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10-13-2021, 12:23 AM #1
C-List PSA: 2012 184 Volkl Katana with Dukes in Tacoma
Looks minty, and guy is only asking two hundy.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/s...391159467.html
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10-13-2021, 07:29 AM #2
Ugh wish I had the cash. Local too. Would take the skis split the binders
Do I detect a lot of anger flowing around this place? Kind of like a pubescent volatility, some angst, a lot of I'm-sixteen-and-angry-at-my-father syndrome?
fuck that noise.
gmen.
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10-13-2021, 10:09 AM #3
A bit of a drive for me, but I sent a note anyhow.
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10-13-2021, 11:30 AM #4
a little out of the way, but could also help out on the logistics if someone is interested
"Poop is funny" - Frank Reynolds
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10-13-2021, 05:23 PM #5
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10-13-2021, 08:00 PM #6
Top sheets are in great shape as are the bases. Lots of surface rust on the edges and especially the tails…kinda like they were stored in a wet basement or shed. Skis have been mounted twice. The other mount is for a Look PX. Still a great find, though.
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10-13-2021, 08:55 PM #7
Very nice! With those metal topsheets, you can have holes close together.
Is the rust thin enough to ski or Scotchbrite off? Or is a stonegrind needed? The rust probably set the low price.
Cracks me up how many 2012-2014 Katanas were mounted with Dukes. Imagine skinning those.
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10-14-2021, 12:08 AM #8
Any differences between the heavy metal Katanas other than top sheets?
I have the same generation katana in a 191 (need to do a tail delam repair, but minty otherwise).
Excited to get on it.
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10-14-2021, 10:58 AM #9
Looks like most of the rust will come off with a soft gummy stone.
The backstory on these is that the seller had a two ski Volkl quiver with the 184 Katana for off-piste/new snow days and a Gen 3 mantra for firmer conditions. He decided to buy the M102 as a one-ski quiver but said he was disappointed that it didn’t do what the too more condition-specific skis could do. I asked him if he wanted to keep the Katanas and he said no. He then proceeded to tell me how awesome they were to hit side-country stashes with at Crystal because of the Dukes. At least it sounds like he enjoyed them!
I just played dumb and said that I had an earlier vintage Katana which I regretted selling…which is true.
I’m leaning towards mounting them with some demos so I can share them with Bandit Jr and share the love with others who may want a spin down memory lane on this beefy stick.In constant pursuit of the perfect slarve...
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10-14-2021, 11:41 AM #10
The "holy grail" metal version consists of the three German-made 2012-2014 years (samurai/green dragon/metallic green), which only differ by topsheets.
The prior gen has a similar subtle full rocker and similar construction and weight, but measures about 4cm shorter than advertised, was made in China, and has a reputation for being less durable than the 2012-2014.
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