EC mags what are you skiing on this year [Archive]

wheels

10-31-2010, 03:50 PM

And why?

Me

Mantra 191 daily driver

Super Bro 195 the crud and ice crusher no speed limit days

Just added Bro 188 softs (bigger turning radius and hopefully less chatter at speed then the mantra)

Praxis powder 195 will see action on any deep days we are blessed with

I was just wondering what other EC maggots are skiing on

bmg97

10-31-2010, 04:05 PM

For this year Ill be on the following:

179 Line Blend as my everyday ski. Just love the way it skis
186 Line P90 as my other everyday ski. Can't wait to get on em
183 Bro's Stiff as my powder ski
174 K2 Recon as my shit kickin rock ski
179 High Society FR as a when I'm not using my other skis day
181 Line Chronic.... Why ? Cause its the Chronic yo !!

I've seen black diamonds!

10-31-2010, 04:21 PM

179 Bros, 188 Wailer 105's, and 190 Lotus 120's with Dynafits.

179's for long days, and billy goating on harder snow
188's for hard snow in open terrain and mixed conditions
120's for soft snow

Also have some skinny Dynafit skis (ST 3.0) that I probably won't use because I'm giving a pair of Comforts to my girlfriend.

191 Lhasas with FKS 150's for resort days

bennettc14

10-31-2010, 04:28 PM

187 XXL everyday
192 Big Bros pow/touring

rdennhs

10-31-2010, 04:31 PM

186 Fischer Atua - touring and everyday
195 Praxis Powder - teh deep

weasel1

10-31-2010, 06:26 PM

196 Scott Stunt for deep days & travel west
187 THA w/ Dukes (inserts) for beating and woodsy play
183 Monster 102 for daily charging
183 Scott Mission w/Dukes (inserts) for skiing with the tinies and longer/lighter touring
175 Fischer RC4 RC for bullet proof snow hip dragging fun
195 Atomic SG for blazing
Mad River Rocket for Mt. Philo fun w/ tinies

JayPowHound

10-31-2010, 06:37 PM

The quiver has grown this year. It may see some thinning before the season is done, but at the start it is as follows:

178 Volkl Ledge w/ P12s for icy days and bumps.
177 Salomon Lord w/ Z12 Demos will see less use this year, mostly a loaner ski for visiting family and friends.
178 Ski Logik Ullr's Chariot w/ 900s Demos will be the daily driver when it's not too firm and the loaner for whoever wants to try them!
172 Karhu Jak Team Edition w/ NX21s for early/late season touring and longer slogs in the woods.
183 Bro's w/ Barons will see most of their time touring in the Prezzies this season.
186 Lhasas w/ Pivot 14s for new snow and the day after the big storm
186 Spatulas w/ 997s when needed. :biggrin:

**edited to add bindings

BCR

10-31-2010, 06:55 PM

Catskills most weekends:

Volkl 5 Stars when the ice is blue
ScottyBobs tele when the ice is white
179 Bros when there is no ice

polarbear28

10-31-2010, 07:04 PM

Line Chronic Blend 179 (07) for everyday hard snow/rock skis
Line Blends 183 (09) for everyday soft snow
Lhasa 186 w/ Dukes for pow/soft snow & b/c

lynchdogger

10-31-2010, 07:14 PM

DPS - Wailer 105's Pure for everday and most touring.
Wailer 112 RP's Pures for fresh snow over 6". Possibly some tours - especially for trips to SLC and Winter Park for SIA.
May end up with some Hybrid Wailers 95 and 112RP's if budget allows with Jesters.

Both setups with Dyna/Duke plates and Dukes and FT12's.

Older Line Prophet 100's for early season rock skis until they fall apart.

weasel1

10-31-2010, 07:23 PM

^^^^^ Yum.
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Shu Shu

10-31-2010, 07:47 PM

JJs-185: for soft, and touring (These skis are still cool and exempt from current Armada lameness because I bought them in 2008)

Garbones-182: for hard, and chargy feeling days. (We'll see how well that works out :)

Old beat up Karmas: for early season, messing around in the park, and soft slushy spring bumps.

Brewski2

10-31-2010, 10:49 PM

188 wailer 105 pures w/dukes: they carve, they float, they do slack country, they slay all

I'll either add a groomer ski or pow ski next year(bought all new ski gear this year will be getting a blur lt or nomad in the spring)

I used to do the 3-4 ski quiver. I'm now a fan of an old western saying- "beware of a man with only one gun, he'll know how to use it" I found that by changing skis alot I never got to know the nuances of any of them. I would like to try a 'fun shape' though.

Kim Jong-un

11-01-2010, 05:53 AM

I almost didn't post because most people would be too jealous of this quiver.

But what the hell, here goes...

184 Volkl Mantra--for hardpack and ice
184 Volkl Mantra--for powder
184 Volkl Mantra--for trees
184 Volkl Mantra--for the terrain park, skiing switch
184 Volkl Mantra--for moguls
18something BD Crossbows w tele bindings--for the hill behind my house and Magic Mtn.

No rocker, no crapon fiber, no waterskis, nothing made in China

powbmps

11-01-2010, 06:31 AM

Kim Jong I like the simplicity.

182 Dynastar Twister: Bumps
193 Head Mojo 90: Other stuff

ASH

11-01-2010, 06:33 AM

fifthbusiness

11-01-2010, 06:35 AM

185 Movement Sluff with Dynafit (with Titans) - getting ready for a CH ski mountaineering trip in March '11
185 BD Kilowatt with Switchback - for the 'powder' days...
185 BD Havoc with Switchback - for the rest of the time
183 Atomic RT86 with G3 Ascent - rock skis, out on loan right now

Ski Push boots with the telemark gear, mostly northern Ontario and Quebec but also Adirondacks down around Lake Placid. The telemark makes the east coast hills a lot more challenging. Also spend time at abandoned resorts in northern Ontario messing around in the trees. Have done some ski touring in the Adirondacks and eastern Quebec.

