WTB: Mid Fat for Touring

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 11:08 AM

All my efforts to nail down a somewhat cheap set of skis for a pair of dukes I just got have failed. Tried to buy some coombas on craigslist, bust, some districts, bust, some VCTs new, to expensive.....

simply looking for a prefarably new, but if not once drilled, good condition, 100mm to 110 mm. more than 25 side cut. Light enough to tour, but stiff enough to battle any crud that may be encoutered. Already have bridges for shit days and kuros for pure pow, looking for something to complete the quiver.

Like i said, I tried to make some deals happen without posting one of these, but i'll see what anyone has

Looking for 300-400 shipped at most.

Deals available else where much appreciate. I have money ready to go through pay pal. So. yeah

if nothing pops up. I'll probably snag a set of zealot factory 2nds, but i have been advised by fellow tgr's that these are the anti-turn ski

BLOOD SWEAT STEEL · 10-15-2008, 11:11 AM

I have a pair of '08 185 Blowers (new) for $350 shipped.

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 11:19 AM

Might be a tad soft. Some of the reviews here have been less than favorable, but those were for 193....let me read up a bit more, i'll let you know. thanks for the heads up. sick deal as it is.

also might be a tad heavy for dukes and touring....185 Nordica Blower 5 Ibs 5oz, 2411g (as per TGR. ski weight thread)

**SPREAD EAGLE** · 10-15-2008, 11:34 AM

If you haven't seen this ski then read up and think about it

Ninthward, FirstBlood, 190cm, 97mm waist, huge rocker twin, beafy wood, but not too heavy. I ski this in a 180cm and have recommended it to many for a touring ski. There are not any more 180's left but there are 190's and 170's - The 190 though is much wider than the other two. Not quite 100 but close enough if you know what I mean

New here -
http://www.levelninesports.com/ninth...a7d81b1597001b

I also second the don't go with the BD Zealot as it seems to be more of a front side charge ski

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 11:36 AM

love the feedback guys thanks. currently reading on ninthward.

**khakis** · 10-15-2008, 12:03 PM

VCTs keep popping up on Tramdock...

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by khakis

VCTs keep popping up on Tramdock...

how much? how often?

I keep trying to download alerts but it won't let me! damn the man.

**Ottime** · 10-15-2008, 12:18 PM

Saw VCTs on TD yesterday. Mid $300s. I think they had 189s. They did not have 182 or 175. Would be a great touring ski match to a Duke. Huge twin tip tail, tho.

**khakis** · 10-15-2008, 12:27 PM

http://sac.gearattack.com/search?q=vct

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by khakis

http://sac.gearattack.com/search?q=vct

"We're sorry, but something went wrong.
We've been notified about this issue and we'll take a look at it shortly."

VCT in 182 would be money.

**C.O. Jones** · 10-15-2008, 01:15 PM

Not to crush your hopes, but they've only offered the VCT in a 168 the last few times it popped up. BC.com doesn't show any of the longer lengths in stock, either. I've been checking

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by C.O. Jones

Not to crush your hopes, but they've only offered the VCT in a 168 the last few times it popped up. BC.com doesn't show any of the longer lengths in stock, either. I've been checking

yeah that's what i found as well. don't worry no hopes crushed.

thanks guys for all this. got some interest out on a pair of used goats and still considering blowers....keep it coming, pref 102mm to 110*

**skifishbum** · 10-15-2008, 01:24 PM

Put the Dukes on the kuros or katanas your getting
Look for a lighter touring set up at the Bd swap Sun.

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by skifishbum

Put the Dukes on the kuros or katanas your getting
Look for a lighter touring set up at the Bd swap Sun.

Already have a set of jesters with wide brakes purchased and ready for kuros

Am I getting katanas!? no way from who!

BD swap----is this in colorado...i only ask, because your avatar says your in wasatch....

the dukes i want for touring because my touring is going to be more side country short stuff. its my first year getting into this so not quite going full bore.

**skifishbum** · 10-15-2008, 01:47 PM

My bad i thought you were Utarded.
Sell the jesters put dukes on the kuros you'll have a good sidecountry
everyday rig.
get a lighter 90 to 100 mm touring rig with lighter binders.
If you ask a lot of questions and make potential partners wait you'll be touring solo.

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 05:15 PM

I'm hesitant to put the dukes on the kuros.....132 for AT, plus the weight of the dukes on my pure pow ski?

i don't know maybe I will in the end, but for now still looking for mid fat for dukes

**mikemcee** · 10-15-2008, 05:30 PM

Pm'd on Bro's and LP's

**volklpowdermaniac** · 10-15-2008, 10:51 PM

thanks again guys. bumping limit up to 500 shipped. god im going to max my amex out real soon....

**FritoBandito** · 10-15-2008, 10:57 PM

these maidens could be a possibility....if not someone should get on them and talk them down for a good deal
http://denver.craigslist.org/spo/879707995.html