After a little session on Snow King this morning, I’m on my way to Snowbird today for a couple days of pre Outdoor Retailer stoke. But, since Genuine Guide Gear (G3) isn’t going to be at the trade show this year, I got a preview of some of what’s new last week. Nothing earth shattering in the ski category, but there were a couple things that I thought are worth sharing.
G3′s new Twin Tip Connector for climbing skins.
None of the skis I ski on are true twin-tip shaped skis, but those that do backcountry ski on twin-tips, know that depending on the shape, getting skin tail-clips to stay on your tails can sometimes be a real PITA. G3 has solved this problem by creating an add-on product that slides on to stretchy rubber tails and has two independently moving wings that grab on to any twin-tip…no matter what the shape. The new Twin Tip Connectors are compatible with both G3 and Black Diamond skins and is adjustable, but locks into place on the rubber tails. I’ve seen people use old-school rubber stretchy skin tips for twin tip skis, but this looks like a better option…especially since those older style tips are sometimes hard to find these days.
Next year’s Onyx will have a DIN to 12.
A couple changes to G3 Onyx binding for fall 2010, one being an increased DIN to 12 setting. My guess is that this was an easy change for G3 and probably just required changing out some springs. In addition, the little lever that you use change from ski to walk-mode will now be colored red…for increased visibility. Also new for 2010 will be a women’s version called the Ruby. What’s different about it? Well, besides the color, the pressure it takes to open the toe lever for entry and exit has been reduces…to accommodate a women’s softer touch I guess. Weights are the same.
Anyway, I’ll post some updates from this weeks events when I can.
Looks like it’s snowing back home all this week…so LIVE TO SKI while I’m gone!!!!!
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FINALLY! I’ve been struggling with crappy tail fixes for a long time…do you know when these twin tip connectors are available, and how much?
bob
Sign me up for a couple of those tail clips, I’d rather not have to cut notches into my new skis even though it’s an idiot-proof fix.
bob…i’m not sure how much they will cost…my guess is $24.95 or $29.95. due out next fall.
G3 said they would be available in September.
too bad G3 wont be at the show. I heard they are coming out with several new sidecountry ski designs, which I wanted to learn more about. I recently heard they were coming out with increased tip rocker (calling it joyride 2) and a couple wider skis – one in the 110 range. Anyone have any info?
todd…i have the catalog at home and if someone doesn’t beat me to it…i will report back next week. i saw their ski line…but i just don’t remember all the specifics right now.
FYI: The G3 Onyx from this year already has Din 12 at the rear as shown on the photo posted in this article.
I contacted Dynafit to see if it was possible to convert my vertical FT 10s to FT 12s and it is not possible. There are other difference between the two models. Before we make assumptions, it would be wise to find out if this is also the case with the G3 onyx 10 snf onyx 12.