Praxis Lhasa Pows?

**MakersTeleMark** · 06-15-2018, 10:14 PM

186 Karbon Model. That don't fall apart? That sexy model who takes her clothes off on every turn of event with a little nibble on the earlobe.

And can take it a little rough.

Yeah, that model.

**billyk** · 06-15-2018, 10:45 PM

I think Splats top sheets are cool as hell. If Praxis got a license to use those on their current custom skis, that alone would be cool as hell.

I can’t guarantee I’d buy them, but if I happen to decide to get a Praxis ski, I’d love to have one of those top sheets on it. Not sure exactly which one I’d want, either. It would be so easy to implement it this way, and not require so much development work and cost.

**TurxSki** · 06-16-2018, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by splat

...Metal tips and tails would be replaced with a full edge wrap...

That's a shame.
Something about the metal tips/tail inset is so like watchmaking steeze from olden days.
In a good way.

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**bennettc14** · 06-16-2018, 06:36 AM

I’m in for a pair of 186. Had first gen all glass ones, would love to try carbon.

**NW_SKIER** · 06-16-2018, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by bennettc14

I’m in for a pair of 186. Had first gen all glass ones, would love to try carbon.

Buy mine

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=318345

**splat** · 06-16-2018, 07:10 AM

I find it quote difficult to understand what people mean when they say they want carbon.
There's a hudge differentiation between carbon skis and carbon/glass hybrids.
Referring to skis as carbon is often a mislabeled interpretation a hybrid layup.
People don't seem to comprehend the cost and labor pure carbon skis require.

Keith can do the same hybrid layups he does on his skis.
He ain't into pure carbon and I can't blame him a bit.
Wanting cheap pure carbon skis is self negating.
It's like wanting Lambos for Kia prices.
Hybrid glass/carbon is pretty easy.
Pure carbon not.

**whyturn** · 06-16-2018, 07:49 AM

I love my lhasa fat with kusala rocker (prototype). Best one stop shop I ever skied. So quick and slashes with ease. If this was the next model it was genuis. FKNA

**ACH** · 06-16-2018, 08:00 AM

Following...
I have some interest in the Kusala.

**2FUNKY** · 06-16-2018, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by whyturn

I love my lhasa fat with kusala rocker (prototype). Best one stop shop I ever skied. So quick and slashes with ease. If this was the next model it was genuis. FKNA

I’ve heard you bang that drum before and has piqued my interest since I have 191FATS Hybrid. Do they give up anything over the standard? Hardpack performance? Sounds like they get looser at slower speeds and pivot easier where as the standard needs speed to break loose.

**2FUNKY** · 06-16-2018, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by ACH

Following...
I have some interest in the Kusala.

In a 190something, yes....

**galibier_numero_un** · 06-16-2018, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by TurxSki

That's a shame.
Something about the metal tips/tail inset is so like watchmaking steeze from olden days.
In a good way.

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Or beautifully crafted lugs on a steel frame Italian road bike ;-)

... Thom

**pfluffenmeister** · 06-16-2018, 12:22 PM

I still think the 191 Fat is the best ski evar!!
Owned both hybrid and pures.
Love the Kusala, especially for tight stuff.
And have an angle on a pair of 191 pures, pretty stoked.

It would be nice to see the PMGear shapes available again.

**Self Jupiter** · 06-16-2018, 02:33 PM

Qeuesala 192

**MakersTeleMark** · 06-16-2018, 02:54 PM

Quesadilla for Kia prices please.

**pfluffenmeister** · 06-16-2018, 04:31 PM

^^^ Mmmmm, tasty!

**SupreChicken** · 06-16-2018, 06:55 PM

191 fat w/ shifts (8.5 lbs/pair)
179 bro w/ solly mtns (7 lbs/pair)

Got any of the neon green or sky blue topsheets?

Hand raised.

**mall walker** · 06-16-2018, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by SupreChicken

179 bro w/ solly mtns (7 lbs/pair)

Got any of the neon green or sky blue topsheets?

Hand raised.

^ yes yes yes

**whyturn** · 06-16-2018, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

I’ve heard you bang that drum before and has piqued my interest since I have 191FATS Hybrid. Do they give up anything over the standard? Hardpack performance? Sounds like they get looser at slower speeds and pivot easier where as the standard needs speed to break loose.

They are a good combo of reverse camber and all mtn sidecut. I had 191 OG and it was good but these are just quicker like a scalpel. I also have kusala and they are stiffer. Maybe the layup not sure. I don’t feel like I give anything up but gain a slasher in the trees. They would be fun in 191 but 186 is ok for me at 175 lb.

**MTT** · 06-16-2018, 08:09 PM

It would be interesting to see.

I own 4 pair of active PMGear skis now, so short a fire or burglary I am not in the market for skis in the foreseeable future

**MakersTeleMark** · 06-16-2018, 10:33 PM

Is md9 still doing design work, or just a corporate booze schill?

**Muggydude** · 06-16-2018, 10:51 PM

I'd definitely be down for a Kusala or Lhasa Fat, ideally ~187cm.

I loved my Hybrid 186 Lhasa Pow Fats, only ski I really regret selling

**mark AT** · 06-17-2018, 02:31 PM

My Lhasa's were the most fun ski I ever owned....so yes.

**2FUNKY** · 06-17-2018, 03:37 PM

A 187 FAT scaled down to 106 under foot with a heavy damp build would be so sick. I could almost see myself with just my 192 ProTest and this ski as a two ski quiver.
Almost........