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07-30-2019, 01:24 PM #501Registered User
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I have the 9D8s and am a big fan. Very maneuverable and predictable skis. I also have wider skis, which, given our last 5 winters and parenthood sprinkled on top, have gotten less use.
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07-30-2019, 03:32 PM #502
9D8s are a great ski, though AM-ish for the Rockies.
I'm a huge fan of the Freeride for a slightly floatier yet still carvey ski.
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07-30-2019, 06:19 PM #503Registered User
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What everyone is trying to say is out west, most people’s every day ski is 98-110 underfoot, our version of your Liberty V82s. I personally have a pair of GS skis (65ish under foot) and a pair of Brahmas, but they get used 1 and 8 days a year.
Will the 9D8 and the other skis you listed work for what you appear to be looking for, yeah, but most people on here would recommend something closer to 105-110 under foot as a second ski to compliment a 82mm ski. Something like the Cochise, Enforcer 110, BC Corvus, Backland 107 (or is it 108 now), Praxis Freeride, something like that.
Personally I go from 98 under foot (Kastle MX 98) to 116-118 under foot (Praxis Super Freerides (+10mm wide) or Quixote’s, or Shiros). If I moved back east, I’d take Brahmas or MX 98s, and the Quixote’s or Shiros as a 2 ski quiver, and just bring those out west for trips.
If none of this is helpful, keep up the conversation with Keith, he has been awesome to me. If that’s not helping, maybe check out BlisterGearReview.com and start digging into the reviews. I think they have a membership where you can talk to the reviewers about specific skis and quiver slots.
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07-30-2019, 06:53 PM #504
Elaborate
Let’s see. At speed jumping into the chop they will dive.
In the untracked you’ll need a reasonably heel heavy stance plus a turny style to keep from sinking big time.
I would pick up the MVP’s on the real page as a complimentary ski to your ‘80s under foot skis.
Or demo.
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07-30-2019, 07:00 PM #505
MVP is an awesome EC ski that would serve you well out west. Replacement pair less than 24hrs from my doorstep. Old part still in great shape, just wanted another pair and to support Keith and the Praxis team.
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07-30-2019, 07:32 PM #506
2018-19 Praxis Skis Info and Resource Thread
My 193 MVPs are really fun in pow until/unless it gets really deep. I was surprised at how surfy/frictionless they feel in soft stuff considering their all mountain versatility.
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07-30-2019, 08:52 PM #507
I received my The Ski 185s ... they look sick. Traditional camber, nice tip rocker, mellow tail, stout flex (#4, heavy hitter core) and little taper which I like.
I'd think these are going to be a killer for anything/everything save for worst condition or best conditions.
If this is a variation on the RX, I kinda want to ski the RX now.
cheers.
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07-30-2019, 09:22 PM #508Registered User
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07-30-2019, 09:25 PM #509
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07-30-2019, 09:51 PM #510Registered User
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Nice. Interesting shape.
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07-30-2019, 10:28 PM #511
If you're thinking that's a lot of sidecut, I get it.
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07-31-2019, 12:05 AM #512Galibier Designcrafting technology in service of music
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08-27-2019, 03:58 PM #513
Fyi, Keith is running a flash sale on custom BC model through today for those that aren't aware.
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08-27-2019, 06:31 PM #514Registered User
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I’m waiting for Quixote’s to go on sale
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08-27-2019, 06:51 PM #515
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08-27-2019, 06:54 PM #516Fear, Doubt, Disbelief, you have to let it all go. Free your mind!
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08-28-2019, 06:03 AM #517Registered User
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I did sell my stock pair. I want a non-camber pair of Qs. I think that will be the replacement for Shiros I’ve been looking for.
I have nothing bad to say about the stock Qs, I really liked them, as I’ve stated a few times in different places, I just think a small tweak will make them even better for what I want.
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08-28-2019, 11:25 AM #518
Ah, really like the stock build so wondered.
Ordered a pair of custom BCs late last night after much debate whether to finally go A/T for touring.
Still going to tele the resorts for now but I was very enamored by my ex's BCs with Salomon MTN binding setup last hear as I was pushing big hunks of metal bindings around, and now I have a knee issue that popped up.
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08-28-2019, 11:42 AM #519
would somebody with a pair of RX post up or point me towards a profile/camber picture?
just curious to compare to the Ski profile.
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08-28-2019, 05:21 PM #520
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08-28-2019, 05:57 PM #521Registered User
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Is it the POV or is the camber really far back on the RX?
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08-28-2019, 05:58 PM #522
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08-28-2019, 06:05 PM #523
2018-19 Praxis Skis Info and Resource Thread
Here's a shot of 5 flex heavy hitter nylon with maybe 40 days on them
This and the above were shot pretty straight on, camera aimed at waist. These don't fully decamber below the dot either, but it's closer. I assumed they'd lost a little of their spring.
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08-28-2019, 10:35 PM #524
Sucker that I am for a ski I love (when only one pair of them is not enough), I picked up a second pair of GPOs off Gear Swap - this pair being 187 / MAP / Flex 4 / Veneer.
Since I have 2-3 months before skiing on them I figure I'll give them a bit of TLC and clear coat the scuffed/exposed top edges.
I'm hoping to get away with using an oil based polyurethane spar varnish. My wife has a lot of chemical sensitivities especially to epoxy resins, so I tend to avoid them where possible.
I'm leaning toward something like this Minwax stuff: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4BRDG...i-a=B000Y4BRDG.
In the ON3P thread, Iggy recommended both System 3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BR2KNP2...v_ov_lig_dp_it) and I believe it was also his recommendation of Entropy Resins (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H5W3WXM...v_ov_lig_dp_it).
I assume the above two epoxy resins as well as the polyurethane will stick to the ski, especially if I scuff it up with 320. I hate buying chemicals that I'll never use. One thing I can't find is whether these spar varnishes are as flexible as the epoxies, which obviously counts for a ski.
What say yee?
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08-28-2019, 11:05 PM #525Registered Useless
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Thom - now I’ve fucked up my share of skis working on them myself. But come on man. Have you considered just drinking the polyurethane til you’ve found the courage to make small decisions about skis?
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