Praxis Lhasa Pows?

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10-11-2018, 11:06 AM
Kopi_Red

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Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

Total package bruh. Strong core, strong upper body and strong lower body.

This and technique. Just because someone is big doesn't mean that they know how to drive a ski.
10-11-2018, 11:11 AM
2FUNKY

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Originally Posted by Kopi_Red

This and technique. Just because someone is big doesn't mean that they know how to drive a ski.

Exactly! You also need finesse balance and ability.
10-11-2018, 11:12 AM
2FUNKY

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Originally Posted by Betelgeuse

I was being serious. I really wanna know, because some bigger people havent liked praxis heavy 5. Trying to help you, i cant compare to supergoats

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I sent you a pm about this. Wanted this discussion off here.
10-11-2018, 11:20 AM
Norseman

Planky overstiff skis suck and are too much work. Why make these require manballs work to ski? They'll be worse in pow, too.

Get the 3/4 flex maybe?

By mid season, if you've been touring as frequently as you say you want to, and haven't died, you'll weigh 30 lbs less and won't want to manhandle the stiffs, despite being just as strong (per weight).
10-11-2018, 11:57 AM
splat

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Originally Posted by pfluffenmeister

Which core?
Adding carbon or veneer on the non-protos?
What layup do you think will feel most similar to the OG Lhasa Fat Hybrid?

I have a terrible 'I'll ski anything' attitude, so I am not going into detail on particulars, and I mean in my mind. I'm more likely to tell Keith just make them and I'm good with that. If I was choosing for me, the 3/4 will be the one I'm sure I'll like better. And I won't care what core or top it has. This ski works in all iterations. I, personally, don't need an I beam ski. I like to feel a little bit of flex.

Thing is - the body of the ski in 3/4 is stiff, like your pair, based on the proto. The nose will flex a little, just like yours, I'm sure. I like that flex.
To feel the core flex, slip your foot under the tail, grab the ski below the nose where the sidewall ends, then flex it. That's body flex.
10-11-2018, 12:06 PM
tuco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norseman

Planky overstiff skis suck and are too much work. Why make these require manballs work to ski? They'll be worse in pow, too.

Get the 3/4 flex maybe?

By mid season, if you've been touring as frequently as you say you want to, and haven't died, you'll weigh 30 lbs less and won't want to manhandle the stiffs, despite being just as strong (per weight).

What's planky and stiff to one person may not be to another. If I was stepping of a chopper in dream time conditions, I would personally want my proto Mavens. They truly are overstuff, but are fuckin magic in straight up powder
10-11-2018, 12:16 PM
Norseman

Yeah, but these aren't big mountain boards, nor for pure pow...they don't have the dims.

They're an edgier BillyGoat. They need to flex a little to float and turn and be playful and poppy.
10-11-2018, 12:26 PM
tuco

Point taken, but still don't agree stiff would make them worse in pow.
Playful N poppy is not a bad thing tho
10-11-2018, 12:31 PM
Norseman

Well I'm not saying "soft" either.

Stiff is good, but too stiff sux and is too much work. And too stiff for the geometry undoes the thoughtful design intent.
10-11-2018, 12:31 PM
tuco

Also, I think this is more of a terrain crusher shape myself.
10-11-2018, 12:35 PM
tuco

I hear you man, that's my point behind stiff might not be stiff for the next dude. As long as it doesn't transmit shit snow should be the goal.
10-11-2018, 12:37 PM
Norseman

Yup, we're tracking.
10-11-2018, 05:33 PM
Muggydude

Lacewood veneer will probably be an option for these:

https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5...r-ski-8054.jpg

https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5...r-ski-8054.jpg
10-11-2018, 09:31 PM
galibier_numero_un

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Originally Posted by Norseman

Yeah, but these aren't big mountain boards, nor for pure pow...they don't have the dims.

They're an edgier BillyGoat. They need to flex a little to float and turn and be playful and poppy.

So I'm waiting on a hopeful release of 187s and this comment interests me.

Earlier in this thread, someone (splat?) posted that the Lhasa's profile was very GPO-like.

I'd love a GPO-like ski that approaches the crap snow performance of a Goat. Is this the ski?

I'm pretty much done with asym, even if I finally figure out the Qs.

... Thom
10-12-2018, 06:10 AM
kevino

Has anyone skied the OG Lhasa Fat and GPOs and can offer any comparison?
10-12-2018, 11:44 AM
splat

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Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un

So I'm waiting on a hopeful release of 187s and this comment interests me.

Earlier in this thread, someone (splat?) posted that the Lhasa's profile was very GPO-like.
... Thom

The 187s will likely not happen.

Let me clarify - the GPO is very much like the 191 Lhasa in terms of tip and tail rocker; or vice versa, if you like.
10-12-2018, 12:00 PM
galibier_numero_un

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Originally Posted by splat

The 187s will likely not happen.

Let me clarify - the GPO is very much like the 191 Lhasa in terms of tip and tail rocker; or vice versa, if you like.

Yeah, I thought it overly optimistic that a TGR thread could generate enough interest for a second run ... and in such a "short" length for maggots ;-)

... Thom
10-12-2018, 05:01 PM
splat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norseman

And too stiff for the geometry undoes the thoughtful design intent.

Tuning the flex to other characteristics a ski manifests can maximize interacting material influences and is a definite factor in optimals.
10-14-2018, 02:46 PM
Muggydude

Only 2 days left to order... not a ski you want to miss out on [emoji108]
10-14-2018, 02:58 PM
Banh Mi

Praxis Lhasa Pows?

Dammmmmnit

Is there a Lhasa Scholarship?

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10-14-2018, 04:39 PM
theetruscan

it’s called visa.

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10-14-2018, 08:17 PM
splat

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Originally Posted by theetruscan

it’s called visa.

And visa gives you a payment plan just like Phoenix University.
10-14-2018, 09:29 PM
kevino

Splat I can’t wait to be on another pair your skis by way of Keith!
10-14-2018, 09:39 PM
splat

Yeah, Kevino! I want to see some of those outandish pics you do.
10-14-2018, 09:50 PM
tuco

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Originally Posted by Betelgeuse

Dammmmmnit

Is there a Lhasa Scholarship?

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Only for Bloski:biggrin:

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