Working up for a big ski mountaineering touring session in Davos/Klosters area in March. Hopefully working up to Haute Route in another year.

http://live.tetongravity.com/_Quiver-2010-2011/photo/11532930/75233.html

lynchdogger

11-01-2010, 06:55 AM

2008 Dynastar Pro-Rider for crushing it in all conditions
Atomic Bent Chetler or Nordica Radict for deep Jay Cloud days and trips to the left coast (still trying to figure out which one I'll be skiing on)

Haven't skied the Radict. But have skied the Bents. If I was wasn't going to be on Wailer 112's I'd be on them again. Fun, fun, fun ski.

I love deep Jay Cloud days! :FIREdevil

umby

11-01-2010, 08:29 AM

178 Line Blends (09) - most days, I absolutely love this ski
181 Trouble Makers - really icy days, bumps
179 K2 Obsetheds (2011) w/ dukes - powder/touring/possibly more depending on how they ski.

Doremite

11-01-2010, 08:45 AM

178cm DPS Wailer 105s for everyday use (bombers)
186cm ON3P Billy Goats for 6"+ days and corn/west trips/touring (BD 01s)

I like a bit of early tip rise (rocker in case of the BGs) and more pintail like dimensions for east coast tree slashing. Need something quick and slarvyslashy. Mid-low 20s turning radius for lots 'o east coast turning. Also a damp medium flex allows for a smoother ride in the various conditions I deal with at Jay (ordered the BGs a bit softer than their traditional build). Stoked about this one two punch right now.

crank54

11-01-2010, 08:56 AM

177 Mantras - everyday ski
177 custom rockered Mantras - AT ski w/ Barons
185 Dynastar Huge Trouble - some fresh snow, tracked out crud
185 Praxis Pow's - big days.

Now we just need snow.

strawjack

11-01-2010, 10:06 AM

i got me a 2 x 12 X 10 piece of swamp ash with some #8 x 1" screws for binders. stay the fuck out my way! :FIREdevil

DoWork

11-01-2010, 10:30 AM

Hopes and dreams, baby... Hopes and dreams. ;)

183 FAT BROTOs - touring, pow days (dynaduke plates/FT12/barons)
176 Billy Goat - big pow day huck boards (barons)
183 BRO - open space snowhammer (barons)
176 Mojo 90 - grass/rocks/dirt/stick boards (Mojo 11?)

crazex

11-01-2010, 11:05 AM

183cm Goats(2009) with Rossi SAS2 Ti - for all
167cm Never Summer Titan - for the few days that I board
161cm Never Summer SL - backup for the Titan

Living in PA doesn't really warrant a whole quiver of skis. I'd rather have skis that are ok in PA, but versatile out West.

Beyond

11-01-2010, 11:08 AM

1) Something too narrow to utter here for ice/hardpack.
2) Stockli SS's for typical powder (3" heavy turning to crud)
3) Enforcers for trees and boot top

wooley12

11-01-2010, 11:15 AM

OK. I'll play. Here's how the boys on Soc. Sec. and 60+ year old legs do it

East coast in bounds-
174 Salomon Hot Chili with S912's set at 6
155 Nordica K12 SLR's with 977 Drivers on risers - to learn to turn
183 Fischer AllTrax with Tyrolia Railflex - For slow cruising and to play with mount positions

East coast in Back Country
175 Shuksan's with Comforts - A "Do it All" ski designed by my hero- MegaRides with Flexon #10 tongues
205 Fischer Crown w/3 pin - For out the back door daily driver- Merrel Leather
189 Fischer Outabound w/Voile cables- For deep days-Powered by Scarpa T3's

West Coast In Bounds
173 Sugar Daddy - Still need a binding
Still looking for a powder ski. Had some 193 Sugar Daddy's but they went to a higher calling

West Coast Back Country
178 Manaslu w/Comforts

All of my inbounds skis will be driven by my $5 Raichle Flexon Bumble Bees with Intuition wraps

jaredstrauss

11-01-2010, 12:29 PM

181 4frnt msp...daily go to ski
189 4frnt vct turbo...
170 Head xenon 10 (wish I had the 177)...too short will use again if it is too icy for the msps but that did not happen last year

ASH

11-01-2010, 04:12 PM

Haven't skied the Radict. But have skied the Bents. If I was wasn't going to be on Wailer 112's I'd be on them again. Fun, fun, fun ski.

I love deep Jay Cloud days! :FIREdevil

My first choice is the Bent...a friend is hooking me up so I'm at the mercy of availability. I've heard great things about the Radict though, supposed to be a really fun ski.

VTsession

11-01-2010, 04:15 PM

Not too much different from last year's:

184 Volkl Mantra with Dukes - mixed snow conditions, sidecountry/touring
182 BD Zealots with PX14s - powder
180 Rossi SC80 soon to be mounted - frontside, moguls, hasn't snowed in a while ski

JCE

11-01-2010, 04:19 PM

165 Nordica Doby SL - for night race/beer league
170 Nordica Top Fuel - for all mtn
177 Nordica Enforcer - all mtn/trees/powder

pre-order 190 112RP/Pure - prolly mount with Schizo's

PhiberAwptik

11-01-2010, 05:18 PM

165 Nordica Doby SL - for night race/beer league
170 Nordica Top Fuel - for all mtn
177 Nordica Enforcer - all mtn/trees/powder

pre-order 190 112RP/Pure - prolly mount with Schizo's

You should be shot for even considering mounting those bindings on those boards.

cat in january

11-01-2010, 05:24 PM

184 Fatypus Dsender w/inserts Dynafit Vertical and Look Px Racing: Big Mountain Touring, Powder day, crud skis, travel skis

168 Icelantic Nomad w/Inserts Dynafit Vertical: AT, travel skis

168 Icelantic Nomad Jesters: playful, NE woods, backup AT

188 Volkl P50 F1 with race plate and Marker's: FKNA speed baby!:FIREdevil

Core Shot

11-01-2010, 05:40 PM

173 icelantic shaman = tree skiing pow-nage

185 DPS wailer 95 or 185 Igneous 85 - hardpack doldrums

190 DPS 112RP - It better be good, and there needs to be some snow to make it worth the sacrifice

arewolfe

11-01-2010, 08:36 PM

176 Gotama
Dukes
For everything except powder. Rock skis. For bumps, spring corn, early season, beater resort trees, and carving.

