Reviewer Reports: Backcountry Ski Touring Gear w/ Paul Forward

Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the backcountry gear Paul’s been testing around Girdwood, Alaska, including skis from Moonlight and Movement; bindings from Moment and Dynafit; skins from G3 and Pomoca; and Scarpa boots. We also discuss current trends (fads?) in ski poles, and the underrated value of a good snow saw.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Deep Pow & Fast Groomers
• SKIS:
• Moonlight Cruiser (6:15)
• Movement Alp Tracks 106 (12:26)
• BINDINGS:
• Moment Voyager XIV (13:40)
• Dynafit Superlite 150 (20:12)
• CLIMBING SKINS:
• G3 Minimist vs Pomoca (29:54)
• Ski Poles: Trends & Fads? (35:14)
• Snow Saws (47:34)
• BOOTS:
• Scarpa F1LT & Alien RS (50:53)
• What We’re Celebrating (58:26)

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