Compression straps?

twinplanx · Mar 18, 2008, 9:43 PM

With the lift serviced skiing sadly getting scarce I've found myself considering how to rig up a pair of skis to a backpack. Can compression straps be bought separately, like can I incorporate them to an existing pack? What should I look for in a compression strap? It seems you would need at least two for each ski, maybe more depending on weight?

davidhowland14 · Mar 18, 2008, 10:35 PM

depending on the pack you have, you should be able to use the straps on your current pack to hold your skis on. But yes. Straps can be purchased separately. I'd try campmor.

kbroderick · Mar 19, 2008, 9:59 PM

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).

andyzee · Mar 20, 2008, 9:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kbroderick

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

Mar 18, 2008, 9:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
twinplanx Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: lawnguyland Posts: 248	Compression straps? With the lift serviced skiing sadly getting scarce I've found myself considering how to rig up a pair of skis to a backpack. Can compression straps be bought separately, like can I incorporate them to an existing pack? What should I look for in a compression strap? It seems you would need at least two for each ski, maybe more depending on weight?

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Mar 19, 2008, 9:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
kbroderick Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Killington, Vermont Posts: 347	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). __________________ Disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted, I speak only for myself, unless I'm saying something incredibly dumb, in which case I didn't say anything and you're hallucinating.

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