Explore G3's award winning and highly acclaimed alpine touring skis for 2016. Free shipping on all orders over $150. Shop online from our full range of touring & backcountry gear! Can a ski be too easy to turn? But hey, it’s not illegal. Stunden 21. BUY G3 Seekr 100 Skis. Consisting of the ROAMr 100 Elle, ROAMr 100, and ROAMr 108, the ROAMr skis all feature two layers of titanal, and come in at pretty low weights. Skis G3 SEEKr 100 - 2018/2019 - Related articles about Equipment. Jim, playing around with slarving, given the right ski, is a nice addition to one’s repertoire. Discussion in 'Backcountry' started by snowgum, Apr 10, 2020. snowgum One of Us Ski Pass: Gold. “Smear” and “slarve” represent the same concept, sorry for misquoting the actual term used by Lou, “Instead of designating gear with a gender prefix, sell it for body type, style, and recreation goals?”. In G3’s marketing words, Swift is “not a ‘female series,’ a ‘youth series,’ or a ‘beginner series.’ It’s for smaller adults and youth…”. But in this case, it works. And I like it. G3 uses the same polyurethane sidewalls that earned the SEEKr’s cousin—the ROAMr—an Editors’ Choice Award last year. It’s too easy to turn, and that’s what I want. The official site of G3 Gear. I’ll let that one go, and add my own spreech. The new SEEKr takes the technical FLYRIDE+ carbon construction from the award-winning FINDr then cranks up the fun dial with a modern all-mountain shape and profile. Nobody has skied the Seekr? I'm also looking at a lightweight boot like the Salomon S/Lab X-Alp boot or possibly a slightly heavier boot like the Fischer Ranger Free. They scrapped their Elle women’s line and morphed it into what they’re calling the “Swift” version of their ski physics. Write a review Write a review. Unfortunately I can't find any sort of reviews or testimonials about the skis themselves online. Slarving, however, just seems to happen naturally with rockered, soft skis. No reviews yet. G3 SEEKr 110 Skis G3 has been on a bit of a tear as of late, with a new line up of skis which includes the award-winning FINDr 102’s, a completely new line of Alpinist skins, the new lightweight ZED tech binding and even an avalanche airbag called the Cabrio 30 AR Pack. (This post sponsored by our publishing partner Cripple Creek Backcountry.) Simply put, it’s a good compromise between stability and turnability. For a number of decades I was not paying attention to ski lingo, and now I don’t know much of the jargon known to everyone else. Skis this playful tend to sacrifice stability, but that’s not quite the case with this one. It is indeed important to pick ski length based on body weight. Visit G3's Canadian online store for the full range of skis, bindings, splitboards, skins, poles, accessories, and more. But with controlled velocity, a shorter plank is just plain easier, quick to hop around, a snap to butter or slarve. Lightweight and ready for both the uphill and the down. Qualified orders eligible for FREE S&H and FREE RETURNS. In Stock | SKU: 008155-w2021 . See all of 2019's best backcountry skis here. I need help, Lou. PU is an elastic polymer that absorbs energy (think skateboard wheels); the result is a ski that dampens chatter but still weighs less than 8 pounds for the pair. Super light textured nylon topsheet - durable and … Ready to rip. I’m told by Lisa that it does. New. We particularly enjoyed the surfy, floaty SEEKr 100 when skied in an upright stance. A brand-new offering from the Vancouver, British Columbia-based G3, the SEEKr is the brand’s most playful ski, to date. “Butter” stands for nose butter 360s generally. I’ll let that one go, and add my own spreech. If you are looking for a more surfy ski that is made for deep backcountry pow days then check out our review of the G3 SEEKr Skis, like the FINDr's those skis impressed the socks off us. Sidecut as measured 131/100/119 Length 170 cm (available as 154, 162, 170, 178) With the exception of a few feminine specific products relating to realities of anatomy, body types in the real world vary so much as to moot anything specific. Min 9. Hence, last winter I acquired a pair of G3 Seekr Swift 100 testers, and wrung them out. The new SEEKr takes the technical FLYRIDE+ carbon construction from the award-winning FINDr then cranks up the fun dial with a modern all-mountain shape and profile. If we’re going to have women’s skis, how about a line specific for men because we’re “bigger and stronger”? It also typically involves spraying copious amounts of snow. But I think G3 nails it here with their blending of durability, skiability and mass. Demo ski sales are final, and are not eligible for rewards points credit. G3’s Ski Made To Cross Boundaries The Boundary is aptly named. Updated with magnetic contact points hold skis together without a strap for faster transitions and less fiddle. G3 SEEKr 110 Swift Skis - Unisex 6010-863. And yes dear reader, they’re too easy to turn. @2020 - All Rights Reserved. Hence, last winter I acquired a pair of G3 Seekr Swift 100 testers, and wrung them out. Length: I’m using an admittedly short 170 cm length ski for my ~180 cm height. Funny they use the word “smaller” instead of “lighter weight,” perhaps a bit of PCnoia? The ski’s core consists of pre-shaped