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    If you want more backbone in the tip I’d go...

    If you want more backbone in the tip I’d go Rustler 9…the tips on the Optics are not super stiff.

    What width DW do you have? If the 112 DW I’d got Optic 104 for sure.

    Also, I think the...
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    Have not skied the BO 96. I have a Season Aero...

    Have not skied the BO 96. I have a Season Aero 96mm in that width. But I’m sure it’s good too.


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    Anybody get on the Line Blade Optic skis yet?

    Here are some side-by-side comparison pics of the 2023 179 MB108Ti and 2023 178 Line Blade Optic.

    179 MB 108 straight pull is 178.25cm, mounted at +1cm (-8cm),136-108-125, 22m radius

    178 Optic...
  4. Nordica Enforcers - TGR-Enough for Their Own Thread

    Hey bandit,

    My 5’6”, 125 lb wife is on this years Enforcer Free 104 in a 172cm. She’s a good skier, makes lots of turns, likes to go fast.

    She’s also got the Santa Ana 104 with backcountry...
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    Anybody get on the Line Blade Optic skis yet?

    Fair point. I do try a lot of skis.

    But I could also say that you’re such a K2 fanboy that everything you say should be taken with a grain of salt too. Eg. Increase your brand sample size. ...
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    Anybody get on the Line Blade Optic skis yet?

    I own the 2023 BO 104’s, MB 108Ti’s and BO 114’s.

    In terms of float…BO 104, then MB 108 and then BO 114. The 114 is a good pow ski.

    I’ll compare/contrast the BO 104 and MB 108Ti shortly.
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    Sticky: ^^ nice CAST commitment kid! Have almost...

    ^^ nice CAST commitment kid!

    Have almost pulled the trigger on a BO 98 many times.


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    K2 Mindbender Skis

    I have a two days on the 2023 179cm Mindbender 108Ti….I’m mounted at +1cm (-8 cm). It straight pulls at 178.5cm so it’s a full 179cm.

    Here’s my brief take after two days…

    First day the alpine...
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    Soft Snow Gymkhana - The Heritage Lab FR110

    I just got a PM from Marshall.

    He’s gonna pay for a tune at Profile in Whistler. Didn’t ask. He just approached me. Stand up guy.

    Marshal recommended having them blank the ski, and set the...
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    I ski Hojis and Ravens about 30+ days a year...

    I ski Hojis and Ravens about 30+ days a year inbounds. I love full reverse. Even on icy days. Scrubbing is awesome.

    My FR110 doesn’t scrub. That’s the issue. It grabs when you’re slarving a...
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    Ya I was skiing today without my gummy stone in...

    Ya I was skiing today without my gummy stone in my pack!


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    Ok so I skied the 182 FR110 and the 184 Hoji...

    Ok so I skied the 182 FR110 and the 184 Hoji (with CAST!) back to back. 1/2 day each.

    Gonna cut my loss on the FR110.

    Someone send me $350US and I’ll ship you flat 182 FR110’s.


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    Soft Snow Gymkhana - The Heritage Lab FR110

    Found a good sticker for the FR110….cause I’m waiting for it to get awesome? I’ve had them out in softer snow. Not sure why my pair aren’t clicking with me as I friggin love ~110mm rockered skis...
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    Bought this heated bag from Snowcountry.eu ...

    Bought this heated bag from Snowcountry.eu

    Holds two pairs. Works well.

    Had to buy a $6 Euro to North America converter for using in house.

    But I just throw in back seat of my truck for...
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    Help me pick a firm snow ski

    I bought 170cm Head SuperShape e-Titans (83mm) for firm snow….they rip. And they’re blue. And you can ski them all over the mountain. Who knew.


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    The Black Crows thread

    Skied the 182cm BC Anima today for the first time. Multiple Peak, Harmony and Red Chair laps at Whistler as no lines at all today.?

    Conditions were mostly soft but with a crunchy bottom in...
  17. 185 cm Armada Whitewalker 116 FLAT like new Free Ski Bag

    Like new. Selling flat. 2023/24 model.