180 CRJ
Unmounted as of yet. Hoping to snag some F10s.
Haven't skied them yet. I expect them to crush pow and chop with their straight profile and skinny tips. Hope they ski a little more traditional than ARGs.

ARG
Dukes
For when I want to have dick gasms in the woods.

edit: Need to add a 4th ski. Terribly confused on what though. Need something 85-95mm that will rip groomers but also bumps. 20M turn radius or so.
I just bought 175 4FRNT TNKs but they're short as balls so I need to sell. Looking at 177 or 185 Volkl Bridges, 176 Fischer Watea 84, 4FRNT TNK 180cm.

2nd mate

11-01-2010, 08:47 PM

179 PE/p18 for late railing,late early as needed
179 Hellbent/duke for some touring around jay or whenever i want to have fun
188 RC112/duke maybe some Big Jay or I am not sure yet
191 Lhasa/Pivot 18 for daily driver

my quiver is freaking confused: got a screaming deal on the RC112 when I needed a replacement for my broken 186 Lhasa and then got an offer I couldn't refuse on some 191's. I still have unmounted FT 12's and was thinking about putting those on the 191's but I hate my megarides and need to buy the virus to make that work.....fuck, my season wont begin till march anyway...hopefully with my buddies meeting at JH for st paddys but I guess we will see what happens.

-end confused semi wine infused ramble. I am all yours Jong Slaughter just lube it up before you put it in the backdoor.

snowmonster

11-01-2010, 10:29 PM

Yes, I am a midget.

174 B Squad - daily driver or around the Rockpile
176 S7 - when it dumps and in the woods
165 R11 - groomers
168 B4 - early season and woods

neufox47

11-01-2010, 10:41 PM

177 Missions - rock skis / hard trees / early season - Dukes and inserts
THA 187 - Steeps, crud, etc - Dukes and inserts
Volkl 193 Racetigers World cup 27M version - Marker 18's - hard snow and speed
Fischer SL skis 14M version - Salomon S916 - hard snow. I often call these my conditioning skis. Everyone who skis 30+ days should have a pair IMHO. Even if you can only get out for 5 runs they will rock your legs if you are skiing hard.
195 Praxis Powderboards - Not positive on bindings, thinking either solly fit plate or dynaduke or dukes with inserts - thoughts?
180 Moment Tahoe - Planning on it being my everyday ski, but thinking about selling it and buying a pair of 179 BRO stiffs or superstiffs (if Splat still has that pair to Too Stiffs from the blem) Either Sollyfit or Dynaduke.

I want to add a 5 point ski (S7, JJ, BG, Protest, and on and on)

ml242

11-06-2010, 08:41 PM

08/09 LP100s
08/09 Praxis Mtn Jibs
94/95 Volkl P90SL's for mad river bumps in soft corn several months from now if the cover is good.

I think I'm set unless some LP115's or Wren's come up used in gear swap. I might add a new narrow ski to replace my almost retired Karhu Jak's that are on their last legs. Maybe I'll also get a hyper carving ski instructor ski just to fuck around on. Or a ski ballet ski and some tight pants to match.

weasel1

11-07-2010, 04:20 AM

edit: Need to add a 4th ski. Terribly confused on what though. Need something 85-95mm that will rip groomers but also bumps. 20M turn radius or so.
I just bought 175 4FRNT TNKs but they're short as balls so I need to sell. Looking at 177 or 185 Volkl Bridges, 176 Fischer Watea 84, 4FRNT TNK 180cm.

Arewolfe: Did you see the PSA I posted for Watea 84s w/ Mojos in Salisbury, VT? Dunno if they are still available...Just down the road from TC and I.

fifthbusiness

11-07-2010, 06:19 AM

185 BD Havoc with Switchbacks - the go-to ski
185 BD Kilowatt with Switchbacks - when we actually have powder
183 Atomic RT86 with G3 Ascent SS - out on loan, but a very fun ski. Foam core has now gone soft on them...

185 Movement Sluff with Dynafit Vertical ST - just started messing around with these with the idea of doing Haute Route

I ski mostly in northern Ontario, Quebec and the Adirondacks. This year there is a 10 day ski-mountaineering trip to Switzerland scheduled for early March.

Moeghoul

11-07-2010, 06:28 AM

195 SuperBros/PPX12- Suicidal speed
185 Armada ARG/Fritshi Freerides-Dickdeep
183 9thward Rory Silva's/Barons-chowder/less than 6"
181 Volant Machetes/M12's- retired
180 9thward 1st bloods/Axl 22's tele-1st season on tele for me
179 Line Prophet 90's/Dukes-every day drivers/slack zone
174 K2 Coombas/Dukes- deeper days/trees
174 K2 Recons/M12's-retired

rightcoast

11-07-2010, 09:50 AM

182 Line Blend/P14 -everyday alpine
184 Surface New Life/P18- pow/messing around
172 Line Elizabeth/R8s -tele
And a few others thrown in there...

rcamp

11-07-2010, 10:21 AM

hey rightcoast i have a quick question for you about the New Lifes, pm sent

laseranimal

11-07-2010, 12:06 PM

The quiver for this season

Inbounds

180 Volkl Dragonslayers with 977-Bump Slayage

179 K2 Public Enemy with 997-Early/Late Season Ripping

189 Bluehouse Maestro with 997-Everyday

Backcountry

173 Black Diamond Havocs with TLT's-Long tours and Spring Corn

180 Igneous FFL with Comforts-Everyday touring and Lift served Sidecountry

189 Bluehouse Mavens with Dukes-Pow touring and Inbounds Powder Days

D(C)

