They still look beautiful

Can we call you "Grog" with the evolutionary use of a rock.

But seriously, if it works, it works.

Stoked you pulled the trigger. Those are going to be amazing.

I'd say stick with what you got, what you don't know will keep you feeling light! [emoji12]

no reason not to franken cast tyrolia tech

not plug and play but neither is shift

(couldn't resist trying some skifishbum stream of conscience)

FIFY

BG108 sounds really good for 90% of soft snow touring. Having the pivoty goodness of RES at that waist width should translate to a really versatile ski even in soft, non-pow snow.

Sorry to hear, losing a pet sucks. I'm especially partial to orange cats, we had to put our orange tabby Hobbes down last fall. Hang in there and I hope all the good times and memories can be a...

I hope you realize you are going to break minds around here with mounts like that. 🤯

PSA: 2013 191 goat on Seattle Craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/spo/d/seattle-191-on3p-billy-goats/7087275969.html

Most have new attack, they do fit touring soles.

Tyrolia attack bindings. I demoed a 189 BG recently at an event this year and it should be the same fleet.

Clearly that person will not be found around here. Try newschoolers.

On another note, skied bachelor today on a borrowed wren 98 I got for my father in law. Such a good ski and extremely well...

Nope.

Regrettably I'm selling my 184 BG (for anyone who might not be watching gearswap).

Yes I add fuel to that fire without meaning to.

Despite my love of BGs I was enjoying Protesting more on the back to back day comparisons last year.

Really want to test a woodsman 108 more to decide if they could be my DD replacement for my...

I skied a few laps on the 184 metal w108. To me they felt damp and powerful. Definitely less energy transferred back out of the ski than standard layup. That was a good thing for bump smashing and...

Ah. That makes sense.

Tapatalks got me all discombobulated.

Where? Did I miss it in this thread?

I skied a 182 on Friday and have been meaning to post a mini review. Forgot to check with Alex if that is OK to do... Or if mums still the word.

I'm really starting to understand the urge to send people to www.searchjong.com.

High praise. I wanna try them now. [emoji41]

Yeah but so worth it for inbounds skiing. Anytime I consider putting a pin binding (even tecton, etc.) on an already heavy ski I would rather deal with increased weight sliding along on the skin...

Those looks good, can't wait to get a pair of shifts on my BGs. Had holes for sollys so I put a pair on to ski them for now.

What length?

Read the thread. Discussed almost as much as BG vs (insert ski here) comparisons.

Kartel for more turn shapes. Wren if you want to go fast all the time.

That should be a great choice for her.

I emailed asking about soft goods to purchase and was told all the remaining stock is going with the sale bundles. So enjoy that hoody!

Great shots.

If you ever decide to go another direction and sell any of these beauties keep me at the top of your list (I ski the same lengths).

Can it be a thing to preemptively call dibs if you ever decide to sell...

Unfortunately this should be your signature, a repeated theme. [emoji12]

I was skiing the w108 and awaiting a k108. We should have just skied together and done our own swapping.

I'll be there bright and early.

Probably 179 for tight trees. I doubt you would feel lacking at speed in the open at that length.

If you decide to change things up and move any of those skis you should PM me...

Definitely keeping this in mind when thinking of the 105± waist range. Lots of ideas that seem good on paper floating around here but best to hear real world feedback from people who have skied...

A quiver disbanding sounds promising for all the second hand shoppers.

Looking forward to the Steven's pass demo on March 17.

Kinda why I want to get a Kartel. All my other skis benefit from a traditional skiing style and I think it would be fun to have a jib ski to play around on in the future when I'm skiing with my son,...

Ooo apparently I should have put a higher priority on trying to be up there today.

Ok thanks. I think it will work out fine but I don't have much experience with that style of ski.

Question regarding Kartel mount points:

Would mounting back 1-2 cm give the ski a slightly more "traditional" feel for intermediate skiers or would it be unadvisable? The reason I ask... I'm...

Don't worry I'm sure this thought will pass.

If it doesn't than yes, SG/BG the all holy grail!

That is excellent news.

I will gladly take you up on that. Very interested in the Kartel and Wren in those widths and lengths. Missed the demo day last year at stevens so trying to catch up.

Those look amazing. Really getting a fever of (wren) 108...

Will it eliminate a 176 vicik by chance?

Good to know, thanks. How similar is the tail profile from a Vicik? Looks like the closest thing currently?

Well... they almost up for sale now. But I can't in good faith give them up without a replacement. If you find a pair of 176 let me know and my 186 are yours.

Just finished trying to get caught up to speed on the whole thread (finally).

Currently looking to replace 11/12' 186 Viciks due to skiing in tight trees WAY more than I was used to. Haven't been...