Bringing Back The Best: Lotii And Other Assorted Love Songs

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I'm seriously tempted to jump on the train. The R99 seems like it would be a logical choice for me in the PNW. My DD is currently the older 184 Devastator, I don't have anything in a smaller width ATM. The 180cm might work well for me, but it would be the shortest ski I own (except for a pair of Dynastar mythics in 177). The FL 113 is very interesting too.

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Originally Posted by soul_skier

If this is actually a thing i'd be stoked on my r99s having the hot pink topsheet

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I too wouldn’t be opposed to my R99s showing up with some surprise top sheets.

Thanks for all the hypothetical input. I think I'll go with the R120 as I've read too many Monster 108/OG Bodacious reviews and need to see what race construction is all about.

As for shipping: I've read in a few places online that UPS ends up charging more duty compared to USPS when shipping to Canada. Can anyone else confirm this? I don't mind waiting a week or two longer if it means paying less in the end.

I'm pretty sure there is no duty on skis.
When using a courier other than USPS, you will be charged a brokerage fee from FedEx, UPS, etc.
In all cases you will be charged our sales tax ( 13% HST in Ontario )

I’ve never gotten duty on skis but recently got creamed on boots from Europe


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Originally Posted by ARL67

When using a courier other than USPS, you will be charged a brokerage fee from FedEx, UPS, etc.

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Thanks. So based on the charts below for UPS Worldwide Saver, I'd pay:
- nothing in entry prep fees
- 2.7% of sales taxes in disbursment fees (unless I went with one of the Prepayment or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) plans)
https://www.ups.com/ca/en/shipping/z...clearance.page

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I've heard of $60 brokerage fees from FedEx/UPS when shipping to Canuckistan. I was hit with that on something coming to the US, but can't remember where it was shipped from, might have been from Canada.

Well I'll cross my fingers and hope UPS doesn't hit me too hard.

Trigger pulled on comp R120.

Hi all, good thoughts on cross-border shipping.
my experience is that one can ship usps ground without getting dinged, and priority UPS without getting dinged, but UPS ground is crazy brokerage fees.

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Originally Posted by Cork7 Belly Flop

Well I'll cross my fingers and hope UPS doesn't hit me too hard.

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Unless the shipper is using a service where they are basically covering the import fees (highly unlikely unless they state so up front), then this is what to expect (on top of taxes) (all $ in CAD):

https://www.ups.com/ca/en/shipping/z...clearance.page

Fedex does not have such a chart but my take is their import charges are similar. But since Fedex choose not to provide this info up front like UPS does, I'll choose UPS if I am going to get screwed.

And yes, as many have stated, postal is most cost effective and I have found shockingly quick both from the US to Canada and vice versa, But for an item of the value of a pair of skis, the odds of you not getting charged taxes is slim to zero. But the brokerage fee is only ~$10.

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Originally Posted by FlimFlamvanHam

Unless the shipper is using a service where they are basically covering the import fees (highly unlikely unless they state so up front), then this is what to expect (on top of taxes) (all $ in CAD):

https://www.ups.com/ca/en/shipping/z...clearance.page

Fedex does not have such a chart but my take is their import charges are similar. But since Fedex choose not to provide this info up front like UPS does, I'll choose UPS if I am going to get screwed.

And yes, as many have stated, postal is most cost effective and I have found shockingly quick both from the US to Canada and vice versa, But for an item of the value of a pair of skis, the odds of you not getting charged taxes is slim to zero. But the brokerage fee is only ~$10.

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That info from UPS is far from up front.

If they know what they are going to charge you for brokerage based on the value of the item then the shipping fees should reflect that. Instead you get something arrive at your door with extra fees you weren't told about and no recourse.

Those fees are built in to the price on higher ticket UPS shipping options.

Sorry for the thread drift but anything that can be shipped USPS should be done that way.... for international, anyway.

That FL113 looks tasty. If I hadn’t picked up two pairs of Bodacious this summer, I’d grab one of them.


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Originally Posted by Shorty_J

That info from UPS is far from up front.

If they know what they are going to charge you for brokerage based on the value of the item then the shipping fees should reflect that. Instead you get something arrive at your door with extra fees you weren't told about and no recourse.