11-07-2010, 12:19 PM

My plan for when I go visit my family in Montreal at Christmas is to bring my 186 S3s and my slalom skis. I think that would be perfect for most days encountered.

telesucks

11-07-2010, 01:15 PM

SkiLogik Bombsquads (http://www.skilogik.com/BombSquad.html)
because they are awesome.
really.

newe english

11-07-2010, 02:34 PM

195 praxis pows for the boilerplate/carving days
190 katanas for bumps/trees
178 bent-to-oblivion sickbirds for stomping HUGE cliffs
16X dynastar omeglass for the pow days

my brother happens to have the same BSL sooo...
186 goats for when i want something different
188 megawatts for cliffs/touring/nordic jumping

edit: i'll be blowing minds and signing autographs at smuggies

ripvanwinter

11-07-2010, 05:07 PM

179 prophet 100's (05/06) rock/bump/mess around ski
176 Legend Pro (07/08) for general icy yum yum in bounds
173 Icelantic Shaman for trees/snow

all with PL inserts for Barons.

maybe pull out the old 183 Volkl p50's if i really want to ice skate.

Thinking I'd like to replace the old Dynastar's with a stiff BRO 179 or 183

schmittuml

11-07-2010, 05:21 PM

Salomon Lord 185
Nordica Enforcer 185
K2 Sidestash 181
Line Sir Francis Bacon 182
Atomic Bentchetler 183

lynchdogger

11-08-2010, 02:01 PM

This year there is a 10 day ski-mountaineering trip to Switzerland scheduled for early March.

That won't suck! Lucky bastard!!! :FIREdevil

Shu Shu

11-08-2010, 02:41 PM

My plan for when I go visit my family in Montreal at Christmas is to bring my 186 S3s and my slalom skis. I think that would be perfect for most days encountered.

DC bring the Renegades I have a feeling it will snow about 10 feet this Christmas... just a feeling.

arewolfe

11-08-2010, 05:26 PM

Arewolfe: Did you see the PSA I posted for Watea 84s w/ Mojos in Salisbury, VT? Dunno if they are still available...Just down the road from TC and I.

Yeah we emailed and I spoke to him on the phone last night. He said they had 175 days on them and almost no edges left so that kind of killed it for me since I need a ski that will handle resort ice. Super tempting though, especially with those bindings. Would have made a great set of rock skis at the very least. He emailed me this morning and said the skis sold on eBay.

ml242

11-08-2010, 05:29 PM

My plan for when I go visit my family in Montreal at Christmas is to bring my 186 S3s and my slalom skis. I think that would be perfect for most days encountered.

I don't want to jinx it but I agree with the other guy. The week before xmas is usually pretty damn good in Vermont, bring the big sticks and come early!

BushwackerinPA

11-19-2010, 07:29 PM

bumps cause I love quivers.

165cm Fisher WC SL /Solly 916 - SL race ski
183cm Dynstar WC GS/ P18s - GS race ski
174cm Blizzard 8.7 Mag /Marker 12 - all-mountain carver
177cm Blizzard "the one" / Dukes - everyday all mountain twin/touring
179cm K2 Pe Px12ti - Rock/rail skis
183cm Volkl Katana / Dukes - powder/slush/weird snow powder touring
192cm Atomic Thug / P14s - deep powder/western powder/rock powder

unmounted

183 Scott P3 anyone want these?

want list

177cm Blizzard "the Search" - my Pes are dead and mid fat twins are my bread and butter
184cm Blizzard "the Answer" - want something more traditional in the same size of the Katana
192cm Atomic Bentchentlers - I love my thugs but wish they were rockered.

I have an addiction...I know.

Speedfreak

11-19-2010, 08:01 PM

Sick and in on a Friday nite = might as well chime in. It should be pretty evident what all these are for...;)

180 Rossi CX80/Axial 140
181 Armada Pipecleaner/Hot Pink Look ZR
181 Armada AR5 (retired?)
181 Armada AR5/BD 02
185 Volkl Bridge/ninja 916
186 Moment Comi/P14
187 Volkl Racetiger GS
188 Moment Ruby/AXL
190 Volkl Wizploder/ninja 916
190 Volkl Gotama/Naxo
192 Moment Garbones/916 (soon to be re-mounted with orange fks)
193 4FRNT EHP/Duke
200 Rossi Bonsai Monoski/997:fm:
211 Rossi Squaretip SG (longboard day specials)
211 Volkl Racetiger DH/VIST 12h/916

Just waiting for the 185 Nordica Enforcers and I should be all set.:biggrin:

ecskier7

11-25-2010, 03:02 PM

183 bros with duke for touring and everyday ski
186 moment bibby pros for the days with some fresh snow
185 praxis pows for the nipple deep stuff

sequoiashan

11-25-2010, 05:35 PM

189 maestro with dukes
Just won some 175 bd justice and traded them for the 185 still debating dukes or tour12
186 karhu team 130 for sale but might take them back.

icelanticskier

11-25-2010, 05:48 PM

I used to do the 3-4 ski quiver. I'm now a fan of an old western saying- "beware of a man with only one gun, he'll know how to use it" I found that by changing skis alot I never got to know the nuances of any of them. I would like to try a 'fun shape' though.

i have always been a one ski quiver for all kinda guy. never owned 2 at once. no need. learn to ski all on one good pair o sticks. it'll make you build a bag of tricks that is way more full. always ready for anything instead of, "oh, it snowed, need my pontoons". no, you need to grab yer fucking skis and ski damn it!:D

that said, for all of my skiing 80-100 day season half lifts, half bc:

new 181cm k2 backlash 129-92-115 with marker new marker f12 touring binder. skied em a few times so far and they work in the bumps, groomed, deep manmade, firm, and well, my skinny xc skis work great in pow, anything will work in pow, so i'm sure they'll be just fine for that too. don't see a need for reverse camber or rocker in general, but the tip rocker it has seems to be ok so far.

rog

Shreder

11-25-2010, 05:50 PM

172 Line Prophet 100 / Griffons
183 BROs / Dukes
188 (2012) Rossi S7 / FKS 140 XXL
170 BD Verdict / Dynafit TLT Vertical FT 12 (gotta get rid of these)
17x Atomic Supercross SX-11 / Neox 12 for those bullet proof days

BushwackerinPA

11-27-2010, 04:31 AM

peterslovo

11-27-2010, 07:15 AM

Quiver the same as last year.

