Search:
Type: Posts; User: Island Bay
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
11-04-2023, 12:49 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Ended up +0.5cm. Great skis, and won’t fly under...
Ended up +0.5cm. Great skis, and won’t fly under the radar, but 192s still the one.
-
09-28-2023, 02:26 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Fcuk, now I'm lusting after a pair of 192. Looks...
Fcuk, now I'm lusting after a pair of 192. Looks like they're hard to find at a reasonable price, and probably impossible in NZ.
-
09-27-2023, 04:45 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Those poor skis need to be liberated from tight...
Those poor skis need to be liberated from tight trees. A 192 here, please:
470955 -
09-04-2023, 01:14 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Thank you so much for your help with the LPs,...
Thank you so much for your help with the LPs, mate. Much appreciated.
That little vid was on Fischer Ranger 102fr. Nursing a partially torn hamstring, so didn’t think I was man enough for proper... -
09-03-2023, 11:59 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Keep in mind that I’m not a strong skier, I just...
Keep in mind that I’m not a strong skier, I just like to ski really fast. The bigger LPs let me do that, especially because I mainly ski open alpine (and couloirs)
-
09-03-2023, 11:14 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Speaking of a/b, I just had my first day on my...
Speaking of a/b, I just had my first day on my baby LPs (184), after many years of loving my 192s.
The 192 is a big ski, but I find it easier than the 184; they sorta disappear under your feet,... -
08-27-2023, 09:43 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Fwiw, I'm used to the 192s. These will be for...
Fwiw, I'm used to the 192s. These will be for ripping around on spring snow while I rehab my ruptured hamstring. Nimbleness more important than float.
-
08-27-2023, 09:28 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Here to learn from the best. Thank you 2Funky.
Here to learn from the best. Thank you 2Funky.
-
08-27-2023, 08:45 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Some advice, please. Finally mounting my 184...
Some advice, please.
Finally mounting my 184 Aurelien Ducroz LPs, after they've been languishing in a friends attic in Denmark for 4 years. On the line, as the good lord intended, or +1?
My... -
03-25-2023, 03:21 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Speed, precision, and stomping it. ...
Speed, precision, and stomping it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqM7Qpuojiq/ -
08-31-2022, 12:56 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
And re the RR99, I’d be very interested in...
And re the RR99, I’d be very interested in hearing Marshall’s take on what he didn’t like so much about the Pro Riders, and how this differs.
A Monster/LP love child does sound unbelievably... -
08-30-2022, 01:05 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
The Dynastar Thread
Hey bud! Would love to try the R99, and even the M-Pro 99. Both sound right for Canterbury.
In some situations I can understand why ProRiders would be too much, but the terrain and snow here is... -
08-30-2022, 12:05 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Broken record disclaimer! First time in ages...
Broken record disclaimer!
First time in ages back at Craigieburn (Covid issues), and conditions are challenging, but once again Pro Riders come up trumps.
Definitely need to do some more... -
08-15-2022, 02:10 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Speaking of the right terrain, this is the kind...
Speaking of the right terrain, this is the kind of stuff I find my LP105s excel in. Hard, chalky, and steeper than it looks, but they remain perfectly composed. Perfect crutches.
... -
08-14-2022, 09:54 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
I just really want to try it. My mate A/Bd it...
I just really want to try it. My mate A/Bd it with his favourite (194 Rossi Sender Squad), and found there wasn't a lot between them, but that the M-Pro was still more of a charger. FWIW.
-
08-12-2022, 10:11 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Someone's trying to tempt me. 423657
Someone's trying to tempt me.
423657 -
06-09-2021, 10:42 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
I’ve skied my LPs in 5-10” of slightly heavy...
I’ve skied my LPs in 5-10” of slightly heavy powder, and they were superb. This was wide open spaces, mind you.
-
04-17-2021, 03:52 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Epic
Epic
-
04-05-2021, 10:44 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
The family is growing. Big thanks to Corbetts for...
The family is growing. Big thanks to Corbetts for the hot deal and excellent service.
370573
370574 -
04-04-2021, 09:30 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Great to hear, Chugach! Keep the good news...
Great to hear, Chugach! Keep the good news coming.
What was wrong with the tune? Anybody else experience this? -
04-01-2021, 03:30 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
My local is small, and only 2000ft vert. Fast and...
My local is small, and only 2000ft vert. Fast and rowdy 2000ft, though.
369984
Middle Basin chutes:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2dqv3plKkF/ -
04-01-2021, 12:08 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Just a friendly bump to say that Corbetts still...
Just a friendly bump to say that Corbetts still have a smoking deal on LP105s.
-
03-27-2021, 01:27 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Good interview with Reine Barkered in Aka Skidor....
Good interview with Reine Barkered in Aka Skidor. Hinted in the last paragraph that he should have been on LPs. (It's in Swedish, and will probably suffer from google translate garbling.)
... -
03-23-2021, 10:36 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
There is nothing finer.
There is nothing finer.
-
11-29-2020, 06:06 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Been out of the loop for ages (Covid borders, and...
