What’s the actual weight of the skis w/o bindings? I can’t seem to find any stats on the 184s
Unfortunately, our pair came already mounted with G3 IONS, so we aren’t yet able to give a measured flat weight of the ski. (Also, not that you asked, but given the skis you seem to like, I don’t think the Synapse is for you. The G3 Zenoxide would be far more up your alley, unless you’re looking for a touring ski for pow use only.)
Did you guys spend any more time on these to give further thoughts?
Jonathan, thanks for sharing your thoughts on skiing the 109. I’m currently trying to decide between the Synapse 101 and 109 — with the deciding factor being the profile. Both appear to be great options for a light touring ski that can excel in a bunch of snow types. I’m wondering if you have experience on the 101 and can chime in on the main differences that it’s camber provides vs. the rockered out 109? I imagine the 109 packs the fun and the 101 may be less exciting but a better all-arounder…
Thanks!
Hi, Ive been checking your reviews for a couple of years now. Its great, thanks!
Are you going to review the Carbon Empire 115 ?
Filip
Any thoughts on how this ski would compare to the dynafit Chugach ? Have you had a chance to ski it?
Hi, I see you have used the Pinnacle 130 boots with the G3 ION 12 as part of this review. I have heard one report of the DIN soles not properly retracting the brake when using this combo. Are you able to confirm this? I own the Pinnacle 130, and am thinking about buying some ION 12 bindings, but would like to confirm compatibility in advance.
Thanks!
I know this is an older review but…
Do you feel the Synapse would work for a 1 ski for all touring in Colorado?
I know the soft snow / powder capability will be great…but will the hard snow / crud capability be so lacking that it can’t really be used for spring conditions? I have never used a full rocker touring ski before and am wary of this…
I’ve had a few days on these now – to respond to some comments, no, not a good 1 ski. Killer in soft snow but rocker is much, much too much on hardpack or variable snow. Whenever bases are flattish, you might as well be on snowblades.
What’s the actual weight of the skis w/o bindings? I can’t seem to find any stats on the 184s
Unfortunately, our pair came already mounted with G3 IONS, so we aren’t yet able to give a measured flat weight of the ski. (Also, not that you asked, but given the skis you seem to like, I don’t think the Synapse is for you. The G3 Zenoxide would be far more up your alley, unless you’re looking for a touring ski for pow use only.)
Did you guys spend any more time on these to give further thoughts?
Jonathan, thanks for sharing your thoughts on skiing the 109. I’m currently trying to decide between the Synapse 101 and 109 — with the deciding factor being the profile. Both appear to be great options for a light touring ski that can excel in a bunch of snow types. I’m wondering if you have experience on the 101 and can chime in on the main differences that it’s camber provides vs. the rockered out 109? I imagine the 109 packs the fun and the 101 may be less exciting but a better all-arounder…
Thanks!
Hi, Ive been checking your reviews for a couple of years now. Its great, thanks!
Are you going to review the Carbon Empire 115 ?
Filip
Any thoughts on how this ski would compare to the dynafit Chugach ? Have you had a chance to ski it?
Hi, I see you have used the Pinnacle 130 boots with the G3 ION 12 as part of this review. I have heard one report of the DIN soles not properly retracting the brake when using this combo. Are you able to confirm this? I own the Pinnacle 130, and am thinking about buying some ION 12 bindings, but would like to confirm compatibility in advance.
Thanks!
I know this is an older review but…
Do you feel the Synapse would work for a 1 ski for all touring in Colorado?
I know the soft snow / powder capability will be great…but will the hard snow / crud capability be so lacking that it can’t really be used for spring conditions? I have never used a full rocker touring ski before and am wary of this…
I’ve had a few days on these now – to respond to some comments, no, not a good 1 ski. Killer in soft snow but rocker is much, much too much on hardpack or variable snow. Whenever bases are flattish, you might as well be on snowblades.