    1 mount for STH at Sammy’s rec (-3cm) for ~290mm bsl.

    $350US shipped in US/Can (flat skis), these are super mint! Only 1 full ski day in soft snow. ...
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    The Black Crows thread

    Some decent sales out there....got this sweet pow combo down to about $820US.....gonna think on it. It's a want, not a need. And I want to see how I like the Animas.

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    2022/23 Armada Whitewalker 121

    Sold the 183cm WW 121 unskied, took a loss, but then saved $ on some 182cm Animas.

    Put the CAST from the WW 121 onto my Pilsner Hojis (made more sense as a sidecountry ski for me) and I put the...
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    The Black Crows thread

    I like 182 - 185 for my pow skis. Will be skiing my new 182 cm Animas this coming Friday at Whistler. Mounted on the line (-6cm).
    Will report back.

    Now eyeing Nocta’s for some stupid reason. ...
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    The Black Crows thread

    Thx kid.

    The BO118 at -5cm is a good option that I've considered for her, as she definitely likes "heavier" skis. Her other skis (besides the 178cm Line Outline) are a 172cm Enforcer 104 Free...
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    The Black Crows thread

    Local shop is price matching on 2024 182cm Animas (~$500US/$699CDN)...for either regular topsheet or the Birdie topsheet Animas.

    Can see my wife getting the 176cm Anima Birdie (as she says...
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    Thx Red! Birdie is exact same build? I’d...

    Thx Red!

    Birdie is exact same build?

    I’d be getting the 182 so can go regular or Birdie.


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    Att zipfit gurus!

    Zipfits after 2 - 3 bakes and about 10 ski days become special.

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    The Black Crows thread

    Well I have some 115mm Pivots looking for a new home and I think I’m gonna get some 182 Animas. Never owned a BC before. The BC Anima makes sense to me…length, dimensions, profile, mount point. ...
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    180 Heritage Lab FR110 minty

    Not sure what to say here? I know I’m a gear whore. It’s obvious that I love gear and don’t mind spending money on it.

    I’m a CPA…I know how to budget. It’s all about where you allocate your...
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    The new -2017- CAST touring system thread

    In an effort to get this thread back to somewhat positive….just CAST’ed my Pilsner Hojis.

    Feeling lucky that I have pin boots (Nordica Striders) cause I’m not sure I’d ever want to do a CAST...
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    180 Heritage Lab FR110 minty

    CAST’ing the Hojis was the obvious, wisest choice. Pics or it didn’t happen.

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    Att zipfit gurus!

    Haven’t read that stuff in skitalk….but I’m loving my Workhorse liners. Didn’t have to remove any cork in Nordica Strider 120s (100m). The leather in the WH is the real deal. So good at holding your...
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    180 Heritage Lab FR110 minty

    OK after thinking it over….. I think the most reasonable path to take in this complex situation is to CASTify my Hojis (currently mounted with Pivot 15s) and ski the shit out of the FR110 inbounds. ...
  31. I like big (I mean wide) skis and I cannot lie

    I used to be this way. Skied Mt Baker ~70 days a year and my DD’s were Bibbys (116mm) and NAS Pows (115mm).

    Now we’re a Whistler family. I’m older. This season I’ve been skiing lots on 170cm...
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    Re the length comment….I like skis 179-184ish and...

    Re the length comment….I like skis 179-184ish and these don’t feel long to me. I’m mounted 84cm from tail (-5.8cm) on 180 FR110’s and wouldn’t want to be any further forward.

    Weird but I’m...
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    Anybody get on the Line Blade Optic skis yet?

    Conditions at Whistler are hard pack and variable.

    We skied pretty hard and fast for the last 4 days for our Family Day weekend. Big group and no one was slow. Lots of Peak laps into Red...
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    180 Heritage Lab FR110 minty

    Tough to do this.

    Only 1 day, they are mint.

