Hi, a bit late to the party (are they stil talking skiing on TGR Tech Talk?).
So you mounted them up now?! Where you put your bindings depends on what type og skiing you do right? I too old for new...

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Way to go. The Whitedots are solid!

Sounds unusal for G3. They used to be über stiff.

The new second gen Whitedot Directors migth be whats missing with 107 mm. In Carbonlite they are ligth just not Dynfit ligth. This means (to me at least) better on snow performance. Even the new...

MR, is this the Original Ozzy, Mark Richards skis, aka three time world surfing champion?

Whitedot! Shapewise, Flax (carbon) and even a carbonflax twin for every ski in their line.
After trying out (buying some Shiro's) another pair of skis to compete with mye old Whitedot Redeemer...

Lambert. Great news, the Sole guys are awesome. I hope they have it by end feb. this year?!

Not liking all the failure reports her. Hope mine "get it" early so I can get a refund.

So,two first days on the 130 lv's. First day a bit of dust upon crust, but more slopes than off. Railing it...

Softer Cochise is the non-metal Scout. Same ski otherwise. Being a Whitedot fan myself why not try the The Ranger or even the Director both about the the same dims at the waist. The Directors is a...

Can't give you a hands-on experience with the Preacher, but I have skied 3 different pairs of WDs for 3 seasons and can vouch for the bomber quality. Never heard of issues with them, but Norwalks and...

That's what we like to hear Bird Blaster. Stiffer and tour well.

11/12 version is not german made. The first german made are 12/13 I'm pretty sure as the 11/12 had a lot of topsheet ripping of issue.
What typ of riding are you doing, that migth influence on...

130s Lv 26,5 in just arrived. Heatfitted them just to be sure. Seem like awesome boots. Put them in a cold car for some hours and suddenly they felt more like a real 130 flex boots. Tried the Lupo...

Welcome to the TGR maggs jckstein, get used to it. And don't care too much.

Btw get some BC type boots first, then see if you need a full touring set. Why not have a look at the K2 Pinnacle 110s,...

Being in your position earlier I opted for Whitedot Ragnarok 193, the creation of ex-Dynastar rider Fred Syversen. This is probably near your type of ski, but with an update. Be ware though it's...

If the forward lean is more upright I'm thinkin' better go with the KR 2 myself. I tried the Tecnica Cochise Dyn 120 last year and found no love for the new position (eg. uprigth).
Now I'm curious...

Good input. I'm a bit heavier so maybe a ski like Bodacius will suit my quiver.

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Well I was trying to narrow the amount of options, if possible, to those that have metal. Maybe wanting opinions on the metal Kuro vs Empire vs Katana vs Bodacious etc? I'm kinda intrigued by the...

No, just all non-cambered versions. BTW I think even Katana and Shiro do have a flat spot on them as well.

Again, just handflexing the Rens I must admit they were much more stiff than the numbers tell in the nr. 486 I owned (186). Maybe theres lies, damned lies, statistics and SFi?
Again this showed me...

but I think this is for increasing slarviness and keepn'em loose when you want to?! Will this also be the case for the 2014 editions?

I did ask my shoprep to do 1 degree on my Whitedot Ragnarocks...

Tuco has the Highball metalsheets like Empire? I must have a look at them too.

Otherwise a youtube search came up with new input on the Blizzard Bodaciouse, indicating it's 20 percent softer....

G3 Empire is definitely on my list now, but I'm thinking maybe to much splay on the tails. They look very much like those backslapping (but stil awsome Kuros). And Bodaciouse in 185 still look...

Ok PhiberAwptik. The thread said rocker skis with metal. Otherwise I could just said rockered skis which would be useless. For me at least.

I've tried the the Katanas a couple of times and...

Keep it metal, please!

The winter is still not quite there (for the most of us), so my waiting around for snow has my head spinning around as said topic.
As title describes it I'd would like help to get an overview over...

This is a must read. Thanks for the reminder Frorider. I'm thinking these looks interesting. Still a bit hesitant about r/r design.

Knowing you as also a Katana fan. How would you compare the two? Both have metal in them and are about the same width.

Great reviews, now I wanna demo Helldorado.

Hm, I think this thread is doomed.

What's happening with the web pages of CAST. How can one get in on a deal this year? Does anybody have a clue?

What do you disagree with regct!

Katanas in the longer versions (191-197) for charging performance or in 184 for fun versatility. They are comming with titanal, but in 184 they are quite nimble yet abel to take some speed.

Tom, have a look at the Whitedot Rangers in Carbonlite. At 108 mm and flat tail with just a hint of twin and a little cut at the end to fasten the skins. Oh, eh yeah a front rocker pluss a 195...

Rigth, thanks. And not much trees either btw?

Hugh, I don't know how Mt Hood is or what the PDX crowd is, but over here in Europe I think it's more of a question of what time of year as well. Before Xmas it's usually quite hard many places and...

Even on harder snowpack days you'll find some soft snow pockets. Then suddenly 2 inches feel like tons of fresh. And this is why you adopted the wide ski in the first place.

Verbier61, I got the first gen Katana 190. Found no love for them, as they were camebered and not flat/sligthly rockered like the previews said back then. Then tried the 2011 and 2012 versions. Loved...

The endless quest for perfection. Starting of with the old blue Big Daddy's, sold them because of boredom on the hard pack slops. First regret.
Bought and sold LP Pro 186 (the orange raceroom v.),...

Dont sweat it. 120 + skis will work fine. It all depends on what ski not the width alone. I got my Whitedot Redeemers (128mm) for all my skiing. Got an old pair if Dyna LP raceroom editions for...

For christ sake, if you want confidence-inspiring skis in 3d snow go flat or reverse camber. Regular camber in pow is not the answer, even with rocker up front, back and one the side. Flat and...

Have any one gotten their package yet? #waitingfortheunpackingofcast

If it is a longish charger/pow ski you are thinking about then I recommend that you have a look at the regular (non-carbon) Whitdot Rangers 195 Pro. Rocker up front and flat tail. I'm not sure, but I...

When in europa, why not go local. Tried the Whitedot Director Carbonlite two weeks a go. Ligth, fun in soft with girth to hold an edge.107 mm and flatcamber with rocker. Or WD Ranger 106 mm flat (w...

Easy. Something wide, 105-130 mm with full rocker or at the least flat camber. Whitedot Director fits the bill, but migth be a tad to stiff. Other brands like Volkl come to mind and the biggest K2...

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Ok Arild, but it seems cheaper and more handy to just use a pair of back/sidecountry boots with tech fittings instead of sending my boots over the pond by plane. Are you going to send over a pair...

Why do that? Go Jester Schizo. Much easier. Had the Griffin Schizo on the Renegads. Worked like a charm, quick to change positions.

So, I am only charing on spring snow. Starting in April. During winter I usually ride more slow and technical (quite often trees) and hike the minigolf terrain around the skiresorts where I go. Seem...