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    The only real adjustments to the internal mold...

    The only real adjustments to the internal mold were in the toe box and instep. Instep is slightly higher but also more rounded. Toe box is more anatomical in shape. The last one just narrowed a...
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    No flip chip… screws are there just so the...

    No flip chip… screws are there just so the mechanism can be easily replaced. Best locktite known to man for a reason! You don’t want those falling out when you’re a long ways from home. Everyone...
  3. Put them on in walk mode, take them off in ski...

    Put them on in walk mode, take them off in ski mode. I have very high arches and can barely get them on or off the other way. When taking them off I usually just pull the liner out with my foot as...
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    Correct. They have roughly the same amount of...

    Correct. They have roughly the same amount of metal as the previous gen but it’s been redistributed. Having the two strips of metal that run on either side of the ski but never join gets rid of the...
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    They are by no means softer.. much rounder...

    They are by no means softer.. much rounder overall flex profile. You can feel the full length of the ski. The also ski more like their length vs the precious gen which tended to ski short.
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    Which Julbo goggles/lenses do you have? In my...

    Which Julbo goggles/lenses do you have? In my experience this has not been the case. The only time I’ve ever experienced this is with the 0-4 lens on a very cold day. Started skinning in full sun...
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    The forward mounting bump is the right one.

    The forward mounting bump is the right one.
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    The 192s weren’t produced last spring so the ones...

    The 192s weren’t produced last spring so the ones showing up in stores now are the first ones available. Doubt anyone has skied them yet. For me the 186 R10 was a significant improvement over the...
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    This. Known too many folks who have died doing...

    This.

    Known too many folks who have died doing what they loved and seemingly pushing the limits of what I thought was possible on a regular basis. I was so perplexed by this for so long because I...
  10. Start with the Swix. It’ll save you a ton of...

    Start with the Swix. It’ll save you a ton of time, it’s easy to use, and for the level your kids are racing at it’s totally fine. If it’s just their race skis that aren’t seeing rock damage or...
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    I believe Julbo is the only brand making lenses...

    I believe Julbo is the only brand making lenses like this, at least for cycling/sport sunglasses. The new Density frames should me able to contain most of the steeze. Much larger than previous...
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    Honestly that was not really why we changed the...

    Honestly that was not really why we changed the construction of 6 models of skis; men’s and women’s. Yes that was part of the discussion but this change addresses all of weaknesses that exist in the...
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    The 22/23 version is a bit different than the...

    The 22/23 version is a bit different than the previous two years. They’re the same shape but they thinned the core profile by a small amount in the tip and tail and also removed two small strips of...
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    Go to any ski shop thy sells Lange. They make...

    Go to any ski shop thy sells Lange. They make the thickest most readily available spoilers and shops love to pull them out of peoples boots. Or if you’ve got a surefoot nearby they probably have...
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    Old construction of Sheeva differed from Rustler...

    Old construction of Sheeva differed from Rustler by yeah one stringer of wood, the center stringer. In the longer lengths I’m just guessing they didn’t differ at all but I don’t know that for sure ...
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    They will be available in certain sizes at select...

    They will be available in certain sizes at select retailers. 186,180,174 in 9/10/11

    In my opinion the biggest change to R10 is reducing some of the rocker in the tail. It falls between 11 and 9...
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    Yes more stable.

    Yes more stable.
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    Yup. Longest lengths are always burlier in...

    Yup. Longest lengths are always burlier in construction. 186 is also stiffer than 180, etc.

    Varying waste width concept continues

    R11 192=116, 186=114, 180 and down = 112
    R10 192=104...
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    This

    This
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    Same amount of metal as before repositioned to...

    Same amount of metal as before repositioned to give the skis a much more round and consistent flex from tip to tail. Present layup can cause some hinging in the tip and tail where the metal ends in...
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    R11- 192,186,180,174,168 - similar dimensions...

    R11- 192,186,180,174,168
    - similar dimensions as before
    - new construction
    - similar rocker profile
    R10- same sizes as r11
    - similar dimensions
    - new construction
    - new rocker...
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    The Hustles that were sold in last season as...

    The Hustles that were sold in last season as early into and the ones that were tested are heavier than the production skis. The production skis use a thinner topsheet material. There are plenty of...
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    If you think flex ratings aren’t a reliable...

