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That's awesome...cat skiing a bunch of years ago, one of the fellow customers was on a pair. We had the same bsl and let me try them for a run. I was on XXL 192's at the time. Mind was blown by the Spats.Quote:
Originally Posted by ASmileyFace
Funny, the beaker is showing up in lot's of quivers, multiple times!
This thread is really making me want some HL swallowtails.
Follow this voice, as it is wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuntmonkey
These are the droids you’re looking for (my new R120’s mounted at rec). Quiver pic coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuntmonkey
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Main inbounds quiver for 60/40 west/eastern Canada with some trips down south the border:
- 183 RC85 supercomp mounted somewhere. Maybe -10.5? for all things firm snow
- 185 FL105 daily driver mounted -12cm
- 184 Monster 108 the most "special feeling" skis I've ever skied, usually a morning ski when the legs are fresh
- 186 Bodacious. Was my DD for 2 seasons but this year I'm gonna try to take it out only when the snow is soft(ish)
- 190 Bibby mounted -2 from rec. supposed to be my pow ski but really for when snow is soft and choppy and I don't want to send it hard enough to warrant the Bodes. I don't think they're that great in true pow
- "189" HB122 mounted -6.25 roughly. Sounds like perfect setup for when the snow is good and the viz is not, and I'm putzing around in the trees.
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Tele and touring:
- 177 full rocker mantras, used to be my only tele setup but were quickly getting destroyed. relegated to rock ski duty this season
- 184 Wren88 firm snow
- 184 Wren108 soft snow
- 175 Down LD87 - really hoping this serves as a bad-snow tech ski
- 188 G3 Sendr. I really like this ski but it's basically destroyed now. Will be my rock touring ski. RIP G3
- 191 VWK soft snow touring
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Reserve:
- 184 Solly xdrive 88 used to be my east coast DD and it's somehow survived years of abuse, but has been replaced by the RC85
- 191 M108. Surprisingly easier to ski than the 184 M108, a little looser and better in soft snow.
- Backup 186 Bode
- 191 Wren is a fun ski when I want to mix it up, a very different feel from my other chargers. Mount point is VERY far back, but the skis are pretty light for how big they are and have a nice energetic feel to them.
- 190 Bibby a true rock ski. Bases are quite warped, core feels "tired", don't trust the bindings at all. Made for skiing mank in June and cruising over the bald spots without a care
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K2 Pon2oon
ON3P Billygoat
ON3P Wrenegade 110 Pro
HL FL116(SE)
HL FR110
HL R105
HL FL105
HL BC105
Volkl Revolt 114
Volkl Katana (OG)
Volkl V-Werks Katana
Volkl Katana 108
Volkl Mantra 102
Volkl M6 Mantra
Stockli Montero AR
Jitsu, any thoughts on the Wren 110 Pro vs. HL FL105? Just curious as I picture one just a slightly wider version of the other - yet to get my FL105s on snow and familiar with non-pro Wren varieties.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkiJitsu
Sweet quiver overall.
+1 to this, chose fl105s over wrens bc they were cheaper and crash warranty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doremite
And yes, sweet quiver SkiJitsu. Jealous
Your assumption is spot on. The Wren 110 Pro is a lot closer to the FL105 than any of the other versions of the Wren. I had the Wren 108 and it was a lot loser and floated better than the 110 (well maybe not floated better but it was easier in deeper snow).Quote:
Originally Posted by Doremite
Like you said the Wren 110 is kinda like a slightly wider FL105. The Wren is more of a monster truck to just smash through anything. I find the Wren I like best with a 1/1 tune where the FL105 I like with a slightly sharper 1.5/1 or 2/1 tune and so the FL105 has better hold on firmer conditions. The FL has a bit more energy, but is a pretty stiff ski and you need to put some force into it to get energy out. I haven't tried the R105 yet but I suspect it'll split the difference between the Wren 110 and FL105.
Current quiver:
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WC GS - To remind myself I'm not a good skier
MX74 - Frontside ski; will probably sell
Peak 78 - New frontside ski; will likely replace the MX74 and maybe MX84
MX84 - My go-to front-side ski
Enforcer 93 - Narrow rock ski
MX98 - For firmer conditions; I love it on firm bumps and squirrelly terrain
TX103 - General touring
WC108 - Potential daily driver? Replaces a DW104 that Moment warranteed for me
Enforcer 110 - Wide rock ski
Peak 110 - New soft snow ski (thanks Peak for the freebee!)
WC118 - All mountain thrasher; close to retirement
BC120 - 50/50 powder ski; selling
Season Forma - Powder ski; selling
Chipotle blades, Frankenblades, Figls - For general messing around...
If anybody is interested in the Bent Chets or the Season Formas, let me know! I'm selling them to make room for the Ghost Trains I'll be picking up shortly...
Awesome. Thank you. You are making me less afraid of the FL105. The Wren 108 does float well for its on-paper dimensions and - to me - is very much a soft snow focused ski as a result. The Wren 108 skies more like I would have expected the Wren 114 to handle, which must drive like a monster truck. The Wren 108 punches 5-10mm above its waist class where I am expecting the FL105 to feel more like a (fast moving) scalpel. EC realities have pushed me to skis more suited to my climate w/ Wren 108 being about as “big” as I need 90% of time. Was always pro 110-curious but deemed it likely to need more space than my terrain typically offers to truly shine. Hoping the FL105 a tad more nimble in tight spaces than I imagine the 110 would be.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkiJitsu
Thanks again for taking the time to reply. Enjoy that banging collection.
The Wren 110 pro is an awesome ski but the shovels/flex up front are notably softer than my 192 fl105s. In my experience the flex pattern of the 192 fl105 is more consistent and stout throughout tip to tail where the Wren 110p flexes more up front. 185 fl105 may be a better comp.
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First yank with figl! Are those all metal or race with base?Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJosh
Edit: I googled! Brand new Kästle race figl! Impressive! I ll post a race figl 80s video in the other thread : )
Heh. Yeah, I couldn’t resist getting those from Powder7 a couple summers ago. They are a blast in the spring. They have ptex bases.Quote:
Originally Posted by twat
Kästle are making figls again? Weren't the big foot from Kästle? I was going to say Kohla finaly has some competition again, but wow 400€! Ouch.
Big foot was kneissl!Quote:
Originally Posted by McDee
Out of all the figl cought my eyes : )Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJosh
With ptex they are called race figl
The plain aluminium version is common here in Innsbruck.
Figl is super big here in April. Let’s say until it melts!
Edit: it’s only big in one resort!
Ah yeah kneissl! Used to hack the back end off to make them short enough to be able to dig heals into the slope. Have some Sturzhahn now with some kind of base material and ancient tyrolia bindings that still need to be restored.Quote:
Originally Posted by twat
/ sorry for thread drift, this kind of stuff gets people hot and bothered in IBK :D
Paging Tom from Austria
Sturzhahn interestingQuote:
Originally Posted by McDee
I have some Stubai Habicht lying around. Similar to the kohla but narrower and deeper grooves.
The big foot tail made it more a snowblade then a figl!
I was so surprised about the kästles.
Was sure they were vintage.
Btw do you ski bd with tectons?
This year's modest quiver.
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191 BG
190 FL 116 ZF
192 M-Free 108
186 Tychoon
187 RC95 COMP
186 BG 118 tour
189 BG 108 tour
186 BMT 94
Dialed.
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Powderboards? How often do you break those out?Quote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norseman
Excited to heat your thoughts on the new BG!Quote:
Originally Posted by Norseman