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05-29-2008, 08:08 AM #26Registered User
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05-29-2008, 09:29 AM #27
summer pre-orders happening anytime soon?
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05-29-2008, 09:31 AM #28
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05-29-2008, 09:34 AM #29
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05-29-2008, 10:29 AM #30
Nice review. It would be nice to see how the Brockers compare to the EHP 186.
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05-29-2008, 10:54 AM #31glocal
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BD4A - 186s are the only size we have right now.
The only reason we haven't put them up on the website for ordering is that we haven't finalized a topsheet for them yet. Still kicking ideas around. Beyond that, we're filling orders with the green 188 tops and the brown FKNA 192 tops.
So, yes, we are taking orders. We're a little behind in getting them out, but starting to catch up after a long, hard winter and a little bit of work burnout at the end of it.
I'm putting the 196 materials prep and mold construction into motion next week.
Looks like we'll test them in SA in August.
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05-29-2008, 11:15 AM #32
admittedly i'm slow on the uptake and need a good, full day on a pair of skis to get their feel. hell, i'm still figuring out my Ginsu planks.
but if i bite the bullet (looking like i'm leaning that way given that Tioga is open), i'll gladly take you up on a Brocker lesson.
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05-29-2008, 12:01 PM #33
This review makes it even more difficult...
So, I've been reading every BRO review possible to help me choose which model I should get for this coming season. I'm 5'11", 185lbs, former racer, 70% in bounds (Abasin, Vail, Crested Butte), 30% side-country. In general, I lean towards stiffer rides. Gonna be putting Duke's on whatever I get.
Do I go with Brockers? 188 Stiffs or 192's?
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05-29-2008, 12:07 PM #34glocal
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For a former racer, I'd highly recommend the 192 carbons for 70% inbounds.
They are floaty speed machines that still carve like a mofo on the hard stuff. They are the preferred ski for our IFSA competitors.
Carbon takes a pound out of each ski for 5lbs per ski weight.
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05-29-2008, 12:10 PM #35
^ Thanks Splat, I guess I'll move them to the top o list for now. Expect to be getting an order from me at some point this summer.
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05-30-2008, 08:42 PM #36
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06-02-2008, 08:33 AM #37
bump for pics. does anyone have a pic of the bases together? I want to get a better idea of the rocker.
anyone whose skied em: good touring setup? right now im thinking fat bros, or rockerd bros, or praxis pow. whatever I choose will get dukesLive
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06-02-2008, 08:38 AM #38
Oh why the fuck did I read this thread! I don't NEED any more skis.
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06-02-2008, 10:18 AM #39
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06-02-2008, 10:35 AM #40
im not man enough for 192's
especially on the ECLive
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06-02-2008, 10:45 AM #41
Yeah, 192s aren't really EC machines. 186 Rockers would fucking kill in EC trees though. Not as slarvy as the Praxis, so it would depend on your skiing style, but if you ski like skifishbum (see video on p1) the Brockers are fun because they really allow you to hammer down on the tips.
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06-02-2008, 10:56 AM #42
Splat, when you gonna tell them about the AK Brockers?
ROBOTS ARE EATING MY FACE.
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06-02-2008, 11:50 AM #43
poops self
details...bossass...you know just as well as I do that splat is in a drug induced coma/haze
its your duty to enlighten the worldLive
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06-02-2008, 12:35 PM #44
I ski the 192 rockered carbons. By far my favorite ski of all time. A great alternative to the Brocker for those of us a bit over the 200lbs mark
I did get to ski the Brockers in Utah this winter in one hell of a storm. I can see exactly how someone lighter than myself would enjoy them in many conditions.Goals for the season: -Try and pick up a sponsor.--Phill
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06-02-2008, 06:50 PM #45
I'll take some profile pictures of the Brockers. I also need to put up some pictures from Mammoth's closing weekend. Yesterday I experienced the Brockers in a variety of conditions other than pow. They held an edge on the salted firm groomage, were a delight in corn snow, cranked through the mank, curved around slush bumps, and did any desired turn shape. I'm still in love.
I'm not sure about how they would be touring uphill, but I know I would feel confident about their versatility in most any condition heading downhill.
(BTW - I have Dukes on my 179 stiff Bros and love the setup.)
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06-02-2008, 09:07 PM #46
Brocker Photos
Here is quick Brocker profile shot I took this evening:
(The ski tips in the lower right are my fence post decoration skis.)
Brocker on snow:
Photo: Tarkman, Skier: Vets
Brockers over the shoulder:
Photo: Tarkman, Hiker: Vets
Flying Brockers:
Photo: Vets, Skier: Junker
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06-03-2008, 04:34 AM #47
thanks vets. that doesnt seem to be all that much of a rocker. I thought they were just sub spat rocker. Still I want em
are they the same dim's as the 192, just in a 186?Live
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06-03-2008, 07:06 AM #48
IMHO they have just the right amount of rocker. They also have a progressive flex (relatively softer to relatively stiffer) from the tip toward the boot/center of the ski that works great.
The dimensions and sidecut are different than the 192.
I believe that the 192 has expanded dimensions based on either the original or 179 Bro design. I think that the Brocker has a wider shovel, slightly narrower waist and a narrower tail than the 192.
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06-03-2008, 11:56 AM #49
i designed them with the intent of having very minimal rocker as is shown
thanks for the great review and insight here
i also designed them to have that progressive flex, though Pat has a lot of control over that with what reenforcement he decides to put in there
and you're right on the 192
its essentially the 179 bro scaled up to a 192 length, cut in half, and widened to make a 114mm waist
the 186 rocker retains very little heritage design, but i started with a couple proportions i felt really made the Bros a Bro and tweaked from there. Width dimensions, tip\tail geo, and sidecut are all completely new.
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06-03-2008, 01:29 PM #50
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