escaping me right now. I'd say I'm pretty aggressive and like to find the fun and challenging stuff its that's helpful. I generally don't hit too big of jumps, but I'm not afraid of a little airtime if that makes sense; trying to get more confident in the upcoming seasons. Just out there to rip it and enjoy it

Liam_j10Check out daymakers, allows you to use alpine bindings and boots + You can use it on any ski you want

Just checked them out briefly, going to look into them a bunch more. You guys are giving me a lot to think about, I appreciate it. Starting to regret picking up the Lange Freetours...

rthams5I have skied the rossi smash 7s, k2 shreditors, volkl ones, atomic infamous, and some older pair of armadas that's escaping me right now. I'd say I'm pretty aggressive and like to find the fun and challenging stuff its that's helpful. I generally don't hit too big of jumps, but I'm not afraid of a little airtime if that makes sense; trying to get more confident in the upcoming seasons. Just out there to rip it and enjoy it

Hmm, then the Hi5's will definitely take some getting used to. They have a lot less tail rocker than most of the skis you've been on, and a much more rearward mount point. I'm sure you can adjust to them, but expect a learning curve.

get shifts

I highly recommend against daymakers. They freeze up pretty bad. There's a spectrum of uphill/downhill performance. The better uphill performance, the worse downhill performance. Luckily the sweet grey area in between is getting larger. With your current setup that ski is going to perform a lot better on the uphill which gives you the ability to go on very long tours without worn out because your skis are heavy. The pins you have will not have the best energy transfer on the downhill. The great sweet spot bindings that are great for short/medium tours and riding anything are Dynafit Beasts, Atomic Shifts, Marker Kingpin, and the CAST system. The holiest of the sweet spots is the cast system which allows you to have a pin toe piece on the way up and Pivot 18s on the way down. Without a doubt the safest touring binding, but definitely a heavier option. I wouldn't worry about weight being a beginner. Get skis that perform great and you love to ski then throw some bindings on them. Also the freetours are great boots! Lange gang!

P.S. I ride Beast 14s in resort and backcountry and have put them through the wringer

**This post was edited on Sep 8th 2019 at 11:13:30pm

Marker tour 12s are about 50$ more than daymakers and probably work better going up with good skins

quiver killer inserts are cool
check some g3 ions if u want a tech binding