good times!

I can vouch for detuned ripping on his Kartels.

What he left out is how good they are at serving double duty as an axe!

Well that's unfortunate for the former owner for sure. Derp!!

Nice score Backward_Banana.

So what's with the scribed line on the topsheet? I get that you should use the sidewall mark but I thought there weren't any markings on the topsheet? My Kartel 108s...

I think mine are at -1cm and seem good, I have the ability to shift them back another 1.5cm should try that too. Yeah, they're definitely no ice skates but honestly I haven't had to ski them on...

If it's icy I'm on my Armada Invictus 95s or home doing other things, ha. That being said the Kartels seem to grip pretty good on the firm stuff I've encountered.

Kartel 108 is a forward mount and can charge fine. Maybe not like my Praxis Quixote but still plenty fast and no tail issues in funky snow that I have encountered. I like the Kartel for tight trees,...

I'm going to side with CaliBrit is a dick (or "wanker" since he's maybe a Brit).

To not be totally guilty of thread drift, I have been greatly enjoying a pair of Kartel 108s that I bought from...

Good answer!!

lol, when I read that post I was like wtf???

I had no doubt!

I know you are being sincere, but your post made me laugh.

Wishing you a speedy recovery PowTron.

Good info, thanks. I searched quickly but couldn't ascertain if it was the same time every year, looks like I need to jump on Kartels before that or buy used after, although still plenty in stock...

Can someone refresh my memory on the what/when annual ON3P sale? I want some 108 Kartels, or possibly whatever the new Kartel/Wren tweener ski is.

Sent a pm on those, but realized most of my questions were answered earlier in this thread.

Margotron, you should buy these and tell me how you like them ;)

Don't you go messing this up now, lol.

pm sent

Cool!

Any idea if there will be anything setup for tele (NTN)? I'm guessing not....

It shows shipping at $28 to MT. Not sure why the "steep" comment, but maybe it jumped up significantly for that local??

forgot what damn thread I was on, ahem.....

Maybe this was the question, "Should I buy some Praxis BCs?"

Maybe this was the answer, "Don't be stupid, your wife is going to be skiing that shit,...

what was the question?

Bwaaahaaaahaaa.

that is all

(p.s. awesome input)

Really liking my 102 Steeple for touring in MT, but don't know that I would want to go much narrower and I'm not sure if the 98 has RES which I really like. If I was ordering from ON3P today I would...

I definitely get the weight comment. Usually I am solo or with my wife so no issue with trying to keep up with a group. Which is good, because I'm pretty slow on the up, ha. I like your thoughts on...

The 102 Steeple has been very good for touring for me so far. Caveat, I only have a handful of touring days on them, and the same lift served. I think a lot of us dream of 24" of blower pow all the...

Ok, after computer-fu, now I feel stupid, ha. Loving my 102 Steeples, out.

Your handle is wren? GTFO, haha, get on it!!!!!

Oh, don't get me wrong I still overthink it every time as well! I usually follow up with the manufacturer if I have questions (and did for my Steeples too). However, some ski and binding companies...

I have been on my 102 Steeples the last two days in powder, groomers, and chopped up leftovers on 22 Designs Outlaws. Boot center on the line is perfect. Don't overthink it, just listen to PowTron....

Yes sir, it is. I hope there isn't a quiz.

Actually, very helpful, thanks.

Thanks for the input, I'm thinking I will mount these up for touring. Every time I look at them they are beckoning me to do so. :biggrin:

How does the stiffness of the 102 compare to the 108/112/116?

Also, were there any changes to the 2015/2016 Steeple 102 versus the prior year? I read somewhere that the 15/16 did away with RES,...

I was just checking those out last night and I think they would buy me enough extra length if I don't go the cheapskate diy route. I have some old sections of G3 straps that I may splice into the...

Thanks for the input Grinch. I'm leaning toward going ahead and dedicating the 102 primarily for touring. The shape of these just screams efficient touring glide even if they are a bit heavy. Just...

How are your 102s for lift served conditions (crud, firm, etc)? I know that's not their designed purpose but just picked up a pair and am debating whether to keep my touring bindings on my K2 Annex...