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04-10-2024, 11:27 AM
Thread: ISO/WTB - Moment Commander 108 (182)
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Hey still looking for a 182? I've got a minty...
Hey still looking for a 182?
I've got a minty pair that was part of a big quiver. 9.5/10 condition as I jacked up my back and these bad boys have seen minimal use.
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04-20-2022, 12:00 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Have you looked at the Praxis Slugger? 102...
Have you looked at the Praxis Slugger?
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12-21-2021, 12:01 AM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Hey not sure if you got my DM response but shop...
Hey not sure if you got my DM response but shop has some 20/21 C118 in 190 left in the moving sale.
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12-17-2021, 05:57 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Got the moving sale email yesterday and was...
Got the moving sale email yesterday and was stoked to see some 20/21 C108 in 182 on there.
Demo'd those last year and they are just a fantastic ski. Approachable and not too demanding, easy to... -
11-06-2021, 09:57 AM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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How stiff are the tips on the new WC101s? As...
How stiff are the tips on the new WC101s?
As stiff as my 19/20 WC?
More or less than Jeff 102, or custom softer Jeff?
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09-24-2021, 09:51 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Those are rad! New Jeff????
Those are rad! New Jeff????
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09-12-2021, 07:03 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Yeah, I think that’s true for many skiers but I’m...
Yeah, I think that’s true for many skiers but I’m actually pretty comfortable on fatter skis. My DD last season was a 116 Wildcat. And the Praxis Quixote at 118 is my fav sticks ever and I’ll pull...
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09-11-2021, 04:46 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Would you go 102 or 110? Will obviously want to...
Would you go 102 or 110? Will obviously want to practice into softer snow but not looking for more overlap with my 116+ skis
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09-10-2021, 05:45 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Oh interesting. I'm old (44) but have happily...
Oh interesting. I'm old (44) but have happily been moving to a more centered stance and inching all my mounts closer to -6 or -5, so the Jeff would already be the most centered ski in the quiver
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09-07-2021, 10:52 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Thanks Kid-Kapow and Paul and great timing...
Thanks Kid-Kapow and Paul and great timing Optics. Sick quiver.
The transparency in the tip is so good. I was going to go all black with blacked out Wardens but the clear is proper.
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09-05-2021, 10:00 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Has anyone received a clear + clear custom yet?...
Has anyone received a clear + clear custom yet? Thoughts? Does anyone recall if any real pics have been posted here?
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06-29-2021, 04:38 PM
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Sweet build and glad you were able to snag one of...
Sweet build and glad you were able to snag one of those veneers. They looked sooooo good in person
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06-29-2021, 04:37 PM
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Hey, sorry for the delayed response. To echo what...
Hey, sorry for the delayed response. To echo what sruffian said, I also find the Q to be a bit looser / slarvey vs the WC. I've also had 5-6x the number of days on the Q and have the de-tune...
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06-21-2021, 06:23 PM
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Thanks Flyingskiguy. It's been a while since I've...
Thanks Flyingskiguy. It's been a while since I've been this excited for a new ski.
Keith liked the idea of bumping up to 188cm for the extra float in deeper pow and as a more stable landing pad. ... -
06-19-2021, 10:49 AM
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I popped in the factory yesterday and worked with...
I popped in the factory yesterday and worked with Keith to build my second pair of Quixotes.
First build is a
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06-19-2021, 10:39 AM
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I was in the shop yesterday and Keith had some...
I was in the shop yesterday and Keith had some fantastic birdseye and karelian birch veneers not on the site that might be worth a phone call or email.
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06-19-2021, 10:36 AM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Adding to the good comments above - I had Rustler...
Adding to the good comments above - I had Rustler 10's and DD a 19/20 WC116 in Tahoe this season, so not apples to apples but close.
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04-17-2021, 10:22 AM
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Howdy, For anyone who missed out on the run,...
