Looks like it could be a cool ski. Eder is a bit of a Hoji protege iirc. Looks like it has a similar tip/tail rocker profile to Hojis/Rens.
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Looks like it could be a cool ski. Eder is a bit of a Hoji protege iirc. Looks like it has a similar tip/tail rocker profile to Hojis/Rens.
I’m sure the design is decent, but I’m reticent to sing praises. It’s not like volkl invented taper and mustache camber this year. They finally made a playful ski that isn’t fully rockered. Bout time. That sort of ski is widely available.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
Can’t see this dislodging me from billy goats.
I’m guessing the volkl athletes that aren’t as big as Ian Mac are relieved to have a middle ground between the confession and a fully rockered ski. No wonder they’re stoked.
if anything the revolt121 is gunning for k116s, not BGs.
good on Völkl for listening to their pros and straying from their wider than x=full rocker formula :) GregL seemed to like it, so if Völkl has inadvertently designed a banger good for all of us (as it seems like Völkl designs can bleed over to other brands as well - even if this might be the other way around)
I was able to get a few runs on the 2020 QST 99 and 106 this weekend. My friend also tried the QST 106. We both really liked them and found them to be versatile. You could lay back on them or really drive them and they responded really well. I wouldn’t think of them as burly, but was surprised how well they sliced through crud. Also carved really well on groomers. Found the 99 to be more energetic with a stronger tail, the 106 released a lot easier. Haven’t been on the 2019 QST’s so can’t compare.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jongle
New marker binding on kye petersons skis. Shift competitor? Or just new toe for the royal family?
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I saw that too and thought the same, but pretty sure it's just a race binding:Quote:
Originally Posted by mr_pretzel
https://www.marker.net/en/products/b...cell-180-4031/
yep, race binding, note the brakes stuck up on the topsheetQuote:
Originally Posted by Judo Chop!
Anyone have dimensions/weight on the Black Crows Ferox Freebird 2020? Failing at googling this info. Thx.
An elusive bird. I’d hoped to ski it but the crows crew didn’t make it to our local demo.
You've probably read all of it - but if not, what is I could find from a quick search:
from REI: New for fall 2019, the Ferox is the cousin to their immensely popular Corvus Freebird, but while the skis have near-identical weights and waist widths, the Ferox skis much more like a true freeride board than the Corvus. Its twip-tip shape and softer construction means the Ferox is more playful in soft snow than the Corvus, while the carbon/fiberglass “H” shaped reinforcement strip helps it maintain pop in crud. If you’re looking for a one-ski backcountry quiver, this might be your go-to. REI will continue to carry the Black Crows Corvus and will be bringing in the Ferox for next winter.
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SKIMAG: The French brand Black Crows will replace the Anima Freebird with the strikingly beautiful Ferox Freebird for 2019/2020. Weighing in at 3,600 grams per pair at the 181cm length, the secret sauce of this ski is its three dimensional semi cap construction that has a performance enhancing carbon fiber/fiberglass layer, putting more material over the edges of the ski, where it counts most.
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there's also a couple of french youtube videos giving some info, but my frog is pretty weak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5FoVUw760o (shows rocker)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWlFkj5Vb1k&t=390s
interesting that they are replacing twin rocker touring ski with a flat tail one. Also Corvus freebird is 109 and Ferox will be 110? How's that working?
I'm a big fan of my Anima Freebirds, but I wish they had a bit less tail rocker. Hopefully the Ferox tail isn't too flat, though, because it's nice to have an easy release back there for tight spots. I assume that's the case, otherwise it would be too similar to the Corvus Freebird.Quote:
Originally Posted by HukuTa_KydecHuk
Screen grab from the link above:
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I think that is a bit less no? More tail splay than Corvus Freebirds, as well as a fair bit less chamber - so they should be quite a bit more slarvy / playful.
It will also be interesting to compare them flex wise. If my memory serves me right then I remember Anima Freebirds being rather soft.
Yeah way less. Anima Freebirds are nearly full twins. Those look pretty nice.
Skied all the new K2 mindbenders today.
