More like “sounds like they have been inspired to try the 192 after reading this thread”.

I do have to give credit where it is due. Mr. I used to live in Leavenworth but now I ski in potato land...

Wait...there is a very active and healthy Dynastar thread where you can ask about that ski. Afraid of the rabid Dynastar fan boi’s over there? [emoji6]

Ian McIntosh tours on his Katana K108’s. [emoji16]

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Not a call-out but rather just a call to help this place provide a little more value to users. There is very little info on the Stance 102 out there, so your impressions are very helpful. They have...

I skied my K108's in 12-18" of super light snow on top of a very firm/icy crust. It is fair to say that I did feel the edge dig into that icy layer below right under foot more quickly than when I...

So far, I have only had the Volkls (M102 and K108) out in those conditions. Both a fine, but can be a little sluggish at slower speeds in that kind of snow. The tails break loose pretty easy...

If you haven't started a Stance 102 review thread you really ought to. It sounds like a great "split the difference" ski between something like an Enforcer and Volkl, as you stated. The idea of a...

Great shots! What a day for “spring skiing”.


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The Enforcer 110 is now what...4 seasons old? Other than the 191 length, it seems like the sizing was in line with the 93 and 100 prior to 2021?

IMO, it is easier skiing than the 104 as it has the...

Right on! Post some more detailed thoughts when appropriate so people can get a perspective from someone other than myself or kc who both ski coastal snow.


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I noticed that K108’s didn’t make that list. [emoji6]

The 104 Free is really a well balance quiver-of-one ski. Picked up a 191 from a mag for my buddy and he now thins he doesn’t need an M102...

If I can run back to my truck and swap skis at lunch, sure. Quivers are fun. Mine is ridiculous. It’s more like a demo fleet right now.

However, if I traveled to ski, that magical all-around...

That’s pretty cool...what a year!

You still have those 105 LP’s? Did they ever get mounted? If you plan on keeping those, there is probably no need for a Katana 108.


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I agree with you what you have described above. The new 106 is a good ski...for all the reasons you laid out above. I get why you like it.

What is funny, is that if the ski didn’t have the the...

I had such a good time on the Shiros on Thursday I decided to do a repeat. They offer so much float that the crust just disappears. Plus they noodles around in the trees as good or better than the...

Yeah, it just doesn’t feel as quiet and stable at speed to me. I felt like it was not sucking up the irregularities in the snow like the old one...but you can ski it fast.

I kept thinking that I...

Yeah, with the Rustler 11 in the lineup, it’s like they were trying to avoid overlap and keep the ski unique. When the Cochise first came into being, I thought I read it was created as a narrower...

Not as smeary and loose as the first version. Still a big mountain crusher (as you likely know) but more like a comp ski. The original was a charger with a playful and almost forgiving side. When...

So good and so deep today at Stevens. It snowed all day long with cold temps and free refills in the afternoon. 193 Shiros were the weapon of choice and perfect for conditions.

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But isn’t that how all ski tests and demo day impressions work? You get a couple runs on a fairly new ski and base your impressions on that experience?

I own and enjoy a few Blizzard skis. Spent...

One more time tomorrow?
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Yeah...you really aren't the target skier for the current Enforcer line, although the 88 and 94 (revised 93) might surprise you. You don't drive the Enforcers, but rather use a more neutral stance,...

It's funny that you bring an Enforcer into the conversation. I was trying really hard to not say "They Enforcer-ized the Cochise...but forgot to keep a hint of forgiveness". The 185 Cochise 106 is...

I spent a few hours on my new Cochise 106 today. Here are some very preliminary thoughts...

Skier Info: 5' 8"...about 200-lbs right now (yeah for COVID weight!); 47-yo...skiing since age 5; Boots...

So, this happened today...

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Finding up to 18”+ pockets at the High-2 resort today. Not quite enough in the trees to really enjoy them, though. Have had some really great runs on the Shiros today...

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Haha...you guys didn’t even ask if they are RES and what year...

I’m guessing first year of RES?

Other resorts are open tomorrow! [emoji6]

Looks like we are getting a last gasp of winter tonight and Friday night. I’ll be at Stevens. Should play out well for the shenanigans down at Alpy. Hope it also allows riff a few more days of...

We did trade bindings but those ended up on my Enforcer 110’s and 104’s. These are a brand new pair since I am running low.

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Cochise mounted to a Cochise. At least they look good together. [emoji12]

Planning to get out on these Thursday after we get a late blast of winter.

185 106’s mounted with Salomon...

Thoughts on the detune for the Cochise 106? The less than expected rocker in the tail has me second guessing how aggressive to go. Mounting mine this week to take out on Thursday.


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100 sounds like it will work...either the 186 or 191 length of the current model. Keep in mind that a lot of the comments in this thread are about the pre-2021 version, which was a bit easier going...

Moderate gummy to rocker sections to about an inch inside the contact points. Those areas of the ski don’t really engage when on firm snow, plus that is where the sidecut opens up. Never felt hooky...

To be fair, it’s just the Cochise 106’s that are new. The others are just it’s old stable mates.

Look what the Easter Bunny left on my porch today:

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I think we actually agree for the most part on those skis. Seems I prefer the feel of the K108 and you prefer the MFree108. I’ll admit that I still feel like the camber and energy of the MFree108 get...

Yeah, I was going to respond to that, but decided not to waste my time. If Blister says the new Katana is hooky, it must be. [emoji108]

Interesting. I like the 192 MFree108, but feel like it requires more attention from the skier in crappy conditions. It’s stable and damp but not Katana damp. Maybe it’s the camber that makes it feel...

Found M102’s for $449 USD. They even have the long ones in stock.

https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/mantra-103?variant=35440211755080

Katana K108’s for $479 USD and they have 191’s in stock. [emoji6]

https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/katana-108?variant=35440212607048

My 185’s should arrive Tuesday. We will see what kind of snow I get to try them in before lift-services skiing is done.

Sounds like a solid setup to me!

I don’t think they will ever change the R10 since that would make it too much like a Cochise or Bonafide (as has been pointed out) and they already sell a bunch to intermediates who think it is a...

I know...I keep looking at them and thinking “My hill is too small...Where will I actually use these?”

Why do you think so many Mags like STH Salomon and P15/18 Looks?

You must have missed the whole frame binding thing, because that explains the design of the Warden/Guardian,...

True...but they ski easier than many of those other metal chargers. That’s what is so amazing about the M102 and K108. You don’t have to be the strongest or biggest skier on the mountain to be able...

No. Skis like the K108 or MFree108 are more versatile and less soft snow specific. Yeah, owned four pair of the 112-mm version. Great skis but small market.

Bummer about your Goats. Some people suck.

Enforcer 115’s are a perfect resort powder ski for most skiers. They float quite well with the rocker profile. The tail rocker makes them loose and...

I own a pair. What do you want to know?

For reference, I think the Blister review is pretty accurate on that ski.