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First touring set up

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CatdickBojangles
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From now til next winter I am slowly going to put together a touring set up. I have a good idea where to start but need some advice. To start with I am on the east coast, majority of touring will be at the local cross country area which has some gnarly terrain glades etc., that area also leads into 2 of the local resorts here which I will be able to tour to then ski down and possibly rip some more laps so heres my questions.

1. Skis thinking something like the Bentchetler 100 or 120

2. Bindings I was thinking Shifts due to downhill performance and being able to take laps at the resort. Also maybe the new marker? But seems like the Shift has it figured out.

3. Boots I have no clue where to start with these. I'm in Full Tilt FC10s right now which obviously wont work for touring.

4.Anything else major I am forgetting
Jan 9 2020 7:37AM
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CatdickBojangles
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Also the Sakana? The blister review said its a great resort touring ski.
Jan 9 2020 9:32AM
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e.littt
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CatdickBojanglesAlso the Sakana? The blister review said its a great resort touring ski.


The Sakana with some solid pin bindings would be such a dreamy setup
Jan 9 2020 2:29PM
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CatdickBojangles
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e.litttThe Sakana with some solid pin bindings would be such a dreamy setup


It's starting to sound like it might be what i go with.
Jan 9 2020 3:17PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Moment wildcat/death wish with cast/shift is like the goat 5050 touring inbounds setup
Jan 9 2020 5:24PM
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e.littt
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HYP3R_REAL1TYMoment wildcat/death wish with cast/shift is like the goat 5050 touring inbounds setup


I'm slowly saving to get CAST for my skis, I got on3p kartel 116s so the goal is near haha but I gotta get some boots too eventually
Jan 9 2020 7:12PM
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CatdickBojangles
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HYP3R_REAL1TYMoment wildcat/death wish with cast/shift is like the goat 5050 touring inbounds setup


I'd love a cast system but no where here has the expertise to actually mount it right.
Jan 10 2020 7:28AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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CatdickBojanglesI'd love a cast system but no where here has the expertise to actually mount it right.


To my knowledge it really isn’t hard...
Jan 10 2020 7:44AM
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CatdickBojangles
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HYP3R_REAL1TYTo my knowledge it really isn’t hard...


I thought it was I could be totally wrong. And probably am.
Jan 10 2020 7:45AM
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Rochey
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You sound pretty clued up to be fair. I’ve used the shifts on Line Sick Day 102, Volkl Mantra M5 & Armada ARV96TI

They're decent bindings, loads of moving parts, so lots that could go wrong but seem to be put together pretty well. Bit fiddly when transitioning but you get pretty efficient with it after a while.

Never skied the region you’re in so width should really depend on how much powder you think you’re gonna get. 120 is FAT though so it makes those skis a bit of a 1 trick pony for me but you’ll know better if you’ll use them.
Jan 10 2020 3:46PM
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hot.pocket
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CatdickBojanglesI thought it was I could be totally wrong. And probably am.


If you can mount a pivot you can mount a cast setup, they're super easy and come with a giant foldout instruction manual. It's two extra holes for the risers and that's about it.
Jan 10 2020 6:09PM
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