poplar and paulownia wood, sandwiched between two layers of triaxial stitched carbon. Or, in the case of skis, just give us options, ever more options. What with all its rocker, the Seekr Swift skis short for me — it’s no speed freak. If you think me wrong, please comment. The ski’s core consists of pre-shaped poplar and paulownia wood, sandwiched between two layers of triaxial stitched carbon. This is the perfect ski series for older, physically compromised, skinnier skiers. Moreover, consider the male side of the equation. Complete your quiver before winter arrives. The PU damp- ens the ride enough for most terrain, but because of the meager camber profile, only strong skiers felt confident on choppy snow. It uses a unique combination of carbon fiber, PU sidewalls, and two sheets of metal titanal. And yes dear reader, they’re too easy to turn. 10-23-2018, 02:04 PM #2. Demo skis include skis, G3 Ion Bindings, and G3 Alpinist Skins. Skitourguru.com Viktor Devečka, Forest Skis Dec 9, 2018 Czech. Explore G3's award winning and highly acclaimed alpine touring skis for 2016. Typically easier to do on progressive mounted (bindings closer to the ski geometric true center) softer skis with tip and tail rocker/early rise. I find it useful when I’m feeling relaxed, maybe a little tired, and need to brush off speed without executing turns. Maybe he meant something different but this is what butters and buttering are generally known for. 1000-oaks. Tage 13. Likewise, a backpack maker might design a waistbelt with a taper for the wider pelvic bone structure of female anatomy, but doesn’t an adjustable waist belt with adequate padding accomplish the same thing? In this case, I can honestly say the flex is perfect — and something does happen. Award winning Backcountry Skis, Bindings, Skins, and Splitboards. Soon after that, under the foot, there’s a small amount of classic camber, then the tail rocker begins about 25 centimetres from the binding heel. New Ski Touring Gear From G3 — 2018/2019 written by Lisa Dawson January 11, 2018 G3 SEEKr features longer early rise in tip and tail for smearability (yeah that’s a word); the slight camber underfoot is said to maintain stability at Canadian speeds. While that’s not exceptional, it’s light. © 2020 Pocket Outdoor Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. And, if you’re prepared to tell us, what do you weigh? Verified weight per ski, average for pair: 1,375 grams. I hit my nemesis a few times as well: classic Colorado trap crust. The G3 SEEKr 100 Swift Alpine Touring Ski is a versatile, do-it-all, kind of backcountry ski. As for shape, the Seekr Swift 100 boasts a 16.4 meter radius, with 31 millimeters sidecut. Comparison to Backland 107, VTA 108 or 0G 108? These are the same 100% multi-directional stitch bonded fabrics used in aerospace industries. Flex: This is where the sweetness resides. We particularly enjoyed the surfy, floaty SEEKr 100 when skied in an upright stance. G3 apparently doesn’t like the word “rocker,” they instead call it “early rise.” Whatever, these boards have plenty of it. A few years back, G3 introduced their Elle ski line, for women. Skiers looking for a superlight deep snow ski will find it in the new G3 SLAYr. Products on Sale are Discontinued Styles or Colors. My approach to skiing has been just to ski. As a lifelong ectomorph I’ve always struggled with ski length recommendations based on height, given my expected weight at 180cm tall is probably ~10-15kg more. Skis are a funny business. So how about this? auf Lager | SKU: 008155-w2021 . Stephen, I’m about 70 kilos, 180 cm tall. In general, the reasonable weight on the up and easy turns on the down made this a plank I highly recommend, given your body type and physical condition require an “easier” platform. I wouldn’t call this radius “relaxed,” but neither did I find it to be too squirrely. I’ve now gone to the other extreme. MSRP: $799.00 . Overall, this is a complex geometry that could be over-thought. It’s backcountry play time. Its slight camber and early rise in the tip and tail make it easy to smash powder and stay stable no matter where you are on the mountain. With my 170s held base-to-base, the tip rocker extends 45 centimetres to a flat spot. G3 SEEKr 100 Skis 2018-2019. More: You get G3’s cool embedded magnets — they hold the skis base-to-base for casual carries. To an old schooler like me it feels like cheating. For example, sell a backpack in a few versions for different torso lengths, with a proven unisex waist belt. Complete your quiver before winter arrives. My favored ski length is often about 180 cm, but as I alluded to in the post, I do use lengths around 170 as well. Though in terms of ideals for human powered skiing, a longer ski can help with trail breaking in bottomless conditions like we get here in Colorado. Question G3 Seekr 100 - any experience or opinions? Press to open modal with high resolution version of current image. While the shape of the Swift series skis is virtually the same as their namesake’s lengths in G3’s regular line, they bend easier. Gone are the days of standing my skinny carcass on a pair of steel-stiff planks and waiting for something to happen. In that best avoided event, I found the rocker and poppy camber helped me shift from