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Kicking around the idea of getting an Enforcer...
Kicking around the idea of getting an Enforcer 104 for my 5' 6", 120-lb. teenager. Thinking 172-cm. He's currently on the 168 Blade Optic 96 and has mentioned wanting "more ski".
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Yesterday, 10:57 AM
Thread: Demo bindings as DD?
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Demo bindings as DD?
That’s fair. I haven’t skied them yet and every pair offered here gets sniped quickly, so still waiting to try them out. The low stack height is attractive. They are still about 400-grams more per...
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03-16-2024, 03:10 PM
Thread: Demo bindings as DD?
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Demos are a compromise. I’ve used them...
Demos are a compromise. I’ve used them extensively over the past few seasons to share gear with my son and buddies. On heavier skis, the difference between normal and demo bindings tends to be less...
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03-15-2024, 11:19 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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So, in the Blister Deep Dive of the new Bacon...
So, in the Blister Deep Dive of the new Bacon 108, when comparing to the MFree108, they mention that the new 185 length with the redesigned Hybrid 2.0 core leans more towards the OG 192 than the OG...
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03-15-2024, 10:41 PM
Thread: Sender Free 110
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Sender Free 110
Ski the 191. Also, shame on you for being a WB skier and not detuning your rockered sections before a deep day. [emoji6] The 191 floats just fine in deep coastal snow in my experience and is crazy...
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03-14-2024, 04:54 PM
Thread: Which Pivots? Why no thread?
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Seems like you always buy skis with hole...
Seems like you always buy skis with hole conflicts. ;)
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03-14-2024, 04:53 PM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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The new MB99Ti is close to what you are after,...
The new MB99Ti is close to what you are after, but the rearward mount point felt off to me. I have the current Enforcer 100 (186) and like it quite a bit. Skied the current MB99 in the 184 for a...
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03-14-2024, 10:18 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Glad you finally got a chance to try them out. I...
Glad you finally got a chance to try them out. I find that I keep going back to them when it’s not a full-blown powder day but there are soft conditions to be found such as the day or two after a...
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03-11-2024, 05:31 PM
Thread: Which Pivots? Why no thread?
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Just for fun, isn’t the current P12/14 toe the...
Just for fun, isn’t the current P12/14 toe the evolution of the Geze toe and the P15/P18 the actual Look toe?
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03-08-2024, 02:23 PM
Thread: K2 Reckoner 102 112 122 Thread
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That was the same thing I experienced on the...
That was the same thing I experienced on the 184’s. I didn’t hold on to them long enough to see if a mount point change would have fixed it. The talk of more rocker in the 110 next year makes sense...
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03-08-2024, 02:18 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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I’m a 295. Guessing you mounted with Pivots, so...
I’m a 295. Guessing you mounted with Pivots, so may or may not work?
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03-08-2024, 10:11 AM
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I do believe that you are right about the 186 vs...
I do believe that you are right about the 186 vs 192. We’ve all seen the grunt cam footage and we’ve met in person, so I’m fairly certain you’d fold the 186 in half. It’s is a silly fun ski that...
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03-07-2024, 09:01 AM
Thread: Crystal Mountain Becomes Alterra
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Crystal Mountain Becomes Alterra
Interesting. I wonder if that will mean Alpy and Stevens will see some relief next season as the priced out of the market hordes return to Ikon Pass next season.
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03-04-2024, 12:50 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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So, who’s the first guinea pig to drop $849 of...
So, who’s the first guinea pig to drop $849 of their hard-earned cash on the new BG?
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03-03-2024, 10:06 PM
Thread: FS - Line Blade Optic 104 Skis
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03-03-2024, 08:17 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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That grabby feeling was something I just couldn’t...
That grabby feeling was something I just couldn’t get past on my first pair. On my newest pair, I carried a gummy and just kept hitting the full length of the ski until they felt right. I like them...
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03-02-2024, 05:44 PM
Thread: Original STH 13 WTR’s still relevant?
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IIRC, STH2 13’s were only discontinued two...
IIRC, STH2 13’s were only discontinued two seasons ago. Places like Evo still have them for sale.
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03-02-2024, 04:06 PM
Thread: FS - K2 Mindbender 115C Skis
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03-02-2024, 03:07 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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G Lot is nice if you have a large/long wheelbase...
G Lot is nice if you have a large/long wheelbase vehicle, as there is a lot of flexibility in how to park those larger vehicles. Same with C lot.
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03-02-2024, 02:53 PM
Thread: FS - Line Blade Optic 104 Skis
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FS - Line Blade Optic 104 Skis
2023 Line Blade Optic 104 - 171-cm
Mounted once for 284-mm BSL on the line for Marker Squire 11’s (not included)
Topsheets 9/10 - cosmetic scuffs
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03-02-2024, 09:47 AM
Thread: FS - K2 Mindbender 115C Skis
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FS - K2 Mindbender 115C Skis
K2 Mindbender 115C Skis (2023 model)
172-cm
New, never mounted or skied.
$200 + shipping to lower 48 or arrange pickup north of Seattle (Bothell area).
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03-02-2024, 09:31 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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No. No threats of firearms yet as far as I can...
No. No threats of firearms yet as far as I can see. [emoji6]
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03-02-2024, 09:11 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
The comments on socials are amusing. So many people initially praised the 4+ carpool lot policy, then it got expanded to more lots mid-season, and now a significant portion of the desirable parking...
