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03-07-2021, 06:46 PM #51
The most versatile ski in your quiver, whatever that is. And I wouldn't buy a ski for its spring skiing quality--the whole point of spring skiing is to find the easy snow.
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03-22-2021, 11:46 AM #52
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03-25-2021, 02:46 AM #53Registered User
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Monster 98 or 108. Awesome.
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03-25-2021, 10:50 AM #54Registered User
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I need to find a pair of those bad.
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03-25-2021, 12:35 PM #55
LP 105
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03-25-2021, 09:47 PM #56Registered User
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M102 all day.
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04-14-2021, 06:45 PM #57
Not to answer for Judo but I agree, love full rocker for spring slop. Lots of tip and tail rocker with some taper is nice too. Allows you pivot easily through heavy sticky snow. In those conditions I guess it all depends on whether you want to force it and try and carve up the slush (I don't) or instead slash and slide on everything (I do).
That all being said I'm trying to decide between which skis to bring this weekend as it's supposed to be damn near 70° on the mountain. Gotta believe there's not going to be a hard patch to be found anywhere past 10 or 11am. Leaning towards Wren108s or Deviation The Mode 112s for the morning and then either OG Protests or OG Hellbents when things get really sloppy in the afternoon.
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04-14-2021, 07:15 PM #58
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04-14-2021, 07:18 PM #59
I'm on some dynastar menace 98s for the spring snow and I really like them. Very jibby and still somewhat damp
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04-15-2021, 08:45 AM #60Registered User
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04-15-2021, 09:47 AM #61Registered User
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I found lotus 120 are in the sweet spot from november to jully.
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04-15-2021, 10:13 AM #62Registered User
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Between 95 to a Hundo waist, spring snow base grind is key. Wax nightly
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04-15-2021, 12:08 PM #63
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04-15-2021, 01:17 PM #64
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04-15-2021, 01:26 PM #65
Yes and yes. I love mine (original too) except for the light weight which makes them chattery and not too grippy on frozen or icy until the corn arrives. And the top sheet is actually inspiring compared to so many boring skis.
For a change, this year I went with new Brahma 88s. They are heavy and more traditional shaped but they charge through mank and crust and crud really nicely. I don't miss the 0.8 cm waist difference. I like that they don't suck when they hot sticky snow like a wider ski and ... they really blast through everything. They flatten the tops off soft moguls nicely. But they are heavier and require a lot more attention. They won't reward a relaxed skier stance.
The Origin 96 is so nimble, so versatile. So convenient. I'll be keeping that ski for a long time. Oh yes, mine are falling apart at the tails now. Nothing some epoxy can't fix.OH, MY GAWD! ―John Hillerman Big Billie Eilish fan.
But that's a quibble to what PG posted (at first, anyway, I haven't read his latest book) ―jono
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03-07-2023, 10:59 PM #66
Reviving this thread because California is looking at a veeery long spring/summer season and a lot of sales are happening now.
Any other suggestions for a great spring ski? That can handle hard snow, corn, slush bumps, and mashed potatoes? Would give this ski a permanent spring structure.
I have been using an older Kendo for a while in this slot but curious if there are other good options.
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03-09-2023, 07:11 AM #67
Kendo is a fair call.
Grind for spring and ride it like you stole it.
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03-09-2023, 08:18 AM #68Registered User
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The M-Free 99 looks like a great spring ski. Camber UF, long rockered nose and tail. Good energy at a reasonable weight. Mount point can change to any preference.
If it's spring, I'm doing park laps, so I'll be on my 4FRNT Switch's. They do pretty well all over the mountain.
I've had a blast during spring on Line SFB's. Not great when it's crusty in the AM, but really fun to rip turns when it gets soft.
I'm primarily riding Enforcer 110's right now. I'm going to bet they'll crush all aspects (except park) of spring. Damp and edge well. Floats and skis short. I'm pretty happy with them.
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03-09-2023, 11:10 AM #69Rod9301
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I ski the vw mantras in the spring. Great skis.
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03-09-2023, 12:08 PM #70
90mm waist. A good amount of tip and tail rocker. Fairly stout but round flex pattern. Pretty centered mount.
Been skiing the on3p magnus in the spring and theyre blast. Quick and manueverable but stiff enough to blast through slush.
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03-09-2023, 12:17 PM #71
I'm surprised at the recommendations for such narrow skis for spring. I always wanted something heavy and stiff and on the fatter side for skiing soft spring slush.
K108 is great for that.
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03-09-2023, 12:45 PM #72Rod9301
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Sorry, i thought the request was for backcountry. I agree the k108 is perfect for resort spring skiing
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03-09-2023, 08:55 PM #73
I’m of the opinion that side cut is the enemy in slushy snow. My absolute favorite spring ski is the head monster 102 team edition, besides having almost zero resale value I keep it for spring skiing. Absolute beast in slush bumps. Noticeably faster than modern ski shapes (I’m as lazy as it gets as regards waxing) in slush. My theory is that side cut ads an eddy effect and slows skis down in slush. Straight and stiff for spring skiing. My second favorite spring ski would be the Volant spatula.
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03-10-2023, 07:08 PM #74
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03-10-2023, 09:44 PM #75
Yeah my hope this season is to maybe decide on a ski to "relegate " to spring duty so I can just leave a spring structure and warm wax on them for when conditions are appropriate, but I'm not sure i would do that to my K108 when I look at my current quiver.
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