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12-08-2015, 11:46 PM #26
Well I guess it's unanimous then Thanks.
Verbier; Thanks, I'll have a look at them, but I'm pretty much set on a "playful" ski. Tail rocker is a must as I'll ski a lot of skied out trees on these. The shortlist was Atris, Bacons and Automatic 109s, and I guess the Corvus would overlap with the Wrens
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12-09-2015, 09:23 AM #27
I just ordered the 189 as an inbounds everyday ski. I'm 6.1 185lbs and would have ordered it in a mid 190cm if they made it. Skis shorter than it is (not to the extent of a JJ or something with a full twin rocker) but it's easy enough to ski you shouldn't have an issue with the larger one. I've been testing it out with different mounting points using the demo track too and if you're worried about the length try mounting a couple cm up from recommended.
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12-09-2015, 10:02 AM #28Registered User
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Liked the corvus but I want something more playful so I am headed in the Atris direction. I'm the same size and looking at this ski as touring setup, feel like a 189 ski is a lot to swing around. What are your thoughts on the 184?
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12-09-2015, 09:17 PM #29Registered User
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Bentgate has free demo at WP Sunday which includes Black Crow skis.
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12-18-2015, 04:50 PM #30Registered User
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12-18-2015, 06:27 PM #31
The 189 is marked as a 189.9, dunno about actual length, skis short though. Quick, edges well, not very stable, especially in transitions. If you like a soul7 but want something 'cooler' with a thin base, these might be for you?
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12-18-2015, 11:30 PM #32Registered User
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Ha - I'm a 45 yr. old married guy - so "something 'cooler'" is not a priority (unless it's cooler than by 10 or 12 year old boys - then ok). Just looking to replace current old 3 quiver w/ new, so need a lot of help since it's making 3 interrelated decisions all at once. Don't like sound of thin bases like you mentioned - which is why I stayed away from DPS. Thought this might be a fill in for wider ski instead of moving up to 115+ range. I'm thinking 180 Blizzard Brahma or 179 Salomon X-Drive for icy days, on3p Renegade for all around days in Western US, and was looking at 190 Moment Bibby Pro, 192 Line Supernatural 115 for anything soft. The Rossignol 7 series has seemed way to soft/light for me at my height and weight.
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12-18-2015, 11:40 PM #33
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12-24-2015, 04:24 PM #34
I've got a pair. I'm 6'1" and 185lbs. These things are super stable for me and carve really well. If you are looking for a ski to let out the tail sometimes this would not be that ski. You are locked into a turn pretty much. Great in crud, I've also had them in 2ft of powder and they worked really well.
Some of the skis I have or had that are in the same width range... DPS 112RP, Salomon Rocker 2 108, K2 Shredittor 112, Icelantic Nomad RKR, Lib tech NAS Freeride, and Folsom Primary.
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12-24-2015, 05:33 PM #35Minion
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made in
learned black crows are either made in the atomic or élan factories - austria or slovenia.
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12-25-2015, 03:17 AM #36
I really dont know what you mean?
The ski does not like to be run flat on hard/grippy snow due to the sidecut, but stating "not very stable" is very, very wierd.
Detune the tail. The stock edges are a bit too sharp, better to detune the tail (15-20cm)as with any 5 point skis. Makes quite a difference.
The floggings will continue until morale improves.
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12-26-2015, 09:51 AM #37
Good advice, I'll detune the tail a bit, I'm loving these things right now... only had a few days on them so far.
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12-26-2015, 10:42 AM #38
North Africa or Italy maybe I think they are now splitting their production. Was at Blossom prior. Not sure but maybe here soon with a bunch of others. http://www.meditec.com.tn/products.php
#1 goal this year......stay alive +
DOWN SKIS
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12-28-2015, 10:45 AM #39
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12-29-2015, 01:19 AM #40
Ones I have seen are Atomic and Élan
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01-23-2016, 11:13 PM #41
Anyone played with mount points on these. For pure free ride my 184's recommended line strikes me as pretty centered and I'm inclined to go 0.5 or so cms back . . .?
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01-24-2016, 01:51 AM #42
I've got my 189.9s on the line. For me, I wouldn't go back any further. I have gone a measly 1/2 cm forward though.
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01-24-2016, 04:42 AM #43
With more traditional skis I did go back up to 2-3cm. Didnt notice any differencies if I went back less than 1cm. But, havent done that with the new rockered skis. I have mounted my skis (Atris & Nocta) with inserts (for 2 different bindings) and have had to move +/- 0.5cm on few pairs. Havent noticed any difference how they ski.
I could be tempted going back max 2-3cm with pow specific ski like Nocta but dont know if I would do that with Atris.
The floggings will continue until morale improves.
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01-24-2016, 09:10 PM #44
Anyone have a pair of Atris 184s they want to get rid of?
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01-28-2016, 02:00 PM #45
So i found a decent deal on Black Crows and thinking of pulling the trigger. My current daily driver is a 186cm first year Cochise. I'm looking for something with similar chop and hardpack performance but wouldnt mind going to something a little more playful...I am getting old so a full on charger is probably not what I need. That being said the Cochise has been my favorite ski ever. I am thinking of the 184 Atris but this thread makes me think the Corvis my be a better fit? Any suggestions? I am looking at 2016 versions. Thanks!
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02-23-2016, 07:55 PM #46
Thinking it is finally time to try the Corvus. The specs and reviews all seem spot on to what I am seeking. I love the old Mantra and when I found a review calling it a bigger Mantra I was stoked. That review was for the "old" Corvus which I guess has changed a bit this year, with the general theme of being a little easier ride.
Has anyone tried both? Are the changes an improvement or is it "watered down"?
Also, does anyone know of any good deals out there?"You don't want to run into me on the tram dock. I went to jail. I have an inclinometer, and a friend of a friend who's a lawyer. Why do you have to be such a hater? I was just trying to post some stoke." The Suit
"I demoed the Davenport 2 weeks ago, I really liked them a lot... the blue sidewalls and tip really looked great with my pants. I also tried the '11 MX98, they didn't look as good with my outfit. If you have blue pants or maybe some Lange race boots I recommend you check them out."
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02-24-2016, 05:53 AM #47
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02-24-2016, 02:10 PM #48
Verb,
Thanks a bunch. That's the exactly the information I was looking for since I personally do not care for the new Mantra. I wanted to make sure the Corvus wasn't watered down in the same way. I "respect" the new Mantra in an "as what it is" kind of way, but I find it no longer feels "solid" or stable.
Final question since you've skied both. Any comment on the length and mounting point between the Mantra and Corvus? Both relatively similar in the 184/183.3 sizing? I've never seen an actual measurement of a Corvus posted anywhere."You don't want to run into me on the tram dock. I went to jail. I have an inclinometer, and a friend of a friend who's a lawyer. Why do you have to be such a hater? I was just trying to post some stoke." The Suit
"I demoed the Davenport 2 weeks ago, I really liked them a lot... the blue sidewalls and tip really looked great with my pants. I also tried the '11 MX98, they didn't look as good with my outfit. If you have blue pants or maybe some Lange race boots I recommend you check them out."
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02-25-2016, 01:28 AM #49
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02-25-2016, 07:14 AM #50
The Corvus might be what I'm looking for too. I'm 180 cm 80 kg and ski the Atris in 189. I really like it in pow and softer groomers but the ice hold is, well, as expected not brilliant. Is the Corvus more or less as good in pow? I assume it rails way better on groomers and thus might be better suited for me when hanging out with el familia.(?)
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