Been out of the loop for ages (Covid borders, and zero snow in NZ), so please enlighten me. Is the LP 105/ProRider/M-Pro 105 gone from next year? Better hoard a pair, then.
Edit: my well-informed... -
03-05-2020, 05:35 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Nice! Jealous of you, Kopi and Toast. Could do...
Nice!
Jealous of you, Kopi and Toast. Could do with a day of LP hooning. -
02-16-2020, 01:08 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
"Super surprised at how well my 192 LP105s ski...
"Super surprised at how well my 192 LP105s ski pow....."
I was pleasantly surprised, too. Haven't had them in anything more than boot-deep, but they were excellent in that. -
02-09-2020, 05:53 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Not sucky.
Not sucky.
-
12-30-2019, 06:04 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
192? Love mine; total crushers and speed...
192?
Love mine; total crushers and speed demons. looking forward to trying the 184s. -
11-28-2019, 02:41 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Congratulations, gentlemen. With summer here...
Congratulations, gentlemen.
With summer here in NZ, skiing is a long way off for me, and my Pro Riders are cosily hibernating in the closet.
Getting excited on your behalf, though. They are... -
11-25-2019, 11:01 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
10 things of beauty!
10 things of beauty!
-
11-10-2019, 03:16 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
You crazy! Now go ahead and do it :-)
You crazy! Now go ahead and do it :-)
-
11-04-2019, 11:30 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
My 184s are sitting in Copenhagen at the mo. If...
My 184s are sitting in Copenhagen at the mo. If you can somehow do a magic switcheroo, I'd be game :-)
-
11-03-2019, 04:45 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Heck yeah! I have the other pair of 184s...
Heck yeah!
I have the other pair of 184s waiting for me. White or Forza? Can't go wrong with either. -
11-03-2019, 03:45 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Subtle!
Subtle!
-
09-12-2019, 01:59 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
From what I understood, the M-Pro 105 is not the...
From what I understood, the M-Pro 105 is not the new Pro Rider, but I could have gotten that wrong.
-
09-12-2019, 12:13 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Apparently there’s an ‘M-Pro 105’ coming. No idea...
Apparently there’s an ‘M-Pro 105’ coming. No idea exactly what that meant got be, but sounds promising
-
09-12-2019, 12:06 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Yep, I’m with you on that one. Good luck!
Yep, I’m with you on that one. Good luck!
-
09-11-2019, 10:29 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
What’s on your wish list, Funky?
What’s on your wish list, Funky?
-
09-11-2019, 09:41 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Heard from reliable source that Dynastar is...
Heard from reliable source that Dynastar is bringing back a shorter Pro Rider.
Good news for lighter skiers, and possibly an indication that they will not phase out the Pro Rider. Here’s hoping. -
09-07-2019, 09:53 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Beauties! Very happy with the weight, thank...
Beauties!
Very happy with the weight, thank you. They can be carried on a pack, that's good enough. I was just wondering if Dynastar had tweaked the build a bit. -
09-07-2019, 08:52 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Hey mate. How much do your new ones weigh?...
Hey mate.
How much do your new ones weigh? Curious that Dynastar lists them at 2400gr. My 2017s are well north of that.
And good luck with the AK winter. -
09-05-2019, 05:05 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Nice! Mine are still waiting for me in...
Nice!
Mine are still waiting for me in Denmark. Better go and visit the family soon.
Edit: Jeebus, they're outrageous, aren't they. In the best possible way, of course :-) -
08-31-2019, 10:26 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Did you get yours, mate?
Did you get yours, mate?
-
08-30-2019, 02:03 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Your opinions, please. I have been offered a...
Your opinions, please.
I have been offered a pair of brand new Pro Riders at a silly good price. Would it be over the top or just prudent future proofing to buy them?
NZ is sharky, and I’m... -
08-23-2019, 02:35 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
All the best, Gaijin. Sorry if this sounds...
All the best, Gaijin.
Sorry if this sounds cavalier - and I obviously don't know your circumstances - but I have found that good things come from rotten times. I hope this is the case for you. -
08-22-2019, 11:08 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Yeah, it's just shitty POV footage, but I'm still...
Yeah, it's just shitty POV footage, but I'm still buzzing on the skiing, the skis, Craigieburn, the people, everything.
And some of you may be jonesing badly enough to enjoy this. Two runs out of... -
08-21-2019, 10:29 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
What’s the feeling among those of you in the know...
What’s the feeling among those of you in the know about future availability of the Pro Riders? I have my 192s, and a pair of 184 Ducroz rainbows waiting for me courtesy of Soool, but am seriously...
-
08-16-2019, 01:25 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Don't let them get away. They are truly...
Don't let them get away.
They are truly special skis, and hard to find.
Back on mine Monday-Thursday, with a freshly charged battery :-) -
08-08-2019, 10:09 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
by Island Bay- Replies
- 3,711
- Views
- 827,373
Had an almost religious experience today on my...
Had an almost religious experience today on my Pro Riders. 4-6” of overnight powder, 40 people on the entire mountain, bluebird and no wind.
Usual Craigieburn fare, with steep chutes fanning out...
Results 1 to 50 of 75