90ti: easy going, carved a nice turn with good energy, great for intermediates or someone who wants a really easy frontside ski.
99ti: Skied the 184 and it was awesome. Could carve turn shapes of all sizes, easy to slide around in the bumps, damp and stable. Ties with the bonafide for my favorite skis in the 90-100 all mtn class.
108ti: Skied the 186 and couldn’t really make it work for me, but the snow was not great. It’s torsionally very stiff underfoot and in the tips, but you can slash the tails out whenever you want. The tail is very powerfull and the ski feels really strong when you bend it, it will spank you if you get in the backseat. Really want to try the 193 as I think I’ll be able to leverage the longer tail a bit better.
116c: Skied the 186. Again not in great snow, but I really enjoyed this ski, great turn initiation, easy to slarve, carves really well for a wide ski, feels lite, but still pretty damp. Really balanced and fun in the air, makes you want to pop off everything. Skied at recommended and at +1 and the ski felt a lot more balanced at +1. Would love this in the 193.
Is the Kendo 92 a euro product only? Shows in some of the books but not others.
Maybe midway through product launch someone pointed out having an 88mm, 92mm, 96mm, and 102mm wide version of the same ski was silly. 4mm between models can lead to consumer confusion and not buying a ski. Do I want the 92? Maybe the 96? Or the 88? Shit I don’t know, gotta go home post on three forums and make a spreadsheet to find out. Also it makes it difficult on shops.
Raw speculation: can anyone envelope a touring binding using the pivot turntable heel (that isn’t cast). Similar to how to the Shift is just an STH on a diet?
Seriously. It's the BAM Pindung.Quote:
Originally Posted by margotron
If you made the BAM Pindung out of carbonthermoplastic instead of metal, you'd have exactly what you're asking for. BAM just doesn't have the Salomon type money to make their's out of carbonthermoplastic. Look will/should buy them.
Also, I think that we're seeing real and repeated evidence (however anecdotal) that the shift is not the sth on a diet. The shift is a touring binding with less elasticity that should be skied as such.
It is for some of us... so far anyway. Time will tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by reckless toboggan
Anyone know what color the 2020 STH2 16 will be? Was digging for pics from SIA and such but came up empty.
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Originally Posted by Gnar_Shralp406
Looks like 16 is an oil green, 13 is orange and black or black and grey.
Armada will be offering an all black STH16, Salomon a Metalic Dark Green one, and I think the Atomic one is still dark silver.
Small shop demo today at oh-key-moe. K2 and Blizzard. Still can’t find the sweet spot on the Mind Bender 90ti, but I did very much like the 99ti. And the Iconic 84 with the new carbon tips, totally rips hard snow.
Blizzard is killing it with front side weapons, the HRC is pure grip, medium radius trench town killer. Love that ski. Not so sure about the Brahma 82, tip has too much rocker for how narrow that ski is. I’m glad to say that K2 appears to be clawing back.
What do you mean when you say you can't find the sweetspot on the Mindbender 90ti? I have one in plastic that I'm thinking of mounting but haven't demoed it so curious. The guys at Pinnacle sports near Stowe seem to love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
I would demo it before you drill it. Something is off with those skis.
interesting... thanks for the tip!Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
First time I’ve seen someone not impressed with the Mindbender 90Ti. Found it a lighter, more playful Enforcer 93 and a lighter, quicker edge to edge 99Ti. The 99Ti definitely better better in crud with it’s extra weight but Mindebender 90Ti still heavier than skis like the Rustler 9.
I prefer the extra weight of the Enforcer 93 which I own but still liked the 90Ti. Know many shop employees who bought the 90Ti based on demos this Spring. Wondering if the tune was off or something on that demo pair.
SkiEssentials did a video review on them and linked it to Pugski and some recent owners commented on the thread.
https://www.pugski.com/threads/2020-...-review.14533/
Good enough for pugski, good enough for you. Go for it.
Maybe it only works for those who can flex their boots?
Or ski with their feet locked and love to tail-gun. Probably perfect for most of the beaters who post on ski forums.