Howdy,
For anyone who missed out on the run, I'm going to list my Praxis Kusalas on Gear Swap soon.
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04-17-2021, 10:18 AM
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Hey all, just a heads up before posting in Gear...
Hey all, just a heads up before posting in Gear Swap - I'm moving on my non-veneer Praxis Kusalas.
Curiosity got the cat on that one and I'm glad I was able to support Keith over covid, but it's... -
04-13-2021, 03:00 PM
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I also have the first year GPO in almost the same...
I also have the first year GPO in almost the same build (no carb, Med+ /3+ flex) and have never once get it was a demanding, switched on ski. Not sure if it’s just skiing style and stance as GPOs to...
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04-10-2021, 10:01 PM
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Qs should be worth a look IMO if you’re looking...
Qs should be worth a look IMO if you’re looking for top end and all around goodness. My 182 Quixote are much more stable at speed and punching thru chop than my 182 GPOs.
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04-10-2021, 03:50 PM
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I have 184 Wildcat 116 (19-20) and FR102s along...
I have 184 Wildcat 116 (19-20) and FR102s along with 182 GPOs and 182 Quixote and love all those skis for charge-y, slashy Tahoe skiing.
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04-10-2021, 03:40 PM
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Id also rec the FRD but keep it Easy Build amd...
Id also rec the FRD but keep it Easy Build amd add veneer to smooth it out even more. If you want a resort charger, that’s an excellent ski across conditions and great value with HH + carbon at the...
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02-17-2021, 01:25 AM
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Haven’t skied any of the MB series so can’t...
Haven’t skied any of the MB series so can’t compare, but if you’re looking for something to slot in between a 108 charger and a BG, a Quixote would be a great option.
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02-14-2021, 12:37 AM
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How you getting along with the skinny Qs?
How you getting along with the skinny Qs?
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02-14-2021, 12:25 AM
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I have 182 GPO and 182 Quixote enduro/veneer/4...
I have 182 GPO and 182 Quixote enduro/veneer/4 flex and had 184 BGs. Quixote is a vastly different ski than the BG.
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02-14-2021, 12:11 AM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Yeah, reviews of the 188 sound great but that -10...
Yeah, reviews of the 188 sound great but that -10 mount and 188 length is prob gonna be too much ski out front for me.
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02-13-2021, 08:14 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Anybody who’s skied the new C98 or C108 also ski...
Anybody who’s skied the new C98 or C108 also ski the Fischer Ranger 102?
Looking for a new Tahoe no-new-snow / groomer / refrozen junk ski.
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01-20-2021, 12:57 PM
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Is that a skinny Q or standard width? Such an...
Is that a skinny Q or standard width?
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01-13-2021, 12:06 AM
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New Praxis skis is up on the website. ...
New Praxis skis is up on the website.
https://www.praxisskis.com/skis/praxis-slugger/
Keith said its part of the RX family and is a scaled down The Ski.
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12-22-2020, 01:01 AM
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Yeah you’re right. About the same as a Kore 105. ...
Yeah you’re right. About the same as a Kore 105.
The hand flex def caught me by surprise. My 182 4 flex Qs never felt stiff by hand or on snow and the jump in stiffness on the Kusalas is real.... -
12-22-2020, 12:54 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Cool thanks and good to know you’re skiing it...
Cool thanks and good to know you’re skiing it with our current conditions. The type of snow we’ve got now is the gap in the quiver I’m looking to fill.
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12-22-2020, 12:39 AM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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I’m 5’9” 170lbs and generally like shorter / mid...
I’m 5’9” 170lbs and generally like shorter / mid length skis. I’m on the 184 WC and with the more forward mount it doesn’t feel like a big ski at all. I’m using it as my daily Tahoe ski till I figure...
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12-20-2020, 11:52 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Anybody in Tahoe running the new WD102 as a DD /...
Anybody in Tahoe running the new WD102 as a DD / low tide? Thoughts?
