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Suspension is superb...you just cannot ski them slow. Just takes a toll and me knees feel it first. I’m finding something that does a little bit more of the work for me (smaller radius and not as stiff) allows me to ski longer and more often. A sad reality of aging.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
Yesterday was a mighty fine day - new quiver #2!
The upgrade was done in order to consolidate this quiver into a three ski arsenal, making a few skis (kartel108s, rustler11s, wren96s, possibly wren114s and wren88s) redundant.
low tide - WC DH worthy groomer ripper: wrenegade 96ti 179 (bone stock)
playful vs chargy daily driver aka 70% of the time ski: woodsman108 182 (stock with C&D graphics)
pow shredstick: Woodsman116 182 (stock with BG graphic)
All to be mounted with Castified Pivots for ultimate FOMO readiness. These skis will likely see 85-95% inbounds use with a fair amount of groomer time - though with some pretty easily accessible terrain from the resorts. Cast just makes a ton of sense for the use. Boots are XTD 130s with beefed up liners for resort use - either XTD 120 liners or Intuition ProTongues, and ProTours for all day hikes.
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Couldn't be happier! ON3P delivered to A+ once again.
Nicely done.
Wow! That is some serious quiver changes. Kid Kapow doesn’t clean no mess! Boom.
I look forward to your full review of the Wren Ti’s
Those new BG graphics are nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by kid-kapow
What’s happening with the old quiver 👀
Saw those old BG top sheets on their IG and was curious who got em!! Insane quiver ya got there. Full plunge!
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Does anyone else find it a little odd that the Billy Goat is so completely and conspicuously absent from Blister reviews?
As a current BG owner (and it seems like there are a lot of us - or is that just a TGR thing?), I'd definitely be curious to hear more info about how other 115-ish skis compare.
The BG was covered in the Buyer’s Guide last year, so it’s not completely missing. I know how it compares to lots of other 115-mm skis, so I don’t need Blister to blather on about it. [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by VON
My name is Michael, and I also own a pair of Billy Goats (189cm, 2018 model). <"Hi, Michael.">Quote:
Originally Posted by VON
I think Blister reviewers, because they strive provide information and opinions on a ski's performance in all conditions, end up giving (or appearing to give) more love to all around performance skis. The standout all around skis get more mentions because they're used as baseline models for comparison. I think it's an unfortunate side effect that this draws attention away from a ski like the Billy Goat, which is super fucking fun to ski on almost all the time. People here do a lot to make up for that, but we definitely don't have the same market reach.
Here's a BG thread that compares it to all manner of skis. There are probably at least a dozen similar threads here for the BG.
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...er-Powder-Skis
TLDR: Goats float like boats. Maritime crud wrecker. Tree weaver extraordinaire. You know. You know...
I like reading Blister reviews, but most of the time the reviewer isn't remotely similar to me in size or stature, and I find that TGR always gets me what I need.
Serious question.
Do I need goats to go with my super goats?
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get a woodsman! if you have a supergoat a woodsman 108 should cover a lot and be enough to leave little to no gap until you need a super goat! assuming and it seems like it can ski shit low tide powder as good as the BGQuote:
Originally Posted by detrusor
Hahaha I'd be lying if I said the thought hadn't crossed my mind
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I just want a lighter, slightly shorter (more maneuverable) super goat for side country and touring. Is that a Billy Goat? I don’t think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by detrusor
Yeah. Woodsman 108 seems like the call.
First I need to buy 2 pair of GS and 2 pair of slalom skis for the gromettes
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Interesting, why do you think it’s isn’t?Quote:
Originally Posted by jackattack
Based on my experience with the Steeple. When the BG goes on a diet it becomes a noodle. A shorter, touring oriented SG would not be a noodle.
Gotcha. Softer would be no bueno. If they could keep it stiff it seemed like the right tool for the job you wanted it to perform.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackattack
Despite my love of BGs I was enjoying Protesting more on the back to back day comparisons last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2FUNKY
Really want to test a woodsman 108 more to decide if they could be my DD replacement for my viciks. Mid mount, more playful, still driveable is exactly what I'm looking for.
You know my love affair with the Protest. Didn’t want to bring them up in this thread. It is what Jack is after tho....Quote:
Originally Posted by steveski
Yes I add fuel to that fire without meaning to.
Adding to the fiery hell of summer. #makeamericawinteragainQuote:
Originally Posted by steveski
Woodsman 108... damn you people. I thought I was done buying skis for a minute. Although, if these work as well as I think they will, I might be able to get rid of many pairs.
since C&Ds apparently are back in stock today re Insta - in case you wanna buy, here is a pick of the rocker profiles of 184s :)
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pure gold yes.
And sorry if the colors ended up weird. I tried to edit the pic a bit to make the rocker profile even more visible, but might have failed. Right click + copy + paste its address directly into you prowser if you want an even larger pic.
Some are sold locally here in Scandiland, some mysteriously are not - and get to be in the quiver a bit longer (in spite of me promising myself that I will sell said skis).Quote:
Originally Posted by m19ab1
Also, it is kinda interesting to handflex jeff116s, woods116 and wren114s back to back. There is quite some difference in the tails across the three skis, so it will be superinteresting to ride them back to back. Jeff116 tails are pretty round if still fairly supportive, woods116 a bit more supportive while wren114s are a bit more supportive still. All flex patterns make a ton of sense when considering the shapes of the skis. Very, very intrigued.
And don't even get me started on woods108. Together with Blister's fairly glowing review, their shape and flex pattern makes me itch to get on them.
yes, I am missing snow.
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this just arrived at my house!!!
WDM108 art on C&D
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