Get some!
Just mounted some 186 K2 MB108ti's. First K2's I have purchased in over 20 years. They are funny cause they can ski quick, loose or charger style with out any work. Definitely impressed compared to some other skis I have been on in the past few years. Attachment 276346
Clearly not much of a rumor at this point.
I would love to see K2 do a run of pressed in the US stuff. I love the praxis, ON3P, Moment, DPS stories but for some reason have a deep soft spot for K2. They were the OG badasses and have suffered from success and pressures of global manufacturing, improved margins and investment bankers.
Probably the only reason I jumped on them was to give credit to K2 for investing in making a better ski and staying in the fight.
I also have a soft spot for K2. When the K2 catalog would show up at the shop, with all the cool freaks from Vashon Island, featured prominently. And all the sick new shapes and graphics, stoke, for real. It made my want to move there, and build skis. Haven’t felt that way about K2 in a very long time. New design team has strong east coast roots, I’m fairly confident that they will right the ship and bring the Winter Heat, once again.
Yeah. Ask the locals about what’s in the groundwater there, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by flowing alpy
A shit-ton of PCB’s would be my guess. All that base material, all the grinding and sanding. Epoxy and whatnot. I’m sure things were pretty lax back in the 70’s. Not good.
Where are they mounting the MB 90ti? Couldn't resist pulling the trigger on a deal on them BUT haven't mounted them and was looking at the mount point last night. It looks really far back. In fact, compared to my Nordica Enforcer 100, it looks to be at least an inch further back. Also noticed that the tail is relatively stiff compared to the rest of the ski. Hmmm.... maybe I do need to demo.Quote:
Originally Posted by noslow
Yes, the mount is exactly an inch/2.5cm back from an Enforcer 100 mount as the MB 90Ti is a pretty traditional 11cm back from center. I skied the 99Ti on it’s 11cm back recommenced and up a bit on demo bindings(maybe plus 1.5cm-2cm) and both felt fine. Maybe a bit more playful in the forward position and a more traditional feel at recommended. Most reviews I’ve seen of the 90Ti and 99Ti have been at recommended and liked it there.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheK12
MB 108Ti has a more freeride feel and a slightly more forward mount of -9.75cm back and Blistergear tried moving the bindings around during their review. One reviewer who is more freeride biased liked it better at plus 2cm and the other felt no need to move off recommended but thought he’d still enjoy the ski if the mount was up a bit.
So I’d say at recommended or up a max of 2cm like most skis for the mount. If possible, demo and try moving the bindings around to see what you like best.
Yes, flex on all the MB series is softer up front with a stiffer tail but the tails ski more forgiving than they hand flex. Not demanding to ski at all.
Just spent the morning trying the Mindbender series on firm groomers. It’s a legit lineup.
The 108ti with CAST will probably be my next purchase to compliment my renegade.
All the MBs had a quiet, clean, non-chattery feel. Even the 116 carbon shocked me on firm. If I didn’t own my renegade, I’d buy the 116c as a one ski quiver. I never skied it in soft snow but there is no way it folds. I was railing that thing. I couldn’t believe it was carbon.
The 108ti was a surfy, quiet carver. Intuitive, damp, and light.
The 99ti ripped, too, but I can’t find a reason to go that narrow when I could drag hip with the 108ti.
K2 is back.
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I never knew about their Y layup for their titanal. But now that I read it, it makes sense. That's what I feel-- easy to engage up front, to secure an arc, but also easy to release in the tail to smear. I could set up carves and then shut it down to surf out of turns. That's why it's a do-it-all ski. Yeah, I'm buying the 108ti.
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I also skied most of the Line lineup. I’ve never skied a Line that I liked. It doesn’t feel like their construction/shape is about going fast.
Really excited to try some mindbenders tomorrow at Alta. Used to love the old K2 skis. TNC comps were my favorite as a teen. Stopped skiing them when Dan Quayle moved production to China. But they've been making really soft skis for too long. Excited to try the 108.
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Rossignol BlackOps Squad Ti. 112mm, and only in 194.