This is what I wanted to hear. I have a hole in my quiver for a somewhat playful ski that can still handle firm conditions. I'll have to keep an eye out for a pair of these to demo. Thanks for the review.Quote:
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This is what I wanted to hear. I have a hole in my quiver for a somewhat playful ski that can still handle firm conditions. I'll have to keep an eye out for a pair of these to demo. Thanks for the review.Quote:
Originally Posted by noslow
Been thinking I kinda wish I had gotten the Rustler 9 instead of the brahmas and that kind of confirms it.
Had the Rustler 9s out today in firmer conditions and they were great. Have them sharp tip/tail with a 1/3 tune and they aren’t catchy at all. Pivot when you want and great grip on edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by nomad_games
Brahma will be a more powerful, damp ski with even better edge hold on harder snow than the Rustler 9. Fantastic ski that’s more “serious” than the Rustler 9. Both great skis.
26.5, it’d take surgery to size down to 25.5Quote:
Originally Posted by gregL
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Then you can step right in, they are set at 306mm now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
Awesome, looking forward to checking them out. Don’t tell the dynastar gods.
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OK, I switched form the 118 to the 192 Rustler 11s and I'm content, I think. Much better ski, and pretty damp for how light it is. It's not a total crud destroyer though as it doesn't have the heft to make that happen, but it's pretty damn good and I guess I'm fine with compromising for the weight savings. And it has a stiffer tail which I enjoy.
I only have one day on the 192 so I can't say much overall except it's a lot more stable than the 188. Just a heads up for anyone else who is thinking of getting one. And I said before, the 188 is not THAT bad.
The idea of a 192 burlier version is intriguing. Post an update after you have some more days on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by muted
Also, some of us are more than happy with the less burly little brother. [emoji16]
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I knew I should stay away from this thread. Just ordered the 188 R 10 from Corbetts. After selling my unmounted Cochise and giving away my beat up pair to a pal, I thought I could be happy skiing my Nordica El Capo, but that thing skis like a dead fish. Hoping the R 10 will team well with my 13/14 Bodacious.
So what’s new for the next season in Blizzards freeride line. Same same and just new graphics or any substantial changes?
Not much change. New graphicsQuote:
Originally Posted by roQer
Rustler 10 gets a little construction tweak.
Only new ski in the “Freeride” lineup is an 82 wasted Brahma/Black Pearl model. Doubt many people would care about those on here though.
From this link https://www.freeride.se/bildspecial-...idor/#image-39 (posted in the gear 19/20 thread) I see a bushwacker (thought that one had been gone for a while) and no Bodacious or Cochise.... but I assume at least the cochise is still inthe lineup?
Bringing back the Latigo? great ski.Quote:
Originally Posted by couchsending
the do look pretty damn nice graphic wise for next year though - very clean and a definite step in the right direction from the past two seasons :) Not that the current ones look bad - they do not, these are just looking even better imo. Though I guess more importantly, they are hard to dislike - so pretty broad appeal for lots of folks.
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Sheeva graphics for next year are IMO, the best executed 19/20 graphics.
What are the changes to the Rustler 10 for next year?
Think it would make a good ski great if it was better at higher speed and heavier.
Rustler 9 wins the line up for me on appearance. Green 3 ways. Slick!
Bushwacker has been around last two years. Reintroduced it two years ago as Brahma CA, changed name in 18/19 to BushwackerQuote:
Originally Posted by smooth operator
Bodacious and Cochise come back. Bodacious continues with all black graphic.
It’s a beefier construction than a Latigo, not along lines of a Brahma. But similar I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackattack
Yup it gets slightly heavier. 100-150 grams, can’t remember. Slightly different core configuration. Similar ski just deflects a little less at speed and shit conditions.Quote:
Originally Posted by noslow
I really like everything from the black pearls on the left to the sheeva 11 on the right, especially that sheeva 11 and rustler 11. Great graphics and IMO much better than years past, especially compared to like 5-6 years ago.Quote:
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Couchsurfing, you were talking about changing the cochise?
Still plans to do that?
Just mounted up some Brahmas last night. They feel stout for sure - I haven't had a metal free ride board in a while. Looking forward to getting them on the corduroy!
