Just returned from the PM Gear factory in beautiful eastern Reno NV. Splat is the man. Can I say that enough? Splat is the man.
I purchased a pair of 183 Fats back in June, a special order extra stiff version that was never delivered to its original owner. I have definitely been enjoying the shit out of those things. They have been rallied about in slush and icy sun cups all summer, with a few rocky traverses and waterfall descents thrown in for fun (not that i can hold a candle to Powdork).
Recent snows have shown that these skis are just as fun in winter conditions too. In fact they were so fun, i got my pass clipped chasing powder at Boreal last weekend!
The stats are roughly 114 underfoot with not a ton of side cut and a touch of early rise. The nearly full carbon construction makes these things lighter than crap (less than 4 pounds a ski for a big ski), but also carrying plenty of stiffness and torsional rigidity for just cranking up the volume to 11.
Well those original 183s developed a very minor cosmetic defect this summer and Splat had promised a fix or replacement...and my visit to the factory today left me stoked for sure. Here's the pics...the first pair of publicly released carbon topped PM Gear Bro 183 Fats. These skis are just ridiculous in every way...i know they kill it in the performance department, and oh so light and pretty. You should go buy some....now. Did i say Splat is the man?
Yes yes yes.
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