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09-08-2018, 01:48 PM #151
If anyone wants a L138 with a little more sidecut and flat underfoot and a bit of camber, check out the Hangfire Staunchwall. http://hangfireskis.com/skis/
I picked up a used pair but haven't skied them yet. They're not as stiff as L138, but look like a fun ski.
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09-08-2018, 05:02 PM #152
I’ve got some 202s. Good for learning how to kickturn
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10-09-2018, 10:50 AM #153
Bump. Where do people mount these? DPS site says they recommend +1.5cm (what's the point of a "recommended" line then?), different recommended mounts for Pure and Alchemist, very confusing. Most of my other skis are mounted -1 to -5 of ski center, so I'm comfortable with forward mounts, but if I get tip dive that would be embarrassing.
Oh yeah, I should mention that mine are R3.2, flex 2, Pure, 192cm.
DPS mount chart, etc:
https://www.dpsskis.com/company/faqs/tuning-mountingLast edited by Toddball; 10-09-2018 at 01:31 PM.
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10-09-2018, 01:22 PM #154
I’m at +1.5 on my R3.2 hybrids. I like them there. They’re waaaaay further back, -11.15 from center, than my other whips (mostly around -5 to -8) but they’re money there, IMO.
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10-09-2018, 02:45 PM #155
im at 1.5 or 2 on my 3.2 pures w mega shovel rocker and they rule there. I also have the new spooned ones too, but i cant figure out their sweet spot. I need to mess with the bevel this season and see if that loosens them up.
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10-09-2018, 02:49 PM #156
On all the 138s I've had, I like them at 0 -- with the exception of the R0 (pointy tip), where 0 was way too far forward, and -2 would probably have been pretty good.
My old bamboo sidewall ones (R1 ?) were submarines at +1 or +.5, something like that -- I was trying to re-use as many of the old holes as possible, and mounted some Griffon demo bindings on them. Slid them back to 0, or maybe -.5 (somewhere in the vicinity), and they are much better there.
I like more rearward mounted skis generally, so YMMV. I almost never mount a ski ahead of the 0 or recommended line.
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01-19-2019, 01:21 PM #157
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01-19-2019, 02:02 PM #158
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01-20-2019, 02:54 PM #159
I've owned spats and got rid of them when I got powder boards. I regret that because I think I likes the spats better... Just a little more loose and more fun in tight trees.
I still have the powder boards and keep them for cat skiing. They're still super fun in the right conditions, but I don't take them in resort for fear of the splits.
I had protests and didn't love them... But it could have been the mount point.
I haven't read the entire thread to see if it was mentioned but I also have a pair of bluehouse maestro (134-118-131). Like has been described of similar skis, they make a few inches of pow ski like way more... They are especially fun in heavier and wind effected pow.
Like most of the boutique brands there were subtle differences from year to year.. Some intentional and some not. The pair I have now has a tiny bit of camber and they're super fun, but a later model year (panda) had a pressing "error" where they came out completely flat camber and were base high by a small amount. While this was not intentional and normally considered a flaw, it made these skis ski almost exactly like the spats in powder but still fun on firm. They're just a little more loose than my current pair.
The pandas were in my car when it was stolen... Those skis.
Always wanted to try the 138 but haven't yet.
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01-20-2019, 04:57 PM #160
Spent today on 138s in 12”+ of windhammered heavy Vermont mank. Pretty much ideal R/R conditions and they killed it, as usual. A little more challenging once shit was tracked out and bumped, but still fun as hell.
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01-20-2019, 11:10 PM #161Registered User
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I'm going to pick up a pair of #4 or #5 core powder boards from praxxis to use in the funky wind buff / rain soaked days we get in Tahoe. Miss my spatulas
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01-22-2019, 06:11 PM #162
Rode my rocker 2, 202cm flex 3’s Friday and Monday at Sugarbowl during the last storm cycle. Was great to get back on them. Fun, fast, so versatile in 3D snow.
Almost feels like cheating there so fast but can shut down just as fast. They kill low angle run-outs, i can usually pass skiers making my own tracks. Floaty, surfy, stomp able.
Have gpo, and wootest, for when theres not much fresh. And wailer 112 for early/late season and family days, great mini golf ski.Drink to remember not to forget!
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02-09-2019, 11:21 AM #163
Checking in to report that I took the 202s out on their maiden voyage yesterday by virtue of forgetting the skins for my normal setup.
25 degree dad laps on Rogers - holy shit these things are fun. I'm totally gonna be "that guy" skiing these things in all sorts of conditions. Stoke for truly deep days, and mellow meadow skip days alike has just increased significantly.
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02-09-2019, 12:08 PM #164
Welcome to the club!
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02-09-2019, 01:30 PM #165Registered User
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Nothing, absolutely Nothing is as fun as a pair of Lotus 138 in pow.
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02-09-2019, 01:48 PM #166
Took out my 195 praxis pow boards the other day. For heavy wind affected pow, nothing else is better.
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02-20-2019, 06:01 PM #167
200 Lotus 138 got the nod for 38” of Wolf Creek blower yesterday. Best pow ski of all time.
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02-25-2019, 03:49 PM #168
Curious about peeps experience with the newer version with a 32m radius. Mine are the version with basically no radius.
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02-25-2019, 04:31 PM #169Unregistered User
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For all the people who still havent got a pair and for those few lucky enough to ski theirs to pieces they are making another batch:
https://www.dpsskis.com/powderworks-lotus-138
Fortunately, for my wallet, no 202s available...
Not that Ive ever really felt the need for a pair. Just the want...
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02-25-2019, 06:27 PM #170
Holding some 192s if anyone is interested in buying, first or second mount with Griffons
This job would be great if it weren't for the fucking customers
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02-25-2019, 07:20 PM #171
New ones are about $1k more than I bought mine for from dps.
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02-26-2019, 10:10 AM #172Registered User
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Damn, 1,400$ is steeeeeep. Are all of the powderworks layups marked up over their normal skis or is this just for the 138, and if so, why?
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02-26-2019, 10:26 AM #173Registered User
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138 is no longer in their "normal" lineup. You can only get it during special runs like Powtime now. So you can not compare prices. It seems the Lotus 124 wich was simply sold out (but I guess remains in the "normal lineup") seems to be in line with the "normal" price.
Maybe they raised prices...
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02-26-2019, 09:17 PM #174Registered User
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03-04-2019, 03:34 PM #175
First proper ski on the 138s via South Face of Superior today. Divine. That is all.
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