Hey guys, thanks for reading. Just a few comments above I'd like to jump in on:



That's correct. I thought more edge through the tail might help balance the ski, plus the more forward position...

Sounds like you really know what you're looking for. I haven't skied the Gotamas you own, but I'm sure you'd be happy with either the Girish or Katana. Someone asked me which one I would chose, and I...

Thanks for reading! and yea, we're definitely going to be putting out a lot more video content in the future..

basically yes, the edge in contact with the snow during a carved turn.

Nope specs are the same. Volkl brought out their ELP profile last year, and has enjoyed a lot of success with it, so no changes

I actually haven't skied the Mantra, so I can't say, sorry.

The storm dubbed Santa Rosa hit Las Lenas this past week with 4+ feet of pow, so testing conditions for a fat, rockered, burly ski couldn't have been better

Introducing the 2012...

Wow....yea I don't believe that for a second. Big-mountain board??? like Volkl Katana, Nordica Girish, Faction 13, Salomon El Dictator.....those are big mountain skis.
I have last year's Kung Fujas...

TREW Gear

This year's Bridge is a super fun, playful ski that any intermediate to advanced skier will likely love as a do-it-all board. Take a look at the First Impression here:
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2012 Volkl Katana 191cm

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/225386-Review-2011-2012-

2012 196cm MOMENT Bibby Special
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I have not skied the Gotama. However, given that ski's design compared to the Katana (Gotama has more tail rocker, twin tip, and narrower underfoot) I would imagine that the Gotama is slightly more...

Took the Katana out to slay some South American pow.

Here's the update and the review's conclusion:

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/update-2011-2012-volkl-katana-191cm

Got a couple days on the new Katana in Las Leñas.

So far, nothing but positive things to say about this ski. It's built for speed, super stable, pretty badass.

Take a look:
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As it turns out, we'll have a review of the 2012 188cm Megawatt up before the end of next week. Stay tuned

I have skied the 188 S7

Having a big shovel inspires a great degree of confidence in pow. I really can’t think of a ski that’s easier to ski than the S7 in soft stuff. Big shovel + pin-tail = tons...

OK WTF??? How much did LL actually pick up? I don't know whether to be excited or totally depressed! What the hell?

Hmmm, I've run into a similar problem in Spain where you can't buy tix online with a foreign credit card. I really don't wanna bank on being able to buy tickets there, as if they're sold out, that...

So will we, look for a tall lanky kid and a shorter, built dude with a shaved head, haha

Things look bony in LL, but apparently Bariloche is doing ok ^^^^. what have you heard about LL?

Hey guys,

Any word on how things are in Las Lenas?? I'm supposed to be heading there Friday, but plans are reasonably flexible.

Also, what's the best way to get from Mendoza to Las Lenas? All...