    1 mount for STH 16s

    Selling flat skis (no bindings). If you want the bindings then gonna be + $250US cause the ship cost goes way up.
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    180 cm Season Eqpt Aero skis flat

    So I have a dirty little secret. Been ripping groomer days on some 170cm Head SuperShape e-Titans.

    These Season Eqpt Aeros not getting used much. Very very few days on these.

    Great skis...
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    Ya that’s where I got my 179cm 108MBTi…. review...

    Ya that’s where I got my 179cm 108MBTi…. review is coming. Really like it. Perfect ski for new snow on top of shit snow.

    Can see me getting a 182cm Mindbender 116C this summer. Was talking...
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    K2 Mindbender Skis

    Holy crap! The 2023 MB 108Ti mounted at +1cm is a great ski in 6” of new on crust. Great float and they blow through piles of chunder. More coming later….


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    Hey Shorty, 184 4FRNT Hojis: Straight pull...

    Hey Shorty,

    184 4FRNT Hojis:

    Straight pull @ 182.5 cm
    Mount is 85 cm from tail (-6.25 cm)

    180 Heritage Lab FR 110:

    Straight pull @ 179.6 cm
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    Soft Snow Gymkhana - The Heritage Lab FR110

    I’ve got three days on my 180 FR110’s. I’m 5’7”, 170 lbs. Haven’t skied the Black Ops but here’s my take on the FR 110s.

    Coming from many days on Ravens/Hojis/Renegades there was zero...
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    K2 Mindbender Skis

    Got my 108Ti Mindbenders mounted up. May try them this weekend at Whistler though it’s pretty hard packed I hear.

    Mounted at +1cm from rec (~ -8.1cm) as I have a short bsl.

    Here’s some MB...
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    Att zipfit gurus!

    Ya this my thought. I’m a zipfit newbie, but have the workhorse, in a 100mm boot (pretty close shell fit) and haven’t had to add or remove any cork. I know the workhorse is probably more like a...
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    K2 Mindbender Skis

    Peak to Creek is unskiable.

    Here’s two pics, same day:

    The dirt part was a bit exaggerated….

    1st pic - this is “above” the bottom of Red Chair….barely covered.

    2nd pic - heading into...
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    K2 Mindbender Skis

    I want something just a bit easier than a Katana 108 …but with not quite the -11cm mount and that still can rip everything, for the “varied” snow conditions we are getting at Whistler this year. ...
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    K2 Mindbender Skis

    I picked up a pair of the 179cm 2023 K2 Mindbender 108Ti’s from the Last Hunt for $299CDN. They’re back up to $599CDN now.

    Straight pull is 178.25cm and rec mount is just over 80 from tail...
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    I can live with this…. and ya you’re right 1cm...

    I can live with this…. and ya you’re right 1cm makes no diff. I’d much prefer engineers and CPA’s were in charge instead of the dang marketers!

    Can’t wait for it to stop raining at Whistler and ...
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    Soft Snow Gymkhana - The Heritage Lab FR110

    Hey Marshal,

    Just ignore me….I’m a CPA who teaches Tax at a university.

    Or here’s my “thinking” on length.

    It’s all relative. And stated length is dumb.

    Most manufacturers seem to...
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    Picked up last year’s Mindbender 108Ti for $300...

    Picked up last year’s Mindbender 108Ti for $300 CDN with the “FIRST10” code.


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    Att zipfit gurus!

    I read this whole SkiTalk thread....redundant in parts but lots of good stuff too. Surprised there is not more love for the leather Workhorse.

    I got Zipfits last year, after many years skiing in...
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    Soft Snow Gymkhana - The Heritage Lab FR110

    So I got out on the FR110's this past weekend at Whistler. Day 1 for me on the FR110. Conditions were soft (rain slush) just before the atmospheric river hits.

    Me 5’7 (170cm), 170 lbs, Nordica...
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    Haha. Nice. I’m on my 4th pair of Rens and 2nd...

    Haha. Nice. I’m on my 4th pair of Rens and 2nd pair of Hojis.

    Here’s the 180 FR110 (182cm) beside my Pilsner Hojis (184cm).

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