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Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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02-21-2019, 05:20 PM #6251Registered User
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Anyone mount a k116 at -1? I've always mounted on the line especially for RES skis but just curious on thoughts on this
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02-21-2019, 07:00 PM #6252
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02-21-2019, 07:13 PM #6253
Skied K108 this past weekend and skied much Better at -2 vs 0. Id say do it!
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02-21-2019, 07:41 PM #6254Registered User
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02-21-2019, 07:45 PM #6255
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02-21-2019, 07:57 PM #6256Registered User
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02-21-2019, 08:53 PM #6257
Kartel series isn't really tip driving ski, best way to describe it is that they don't really demand but prefer you ski more centered, hence the more forward recommended mount point
i waffled for a bit being a directional skier and all, even asked here and the crew at on3p their thoughts, most directional skiers (just over half who commented) here said on the line is just great for the K108. crew at on3p mentioned they recommend on the line but say no more than +/- 2 cm from rec.
the idea is if you aren't mounting recommended then you are trying to make the ski something it isn't, if you like a tip driver the wren series may be more up your alley, or if you ski a lot of 6+" fresh and soft variable tracked/crud the billy goat may be more to your suiting
don't get me wrong, i can drive my K108's, they just don't respond as much to that as my wrens or goats for that matter - still a super fun ski tho - it is my daily driver
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02-21-2019, 09:20 PM #6258
I liked them a lot at -2
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02-21-2019, 09:44 PM #6259Registered User
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To clarify I have K108s that I mounted on the line and wished I had a bit more shovel- thus when I got the K116s figured that -1/-2 might do the trick. The k108s were always more intuitive than my wrens but still loved them and bgs. I guess I can go both ways. But I know with RES skis you need to ski them on the line to get the most out of them. I'll try my k116s -1.5/-2 given they will be bigger snow day skis. I'll report back how they feel. At the end of the day, the whole line up does the trick for me. ON3P just knows how to build skis.
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02-21-2019, 09:47 PM #6260Registered User
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Definitely not trying to make the ski something they aren't. But think for my style of skiing I can ski them centered and still hit the sweet spot at -1/ -2 that may suit me better. Still more intuitive than Wrens without sacrificing the sweet spot. If I'm wrong someone in gear swap will end up with a sweet set up. Regardless, I feel like I can make both skis work just trying to find some middle ground. maybe the woodsman is the ticket but in the meantime i'll experiment.
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02-21-2019, 09:52 PM #6261Registered User
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The way Blister describes it is basically demanding a centered stance, so it’s good to hear otherwise. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely want a more playful off-piste ski to slash, pivot, huck, with stiff underfoot/softer tips&tails... But I still like to drive the shovels when I eventually get back onto a groomer which is why I’m considering -1 or -2. I have the Rustler11 that checks all those boxes at a wider width, and feel the K108 would check those boxes while being burlier, narrower, and more of an everyday ski for Alta/Snowbird, would you agree? Perhaps the Woodsman will fill that spot even better....
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02-21-2019, 10:07 PM #6262
I disagree with the comment that if you aren’t mounting at recommended you’re making the ski something it isn’t, just tunes the ski to your style better. I have/like tip driven charges, the Kartel isn’t that. But at -2 it’s a very playful charger that likes a more centered stance, floats better, and has a tail that releases with ease. Enough shovel to get into and support you when you get after it
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02-22-2019, 03:05 AM #6263Registered User
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I went back and forth a lot before mounting my k116s on the line. Had I read PowTrons input three days ago I might have gone back a bit - or I probably would have. I figured I should try them at recommended first, and then go back if the tails were too long for how I like to ski.
I do not foresee tip dive being an issue at my weight. The rocker line/splay is still awesome, so I figured at recommended might make them more nimble and balanced.
My k108s are mounted on the line too, but a bit shorter tails wouldn't hurt and could potentially increase their charginess a bit. Dunno. They are very good at recommended too
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02-22-2019, 06:45 AM #6264
after this season i may just move my binders back 2cm on my Kartels - just to see what the difference is, who knows i may not even notice any change especially after a summer
i do think the woodsman will fit the spot for skiers looking for the kartel playfulness with a wren charginess so i may just have to get a pair of those in the interest of science of course
i find my older goats to fit that slot quite nicely for me, a ski that is nimble as heck in tight trees, playful and has the ability to charge super hard as long as there is reasonably soft snow underneath you - the goats only lack great performance on firm pack, you can still get around but not as comfortably as the wren or even kartel on firmer snow
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02-22-2019, 08:09 AM #6265Registered User
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Sorry to switch gears here. I too have often considered going with a K108 at -1,-2, but can anyone remind me of where Alex and the ON3P fleet will be over the next month? Would love to A/B a K108 a few cms back with a Woodsman.
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02-22-2019, 12:43 PM #6266
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02-22-2019, 01:37 PM #6267
Iggy ... what's up with the 'clear sidewall' option? same material? what's it look like finished?
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02-22-2019, 02:34 PM #6268
I need to change the name. Moving it to natural, as it doesn't come out clear on a ski. Looks like sort of dark transparent blue, depending on the topsheet. Icelantic has used it a lot, so you have probably seen it on their skis before. I think it looks good with the right topsheet (something more neutral) and think it is distracting on something darker than it, personally.
Seriously, this can’t turn into yet another ON3P thread....
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02-22-2019, 05:34 PM #6269Registered User
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On a related note, any pics of the new (?) black and white topsheet option?
Also considering purple + green sidewalls.
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02-22-2019, 05:37 PM #6270
Just ordered a Kartel 96 with purple topsheet + green side wall. Can't wait to get it. Replacing a wood veneer pair that went flying off a roof rack.
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02-22-2019, 07:16 PM #6271
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02-22-2019, 07:23 PM #6272
the michael jackson co labs
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02-22-2019, 07:38 PM #6273
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02-22-2019, 07:45 PM #6274
It don't matter if you're black or white
-mike
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02-22-2019, 07:55 PM #6275
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