I have (two pairs) Nordica Strider 120 DYN’s with Workhorse Zipfits, that I really get along with. Before I got the ZF’s, I skied a few days in the Nordica cork liner. They’re not bad for stock...

Ya I owned the 112 Reckoners. Sold them without skiing them so can’t compare.

I think if you’re skiing a 110mm waist ski, like a Reckoner 112, you’re in soft snow and should have rocker (no...

I’m a total 4FRNT fan (own Ravens + Rens with Duke PTs and Hojis with CAST).

None of the 4FRNTs have seen inbounds snow since I got the FR110’s dialed. The FR110 is like a heavier, Hoji. They...

One of my fav quivers.


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I would have likely wanted the FR120, but with the slight changes to the R120 (more kick in tail and -7cm mount on the 180cm) I’m in.

The last 5/7 ski days I’ve been on the FR110….and I’ve...

Agreed...we ski steep and sketch and a little more grip might come in handy.

Just did it.

R120 ordered.

Pumped.

I was messaging with Marshal...he says he's updating the R120 profile slightly, so it has the same tip and tail heights as the FR120, but less splay at the tip/tail widepoints (.4cm vs .8cm). ...

I see the new Corvus with the rockered tail and 3mm of camber will have a mount of -6cm (per Blister).

A 181cm (prolly 179.5cm straight pull) Corvus @ -6cm is pretty interesting to me.

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I’ve also owned the 184 Dev and 181 Sickle. And 181 InThaynes. The 180 FR 110 is better….it’s hard to describe but they feel slarvy and yet powerful at the same time. Kinda makes you feel...

I just skied 4 good days at Whistler on my FR 110's post tune. These skis went from "tough to ski" to my favorite ski that I've been on in a long time. They are better than my Hojis/Ravens, which...

So I got my FR 110’s tuned at Profile in Whistler. They blanked the ski, and set the bevels to 1.5* base and 2* side edge with a nice detune in the taper section.

Holy f*ck! What a good day on...

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I ski everything with Nordica Strider 120’s, with leather Workhorse Zipfit liners.

170cm Head SuperShape e-Titan w/ Protector 13… for icy and groomer days,...

Same question?!

-5cm mount.

Around 180 straight pull for the 181.5.

Twin tip.

I think these would be awesome.

I skied mine at +2cm…and if I were to do again would be +1cm. So what bandit said.


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Heading up to Whistler for a few days. Dropping my FR 110 skis with Derek at Profile on Friday. Will report back after the tune!


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I used our fancy steam oven in convection mode which can get down to 150F….our regular oven only goes down to 200F. My wife’s face is priceless when I’m pulling leather liners out of the new oven. ...

If you want more backbone in the tip I’d go Rustler 9…the tips on the Optics are not super stiff.

What width DW do you have? If the 112 DW I’d go Optic 104 for sure.

Also, I think the...

Have not skied the BO 96. I have a Season Aero 96mm in that width. But I’m sure it’s good too.


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Here are some side-by-side comparison pics of the 2023 179 MB108Ti and 2023 178 Line Blade Optic.

179 MB 108 straight pull is 178.25cm, mounted at +1cm (-8cm),136-108-125, 22m radius

178 Optic...

Hey bandit,

My 5’6”, 125 lb wife is on this years Enforcer Free 104 in a 172cm. She’s a good skier, makes lots of turns, likes to go fast.

She’s also got the Santa Ana 104 with backcountry...

Fair point. I do try a lot of skis.

But I could also say that you’re such a K2 fanboy that everything you say should be taken with a grain of salt too. Eg. Increase your brand sample size. ...

I own the 2023 BO 104’s, MB 108Ti’s and BO 114’s.

In terms of float…BO 104, then MB 108 and then BO 114. The 114 is a good pow ski.

I’ll compare/contrast the BO 104 and MB 108Ti shortly.
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^^ nice CAST commitment kid!

Have almost pulled the trigger on a BO 98 many times.


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I have a two days on the 2023 179cm Mindbender 108Ti….I’m mounted at +1cm (-8 cm). It straight pulls at 178.5cm so it’s a full 179cm.

Here’s my brief take after two days…

First day the alpine...

I just got a PM from Marshall.

He’s gonna pay for a tune at Profile in Whistler. Didn’t ask. He just approached me. Stand up guy.

Marshal recommended having them blank the ski, and set the...