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12-04-2020, 11:27 AM
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Picked up my pair from the factory yesterday....
Picked up my pair from the factory yesterday. Holy crap these things are stiff! Never been on a ski this stiff - let alone a pow specific stick. Super excited to try these out. The shape looks money...
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12-03-2020, 12:41 AM
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I’m swinging by the factory tomorrow to pick my...
I’m swinging by the factory tomorrow to pick my pair up. I’ll ask Keith if he’s got any extras he’s selling and can post up here 👍🏼
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09-11-2020, 04:23 PM
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Oh and I should clarify, I think Qs tails are...
Oh and I should clarify, I think Qs tails are super easy to break loose and love that balance they have between chargeable and slarve-y.
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09-11-2020, 04:07 PM
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Biggest ski I’ve owned since my 205cm Kastle...
Biggest ski I’ve owned since my 205cm Kastle Speedmachines in ‘90s is 188 Protests but reading up and that 190 doesn’t sound too unwieldy. Found a 184 on sale so prob go with that if I go Wildcat but...
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09-11-2020, 04:04 PM
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Thanks HAB, yeah sounds like the Wildcat could...
Thanks HAB, yeah sounds like the Wildcat could check all the boxes. 1 pair of 19/20’s at local shop too so killer price
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09-11-2020, 09:51 AM
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Right. Nice one. Keep forgetting about that ski...
Right. Nice one. Keep forgetting about that ski as I’ve been so stuck on Praxis + ON3P.
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09-11-2020, 09:48 AM
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Yeah that was on the list, but don’t think it has...
Yeah that was on the list, but don’t think it has the versatility and ability to rail like the Q.
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09-10-2020, 06:10 PM
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Ahhhhh, analysis paralysis! What ski do I...
Ahhhhh, analysis paralysis!
What ski do I want for pow ski in 2 ski Tahoe resort quiver? New Kusalas, 188 FRS, or 184 BG???
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04-26-2020, 10:55 PM
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Thanks for getting back on these deets. I’ll...
Thanks for getting back on these deets. I’ll respond in full in a day or two and post Ranger pics.
Work is all consuming right now which is a good thing I gues -
04-17-2020, 11:12 PM
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How loose do you find SKI tails? Can you flick...
How loose do you find SKI tails? Can you flick sideways fairly easily? Or do you find them more locked in?
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04-13-2020, 05:50 PM
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Thanks for asking this. I’m in the same boat for...
Thanks for asking this. I’m in the same boat for the same skis.
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04-04-2020, 12:42 PM
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I had a pair of 174cm Freerides as a daily driver...
I had a pair of 174cm Freerides as a daily driver in Tahoe. I usually go for a 179-181cm for dd use and the 174cm FRDs were every bit as stable and smooth as those longer skis. Skis much longer than...
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01-24-2020, 03:32 PM
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A couple years back, when Praxis was OEM for a...
A couple years back, when Praxis was OEM for a couple other indy ski brands, he mentioned he can feasibly manage 1,000 skis a season and that trying to do more didn’t work for his model. Not sure...
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01-24-2020, 01:19 AM
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Hmmm is extra rocker different than CCR? ...
Hmmm is extra rocker different than CCR?
Doesn’t adjusting the rocker also impact sidecut and effective edge? Seems like adding extra rocker would impact a lot of other aspects of the shape no?... -
01-17-2020, 10:41 AM
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Oh, and thanks N1CK for the update on The Ski....
Oh, and thanks N1CK for the update on The Ski. Was wondering when the reviews were going pop up. Seems like a great West Coast DD option.
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01-17-2020, 10:36 AM
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For what it's worth, my 182 GPO 3+, nylon +...
For what it's worth, my 182 GPO 3+, nylon + carbon are mounted at +2 (had some weird hole conflicts so it was either there or -3cm) and before I took them out I thought I had ruined my favorite skis....
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