Skiing and Stability
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:04 pmThis question has come up via email about the pack and downhill skiing and stability. I'll add a few notes of my own observations and encourage others to chime in.
The pack is comfortable skiing, but it does require some attention to stability (which you would think it doesn't with a smaller load ) when getting some back country powder turns. In general, most of the things you do with a big backpacking load you may want to do in this situation. These include
- Using the sternum strap
- At least snugging up the load lifters
In addition, I have found it helpful to run an extra buckle on a compression strap to further compress the load outside of a talon ( since the talon itself is generally not compressed)
You may want to make sure if you are using a big thermos or anything that the water bottle pocket is cinched down and compressed using the lower strap.
For me, at least I find these to work pretty well. If you have experience or any other tips please feel free to chime in
The pack is comfortable skiing, but it does require some attention to stability (which you would think it doesn't with a smaller load ) when getting some back country powder turns. In general, most of the things you do with a big backpacking load you may want to do in this situation. These include
- Using the sternum strap
- At least snugging up the load lifters
In addition, I have found it helpful to run an extra buckle on a compression strap to further compress the load outside of a talon ( since the talon itself is generally not compressed)
You may want to make sure if you are using a big thermos or anything that the water bottle pocket is cinched down and compressed using the lower strap.
For me, at least I find these to work pretty well. If you have experience or any other tips please feel free to chime in