turn-to-turn, but I would have enjoyed a more relaxed radius and more length. Sure, any boot fitter will tell you that women’s calf muscles “tend” to require more room at the boot liner cuff, and I’d agree from experience that sometimes female feet involve narrow ankles. I expect to be much happier when I can put names to my mistakes and triumphs. Gear Review: G3 FINDr. But the SENDr isn’t like other touring skis on the market. In this case, that would be a full thickness base, PU sidewalls, beefy tip-wrapped edges and of course a ski that actually skis. “Smear” indicates a type of turn where you gently wash out and release your ski tails across the fall line while maintaining a neutral stance (so not a generic hockey stop while it is similar). I’m using the 170, but those of you in the “smaller” category, do note that here is a fully formed performance plank you can get in the appropriate length for your body type. Numbers: This offer ends in 10. That’s a score of 73 on our weight/surface chart, right there with with the other lower-mass skis. Demo Skis for Sale. Intro G3 says that the SENDr 112 brings hard-charging power to the backcountry, which is a pretty bold claim for a 112mm-wide ski that weighs about 1850 grams in a 188 cm length. They are a combination of what one might consider mere mechanical construction, yet they are also part art. Canadian brand G3’s new SEEKr line provides all-mountain, playful performance in a lightweight, backcountry-oriented package. How about the 100 width? Sam Shaheen on the G3 ROAMr 108, Telluride, CO. In other words, beat up, lean veterans like me. The trick is relatively simple: In lieu of ABS plastic, G3 uses polyurethane in the sidewalls of its skis. The SEEKr 110's high-performance blend of poplar and paulownia wood transfers your power to the powder while keeping the ski's weight down. G3 SEEKr 110 Swift Skis - Unisex. Yeah, wrong on so many levels. Be the first to write a review. With a balsa wood core sandwiched between two layers of Titanal, this fat ski barely tips the scales but can charge hard through soft snow with ease. The Swift means that this model of the SEEKr is made for smaller, lighter backcountry travelers (compared to the bigger SEEKr 100).There are smaller lengths and less stiff flex patterns provided in this series. G3 uses only premium carbon fibre laminates in the FINDr, SEEKr, and SLAYr skis. This is the perfect ski series for older, physically compromised, skinnier skiers. Insanely light. Look for new zones on the G3 SEEKr 100 Swift Ski. Designed and Developed by WildSnow, Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index, Silvretta Pure Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index, Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index, Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ, Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ. Probably. It’s not so much a matter of “sinking” in soft snow, as it is about how the ski flexes and rides. G3 SEEKr 110 Swift Skis - Unisex 6010-863. The G3 Swift series has thus become my daily driver, and is something you might consider as well. FEATURES of the G3 SEEKr 100 Skis . Or in the case of ski boots, design the liner so it molds adequately for any leg size. G3 SEEKr 110 Skis Winter 2021 . I don’t really see Lou getting nose butters on a 170 long 1300 g ski but hey this is 2020 you never know. You can feel the camber pop you from turn to turn, and the rocker does it’s usual job of providing tilt-and-turn ease when the snow gets difficult. Geometry: Most importantly, a key element of the Swift series is it provides a 154 cm option, one step below the 162 cm shortest of G3’s regular ski lines. Das Angebot endet in 12. In the backcountry, anyway. The G3 SEEKr 100 Skis are performance skis for the backcountry. A Titanal binding mount plate inspires confidence and saves shop employees from playing strip-the-screw. G3 Seekr Skis G3 makes nice skis and the numbers look good, anyone ski the 110 yet? Field testing: I skied the Seekr Swift 100 on everything from icy morning frozen to blower pow. G3 aptly named the adventurous FINDr ski. View Profile View Forum Posts Falling Down Join Date Dec 2004 Location SoCal Posts 5,898. 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Intro The ROAMr series is a relatively new line of skis from G3 that’s intended for skiers who split their time between the resort and the backcountry. Here’s why. The G3 SEEKr 110 Skis are touring skis with an all-mountain shape to increase performance on- and off-piste. Lyže a ich tvary. The new SEEKr takes the technical FLYRIDE+ carbon construction from the award-winning FINDr then cranks up the fun dial with a … In a previous blog post, I related how I’d experienced a ski that for me was too hard to turn. They were scary on the ice — to be expected — while playful and yes, easy in the pow. This touring ski balances uphill performance with downhill prowess to ensure you are in control from the start of the day until the end. Humans, whatever gender, come in heavy, light, short, tall, skinny and bulky versions. Last edited by 1000-oaks; 11-07-2018 at 12:01 PM. Conclusion: The Seekr Swift 100 is not the lightest touring ski out there. 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