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I’m in Vancouver fairly often for work and will be there the week of 10/10 and would be happy to ferry them up there. I drive up when I go, so no flight headaches or any of that noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
edit: I live in the Portland, OR area
I'll be out of the country first few weeks of October but I might be able to have someone grab them off of you in Vancouver. Although Oct 10 seems optimistic that the skis will have made their way across the pond by then.Quote:
Originally Posted by MHSP1497
Done - thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
got mine last year around Dec 15Quote:
Originally Posted by duesouth
No worries. I will likely be back up that way in both Nov and Dec, again, I’m up there frequently. Let me know if I can help.Quote:
Originally Posted by duesouth
That's a reasonable production/delivery schedule. Considering we're finalizing orders sometime around October 7th, a two month lead time for manufacturing and getting them to this side of the pond is really quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by acinpdx
Any sooner, and we might be tempted to test them out as rock skis :biggrin: I'll be happy to see them by the end of December/early January.
... Thom
On another note... anyone here got first hand experience skiing the CD114? I got the 114L as my go-to touring ski last winter. Super happy with it. Now I want the regular CD114 for work :D
that floral topsheet on the TD105, though...
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Originally Posted by SupreChicken
I know, it's a beaut ...
I'm curious to hear more comments as well, although based on my CD 104 experiences (not CD 104-L), I can't envision changing my order from a CD 114.Quote:
Originally Posted by duesouth
If the "L" came in a shorter size (180-184 range), I might be tempted.
... Thom
Who has skied the SD105? Thoughts? Compare to the CD104?
Don't do this to me;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by 2FUNKY
... Thom
Sorry if it has been covered. I’m to lazy to read through the whole thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
It was more about me not going down the rabbit hole - paralysis by analysis.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2FUNKY
Every year, I set my sites on skis based on optimism about how much 3D snow I'll get to ski (collecting more and more fat skis).
If logic prevailed, I'd be looking at a ski in the 95-105 width, but no one has ever accused me of being logical.
For the record, I think it was @N1CK who said that the SD95s rail on groomers and are pretty respectable (predictable) in soft stuff.
Reading between the lines, my sense is that my goldilocks low tide, inbounds ski would fall somewhere between the CD 104 & the SD95 - a heavy core CD 104, for example.
I love my CD104s so much (mounted for touring) that I'll likely stick with their fatter brother - the 114s for this year's new ski.
Given the softer snow bias of the 114, combined with having more mass than the 104, it might render either my GPOs or Qs to gear swap. IOW, I'll ultimately address the imbalance in my quiver ... or not.
Having said that, I'm still debating a 187 CD 104.
Edit - scroll up to @N1CK's comments in post #52 in this thread.
... Thom
I usually obsess over profile more than sidecut, and I think I naturally gravitate toward a certain radius, but I just realized yesterday that the LD102 has a 41m radius, which kind of blew me away. The CD104 is something like 25m, which is still considered big, but 41m seems like it must be on a whole different level. I get that a bigger radius puts a ski on the slarve end of the carve/slarve spectrum. I understand that it would also lend stability in chop and on nasty weather-formed surfaces.
Is there another reason to go so big on turning radius with this ski?
Predictability, easy pivots in tight places, good stability even at low weights and a frictionless feel are my main reasons for designing it with such a long sidecut radius.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
In pow/soft conditions, you´re mainly skiing the profile, and variable radius "carved" turns are easy anyway.
In the end, I find skis with such a long radius to be superior in offpiste conditions, mainly because it feels like you have superpowers, being able to go super fast, yet shut it down at a moments notice. Even if you don´t, the skis themselves feel limitless.
Paging @SiSt . I learned from the french speaking Skipass forums that the flex on SD95 have allegedly varied over the years, claiming that 16/17 were firm, 17/18 were softer and for 18/19 it is supposed to be even firmer than before. Could you shed some light on this subject please?
Yeah.Quote:
Originally Posted by SoooL
17/18 was plagued with production issues, and we replaced quite a few of them with 18/19 versions.
18/19 is same core /flex as the 16/17, but has some more camber, making them snappier and stiffer-feeling on snow.