170 Karhu Spire with Dynafit Speeds - Light and fast spring BC
180 Karhu Jak with Freerides - BC pow (want to change bindings to something else)
174 Bros with Dukes - resort pow and corn/crud; short BC
177 Karmas - inbounds fun

Dragonstail

12-03-2010, 07:35 AM

181 icelantic nomads
191 fischer watea's (101 underfoot)
scott missions

GoEhuge

12-03-2010, 10:23 AM

179 Obsethed w/ FKS140's- everyday.
183 Benchetler w/ FFG14's- everyday it's even remotely soft.

After typically having 5-7 skis for my seasonal quiver (bump, park, charger, R-R, rock, etc..) I've decided there's no need to get anymore complicated for inbounds than the two listed above.

RXPXSkier

12-03-2010, 12:51 PM

170 Volkl AC-50 - eveyday
169 nordica supercharger enforcer - pow

want 176 Volkl Katana (or something very similar)

wheels

11-05-2011, 06:00 AM

New year new quiver

195 super Bro became the Daily driver ice/crud crusher
191 Volkl Mantra - softer snow
189 Scott Crusade (just wanted somthin with a shorter turn radius)
Praxis sold in the process of getting some Billy Goats for deep days

PhishingME

11-05-2011, 06:32 AM

184 Mantra w/Solly: daily driver/pow
177 Lords w/Dukes: tight trees/bc
174 k2 PE: early/late season

174 Xploders Wizard vintage 4-sale IM for details

Stowelen

11-05-2011, 06:44 AM

This year it's this.
Blizzard Cochise 185 with Jesters
DP 112 178 with Griffons
Rocker 2 184 with Dukes
Using RX 130 Pro to drive em all.
Pretty stoked, Let It Snow!

Bird Blaster

11-05-2011, 07:01 AM

What do people think about Kastle BMX88 or FX84 as an everday EC ski?

AllanONeil

11-05-2011, 08:10 AM

What do people think about Kastle BMX88 or FX84 as an everday EC ski?

At the risk of being admonished...you may want to read this:

http://www.epicski.com/t/106397/which-kastle

ASH

11-05-2011, 08:10 AM

What do people think about Kastle BMX88 or FX84 as an everday EC ski?
Depends on how much touring you'll be doing. The FX series is geared towards ski mountaineering, its the Davenport pro series I think. The BMX is supposed to be more of a big mountain ski. If you're skiing mostly resorts and some sidecountry I would probably go with the BMX. In either case I would go a little wider with the FX94 or BMX98, especially if you're only going to have one pair of skis.

Here's what I'll be skiing on this year, just mounted the binders last night. 4FRNT MSP 181's and CRJ 188's.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/asset.php?fid=100343&uid=38942&d=1320501870

Bird Blaster

11-05-2011, 08:23 AM

Depends on how much touring you'll be doing. The FX series is geared towards ski mountaineering, its the Davenport pro series I think. The BMX is supposed to be more of a big mountain ski. If you're skiing mostly resorts and some sidecountry I would probably go with the BMX. In either case I would go a little wider with the FX94 or BMX98, especially if you're only going to have one pair of skis.

Here's what I'll be skiing on this year, just mounted the binders last night. 4FRNT MSP 181's and CRJ 188's.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/asset.php?fid=100343&uid=38942&d=1320501870

Thanks for the input.

I would be considering the BMX as an upgrade from Dynastar contact 4x4's
I also have moment ruby 188 (110mm) and 190 DPS 112RP's

I would use the BMX's as the harder-pack/groomer ski. Maybe the MX88 would be better for this than the BMX?

ASH

11-05-2011, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the input.

I would be considering the BMX as an upgrade from Dynastar contact 4x4's
I also have moment ruby 188 (110mm) and 190 DPS 112RP's

I would use the BMX's as the harder-pack/groomer ski. Maybe the MX88 would be better for this than the BMX?

Yeah the MX is probably a better ski for hard-pack and groomer type stuff but I think you'll be happy with whatever you choose, Kastle is making some damn fine skis these days.

AllanONeil

11-05-2011, 10:01 AM

At the risk of being admonished...take a look at the thread: Which Kastle? I started on Epic.

I am faced with the exact same dilemma.

JayPowHound

11-05-2011, 11:21 AM

wheels

11-05-2011, 01:14 PM

New year, new quiver indeed... been picking up some classics lately just for fun. :wink:

186 PM Gear Lhasa Pow w/ fks 155.
186 Volant Spatula w/ 997s.
183 PM Gear Euro Bros w/ inserts for barons.
180 Atomic Powder Magic w/ 900s 916s and tip rocker.
180 Atomic Powder Plus. Never drilled, probably getting 997s.
179 Line Prophet 90 w/ hammerheads, soon to have inserts for fks.
178 Ski Logik Ullr's Chariot w/ s900 demos.
173 Maroon buddahs w/ inserts for barons.

