gear rumors 18/19

[geo039]

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Looks familiar but with less radius

[nyskirat]

Salomon catalogue.

No new Ghost 130.

https://issuu.com/snowsport_pl/docs/...s-catalog-2018

Also Dynastar catalogue.

http://www.bretton.cz/assets/files/c...ar_1819_GB.pdf

[roQer]

Black Crows makes a hit on a Katana copy. Interesting. Even with titanal, what I understood from the video:
https://youtu.be/GueX2pmJ8SQ
The radius doesn’t match, though.

[smooth operator]

Black Crows makes a hit on a Katana copy. Interesting. Even with titanal, what I understood from the video:
https://youtu.be/GueX2pmJ8SQ
The radius doesn’t match, though.

and on the blister podcast, the black crows weren't hiding the fact that the Deamon was inspired by the (rockered) mantra. Oh well, as a big cochise, bodacious and katana fan I cant complain when more of such skis make their appearance.
Didn't understand much of that video though.

[roQer]

Oh well, as a big cochise, bodacious and katana fan I cant complain when more of such skis make their appearance.

You my man. Still don’t understand why those skis and the subtle full rocker profile disappeared gradually from the market. Who the fuck needs camber with tons of rocker in a freeride ski for. So let’s hope Black Crows does it right with the new Corvus.

[robnow]

Smith goggles coming out with magnetic interface for lenses.

[TahoeJ]

Smith goggles coming out with magnetic interface for lenses.

I loved this on my Anon goggles but there were reports of beacon interference... interesting.

[summit]

magnets in your goggles interfering with your beacon? seems unlikely

[scott_donald]

I loved this on my Anon goggles but there were reports of beacon interference... interesting.

I had them and all the magnets fell off the lenses... went back to Oakley...

[LeoK]

New Tip with less taper for the DPS Lotus 124 and no more spoon in the entire DPS lineup.

I really wonder what drives them to do away with their trademark feature. I'm a bit sad they no longer focus on powder skis and that they no longer make the lotus 120, 138 and the spoon. It was nice how they could create all this myth around the company and so on and now they are becoming just another ski company.

Sure, most of you won't care and feel like they knew it from the start.

[Skidog]

New Tip with less taper for the DPS Lotus 124 and no more spoon in the entire DPS lineup.

I really wonder what drives them to do away with their trademark feature. I'm a bit sad they no longer focus on powder skis and that they no longer make the lotus 120, 138 and the spoon. It was nice how they could create all this myth around the company and so on and now they are becoming just another ski company.

Sure, most of you won't care and feel like they knew it from the start.

Need to sell skis man....simple. most people don't need or understand spoon tech...very limited market.

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[theetruscan]

I had them and all the magnets fell off the lenses... went back to Oakley...

I have ridden mine for a long time, nothing like this on any of the lenses. Nor heard of it from anyone. Did you warranty the lenses?


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[TAFKALVS]

New Tip with less taper for the DPS Lotus 124 and no more spoon in the entire DPS lineup.

I really wonder what drives them to do away with their trademark feature. I'm a bit sad they no longer focus on powder skis and that they no longer make the lotus 120, 138 and the spoon. It was nice how they could create all this myth around the company and so on and now they are becoming just another ski company.

Sure, most of you won't care and feel like they knew it from the start.

I was just reflecting how generic their product lineup is becoming. The 124 isn't dissimilar to any other powder ski on the market, really just a big s7 or bentchetler with fancy construction.

Sad.

[Skidog]

I was just reflecting how generic their product lineup is becoming. The 124 isn't dissimilar to any other powder ski on the market, really just a big s7 or bentchetler with fancy construction.

Sad.

Fancy, unnecessarily expensive, construction

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[toast2266]

Black Crows makes a hit on a Katana copy. Interesting. Even with titanal, what I understood from the video:
https://youtu.be/GueX2pmJ8SQ
The radius doesn’t match, though.

Can't understand any of that video, but did they mention the weight? If they kept it heavy, that could be an awesome ski.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

DPS has been making their ski progressively worse for a decade. But the colors keep getting prettier. Business model seems to be working.

[retirwntm]

Step 1: DPS has been making their ski progressively worse for a decade.

Step 2: But the colors keep getting prettier.

Step 3: Profit!

Business model seems to be working.

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[bodywhomper]

I just spat dps koolaid all over my CPU

[media310]

2019 - skis, boots, bindings
https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/skis/boutique-skis-roll-big-dogs

[3PinGrin]

2019 - skis, boots, bindings
https://mtnweekly.com/reviews/skis/boutique-skis-roll-big-dogs

gargle my sack

[scott_donald]

I have ridden mine for a long time, nothing like this on any of the lenses. Nor heard of it from anyone. Did you warranty the lenses?


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I tried to but turns out I was literally 1 day late... I tried gluing them but the came loose again... happened to both lenses...

both lenses I still own but not used for a few years...

Oakley Prizm lenses are better than Anon....

[dunfree]

I really wonder what drives them to do away with their trademark feature.

they are a premium priced luxury good in a luxury good market, you have to change often sales drop fast.

In the past magnetic interference has been reported with beacons https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...nsceiver-Users

[grskier]

New Tip with less taper for the DPS Lotus 124 and no more spoon in the entire DPS lineup.

I really wonder what drives them to do away with their trademark feature. I'm a bit sad they no longer focus on powder skis and that they no longer make the lotus 120, 138 and the spoon. It was nice how they could create all this myth around the company and so on and now they are becoming just another ski company.

Sure, most of you won't care and feel like they knew it from the start.

Hard part is actually KEEP selling those same skis... especially things like the 138 and spoon.

[LeoK]

they are a premium priced luxury good in a luxury good market, you have to change often sales drop fast.

I would assume therefore you should keep your brand unique. Louis Vuitton sales the same bag since ages...
I would say the spoon, for sure not their best selling ski, helped their image as innovative and core brand. So you could have this image when buying a different model from DPS -> other models sell better because of the spoon.
You have to have a consistent image. Look at black crows... very consistent. Selling very good.

Maybe it is best for them as they did it last year with a limited run of the 138. The ski becomes rare and you get a lot of attention with the hole buzz of the short time of it being available. Also you do not produce a lot of/ too many skis for a saturated niche market. You sell direct and get more profit without the shops margin etc.

So far so good. I still like my spoons and 120s a lot and would love to see them back in the lineup. I have a hard time thinking the 124 is the right shape to replace both of them.

[roQer]

Can't understand any of that video, but did they mention the weight? If they kept it heavy, that could be an awesome ski.

Well, my 191 cm metal Katanas are not that heavy. They hit exactly 2300 g on my kitchen scale. But I guess 2300 g belongs nowadays into the heavy category.