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Old Mar 20, 2008, 9:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by kbroderick View Post
The best solution is a pack with a built-in ski carry system; I personally prefer diagonal carries (such as those on my Dakine packs--a Tactic and a Vertex), but some people prefer a-frame carries (which are often doable with the compression straps on packs that weren't designed to carry skis).
I find a-frame to be better. With the diagonal, especially if you carry a heavy load, your skis a placed further back and this causes your pack to pull away from your pack. That ofcourse holds true for heavier pack and tougher hikes. If it's lightweight and an easy hike, then either is good
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