Super Duper Secret Salomon Fatty

Z · 12-04-2006, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by vinnay

wait are you serious or kidding?

alka NEEDS to post some pictures.

Serious as a heartattack.

**ptavv** · 12-04-2006, 11:01 AM

When CR and Tanner were up at Baker for that epic storm cycle a few weeks ago CR was just riding the 1080 Gun Labs while Tanner was on some ARGs. I imagine if Salomon had some prototype pow ski they'd have their skiers out there testing it... Just my $.02

**The Dad** · 12-04-2006, 11:47 AM

Remember that Alka said that they only made two (or was it three) proto pairs. Quite possibly, both were out of commission or in others' hands at the time. I wouldn't read too much into that.

**Greydon Clark** · 12-04-2006, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Z

Removable tail attachment with a sharkfin like a surfboard? Whaaaaaaaaat.

A revival of the Skeg-edge? About 5 years ago some guy on Telemark Tips was promoting this, he had massive Iggys (for the time) custom made with a small surf board type fin in the back.

**mc_roon** · 12-04-2006, 12:51 PM

so now skiing is trying to imitate surfing. It could work, but would require tons of testing and probably very specific snow conditions.

**jerr** · 12-04-2006, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by ptavv

When CR and Tanner were up at Baker for that epic storm cycle a few weeks ago CR was just riding the 1080 Gun Labs while Tanner was on some ARGs. I imagine if Salomon had some prototype pow ski they'd have their skiers out there testing it... Just my $.02

Remember salomon's based in Annacy, France. Just outside the Chamonix 'skiing meca' valley. One year when we were there we were offered their proto boots to test and give a work out. I reckon a lot of their development/testing, happens in France.

**Professor** · 12-04-2006, 02:40 PM

Also I doubt that CR is the first one to test Salomon's big mountain prototypes. "Yes" he is a good skier, but testing AK style skis is not why Salomon keeps him on staff....

**Professor** · 12-04-2006, 03:51 PM

BTW has anyone heard anything on lengths? If it isnt more than a 190 I can stop caring about looking in this thread....

**waxman** · 12-04-2006, 04:11 PM

rear entry boots
prolink
monocoque
quadrax
that horrible pink boot based on a Heierling lower
pilot
lawnmower pullup lace boots
claiming to have invented everything in skiing.....
yep, salomon is great....

**adam** · 12-04-2006, 04:13 PM

I thought Salomon dropped CR.

**Greydon Clark** · 12-04-2006, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Professor

BTW has anyone heard anything on lengths? If it isnt more than a 190 I can stop caring about looking in this thread....

I think you’ve answered your own question.

**Alkasquawlik** · 12-04-2006, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by ptavv

When CR and Tanner were up at Baker for that epic storm cycle a few weeks ago CR was just riding the 1080 Gun Labs while Tanner was on some ARGs. I imagine if Salomon had some prototype pow ski they'd have their skiers out there testing it... Just my $.02

Actually, testing was done last season and a bit in chile this summer.

So far I know of three different proto's, one i have, and two have been hinted at in this thread. I'm not going to speak more, because I don't want another ripping by dav

AND, I'm not sure what they're going to be producing, neither do many of the solly employees here in the US. As someone mentioned, France is the home of Salomon and most of the decisions are made in France and eventually filter down to us. In the mean time, let the speculation continue.......

Oh and CR is still repping Salomon, btw.

(prof- mine are bigger that 2m)

**Professor** · 12-04-2006, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik

(prof- mine are bigger that 2m)

I dont want to get you in trouble, but does this mean
"Mine are bigger thaN 2m" (ie more than 200cm)?

**Alkasquawlik** · 12-04-2006, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Professor

I dont want to get you in trouble, but does this mean
"Mine are bigger thaN 2m" (ie more than 200cm)?

Yes, yes it does.

**mntlion** · 12-04-2006, 07:14 PM

ummmm, new 200+cm salomon fatty skis ...

{homer drool}

**soul_skier** · 12-04-2006, 07:18 PM

can I put myself as first in line to buy them from you if solomon doesn't actually make a production run of them???

Z · 12-04-2006, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by soul_skier

can I put myself as first in line to buy them from you if solomon doesn't actually make a production run of them???

Jesus Christ on a bicycle you haven't even seen the things yet!

**soul_skier** · 12-04-2006, 07:44 PM

I'm semi kidding, i just think it sounds like a sweet ski. you wouldn't say no to buying a pair of the proto 197 gotamas, would you. If they're sick as shit, and they ever wind up for sale, I think it sounds like a sick ski to add to the quiver, thats all.

**Deep Days** · 12-04-2006, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Z

Jesus Christ on a bicycle you haven't even seen the things yet!

That was the hardest laugh I've had in weeks. Thanks, Z.

I cannot even IMAGINE skiing a 200 cm board. Anybody know a good surgeon who can sew a sack on me?

**marshalolson** · 12-04-2006, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Deep Days

I cannot even IMAGINE skiing a 200 cm board. Anybody know a good surgeon who can sew a sack on me?

you should prolly spin my 200 FFL's for a run. they are no worse than speed skis.

**adam** · 12-04-2006, 08:26 PM

Marshal, whats your boot sole length?

Squatch · 12-04-2006, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by marshalolson

you should prolly spin my 200 FFL's for a run. they are no worse than speed skis.

screw you and your smaller BSL

**marshalolson** · 12-04-2006, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by adam

Marshal, whats your boot sole length?

314. yer in.

big feet are for gapers.

**adam** · 12-04-2006, 08:33 PM

Mine are 307, so maybe?

**mntlion** · 12-04-2006, 09:02 PM

292 bee-atch

200cm AK rockets daily ski (sure it is the softest ski ever made.)

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