I ski Hojis and Ravens about 30+ days a year inbounds. I love full reverse. Even on icy days. Scrubbing is awesome.

My FR110 doesn’t scrub. That’s the issue. It grabs when you’re slarving a...

Ya I was skiing today without my gummy stone in my pack!


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Ok so I skied the 182 FR110 and the 184 Hoji (with CAST!) back to back. 1/2 day each.

Gonna cut my loss on the FR110.

Someone send me $350US and I’ll ship you flat 182 FR110’s.


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Found a good sticker for the FR110….cause I’m waiting for it to get awesome? I’ve had them out in softer snow. Not sure why my pair aren’t clicking with me as I friggin love ~110mm rockered skis...

Bought this heated bag from Snowcountry.eu

Holds two pairs. Works well.

Had to buy a $6 Euro to North America converter for using in house.

But I just throw in back seat of my truck for...

I bought 170cm Head SuperShape e-Titans (83mm) for firm snow….they rip. And they’re blue. And you can ski them all over the mountain. Who knew.


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Skied the 182cm BC Anima today for the first time. Multiple Peak, Harmony and Red Chair laps at Whistler as no lines at all today.?

Conditions were mostly soft but with a crunchy bottom in...

Like new. Selling flat. 2023/24 model.

1 mount for STH at Sammy’s rec (-3cm) for ~290mm bsl.

$350US shipped in US/Can (flat skis), these are super mint! Only 1 full ski day in soft snow. ...

Some decent sales out there....got this sweet pow combo down to about $820US.....gonna think on it. It's a want, not a need. And I want to see how I like the Animas.

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Sold the 183cm WW 121 unskied, took a loss, but then saved $ on some 182cm Animas.

Put the CAST from the WW 121 onto my Pilsner Hojis (made more sense as a sidecountry ski for me) and I put the...

I like 182 - 185 for my pow skis. Will be skiing my new 182 cm Animas this coming Friday at Whistler. Mounted on the line (-6cm).
Will report back.

Now eyeing Nocta’s for some stupid reason. ...

Thx kid.

The BO118 at -5cm is a good option that I've considered for her, as she definitely likes "heavier" skis. Her other skis (besides the 178cm Line Outline) are a 172cm Enforcer 104 Free...

Local shop is price matching on 2024 182cm Animas (~$500US/$699CDN)...for either regular topsheet or the Birdie topsheet Animas.

Can see my wife getting the 176cm Anima Birdie (as she says...

Thx Red!

Birdie is exact same build?

I’d be getting the 182 so can go regular or Birdie.


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Zipfits after 2 - 3 bakes and about 10 ski days become special.

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Well I have some 115mm Pivots looking for a new home and I think I’m gonna get some 182 Animas. Never owned a BC before. The BC Anima makes sense to me…length, dimensions, profile, mount point. ...

Not sure what to say here? I know I’m a gear whore. It’s obvious that I love gear and don’t mind spending money on it.

I’m a CPA…I know how to budget. It’s all about where you allocate your...

In an effort to get this thread back to somewhat positive….just CAST’ed my Pilsner Hojis.

Feeling lucky that I have pin boots (Nordica Striders) cause I’m not sure I’d ever want to do a CAST...

CAST’ing the Hojis was the obvious, wisest choice. Pics or it didn’t happen.

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Haven’t read that stuff in skitalk….but I’m loving my Workhorse liners. Didn’t have to remove any cork in Nordica Strider 120s (100m). The leather in the WH is the real deal. So good at holding your...

OK after thinking it over….. I think the most reasonable path to take in this complex situation is to CASTify my Hojis (currently mounted with Pivot 15s) and ski the shit out of the FR110 inbounds. ...

I used to be this way. Skied Mt Baker ~70 days a year and my DD’s were Bibbys (116mm) and NAS Pows (115mm).

Now we’re a Whistler family. I’m older. This season I’ve been skiing lots on 170cm...

Re the length comment….I like skis 179-184ish and these don’t feel long to me. I’m mounted 84cm from tail (-5.8cm) on 180 FR110’s and wouldn’t want to be any further forward.

Weird but I’m...

Conditions at Whistler are hard pack and variable right now.

We skied pretty hard and fast for the last 4 days for our Family Day weekend. Big group and no one was slow. Lots of Peak laps into...

Tough to do this.

Only 1 day, they are mint.

1 mount for STH 16s

Selling flat skis (no bindings). If you want the bindings then gonna be + $250US cause the ship cost goes way up.
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