That statement doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Bigger than what, the risk you deemed barely too high yesterday before buying X? But yesterday's threshold was also influenced by your safety gear....

There's no spring tension adjustment on the 01, you'd have to find a set of the soft springs. If you're thinking of reducing the preload, be careful because your skis might fall off (mine did).

how does someone named XXX-er get four serious responses to a post titled "Setting up a waxing room in a bedroom"? Seriously.

I don't get what you mean by "ankle torque".

I played around with stack height on race skis once upon a time. A higher stack seems to give more carving power, but the ski also has more power over you and amplifies any mistakes.

For soft...

Just picked up this coat on SAC. The fabric is thin and stretchy and I'm wondering how waterproof it is in the real world. Here's their description,

"Mechanical-stretch Bombshell fabric shuns...

Those Moments do look nice. Surface makes some legit looking kids skis too, I picked up a pair of the New Lifes for last year's birthday present.

On the topic of fat kid skis, I was kind of...

Most kids skis are the cheapest possible cap construction with extruded bases. But kids need soft light skis, and they don't really put much wear and tear on 'em even after a season of hitting every...

I see what your saying about the lack of anatomical contours in the K-Pro heel, but heel movement han't been a problem for me. I think it's because I can crank the middle buckle very tight without...

I'm in the K-pro with an Intuition gold liner. The fit is great for me; narrow heel, low arch, low volume, wide forefoot. When they wear out I'll consider going back to four buckle, though there's...

"free beard rides" just doesn't sound right

I have the transparent shell XR. I didn't have arch pain, but did have heel pain. I finally replaced 'em with some Intuitions and now my boots are super comfortable. Those original Crispi liners...

I've heard of it and I can see how it could work. But I've only ever molded with the footbeds inside. The local boot fitter I've used molds with footbed inside too. Either way I think you'll end...

I've been having the same internal debate. On one hand, I worry that the BC or R2 might be too soft to rip through the set up crud that was powder in the morning - which is how a lot of powder days...

I'm 5'8" 165, I have the 182 Shogun. I skied it a lot last year, I like it, and 182 felt like the right length for me. There were a few times I wished it was longer but I never once wished it was...

I've had both types. I've never broken the plastic ones and won't bother with the heavier metal toe in the future. But I've never broken any binding (except tele) so I'm probably just not pushing...

Thank you.

mikedski - I've been reading a lot of internet babble trying to figure out which length Rocker 2 to get. I'd love to get your personal comparison of the 192 vs 184, since you look to be about the...

That sounds way more dangerous than running the wrong DIN.

Skidog, what's your height/weight? I'm also wondering if the 192 is a different construction than the other lengths - anyone know? Thanks.

Maybe you've become allergic to latex, which is pretty common I think. That happened to me and I can't use athletic tape on my feet any more. You could google 'contact dermatitis' and see if...

BoatBound - what's your height & weight? Thanks.

Nice video and I love the song - I just looked it up and bought it - thanks. You look like a good skier from what I saw, and you already have a nice quiver. My (unsolicited) advice is to spend the...

Anyone know if all the lengths have similar flex?

Quite a few smaller guys are recommending the 192cm. But if a hard charging 150 lb guy finds the 184cm too short and has to man up to 192cm, where does that leave a hard charging 180 lb guy?
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absolutely the best review ever

Dynastar 6th Sense Huge

I ended up mounting -2.5 and skied them all year (tahoe). Felt good. I ran into a Dynastar rep in line and he mounted them the same. I agree with the other posters about tip dive in deeper snow. ...

Here's a theory...

For a long time ski companies were all trying to make more or less the same skis. The product was mature so the emphasis was on better manufacturing (to improve quality and/or...

Just to follow up for anyone searching this topic, I asked at a couple of local shops. Both said that the single line on the 10/11 Shogun corresponds to the rear line on the 09/10 model. That's...

A pair of 183 Shoguns just showed up at my door. Thought I was getting the 09/10 version, but these are 10/11. Same ski as far as I know, but they changed the graphics a little and got rid of one...

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, while I have a microwave, convection oven, and rice, I don't have a heat gun.

Thanks for the great tutorial! I followed the instructions and got an almost perfect fit. But I don't think I used enough toe cap because my toes are crunched. The shell fit is tight, but with my...

BFD, I think maybe you missed my point, which is probably my fault. What I meant was that getting to AK and taking time off work is expensive for me. An operator who's dabbling in this business can...

What you're talking about sounds appealing, but I wouldn't sign up if this is a two weeks a year gig for you. Taking time off work and getting to AK is expensive. I'd be worried I'd show up to...

This is not really what I was looking for when I started the thread. It's better! There is nothing so noble as correcting improper use of the language. On a web forum. One question though... Does...

I'm assuming that to make a ski good in both directions you sacrifice something when riding forward. Manufacturers seem to be making plenty of big-mountain skis optimized for riding switch, so there...

thanks bluesbrother49

HAVE SKI, DON'T WANT IT:
AKturnanburn - 194 Stockli SS pro (silver/yellow)
stanley 191 Atomic Rex
leelau 185 pocket rocket
acworthian rossi axiom DP 183
backcountry1pr 175 pocket rocket
mntlion...

I agree with single. FYI

I have the 185 twin tip blower, which is similar but probably skis shorter than the flat tail. I'm 5'8, 165 and I wouldn't have wanted the 193. I like the blower, super stable at speed, great in...

I wasn't disputing the existence of boot-out, just the conclusion that narrow skis are a disadvantage on hard snow.

The Huge Trouble (this years Sixth Sense Huge) has two mounting lines, and even the rear one seems pretty far forward compared to to other similar skis. I've seen some posts recommending 2.5cm back...

Cool photo, it's not easy to get that kind of angle. But it looks like he's leaning, not carving, the hand outrigger is one clue. Someone needs to tell this other guy about the disadvantages of...

grade A classic

Me too, PM'd you.

I'd fork over $60 for one of these in good shape with the wide brake. PM if you've got one you'd like to sell. Thanks.

Thanks ykb. I'm coming to ski, which I understand means spending some time hoping to ski but not skiing. I'd be happy to pay for decent wifi on those down days.

Most junior high kids can kick my ass and outfish me. K-6 is another story though, bring it on.

Anyone know if there's Sprint cell coverage in Cordova? The sprint web site says no, but you never know. And are there any internet cafes or similar there?

Thanks