    If you think flex ratings aren’t a reliable number, published ramp angle and forward lean numbers might be worse.

    There’s a bunch of different ways to measure it and everyone does it differently....
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    Not sure, I’ll ask. In the past liners have been...

    Not sure, I’ll ask. In the past liners have been available for purchase separately on the website. Sometimes with new products the spare parts take a little while to show up in our system. Add all...
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    The new liner is considerably different than the...

    The new liner is considerably different than the previous generation. Much more dense material all around and the addition of the CAS
    in the heel/ankle.
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    94 Approach isn’t available in NA

    94 Approach isn’t available in NA
  27. Everywhere in the world except TGR “mid fat” Is...

    Everywhere in the world except TGR “mid fat” Is 84mm under foot.
  28. ZGTP mold doesn’t change for next year, BSL is...

    ZGTP mold doesn’t change for next year, BSL is the same.

    BSL for ZeroG Peak is 308. Has more to do with the toe and heal lugs being shorter than anything else.
  29. Protos and the Non carbon 26.5s were both within...

    Protos and the Non carbon 26.5s were both within 10g of spec on the Skimo.Co scale… haven’t weighed the carbons.
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    Nope 192 will still be available and in Hustle 11...

    Nope 192 will still be available and in Hustle 11 as well.
  31. There have been quite a few changes to the boots...

    There have been quite a few changes to the boots since the round of protos that were being skied by a few folks in NA and Europe.

    We literally just got the next round of samples last week or the...
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    No joke

    No joke
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    Black Pearl 88 is the best selling ski ever in...

    Black Pearl 88 is the best selling ski ever in the US.
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    Big fan of clear beer. Big fan of hazy beer. ...

    Big fan of clear beer. Big fan of hazy beer. Not as big a fan of clear hoppy beer or what most people think of as NEIPA.

    The breweries that started the “haze craze” were not trying to make hazy...
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    It’s impossible for the skis to be actually...

    It’s impossible for the skis to be actually railed from the factory. They definitely could have too little base bevel but there is zero reason to ever grind them. It’s incredibly easy to add base...
  36. BSL has nothing to do with how these fit. These...

    BSL has nothing to do with how these fit. These have much shorter toe and heal lugs like any boot in this class. 26.5 fits like a 26.5. Had one person comment they they were a touch shorter than...
  37. 288 on 26.5

    288 on 26.5
  38. Yup 4 buckles, full overlap, 1lb heavier per...

    Yup

    4 buckles, full overlap, 1lb heavier per boot
  39. For 23 the ZeroG Tour Pro and Scout liners get an...

    For 23 the ZeroG Tour Pro and Scout liners get an upgrade. They get a denser foam and they get some CAS microcell material in the heal and ankle.

    The Prototype Peak liners right now aren’t the...
  40. These won’t be available for purchase until next...

    These won’t be available for purchase until next fall. The development cycle is a little behind on these due to covid challenges.
  41. With this grilamid/carbon mix Black is the only...

    With this grilamid/carbon mix Black is the only shell color option.
  42. I have not had them on my feet. I’ve got...

    I have not had them on my feet. I’ve got aircraft carriers for feet. 13s that I squeeze into a 28.5. I won’t be wearing any until next December. There are maybe 6 pairs of 26.5s in NA and we will...
  43. The biggest difference in these boots is the fact...

    The biggest difference in these boots is the fact that there is some overlap over the top of the foot. It really helps to reduce the amount of deformation an open throat shell experiences when...
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    No

    No
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    It definitely came up in conversation at our...

    It definitely came up in conversation at our meetings in Alta when we were testing some future designs for Rustler. Prolly not gonna happen for 23/24 but you never know.

    Also there is a...
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    Tomorrow is the date I promise…

    Tomorrow is the date I promise…
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    They should be shipping to shops this week.

    They should be shipping to shops this week.
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    Yes there is a full boot board… but that’s not...

    Yes there is a full boot board… but that’s not what I was referring to exactly.

    Weight is 960 and 990 for the two models.
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    How were those skis “whack” exactly? And are...

    How were those skis “whack” exactly?

    And are you saying the best selling ski in the United States ever, is all due to marketing?
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    One of the biggest differences between the...

    One of the biggest differences between the Cochise 106 and the OG is how the sidecut is laid out on the ski. This is why people might say the OG skis better on groomers than the present one.
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