Is it the POV or is the camber really far back on the RX?Quote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
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Is it the POV or is the camber really far back on the RX?Quote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
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It's far back on these. I strapped them together at the dot and they weren't fully decambered (below the dot)Quote:
Originally Posted by skibrd
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.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...433fbd89a9.jpg
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?
... Thom
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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Have you ever seen the effects of mildew rot on wood (admittedly, we're not talking about core rot)?Quote:
Originally Posted by sruffian
Did you read the part about my wife's chemical sensitivities?
Maybe you fucked shit up because you didn't ask questions.
Take a lap.
Just giving you a hard time thom. I think I was reading the Quixote thread the other day and it’s like helpful review helpful review 600 word question from thom helpful review
Anyway it was a good lap I needed one
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I would say, shoot Keith an email and ask what he recommends.
And don't drink the poly.
What's that quote attributed to Mark Twain?Quote:
Originally Posted by sruffian
"I would have written you a shorter letter, but I didn't have the time".
Looking back at some old posts ... yeah, a bit wordy.
Back to our originally scheduled programming ... I foresee a continuing quest for various flavors of GPOs.
Before @I've seen black diamonds! 187 GPOs swam by, I was having Summer wet dreams about a 182 / UL / Veneer GPO for touring. Right now, I'm running a MAP/ Carbon / Nylon pair in 182 & love them.
All the new cool stuff Keith is coming out with, and we tend to forget the classics. Praxis Rx, anyone?
... Thom
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I’ve got map/carbon/nylon in a 192, I’m thinking touring bindings for these since I have the be Lhasa fats
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I'm loving my 182s with Vipecs. I'm thinking that with Colorado snow I can go to UL, switch to Plum Guides (or something similar) and knock about 2.5 Lbs. off the rig.Quote:
Originally Posted by detrusor
I could also just get in better shape ;-)
Any "negatives" about the GPOs inbounds (i.e. could be better in chopped up pow) are irrelevant to me in BC ski.
My two faves to date for all around goodness are the Down CD 114s and the GPOs.
If you could ski on a desert island, they'd be my desert island skis.
... Thom
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Sorry for the derail - but that quote is attributed to a metric shit ton of different fellows, from ancient Greece to 20th century politicians :) https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/0...horter-letter/Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
and yes - as one that can drone on for a bit - being precise and concise is hard, especially if one tries to explain ones reasoning. :)
To prevent further derail - EXP tips ;)
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Anyone been on a pair of "The Ski" . An RX in a 100 waist package and 184 length sounds like an awesome daily driver for us low-snow people in CO.
I've got a pair of standard width waiting to mount. Shape/profile looks good.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
Sig worthyQuote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
So Keith wrote back and commented that exposed veneer wasn't as big of a deal as he thought it might be.
On occasion, he's used spar varnish to good effect. I didn't ask what he uses to finish new skis with.
For the record, I dug this thread up (and sent it along to Keith) where Iggy comments about clear coats: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...dations-needed
And yes (regarding the above tips), the EXPs are real sleepers. Almost got out on them last week, but with 60mph gusts on a boulder field, we decided that risking a sprained ankle wasn't worth it for 300' of vert. We turned back.
... Thom
UL 187 GPO with veneer remains one of my all time favorite shapes and flavors. Couldn’t help chiming in on the gpo talk above.
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Excited to hear thoughts. You at Loveland this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by N1CK.
Yep!Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
I'm going to Japan and so it's time to buy my first praxis and it will be a protest, I remember that they do some discounted sales, quite sure I've missed the best ones, but when is generally the next one?
The clear epoxy will be a more durable finish, requiring less maintenance down the road. Which also mean less exposure to solvents/chemicals. It will also remain clear, specifically, the ones mentioned by Iggy in linked thread. Spar varnish will be amber(and probably yellow during storage), softer, slower to dry(the epoxy catalyzes).Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
Somewhere there is a thread where Iggy goes through his sealing process.
Post #8, etc, on this thread:Quote:
Originally Posted by tuco
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/.../322240-Veneer
Thanks for the link @lucknau. I knew there was another thread on the topic. Damn search function.
Yeah, I should just bite the bullet, and find a friend's place to use rhe epoxy so there's no risk om my wife being exposed to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tuco
Good point the the epoxy will cure and not outgas as well.
... Thom
That's the oneQuote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
On another note, mohair type skin trimmins make an excellent application tool
Does Kieth offer the sale on customs at any other time of year (other than the end of the season)? I cannot get the protest out of my thoughts and I’m curious to know before diving any deeper. Cheers maggs.
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PSA: stock BC blem in a 180 for $630 https://www.praxisskis.com/discount-...ckcountry-180/
Long shot... but if anyone has a pair of 163 Protests in a somewhat light layup that are gathering dust, PM me. Wife needs new powskis.
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you should email himQuote:
Originally Posted by tharmor
he had a sign out at the corner this weekend for a 'factory sale'. Stopped by and he's try to move some skis asap
His and hersQuote:
Originally Posted by jackattack
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If you are interested in any stock skis, it would be in your best interest to call/email Keith. He really wants to move some skis. He's willing to deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by sruffian
Skinny RX stoke
https://www.tetongravity.com/video/ski/zermatt
Nice. is that you??Quote:
Originally Posted by ego7man
My custom Protests are done. Put my dogs face on them. Should get them Thursday and I am stoked!
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Those look great, congrats man
Woah, yes, very nice
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Originally Posted by Jtlange
wow, nice jtlange
I cant take too much credit. My sister did the design.
Even bettererQuote:
Originally Posted by Jtlange
If my sister did that for me, those skis would end up mounted to a wall after they have seen their last run.
Those look very nice
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