The growth of backcountry riders is apparent in snowsports but there’s also a need for an affordable option (other than snowshoes) to get you up the mountains and that’s where MTN Approach comes in. In January, they debuted at SIA and introduced a ski device that allows skiers/snowboarders to get up the mountain without paying over a grand and being able to use their own gear to do it. The MTN approach skis include everything (permanent skins, binding climbing system) and costs less than its competitors.
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MTN Approach Skis:
- Light – only 7lbs total weight (including skins) 3.5 lbs per foot, per step = less fatique & longer tours.
- Quick transition time – assembles in seconds, no skins to peel and store.
- Ride any board you want – no compromise on performance.
- Less expensive – $795 for complete set up including skins and integral backpack or $750 without the backpack.
- Uncommitted – pair the right board for the right conditions.
- Ascends effectively – sidecut on both edges and lightweight
- Size – stores easily in backpack.
Close up at the MTN Approach bindings
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The MTN Approach Skis fold up for easy storage in your backpack
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Martin Beran
July 23, 2011 at 2:23 pm!!! I LIKE IT !!! Wouldn’t mind having a pair of these thats for sure
Mark
July 23, 2011 at 8:34 pmI want them to convince me why I should buy their product instead of splitting my old board and saving almost $400….? Great idea, but $800? I was hoping for about $500.
keither
July 23, 2011 at 9:55 pmi agree with mark
mervinsnow
July 24, 2011 at 9:05 amWay too much expensive and too heavy in my opinion….
Idea and concept is there…
If it was cheaper and lighter… it will compete against split board….
But now that split board are getting cheaper and cheaper in price and you can find now better bindings too and system clip… Split board are the way to do for big backcountry Out of bound snowboard 😉
mervinsnow
July 24, 2011 at 9:08 amAlso good snowshoes are cheaper , could be lighter (some are lighter) and will do just about the same ….
cory
August 25, 2011 at 3:34 pmBecause your DIY splitboard doesn’t ride the same as your solid deck.