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Originally Posted by iceman
CMH uses volkl and gets a custom top sheet done, so they look diff, MW uses the "heli" daddy (rather then the sugar or tele) and is usually just on the topsheet that is one year ahead of public.
Also MW orders 100-200 pairs a year, (100 guests a week) CMH orders 500+ (12? lodges and 45 guests a week)
and now you know....
out of curiosity, does anyone know ski theyre going to be using for the future since explosivs are no more...or is there some secret stash of them somewhere?
volkl has been making small mistakes with CMH over the years and rumour has it CMH are looking at other options (atomic, goode, and maybe will just stick with volkl)
the issues are cosmetic (high shine top sheet, chips, wrong tip etc) the skis have stayed intact, just sometimes don't look right.
stash: CMH has 12 lodges, 50 skiers/lodge, (so 100+ skis per lodge) and flip the skis every 2-4 years =
we will still have some for a few years ......
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Originally Posted by mntlion
Here's something that I've been wondering...
The general impression I get around here is that explosivs are pretty much classic, ripping, stiff skis. The kind of skis a guy to take to a TGR summit and not worry about intense mocking. (Unlike the poor bastard who turns up with pair of pocket rockets mounted with low-din markers).
Anyhow, how does CMH justify these things to the out of shape dentists that (I assume) make up the bulk of their clientele? In fact, I'd bet that the stronger skiers bring their own gear, so its only the true gapers who are riding these things.
Something does not compute here. Are the CMH editions toned down in any way, or is Marshal right in saying that the Explosivs are not as stiff as I think?
What I'm gettign at is: do I need to look into a pair of super short CMHs for my wife?
I think they're just a nice design that is damp and can handle speed, but isn't so stiff that you need to be pro to handle it.
I've got 180 and 190 cmh's. The 180s actually measure ~177cm, are moderate in stiffness, and are quite easy to turn in all conditions yet fairly stable in a straight line. the 190s measure a true 190cm, are quite a bit stiffer, and like to go straighter and faster. Sometimes they get away from me. So I think explosiv's can cover quite a range.
what I'm getting at is: buy a short pair for your wife :D
most of the guests use the 173, and 180cm skis, CMH still uses them cuz it is hard to find a non twin tip fat ski. Plus I think they fear change.
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Originally Posted by homerjay