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    The Ski Essentials $180 skis thread

    I am loosely affiliated, but also wouldn't waste peoples time with pedestrian deals. Plenty of non-$180 skis to be stoked on (see $315 BMT 94s), but I'll keep things clean here.

    List as follows, including sizes available at the moment.
    Note: Prices are $200, -10% until Friday taken at checkout. Free CONUS shipping

    '17 Scott Cascade 95 (nice touring ski +/- 1300g): 175, 185
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2017-sc...e-95-skis.html

    '16 Rossi Saffron 7: 178
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2016-ro...on-7-skis.html

    '17 Scott Surf Air: 178
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2017-sc...-air-skis.html

    '17 Scott Superguide 88: 178
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2017-sc...e-88-skis.html

    '17 Volkl One W: 176
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2017-vo...en-s-skis.html

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    You failed to mention the DH and SG skis for $150! They even have some in red.

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    yeah, there are a fuck ton of older WC race skis (DH, SG). Thought I'd save that for EpicSki

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    Seriously, if anyone has longboard day aspirations... it'd be hard to beat the Volkl Racetiger dh skis in 210 (or 213) for 125 bucks...
    Last edited by FJ62; 01-24-2019 at 07:47 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJ62 View Post
    Seriously, if anyone has longboard day aspirations... it'd be hard to beat the Volkl Racetiger dh skis in 210 (or 213) for 125 bucks...
    Not for nothing, and maybe this should be it's own thread, but if you want race skis hard to beat this:

    Rossi GS (195cm) w/ Maxflex 180:
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2017-ro...-bindings.html

    Stout bindings are fucking cheap too:

    Rossi Ax2 MaxFlex 180: $135
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2015-ro...-bindings.html

    Rossi Ax3 RockerFlex 150: $135
    http://www.skiessentials.com/2017-ro...-bindings.html

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    is the saffron 7 the same as soul 7 but in pink? can i just cover it with some tape? is there something like a fake wood sticker? or just leave it pink!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jhyatt View Post
    is the saffron 7 the same as soul 7 but in pink? can i just cover it with some tape? is there something like a fake wood sticker? or just leave it pink!
    IIRC it is the same as the Sin 7 (98mm). Pink colors and I believe a more forward mounting point.

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    The Ski Essentials $180 skis thread

    Quote Originally Posted by jhyatt View Post
    is the saffron 7 the same as soul 7 but in pink? can i just cover it with some tape? is there something like a fake wood sticker? or just leave it pink!
    Not sure on the construction on that model but some were the same. There’s a thread where someone put carbon looking vinyl over the tops.
    If we're gonna wear uniforms, we should all wear somethin' different!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte View Post
    Not sure on the construction on that model but some were the same. There’s a thread where someone put carbon looking vinyl over the tops.
    Pretty sure SIn and Saffron were the same in '16. Poplar cores, 178 Saffron and 180 Sin shared same exact dimensions for sidecut (128-98-118). Def no differences like metal vs. no-metal.

    The vinyl topsheet experiment you speak of was when Evo was selling Star7s cheap. Same generation, Stars were the same as the equivalent Men's ski, so I imagine this holds true throughout the line.

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    Anyone got any beta on the Cascade?

    My SO wants to do some small tours with me this spring. She's working hard on bumps and ungroomed terrain this year, but not a super aggressive skier. Thinking 175s are a pretty good looking CO ski.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doebedoe View Post
    Anyone got any beta on the Cascade?

    My SO wants to do some small tours with me this spring. She's working hard on bumps and ungroomed terrain this year, but not a super aggressive skier. Thinking 175s are a pretty good looking CO ski.
    I snagged 2 pair. I got them for literally the same thing- SO a splitboarder, and an ok skier, but I am tired of waiting for those long transitions. The effective edge on the Cascade is tiny- lotsa rocker, and the ski is a veritable noodle- very soft flex. The weight is objective, so obviously lightweight. Thinking this will be an excellent non-aggro touring ski.

    I got a pair for myself too as this is my dream very early season grass ski. So there's that too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doebedoe View Post
    Anyone got any beta on the Cascade?

    My SO wants to do some small tours with me this spring. She's working hard on bumps and ungroomed terrain this year, but not a super aggressive skier. Thinking 175s are a pretty good looking CO ski.
    I still have those Stella 106's if you're interested. Sounds like they may be a little beefier than you are looking for, but I'll let them go cheap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rocca View Post
    I still have those Stella 106's if you're interested. Sounds like they may be a little beefier than you are looking for, but I'll let them go cheap.
    Oh fuck -- I just saw your two missed PMs. I stopped getting notifications for some reason......let me get back to you later today!

    Hope you're out on those yetis?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by doebedoe View Post
    Oh fuck -- I just saw your two missed PMs. I stopped getting notifications for some reason......let me get back to you later today!

    Hope you're out on those yetis?!
    Sounds good man! Been on the fatties thanks to all this snow, but I'm sure it will be Yeti time soon.

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    Picked up a pair of Volkl Ones for my sister. She's stoked.

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    Thnx for the heads up on those Cascade 95s. A noob to touring friend just grabbed a pair.

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    Just picked up the Volkl Ones for my lady and the Cascade 95's for myself. Thanks!

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