I destroyed pow bumps all day with mine. Such a versatile ski.Quote:
Originally Posted by axebiker
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Im looking for this years Cochise in a 185 and a Bonafide in either 180 or 187. Anyone have a deal?
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i guess you already saw these as they were posted a week ago on Pugski (https://www.pugski.com/threads/2019-...s.12025/page-7) but if not:
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Thought I'd post this here. We just had a great experience with Blizzard's Warranty dept. My wife broke her Cheyanne's. There was a crack along the base lengthwise, maybe 1/2 the length of the ski. Called Blizzard and they are sending a new pair out. I would put my experience right up there with Pataguccia - which is saying something.
Care to expound on this? As in more front-side carving focused or simply more of a top end than than the Latigo?Quote:
Originally Posted by couchsending
It’s stiffer than a Latigo, has a little less rockerQuote:
Originally Posted by ghosthop
It’s much closer to a Brahma in construction. 98% of what a Brahma 88 is. Just a subtle tweak more for durability when Bruce is out there doing his best Stein impersonation.
edit: sold
Cross posting...Bonafide 187 for sale. Drilled for STH (1) at 306 bsl. $225 shipped USA. Very nice shape.
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Have a buddy who is interested. Any photos of the bases?Quote:
Originally Posted by 5Beder
i guess i'm the odd man out, I think the new graphics are super boring and bland. def prefer this years. Other than the fact that I wish the Rustler 11's were basically any color other than that green.
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by nomad_games
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Sometimes less > more...
I agree though...kinda boring. I don't mind boring however.
FWIW, they are boring but Blizzard in 2019 is no longer Blizzard in 2009. Brand recognition and appeal has grown a ton. They don’t necessarily have the freedom of Line/Armada/Moment/ON3P in the graphics department. I doubt they are going to loose many sales on graphics, something which hasn’t necessarily been true over the last 10 years.
They do however pop much more in person than via photos. Topsheet texture gives them some depth. I’m a fan of the Rustler series in person.
Whoo boy. Just picked up a pair of the 18/19 188 Rustler 10s to compliment my 188 Rustler 11s. Really looking forward to skiing them. Now I just need to find a good pair of those OG orange FKS 188s.
Will post a comparison review when I get a minute.
Feel like I finally have a quiver dialed. Skied my 185 Cochise today and remembered how much fun it is to go fast on those. Rustler 10s, 11s and Cochise is gonna be a pretty sweet setup for me at Alta.
This sounds really good. Could be a nice contender for an easy going ski in the 100-105 class then. The current model seems to be limiting for more chargy skiing style.Quote:
Originally Posted by couchsending
Got myself some Brahmas (first Blizzard ski for me), impressed with the build quality.
The Brahma is a weapon! Bumps, hardpack it slays it all. 187s mounted at +2 for pivots. I have another mount (inserts) at +0,5 for shifts, curious how different it will ski there and how they will handle 20-30cm of fresh. Overall super happy, really want to try the rest of the line now. Bummer we dont have any local demo days.
How do you choose between those 3? They all seem somewhat similar? Asking because I used to ski the 1st gen cochise a lot and have been thinking about maybe going back to the current one or maybe trying a rustler 11. This would be an every day snowbird ski.Quote:
Originally Posted by monkeywrenchMoose
What is your height/weight? Im 6’200lbs riding the 180 Brahma’s. Sometimes I wish they were the 187’s just to have a bigger sweet spot and more grip on ice. But I went with 180’s for maneuverability in tight bumps.Quote:
Originally Posted by banzai
I want to add the new Bonafide to my quiver as well but im undecided on length. My local shop has 187’s and they hand flex much stiffer than the 187 Brahma. But 180 just seems short in my mind.
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I’m inclined to tell you 187, especially at your height. I’m also inclined to ask why add a Bonafide when you already have a Brahma? Why not something like a Rustler 10 or 11? (Assuming you get to ski soft snow)Quote:
Originally Posted by slowroastin
The Rustler 10 has peaked my interest but I already have a Kartel 108 and Deathwish in that spot. The Bonafide will fill in the 98 width spot as a hard snow ski in a 2 ski travel bag. I usually travel to Jackson, Bridger, Crested Butte, Taos given the year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandit Man
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