Those fees are built in to the price on higher ticket UPS shipping options.

Sorry for the thread drift but anything that can be shipped USPS should be done that way.... for international, anyway.

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Agreed, UPS Ground International will result in mega brokerage fees (like 30% of the cost of the item).
UPS and USPS international expedited/priority, to my knowledge, avoids this and rarely sees import tax applied.
Fedex International also avoids these costs, but is way more expensive.
I believe USPS Priority to Canada is by far the best rate with the lowest risk of additional fees.

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Originally Posted by Caucasian Asian

That FL113 looks tasty. If I hadn’t picked up two pairs of Bodacious this summer, I’d grab one of them.


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I remember you and I had fairly similar ski affinities about 10 yrs back. Heh.

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So. “Need” a low tide, icy race the damn kids once a year ski. Blizzard hrc was on my radar…but then I thought the R87 might be perfect. In the comp build will it destroy ice?


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That's why I'm getting them, but I think MO is the only dude alive who've actually skied them yet.

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Originally Posted by detrusor

So. “Need” a low tide, icy race the damn kids once a year ski. Blizzard hrc was on my radar…but then I thought the R87 might be perfect. In the comp build will it destroy ice?


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Re HRC… SoVT_Joey hated em & I bought em from him; I hated em & gave em away. Such a bad ski.

Good to know


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Originally Posted by detrusor

Good to know


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Sorry for the slow response! But if you are looking for a true ice type ski, that is more modern than an FIS type ski, my current favorite is the Stereo Piste RS(+) at 78mm with a WC piston plate. Super fun and dynamic, but more clean and round than the others in the category.

The R87 is a great freepiste all mountain ultra carver, where as 75-78mm skis are pure piste skis (for me). I’ll try the R87 with race plates as soon as there is snow, but need iriponsnow to track some head plates down for me!

Well, the pressure grew to be too great, and I threw down for another pair. Gonna have to plan a big trip now, to play on those 200cm C132s. Japow? Targhee? Time will tell…

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Originally Posted by lucknau

Well, the pressure grew to be too great, and I threw down for another pair. Gonna have to plan a big trip now, to play on those 200cm C132s. Japow? Targhee? Time will tell…

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yessir!!! nicely done :D

Stoked to hear that the skis are selling well, Marshall.

Those topsheet textures look hot. Drooool.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...24ac65dbc4.jpg

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what are those, pics for ants???

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drool

^ What he said

Oh my you guys I've got a pair of R120s coming and I can't freaking wait.

So: what binding do y'all think for the most exciting ski I'm gonna buy in the last 10 years?

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Originally Posted by puhisurfer

Oh my you guys I've got a pair of R120s coming and I can't freaking wait.

So: what binding do y'all think for the most exciting ski I'm gonna buy in the last 10 years?

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Pivots are timeless

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oh my.

I saw these on my phone yesterday, but man - a bigger screen = more joy. Very, very nice.

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Originally Posted by puhisurfer

Oh my you guys I've got a pair of R120s coming and I can't freaking wait.

So: what binding do y'all think for the most exciting ski I'm gonna buy in the last 10 years?

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22 Designs AXLs of course! Heritage Lab free heelers, where you at?

AM 50/50 R99s should be arriving soon. Stoked!

FL113 + Gold Pivot.

I can’t even sleep anymore.


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Originally Posted by gaijin

FL113 + Gold Pivot.

I can’t even sleep anymore.


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You have to post up that color combo once complete.

Yew! Stoked!

I am going to get a bunch more rocker/camber/etc images prepped on the AM 50/50 skis that have arrived this week as I hand prep each pair, before shipping, and will make a dedicated thread on the AM 50/50 as soon as I can. More ski porn to come.

Thanks again everyone to your help in making this project a reality. I am so thankful and stoked.

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FL113 + Gold Pivot.

I can’t even sleep anymore.


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Hell yeah! My plan as well.

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Eagerly awaiting the dedicated AM 50/50 thread.

Fl113 plus gold pivots for me as well!


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Originally Posted by GBB

Eagerly awaiting the dedicated AM 50/50 thread.

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hey man! Sorry for the delay. Dislocated my shoulder and navigating 1-handednes. I’ll get it going tomorrow.