the rocker view thread

**Shorty_J** · 07-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Having not really paid too much attention to it before, this thread had me wondering about a detail of rockered ski design.

On skis like the Bibby, Lhasa, Lotus 120, etc. does the early rise tip / rocker start at the widest part of the shovel when it is not weighted? I.e. is the widest part of the ski in contact with the snow or is that part already off the snow a little by then?

**skiing_is_partying** · 07-24-2009, 12:34 PM

i have fondled the bibby a bit and if i remember right the widest part of the ski is off the snow by a bit

not 100% sure though as it was a while back

**liv2ski** · 07-24-2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Shorty_J

Having not really paid too much attention to it before, this thread had me wondering about a detail of rockered ski design.

On skis like the Bibby, Lhasa, Lotus 120, etc. does the early rise tip / rocker start at the widest part of the shovel when it is not weighted? I.e. is the widest part of the ski in contact with the snow or is that part already off the snow a little by then?

If the snow is hard packed, the nose shovel is off the snow, making for a pretty short running length. Soft snow, your all in buddy.

**Shorty_J** · 07-24-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by liv2ski

Soft snow, your all in buddy.

That's an awesome saying.

**arewolfe** · 07-25-2009, 05:40 AM

Another photo of Praxis Pows (185cm).

**Ville** · 07-25-2009, 08:29 AM

So you bought Keksie's old praxis

**cyclerower** · 07-25-2009, 12:04 PM

anyone know if keith changed the rocker on the new 205 pows?

**skiing_is_partying** · 07-25-2009, 06:59 PM

bumping the thread with some stolen shots from ARpowhound

first is a rocker comparison between Praxis Powders and some 4frnt EHPs (the podwers are the ones with the REAL rocker)

**arewolfe** · 07-26-2009, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by Ville

So you bought Keksie's old praxis

Ha nope. Was reading praxis pow reviews and those pics were in the review. Thought the full-length side profile was worth posting.

**arewolfe** · 07-27-2009, 02:03 PM

Armada ARG.

Link to Bossass' photos: [ame="http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61577"]ARRRRRRRRRRRRG! - Teton Gravity Research Forums[/ame]

**deeppowdr** · 07-29-2009, 11:54 AM

DPS Lotus 138 stolen from Evil E

**deeppowdr** · 07-29-2009, 11:55 AM

Rumors are there will be more tail rocker this year.-)

**JimLad** · 07-29-2009, 05:09 PM

Salomon Rocker photo as per request. The rocker starts 720mm back from the tip, and seperation of the tips is about 180mm.

**D(C)** · 07-29-2009, 05:46 PM

Here is a closeup of the 188 Rossignol S7

**lobstahmeatwad** · 07-30-2009, 09:34 AM

yeah good pics but you can't really tell how each skis individual rocker differs with them pressed together. It would be best to shoot them lying on a flat surface or against the wall.

**dynodonkeyaltabird** · 08-30-2009, 06:30 PM

anybody got a shot of the kuros? also how come no ski companies have profile pics of their skis?

**stuckathuntermtn** · 08-30-2009, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by PowTron

Here is a shot of my Westminster style rocker. I feel the lines and the finish are truly classic and common in designs from the pre-Art Deco era of Americana.

I knew someone who had a chair like that. She was like a grand mother to me and I used to like to rock in it. Thanks for making me sad, douche!

**vanisle** · 08-30-2009, 08:50 PM

179 Bro Continuous Curve Rocker

**emr** · 08-30-2009, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by dynodonkeyaltabird

anybody got a shot of the kuros? also how come no ski companies have profile pics of their skis?

185 Kuro

**emr** · 08-30-2009, 09:33 PM

tip rocker on the 120 as well as a pic of both the kuro and 120. the 120 also has the smallest of tail rockers (i really wouldn't even call it rocker). i also have the 186 ehp but those have already been posted.

**Mr. Toad** · 08-30-2009, 10:08 PM

Lotus 120, Praxis Pow, Anti-Piste, CzarAttachment 63811

**LightRanger** · 08-30-2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Toad

Lotus 120, Praxis Pow, Anti-Piste, CzarAttachment 63811

What's your BSL again?

**Mr. Toad** · 08-31-2009, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by SCUTSKI

What's your BSL again?

306. You found the deal on the Lotus so you get to put the first scratch on it. How's that leg?

**Camber Sidecut** · 08-31-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by dynodonkeyaltabird

anybody got a shot of the kuros? also how come no ski companies have profile pics of their skis?

K2 tells the rocker height and length for all their rockered skis. For example Sidestash has 5/15 rocker design (height 5mm, lenght 15cm). All manufacturers should do that.

**dynodonkeyaltabird** · 08-31-2009, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by H3000

K2 tells the rocker height and length for all their rockered skis. For example Sidestash has 5/15 rocker design (height 5mm, lenght 15cm). All manufacturers should do that.

yes they should. and thanks for the kuro pics emr.