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Thanks for confirming! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SiSt
Thanks, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for.Quote:
Originally Posted by SiSt
I'm 203cm (6'8") tall. I'm pretty skinny, and usually size a ski for my weight (185lbs=84kg), instead of height. 184cm to 192cm is the sweet spot, but it varies above or below depending on the ski.
Since the 186cm LD102 is unavailable this year, I'm having a hard time deciding whether to try my luck with the 179 LD102 or just go with the 187 CD104L.
if I were you I'd go 187Quote:
Originally Posted by lucknau
Skis arrived today! Some quick sneaky shots at work
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The camber looks tastier than i expected, can't wait to get on them. Jong fondling them they feel real nice. I think i'm going to spoil myself and go for tectons rather than a set of dynafits.
Sexy. I assume you're in Euro land? These aren't part of the group buy right? Cause I really want to fondle my skis.Quote:
Originally Posted by McDee
I was wondering the same thing, 'coz our US skis were scheduled to ship this week. Knowing the nature of being a small company, I really don't expect them to ship for a short while.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
Making that assumption (putting it out of my mind as best as i can), it will be a pleasant surprise when they show up.
... Thom
According to the pctipp.ch poster + german language I guess he's in german speaking switzerland ;p
Close :D German speaking Austria. They shipped faster than i thought, stoked they arrived so earlyQuote:
Originally Posted by stuntmanbo
These just arrived to Scandiland! 1600&1620 grams.
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Yes. Even with snow to match. Stoked for the same set arriving here in the US of A shortly.Quote:
Originally Posted by JanIdar
More happy faces here!
Hey, they've stepped up quite a few notches on the finish. They look so much sharper than my previous ones! Great job Down!
But just a heads up, check/ measure the mount line. I don't know the reason but the SD95 mount point is marked a good two cm forward of the one on the 16/17 vintage, whereas the website info still states a recommended -10 mount.
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New ski left, 16/17 to the right
That's interesting re:finish. One reason I pulled the trigger is that I had heard they were already very nicely finished skis. So now just even nicer?Quote:
Originally Posted by SoooL
Top sheets and sidewalls are nothing short of awesome, way better than 16/17, haven't seen any 17/18 up close, can't comment on them. You gonna dig the 104L's for sure. Crossing my fingers that durability will be on par with the mirror like finish!Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
double post, sorry :/
Always check as this is a very labor intensive and challenging process step. You might see some pencil marks on the skis ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SoooL
Thanks again for all the love and support!! This makes all those sleepless nights more bearable ;)
So follow recommendation on website then? Not whatever is printed on top-sheet.Quote:
Originally Posted by geo039
Yessir!Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
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Ice coast shipment checking in. Received the four pairs today (CD 104's, CD 104L), will get these mounted up. Can't wait to try these out. Thanks again to all of the folks who jumped into the group buy!
What kind of heavy metal is used in the layup?
Anthrax?
Judas Priest?
vintage Black Sabbath?
In honor of myself and where I live, I always insist on Norwegian black metal during the layup and pressing phases, but vintage sabbath works best during finishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
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well if anyone wasn't sure about buying before, you have NO reason not to now!Quote:
Originally Posted by SiSt
Not going to lie, but holy shit are these beautiful looking skis and love the profiles... Well done and would dig a pair of 115s, but think I am to BIG...
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if the mounting instructions on the top sheet is off, might i suggest reverting to ON3Ps standard of indent on the left sidewall? Or placing a sticker on the mount point as a part of the finishing process?Quote:
Originally Posted by SiSt
I have never built a ski so i might be talking out of my ass here, but if aligning the top sheet with the actual dimensions of the ski is that labour intensive, how is it not spot on (+/- a few mm) every time? A couple of cm seem to be quite a bit off. And yeah, i do realize that top sheet markings being off is a bit of a par for the course thing from all ski manufacturers, but minimizing the chance for mounting errors by the end user - especially in a direct sales model - seems to be in both your and the end users interest.
other than that - mighty fine looking skis - sensational pricing! CD 104L just made the short list of light touring skis - or it is the top runner, specs and pricing is on point!