2018-19 Praxis Skis Info and Resource Thread

**east or bust** · 07-23-2020, 04:56 PM

I believe some skis are hot off the press.

Just updated Keith on a change of address and my freerides are ready to ship.. FKNA cannot wait to see and fondle these things!

**PlayItLeo** · 07-27-2020, 07:58 PM

Forgive me if this is old news, but it looks like the custom sale is going on for another few weeks.

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**eskido** · 07-27-2020, 09:14 PM

Oh shit, stock FRS, GPO, and MVP’s all $510 this week! That’s killer

**powder_to_the_people** · 07-28-2020, 12:03 AM

Got a package delivered this weekend. Veneer turned out looking really good with the modern art graphic! (credit to 2wheeler for the idea).

**davjr96** · 07-30-2020, 11:41 AM

Does anyone here tour on a stock MVP 109? What do you think? Weight doesn't look too bad. I'm looking for a touring only ski to replace my old dynafits with the assumption that these will be the only skis I am able to use this year

Will be skiing Tahoe/Eastside. Other considerations are Custom BCs, Moment WC 108s, or the new on3p Billy Goat 108 tour. The MVP sale is a steal though...

**PeachesNCream** · 07-30-2020, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by davjr96

Does anyone here tour on a stock MVP 109? What do you think? Weight doesn't look too bad. I'm looking for a touring only ski to replace my old dynafits with the assumption that these will be the only skis I am able to use this year

Will be skiing Tahoe/Eastside. Other considerations are Custom BCs, Moment WC 108s, or the new on3p Billy Goat 108 tour. The MVP sale is a steal though...

I use a veneer mvp with shifts as my touring setup and love it. Yes it's on the heavy side but MVPs are so confidence inspiring in hairy situations. I pushed my limits pretty hard last year touring in coloirs where it was icy and just very steep areas and always felt very confident on them. I'm 6'3, 200# for reference.

I also use them as an everyday resort ski and think they're okay for that. Not as fun/playful/jibby as I'd like but there are other opinions out there that differ from mine. Looking into the Jeffery to replace the MVP here and maybe putting a pin binding on the MVPs.

Summary: love the MVP as a touring ski.

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**SUPERIOR** · 07-30-2020, 02:32 PM

I just pulled the trigger on some FRS in the 188 for dirt cheap!

Keith has them at wholesale prices on the website.

Sale on GPOs and MVPs as well until 8/2

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**skuff** · 07-30-2020, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by SUPERIOR

I just pulled the trigger on some FRS in the 188 for dirt cheap!

Keith has them at wholesale prices on the website.

Sale on GPOs and MVPs as well until 8/2

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Cereal, hand made skis for $500!

**east or bust** · 08-02-2020, 09:32 AM

FRD

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these are tits

**skuff** · 08-15-2020, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by east or bust

I believe some skis are hot off the press.

Got an email this afternoon that said my skis are ready and shipping soon.

**bakershole** · 08-20-2020, 07:28 AM

We received the MVP 109 in 187 that I ordered for my 15 year old son. They are really well finished skis. He had been a Volkl fan but now sees the light.

**detrusor** · 08-20-2020, 07:52 AM

I know there are mags who have ordered a -10 GPO in the past. Seriously considering an ultralight core -10 for a backcountry setup....thoughts? It’s last day of sale....

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sf · 08-20-2020, 07:55 AM

Read my review-thread

**detrusor** · 08-20-2020, 08:45 AM

Thanks, saved me some likely pain. Went w Bc’s. Do wish there was a mid 180’s but went 190

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**galibier_numero_un** · 08-20-2020, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by detrusor

Thanks, saved me some likely pain. Went w Bc’s. Do wish there was a mid 180’s but went 190

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I asked that question a while ago (-10, UL GPO for touring) and was advised here to go with a BC - as much to avoid getting into ski design as anything else (that going -10 doesn't translate perfectly in this application).

... Thom

**Jtlange** · 08-20-2020, 11:36 AM

I have to say, Keith really stepped it up with the graphics this year. I was always stoked on the skis, but less so the graphics. That MVP 109 is sweet this year.

**skuff** · 08-26-2020, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by skuff

Got an email this afternoon that said my skis are ready and shipping soon.

Arrived

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**glademaster** · 08-26-2020, 03:04 PM

That's the graphic I have on both of my veneer topsheet Praxis'. Yours came out beautifully. I love the cherry veneer, such a warm tone to it.

**undertow2** · 08-26-2020, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by skuff

Arrived

God I miss those days of ordering skis and the excitement I would get when I would get my shipping notice... I have owned my 193 MVPs for 7 seasons and they still see regular use in my quiver... I picked up a pair of 192 108 Woodsmans at the end of last year and looking forward to seeing how they compare to the MVP...

Beautiful ski and congrats...!

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**skuff** · 08-26-2020, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Undertow

God I miss those days of ordering skis and the excitement I would get when I would get my shipping notice... I have owned my 193 MVPs for 7 seasons and they still see regular use in my quiver... I picked up a pair of 192 108 Woodsmans at the end of last year and looking forward to seeing how they compare to the MVP...

Beautiful ski and congrats...!

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Thanks, they are pretty. I still have my 193 MVPs, purchased May of '13, and plan on doing the a/b testing between the 2 lengths. Keith really knows how to dial in the flex, both my MVPs are at 3+ and they hand flex so similarly.

After the ski-off between lengths, the loser will be for sale. Hoping for a long road trip this winter to get some "testing" done. Stoopid covid.

**N1CK.** · 08-26-2020, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by skuff

Thanks, they are pretty. I still have my 193 MVPs, purchased May of '13, and plan on doing the a/b testing between the 2 lengths. Keith really knows how to dial in the flex, both my MVPs are at 3+ and they hand flex so similarly.

After the ski-off between lengths, the loser will be for sale. Hoping for a long road trip this winter to get some "testing" done. Stoopid covid.

those are gorgeous. Dibs on them if you decide to keep on with the 193s!

**skuff** · 08-26-2020, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by N1CK.

those are gorgeous. Dibs on them if you decide to keep on with the 193s!

They're all yours if I keep the 193

**skuff** · 08-26-2020, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by glademaster

That's the graphic I have on both of my veneer topsheet Praxis'. Yours came out beautifully. I love the cherry veneer, such a warm tone to it.

Did you post a photo of your veneer skis here? If you did, it's most likely what influenced me on this build. So... thanks!

And if not, great minds think alike.

**glademaster** · 08-27-2020, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by skuff

Did you post a photo of your veneer skis here? If you did, it's most likely what influenced me on this build. So... thanks!

And if not, great minds think alike.

Yes, I have posted pics of them in a Praxis thread, but I think it was the 16-17 or 17-18 one, since I got them in the summer of 2017.

I'm excited to see how the oak veneer looks when my order from this spring arrives.