I have now had 5/6 days on the Protest I built this past summer. 4 Flex, 192 with some carbon and wood veneer. Beyond the fact they are sexy AF (and seriously are one of the best looking skis...

Absolutely not, one of the quickest skis I have ever owned. I think the subtle shapes and uniformed flex plays to this, as with the JJ I find if the snow wasn't super predictable, it could easily...

I won't speak for Kevino and I have no experience on the Black Crows...but I do own Backcountry's as well as my backcountry setup. From my experience, the backcountry has got a little more float and...

Yup, I am dumb. Edited

I know there was a some chatter a while back about people wanting some first hand reviews on the RX-10mm. I was one of the dudes that jumped on that pretty early in the custom sale this year. I...

Where did you end up mounting those Protests, line?

Another vote for the Boot Locker. Best I have ever had

I have the RX-10 and my brother is currently skiing a 184 Freeride. I have skied the Freeride, so can give you something once the snow flies I hope. Justification for the RX-10 was just a little...

The newest additions to our Praxis family all showed up. My wife's first pair of custom BC's (built out to be all day resort guys). My third and fourth to go along with some custom BC's (touring...

I thought that as well, then bought the 190's and could not be happier with that shape at my size. 6'0 and 185ish. Never wish they were any shorter or more nimble except on the switchbacks when...

Western Canada for me, get down south a few times a season typically into Montana, Wyoming but mainly stay over the border with dollar the way it is.

Basically got this same ski on the way. I like your style. Skinny RX in a 189...stiff minus, Reindveneer. That shape looks too good at that 105mm underfoot

Got that amazing email from Keith last week. "Your skis are shipped and should be showing up sometime next week". I think I check the tracking number 7 times a day.

192 Custom Protest - 4 Flex...

A few of the guys at Ski West know what they are talking about, but they would be Lange, Scott, Tecnica, Fischer specific I think for Touring. MEC is still the best selection, and Lou can be good if...

I know it doesn't help you much where you are but there were a few shops in Calgary, Canada that had them in stock earlier in the year (Ski West, Lou's) and they both were willing to order them for...

Another vote for the McNett patches or their Tenacious Tape. Both have been solid for years on some of my holed up pieces.

-Yes, Likely.
-Yes, Likely. But I would recommend going to a shop for this with the Intuition liner rather than the rice method with this particular liner.
-Yes, Likely. Just go to a boot fitter...

How much do you charge shipping to Canada Spydy??? We have an awful dollar currently and with import charges etc... I always get worried?

I went from an original Tracker to the Element and love it. Three antenna's and so simple to use. Practice with any of the newer beacons and they are going to be a mega improvement. I actually...

I feel like you may be trying to get validation of getting the Faction. I may be wrong. But honestly, based on what you are saying, my opinion is it is the wrong ski. That rocker profile and light...

If you are willing to get her on something a little longer ASO has got Atomic Millenium's with FFG's for $199 (which is insane) brand new. My wife has a set of them in the quiver and they ski way...

I know that I was having some issues with my old Mobe's in compatibility. If I backed them off all the way (the guides/blockers) they were pretty useless, but when I put them in the right position...

We have used these for years with the pooch on anything from getting out of camps late at night, to biking, to just winter walks in general as the sun goes down at 5:00. Cheap, replaceable...

Sexy as Fuck

Prove it

Bumping this up to see if anybody else has some experience on this ski. Similarly to the OP, I am considering this guy as a frontside resort basher as it is cheap right now. Seems like a really fun...

That is the best way possible to get into it. No need to go spend $30K on something off the bat, unless you are planning on living in it for the winter. Weekend or long weekend warrioring though...

I have Mobe's and have used them in Dukes, and Guardians before, but never in my true Alpine clamps. That being that, some of the new bindings that are WTR compatible/have adjustable toe heights...

Does anybody know if the Lupo Carbon is coming in with the same BSL as the Krypton/Lupo?

I fit in that same category of shopper as you last year esseff, with the addition of wanting tech fittings and changeable soles if possible. Seriously, I was looking for all those boxes. The...

I just did the removal on some Dalbello Lupo TI's to install a booster strap and got 'spinners' that would not drill out. I ended up popping the plastic cover off and just taking a hacksaw to the...

Good point, they have a 130 this year too I see.

I have a buddy that is a really large dude with massive feet. He has been cramming into a size 30 boot for years but finally his toes have had enough. Ski's a Scarpa in the 31 for backcountry but...

I am in an old pair of Scarpa Mobe's that fit like buckets before some aggressive padding and liner work to get them to fit somewhat right. High volume for sure but still ski pretty dang good

I spent last season in the Trew Roam pants in the backcountry and really liked them. I have the Trewth Bibs as well as my daily bombers but found the touring pant super functional. They were...

Correct, my bad. That is just instinct I think to say those three names together for me.

Call me old fashioned, but Volkl's big mountainish ski's were just flat out better with camber. I am happy they are going back that way. Sometimes, you just need to rock what you are good at. ...

Another vote for the Praxis BC here. I am on the 190 and that ski does everything I want to for a touring ski....and with the kingpins I travel with it, resort ski it, and it has basically a great...

The Mrs. has a pair of the Millennium and likes them a lot (ASO deal last year) . She is a really solid skier, though can puss out sometimes. She had S7 but sold them as found them too sloppy in...

I have been using a version of the First Ascent Alchemist (mine is the 30, though i think it is now a 25 for the newer pack). I am an advocate for the simple top loader type as having to go in and...

Definitely one of them makes you faster, you will just have to find out which one. Personally, I debated this as well but I really liked the idea of keeping them a little bit higher (hence the...

We have a pretty massive garage, but also have a ton of shit. So I built all this around trying to get two cars in there with all of this and have successfully. I spent about 5 days last summer...

I have been using the Scott Alpride (http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/products/239649/scott-air-free-ap-alpride-30-kit-pack/) for about two years now and I have really enjoyed it. Something...

I used to love the fit on the Garmont G series (the red ones, cause they are faster). Good narrow fit. That being said, I found the new Scott's a little more generous like a lot of boots that are...

I'm not sure what you mean by this? I have this boot. I have both sets of soles. And I have never had to use a dremel on them in any way so far. Can you explain where/why you figure you might need...

I have the TI's coming in hopefully this weekend and am also in a similar boat to you. There was a lot of things to like about the Cochise but I could not get over the short cuff and couldn't get...

Might be a cool blank canvas option for anybody in the PNW for a bit of steal.

http://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/5483942516.html

They have been the worst to deal with, especially when you consider how incredible some companies customer service has gotten.
I have tried to get a replacement AFD from them for an old pair of...

So have had the chance to give a pretty good run at three different pieces this year and figured I would share my findings.

First off was the 1/4 zip Base Layer. I actually have been quite...

Beauty, thanks man