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03-01-2024, 06:25 PM
Thread: 2023 Rustler 11 - tune question
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2023 Rustler 11 - tune question
I heavily detuned the rockered sections on mine (similar to what Kid recommends) down to just inside the contact points. Then I skied them with a gummy stone in my jacket pocket and detuned the rest...
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02-29-2024, 12:44 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Yeah...you are right. Appreciate the correction....
Yeah...you are right. Appreciate the correction.
Funny how we all love that ski from over 10 years ago, were told why that ski needed to be changed to have a broader appeal, and now the... -
02-29-2024, 11:26 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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So, IIRC, the "Bear Claw" was the 2013 model. ...
So, IIRC, the "Bear Claw" was the 2013 model. Only the 191 had RES. (See photo below). They absolutely charge in the 191 length.
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02-28-2024, 06:32 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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Welcome Back! You missed a lousy start and...
Welcome Back! You missed a lousy start and jumped back in for a strong finish. Nice stoke!
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02-28-2024, 03:52 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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The boy and I made it up, too. Made for some...
The boy and I made it up, too. Made for some character building skiing for him. We had Billy Goats and they made things manageable. Lots of people on the struggle bus today.
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02-27-2024, 09:06 PM
Thread: 2023 K2 Mindbender 99 Ti Skis
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I’d be happy to comment…over in the Enforcer...
I’d be happy to comment…over in the Enforcer thread. [emoji6]
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02-27-2024, 10:59 AM
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If we don't get a "Grunt Cam" edit this week full...
If we don't get a "Grunt Cam" edit this week full of face shots, then we might as well just delete the entire forum.
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02-27-2024, 10:56 AM
Thread: Katana 108 - the resurrerection
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^^^Nice work! The perfect conditions for that...
^^^Nice work! The perfect conditions for that ski to shine!
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02-27-2024, 09:47 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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Looks like they are reporting another 10” last...
Looks like they are reporting another 10” last night. I wanted to go back up today but our legs are shot from yesterday. The quality was quite good. Everything in the trees and wind protected zone...
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02-27-2024, 09:44 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
My youngest playing in the trees at Vail PNW yesterday. (Hope the IG link works)
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02-26-2024, 06:48 PM
Thread: Katana 108 - the resurrerection
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Hmm…”squirrelliness” is not something I have...
Hmm…”squirrelliness” is not something I have experienced on high speed groomers…as long as the ski was on edge.
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02-26-2024, 04:51 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
Some soft, deep snow today at Vail PNW. Good viz and lots of face shots to be had. Going to be one heck of a week.
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02-26-2024, 09:37 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Making it a family affair today… 488223
Making it a family affair today…
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02-25-2024, 08:05 PM
Thread: New Strive - paging ONK
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Skitalk.com has the following posted: 488187 ...
Skitalk.com has the following posted:
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02-25-2024, 03:35 PM
Thread: FS: Line Sakana 181 23/24 top sheet
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This is the way! Bravo!
This is the way! Bravo!
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02-24-2024, 07:11 PM
Thread: All Things Volkl Thread
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What length were you on? I think you summed up...
What length were you on?
I think you summed up the M6 pretty well, especially in relation to its wider siblings.
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02-23-2024, 09:23 PM
Thread: FS: Few big skis
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For all you kids not paying attention, that Black...
For all you kids not paying attention, that Black Ops Gamer is the old model name of the Black Ops 118.
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02-23-2024, 06:57 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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ON3P SKIS Discussion
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02-22-2024, 03:33 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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24-25 early release? [emoji6]
24-25 early release? [emoji6]
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02-21-2024, 04:04 PM
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When I had a pair of those 174 Goats for my kid,...
When I had a pair of those 174 Goats for my kid, we called them "Pygmy Goats". Indeed a rare breed!
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02-20-2024, 04:01 PM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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Love this and agree 100%. For all the "these are...
Love this and agree 100%. For all the "these are the heavy skis ever!" talk, they sure do disappear under your feet, don't they?
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02-19-2024, 10:56 AM
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Line also has all lengths of last year's BO114...
Line also has all lengths of last year's BO114 for $359 right now. You have to click on the actual product to see that price. Any takers out there for the burly 192's?
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02-19-2024, 10:52 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts...
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on the 104. I think you did a really good job of describing the ski, especially the on piste performance. They are better than average on harder...
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02-18-2024, 04:09 PM
Thread: 2025 Enforcer 99
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Have you skied any vintage of the Enforcer 100?...
Have you skied any vintage of the Enforcer 100? That would help figure out the sizing question.
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02-17-2024, 08:26 PM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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I went -2-cm from recommended, so about -5-cm...
I went -2-cm from recommended, so about -5-cm from true center. It’s a bit surprising to me, too. I still really enjoy driving skis like my K108 and M102 in appropriate conditions, but have also...
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02-17-2024, 11:42 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Because this year was the year of the Sender Free...
Because this year was the year of the Sender Free 110. Staggering the product release cycle gives Dynastar something to hype next year and makes Look/Dynastar/Rossignol more scratch.
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02-16-2024, 06:08 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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My boys repping for ON3P at our local hill...
My boys repping for ON3P at our local hill yesterday.
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