How do you like the ski logics on the easy coast I fondled a pair and they seamed a bit fragile feeling, also I was trying to get my hands on some mx88 this year too but I didnt realize I needed to sell a kidney to get a pair of theese price is $1399 at my local shop

Rick Kane

11-05-2011, 01:26 PM

183 Scott Missions w/ Mojo 15s all around east/west
191 Surface Live Life w/ Barons for deep snow
181 K2 Apache Chief w/Naxos spring touring

ecskier7

11-05-2011, 01:53 PM

188 Rubies w/Dukes- Touring no new snow
190 Czars w/916- Every day
186 Night Trains w/fks 18- Pow

JayPowHound

11-05-2011, 03:24 PM

How do you like the ski logics on the easy coast I fondled a pair and they seamed a bit fragile feeling...

I only got about 10 days on them before I got hurt last year and will be writing a full review after I get some more time in, but I can tell you now that I love them! They hold better on hardpack than any other 100mm ski I've been on (previous winner was prophet 100) and the short radius makes them totally controllable no matter how steep and icy it gets.

As to them feeling fragile, I haven't had any durability issues yet. Like I said I've skied them less than a dozen days, but there's no topsheet chipping at all and the wooden sidewalls seem to be holding up well. Let me know if you make it to Jay or North Conway at all this winter and I'll try to get you out on them!

biff chalupa

11-05-2011, 03:38 PM

186 Prophet 100
190 Bibby Pro

Bird Blaster

11-05-2011, 03:44 PM

At the risk of being admonished...take a look at the thread: Which Kastle? I started on Epic.

I am faced with the exact same dilemma.

yeah - I had checked out your thread there

I think I would be good with a BMX88 or even the MX would be ok...
now i just have to see if one comes up and someone wants to trade for my 178cm Dynastar Contact 4x4's

weasel1

11-05-2011, 06:10 PM

185 Worth Daily Bread for resort/sidecountry with the tinies
185 Worth Humpback for touring
185 Worth George for the deep (192s when we build 'em)
180 Volkl Snowranger with OG 957s for way back days

Yes, I am biased. Yes, this is spam. Yes, you should too. You know you want to, everybody's doing it, it'll make you feel good.

thin cover

11-05-2011, 06:10 PM

185 Worth HumpBack, replacing entire quiver below :)

200 cm Lotus 120 pures/ inserted for plums
190 praxis BC with large Dukes
205 Praxis Pow Boards inserted for Dukes

How is it we post at the same exact time weasel? uncanny

weasel1

11-05-2011, 06:18 PM

Meeting of the mindless?

I've seen black diamonds!

11-05-2011, 06:22 PM

190 Lotus 120's with Dynafits
180 Praxis BC's with Dynafits

May sell one of the next two:
191 Lhasas with FKS
187 Praxis Concepts with FKS

188 Stockli TT's with whatever will fit between the old holes
178 Legend 8800 with Look ZRS

All that will probably change because I love trying new shit, although I doubt the Lotus 120's or Praxis BC's are going anywhere.

TheDoog

11-06-2011, 07:02 AM

195 Elan GS skis - for trucking over slow skiers on boiler plate days
183 Katana's w/ Dukes - powder and masochistic touring
177 Mantra's currently w/ Dynafits - touring but changing to standard alpine binders for the lift served no new snow days
185 Armada JJ's - on the way from a friend in Idaho. If they're as awesome as my buddy and many others claim then they may replace the Katana's as the go-to powder board. They may end up getting inserts for Dukes and Dynafits if they seem tourable
177 K2 something's w/ G3 Targas - beat down trash skis for days when I'm bored and want to attempt to learn how to drop a knee

??186 Nunataq or 190/180 Praxis BC - dynafits for touring here and out west this year. If the Praxis came in a 185 I would have pulled the trigger. Still looking for feedback here.

Disclaimer: This quiver is having an identity crisis and is subject to change at any moment.

weasel1

11-06-2011, 10:24 AM

??186 Nunataq or 190/180 Praxis BC - dynafits for touring here and out west this year. If the Praxis came in a 185 I would have pulled the trigger. Still looking for feedback here.

The BC is friendly, so don't be afraid of the length, especially given the long rise.

That said (SPAM ALERT), our Humpback (http://worthskis.com/shape/) built up in the Response core and carbon blend layup is very similar, and comes in a 185. Just sayin'..... :-)

TheDoog

11-06-2011, 02:05 PM

^^^ Checked out your website and it looks good. I'd like to support local guys if the ski fits. PM me the details on the Humpback. What's availability looking like?

VTsession

11-06-2011, 02:35 PM

184 Salomon Rocker 2's with Dukes - powder (I know they're Salomon, but I got these on pro deal. Couldn't resist)
184 Volkl Mantras with FKS 18s - mixed conditions
186 Rossi S86s still need clamps - daily driver/groomers
180 Rossi SC80s still need clamps - hasn't snowed in a long time ski

I've seen black diamonds!

11-06-2011, 02:47 PM

TheDoog, I've got the 180 BC's. I'm 5'10," 180lbs. I like the length for steeps, trees, kick turns and carrying on my back. But I also have 190 Lotus 120's for hauling ass on soft snow. For a resort ski or open faces, I'd choose 190 BC's for sure. Hope that helps a bit.

That said, I'm psyched to try out some Worths, which are being made in the Praxis factory, so you know the construction is top notch, but designed for EC terrain and conditions. Sounds pretty sweet.

TDJ

11-06-2011, 02:49 PM

195 Armada TST's /w dukes
185 Armada ARGs' + 914's
188 K2 Coomba's
176 Armada AR6's

Shu Shu

11-06-2011, 05:11 PM

2012:
182 Garbones: Picked em up last season turned out to be a sick every day ski will continue to be my go to ski. Indestructible cruise missiles.
185 JJs: Fell in love, then we broke up when I got the Garbones, now we are on again off again for slackcountry encounters
186 COMIs: New for this season. Storm/deep days. But most likely will be used for a range of inappropriate occasions

Beyond

11-06-2011, 05:55 PM

For EC:
Coupla racing skis
G-Power's
One's
112RP's

Beyond

11-06-2011, 06:04 PM

What do people think about Kastle BMX88 or FX84 as an everday EC ski?
Both are sweet skis, but FX84 will handle everyday ice and hardpack better, be very nimble in trees where it hasn't snowed in a while, require more instruction (they do what you want, nothing more nothing less). BMX88 will handle soft snow, trees with newer snow, and crud better, will be more forgiving. So depends on what you do everyday...

Fenris

11-06-2011, 06:18 PM

188 Megawatts with BD O1s on swap plates

185? Jaks with swap plates and very little chance of being used

kokomas

11-06-2011, 06:53 PM

188 faction alias

icelanticskier

11-06-2011, 08:03 PM

181 k2 backlash w/fritschi eagle. handles all for my purposes.

rog

laseranimal

11-07-2011, 06:25 AM

Changed up a bit this year

179 Line Prophet 115's with Dukes as the daily driver
189 Bluehouse Mavens with 997's as the pow slayer

180 Igneous FFL's with Comforts as the go to BC rig
189 Maestro's with FT12's as the Pow Touring rig

MarcusBrody

11-07-2011, 07:34 AM

186 Mojo 90s for everyday
186 ON3P Billygoats for soft snow
185 Elan Zen Masters with Naxos for my first attempt at not hiking up the hill

bern43

11-07-2011, 07:43 AM

183 Head Monster iM82s w/ 916s for hard snow.
186 LPs w/ Dukes for rock skis (they're beat up and old).
186 ON3P Viciks w/ FKS 18s for my daily driver.
191 ON3P Billy Goats w/ Sollyfits for trips, and soft snow.
186 Lhasas w/ Sollyfits for touring.

ml242

11-07-2011, 07:48 AM

183 Praxis Mountain Jibs with FT12 - I ski these all the time even with the dynafits
183 Volkl Gotama - crud days
178 Scott Missions - groomer days / rarely skied

radam

11-07-2011, 08:02 AM

Three skis all mounted with Railflex plates for easy swapping...
170 Fischer AMC73s - strictly groomer days if I can get the edges back in tune
179 Bro softs (older vintage) - daily driver possibly
185 Rossi B4s (home-rockered specials) - powder-over-no-base rock skis

181 Surface Live Lifes - any sort of softer snow day. currently mounted w/ FKS but plan to put barons on if the ski proves versatile enough for touring
172 Dynastar Legend 4800s - backup skis for whatever.. but looking to sell

Still looking for something 80-90 underfoot that would make for a more stable groomer/firm snow ski. Shorter radius prefered... and CHEAP.

wheels

11-09-2011, 07:34 PM

How are the billy goats for those of you who have skied them in the east

Kim Jong-un

11-09-2011, 08:01 PM

I'm gonna try S7's this year. Not because I particularly like the ski, but I just want to hear all the comments in the lifty lines.

ml242

11-09-2011, 09:15 PM

UrMomsKneePads

11-09-2011, 09:30 PM

186 Prophet 98 with Dukes
177 Atomic Nomad Blackeyes with stock Neox binders for the icy icy ice days here on PA local hills

MarcusBrody

11-09-2011, 10:02 PM

How are the billy goats for those of you who have skied them in the east

I haven't skied mine yet, but I hope to let you know. They're last year's model, so hopefully some of the kinks were worked out.

jgb@etree

11-10-2011, 05:33 AM

192 Bro - Daily Driver
195 Bro - Ripping sticks / backup DD
191 Lhasa - Powdah
190 Explosiv - Early/Late season

wheels

11-10-2011, 07:11 AM

wheels, what are you looking for in a ski? I had the OG BG's, they had some specific issues that I thought would have made them replaceable by other skis i the on3p line if you wanted to go that way. But I think the new ones are very versatile in comparison...

I am looking fior an ec pow and soft snow ski, I have the superbros for hardpack and crud and mantras as well as, Scott crusades as stated. Theese will be taking the place of my Praxis Pows. I wanted somthing with float and sidecut so they can still carve a turn, hard to justify a full reverse reverse here in NY IMO

steezybomber

11-10-2011, 10:47 AM

adding a new pair of boards to the quiver this year. hopefully going to be my daily skis, but we'll see.
195 Armada AK JJ w/ jester pros (considering a rossi binding, may swap it)
there going to see time at (EC) Whiteface, Greek, Jay, MRG, Stowe and maybe a few others.

BigPaw

11-10-2011, 10:56 AM

quiver will remain static for the 2011-12 season:
189 4frnt VCT Turbo with Sollyfit
186 Head Monster iM88 with Head Mojo15's
I'll be poking around the N/NE/E WV mtns this season.

ticketchecker

11-10-2011, 11:44 AM

w99 176 hybrid
RP112 184 pure
195 superbro

mobygrape

11-10-2011, 03:10 PM

Second year skiing after many years snowboarding in WA.

184 atomic kongurs
181 blizzard titan 9s
18? vokl hardpack skis my dad gave me (thanks!) when he got a new pair
18? dynastar GS skis for beer league racing

lynchdogger

11-10-2011, 03:14 PM

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/231640-Wailer-99

pics and more quiver details when they arrive. Going to be a fun year.

scottyb

11-10-2011, 06:45 PM

DPS 190 Wailer 112rp w/ Plum Guides on Sollyfits (tour/whatever)
ON3P 186 Viciks w/ Solly sth 16 on Sollyfits (daily drivers)
ON3P 186 Billy Goats w/ Dfit FT12 on Sollyfits (trees and pow)
Atomic 185 Konguors w/ NAXO 01 (rockski/loaners)
Atomic 185 Kongours w/ Hammer Heads on a BB plate (huh)
Karhu 195 Guides w/ Telebulldogs (meadow skippers)
Fischer 189 Sbound Outtabounds Crown w/ G3 cables(rock skippers)
Anes 215 woodies w/ uber light 3 pins (track skiing and pissing off the skaters)

Various other skis that are used for taking up space in the basement.

nfaust

11-11-2011, 05:57 AM

Picked up some Bros and Barons this summer for the daily driver, touring, powder, etc ski.
Have some older Public Enemies with 912s for the rock/park skis.

Sirshredalot

11-11-2011, 06:41 AM

179 PEs mounted with rossi alpine clamps
179 PEs mounted with BD02s
185 Motherships with Dukes (probably will only get used with an airplane involved)
168 Volkl 5 stars that likely won't see any use (fortunately)
195 Igneous FGS that likely won't see any use (sadly)

Skirotica

11-11-2011, 12:51 PM

187 Helix for daily use
185 Kilowatt for touring
187 Helix for touring when promise of powder (at least the plan)
189 Keeper for deep day(s)

wheels

11-11-2011, 01:02 PM

187 Helix for daily use
187 Helix for touring when promise of powder (at least the plan)

I flexed a pair of theese at my local shop. They were light and snappy I have been checking out the reviews and they all sound posative sans one person who mounted them too far foreward. I would be interested to hear how theese work for you out here on the east coast

sequoiashan

11-12-2011, 04:44 AM

187 Concept with Dukes

neufox47

11-12-2011, 08:41 AM

186 ON3P Viciks - Either getting Dynadukes or the Green Mountain Binding
188 DPS Wailer 105's - One white one black - If the viciks don't get the GMB, these will
Superbros with 997's
Salomon Equipe 155 SL skis - 914's
Volkl 191 Racetigers - Marker 20 comps
192 DPS 138's - Not sure which bindings these are getting. Probably Sollyfits or dynadukes
195 DPS W95's - Sollyfits
Scott Missions w/ Dukes

icelanticskier

11-12-2011, 07:18 PM

neufox47

11-13-2011, 12:35 PM

my one pair of k2 will do ANYTHING that all those will do, rob. no wonder why you drive a taurus ;)

rog

Alright - I'm calling your bluff. I want to see you in icy SL gates on the Backlashes.

Skiing the Scott Missions in that creamy powder on Halloween made me remember why I have 8 pairs of skis. I was seriously regretting not skiing the R/R powder ski in that stuff. I've found that I really enjoy skiing the most when I have the ski that is made for the conditions I am in. Each pair of skis has it's own niche of conditions that it excels in. Except for the Wailer 105 and 95. They kinda overlap. But that's a long story.

I got a new car... Jetta Diesel Wagon w/ snow Hakkapellita snow tires.:smile:

After watching the meatheads film, it will be driving to the Chic-chocs this year.

emr

11-13-2011, 01:41 PM

180 explosives... Px14
185 cochise... P14
186 Lhasa pow... Sollyfit
160 custom x for the rare knuckle dragging day.

Either getting 192 atlas or 186 renegades... Still trying to decide.

Selling 192 belafontes

crank54

11-13-2011, 02:13 PM

177 Sentinels - everyday ski
183 Bent Chetlers - pow pow
180 Mambas - bumpz
165 Head WC SL - icy fun
186 S3s / Dynafits - earned turns

weasel1

11-13-2011, 08:43 PM

I got a new car... Jetta Diesel Wagon w/ snow Hakkapellita snow tires.:smile:

After watching the meatheads film, it will be driving to the Chic-chocs this year.

Rob, if you're planning a trip, let me know. It's on my list for this season and I am foregoing a western trip this year. That is assuming, of course, you will need someone to laugh at...

neufox47

11-14-2011, 08:23 AM

Rob, if you're planning a trip, let me know. It's on my list for this season and I am foregoing a western trip this year. That is assuming, of course, you will need someone to laugh at...

Will do. We were thinking that it would kinda be a as conditions merit trip. So when things were looking good up there, we would decide on fairly short notice to go and head up for 4-5 days.

TomByrum

11-14-2011, 05:14 PM

183 Atomic Bent Chetlers, every day ski
170 Black Diamond Verdicts for crappy conditions and long tours.

crank54

11-14-2011, 05:34 PM

183 Atomic Bent Chetlers, every day ski

Good luck with that... You're braver than I. Or you ski places here that I wish I knew about. :biggrin:

VTsession

11-14-2011, 05:54 PM

183 Atomic Bent Chetlers, every day ski
170 Black Diamond Verdicts for crappy conditions and long tours.

I want to try and ski my Rocker 2's everyday, but it ain't gonna happen. Where are you using Bent Chentlers everyday?

Shu Shu

11-14-2011, 06:31 PM

The season I bought my JJs I used them all but the shittiest days of the year at Jay. You can definitely do it, I look at this way

level of masochism/self deception + stoke factor on your new skis= # of "everydays" you are willing to spend on inappropriate skis

hence the reason I expect to get 10-15 "pow"days on my comis this year on the east coast.

NoPostholio

11-14-2011, 06:52 PM

185 Kalias w/ marker baron - 10% / 90%
184 Altibird w/g3 onyx - 60% / 40%
181 Coombas w/dyna ft12 - 70% / 30%
181 Backlash w/g3 onyx - 50% / 50%
178 Soulfly w/dyna tour tech - 90% / 10%
174 Wayback w/radical TLT speed - 80% / 20%
BC / Resort

rangerjake

11-14-2011, 07:08 PM

181 11-12 Caylors w/ alpine binder to be named later (STH 16 or P14/FKS)
176 10-11 Viciks w/ Dukes
177 10-11 MX 108s w/ Rad. 12s
177 08-09 Karhu Storms w/ FT 12s
195 ----- Karhu Dharma w/ Rotte Super Tele (just a couple days of woods noodlin)

All to be driven around by Titans and Experience 130s (and a pair of soft 3 pinners)

I totally think it should snow soon. Like, it would be fun to go skiing. Know what I'm sayin??

wheels

11-20-2011, 11:39 AM

181 11-12 Caylors w/ alpine binder to be named later (STH 16 or P14/FKS)...

I totally think it should snow soon. Like, it would be fun to go skiing. Know what I'm sayin??

I am setting up my Billy Goats with STH16 drivers and ya it needs to snow soon...