FWIW I’m on the line and very happy
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FWIW I’m on the line and very happy
Should've clarified. I don't go -1 or so because of tip dive at dimple. Only because I like more tip in front of me.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2FUNKY
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Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
No they haven't sold yet, but don't let that stop you. They'll go in due time.
All this protest talk has got me itching for some snow. I picked up OldSchool's 188 Protests on a whim, mounting them with Attack Demos as a "friend ski." Did the same with some Kartel 116s despite having some Jeffrey 114s too... If Denver mags want to try either ski for a couple laps in December hit me up. Would love to try out some new-gen BG's if anyone has a 179 or 184cm pair, or there are some Moment skis I'd like to get on. Not required for a test drive though (;
What's quiver overlap? :D
186cm Veneer Jeffrey 114s
186cm Kartel 116s
182cm Heavy/Carbon/Veneer Quixotes
187cm Enduro Concepts
188cm Protests
192cm Enduro/Veneer Protests
Soon to be 191cm Praxis x PM Gear Lhasa Pow fats
muggy ... you can take my 184 BGs out if you'd like. Wardens mounted for a 325, should take 311-339mm.
Sadly I do have a midget foot, 295mm BSL. Most of my skis are mounted for 295-315 or 325mm BSL though. And the Kartels and 188 Protests fit any boot.
FWIW - I have Adrenalated's old 187 Protests, ~3.75 flex. Myself - 6'-5", 205-210 lbs dressed. I put demo bindings on them so I could play with the mount point. I skied a 1/2 day up at Whitewater outside Nelson BC at minus 1. I didn't really understand all the stoke on the skis and struggled in some manky conditions. I slid them back to being on the line and it was heaven the rest of that day. The next 3 days was cat skiing at Baldface and the skis were nothing short of amazing on the line. Baldface is super tight trees and with no big wide open runs for me to really open on them. I am curious what they will be like off the top of Mammoth or Squaw in something wide open. My vote is go on the line based on my experience.
The way that you guys describe how the ProTests ski, seems like a slightly forward mount (-8, on the line) is the way to go for pivoty goodness
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Mine pivot fine. Mount them in the line. Worst case scenario is you go back and have two sets of holes.
The man himself, told me the other day that the new Enduro core is more powerful, damper, and stronger than the old enduro core, leading me to believe it works better than the old in the resort or on firm. He got rid of the paulownia, and added aspen. He told me the main reason for paulownia was just how light it could make a ski, but was best suited for touring skis. Paulownia now hard to source, and aspen simply performs better.
He also told me that the main guts of the new enduro core is Maple and Ash, and the aspen is just a filler. Not a massive difference in integrity between enduro and heavy.
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Anyone able to compare the new Enduro veneer with a heavy veneer in the same ski??
Welcome to the wonderful world of Protests.
Re mounting and bindings, I run Sollyfits on mine and have been really happy with that setup, but I only tour on them on Japan trips, so minimal daily fiddle factor involved. Shifts make sense.
I’m on the line and have never, ever had any tip dive. 175# and 320bsl.
As 2Funky said, plug and slay.
I happily received a shipment today! This far they are everything I hoped them to be when it comes to dims, camber profile and flex. Really looking forward to getting these on snow. 191 Fat BC, MAA Enduro #4. The pair are 4620 grams.
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Love that geometric pattern those look sick
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&hose look great! I love the BC shape. I wish they came in a 185cm.
What bindings are you going to use, and what is the actual, measured length?
Double sided tape ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by N1CK.
... Thom
They'll get neon yellow Sth2 16's. Straight tape is 189 cm. Caliper widths are 140.5-115.0-132.0. In the pics the boots are at -9.5 (1.5 behind dimple) not decided yet but that's probably close to where they'll be drilled.Quote:
Originally Posted by N1CK.
Velcro rules!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
Wow, those look very cool!
The sidecut on that design looks so nice. Looks great for resort
I love how Praxis does taper. There is no dramatic “point” where the taper starts, even on heavily tapered skis like the Protests.
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Yeah, I've always loved that non tapered tip shape going back to my first encounter with Crows (Sevun). That (and the slightly less tip to tail taper) is why I opted for the fat BC's over GPO's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Betelgeuse
That’s why I have been afraid of the GPO, but it seems like that ski also has smoother transition points, no dramatic taper point to get hung up on, that would need to be HEAVILY detuned
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Props were props are due. You could even do the Enduro with inserts and be done. They are Praxis so you don't even need rock skis. Quivers are over rated.Quote:
If I was smart, I’d have a 3 ski quiver and never worry about it. 189 UL Rx with light tech binders for longer tours, 189 Enduro Rx with Shifts for 50/50, and 189 Heavy Rx with Alpine binders for raging the resort..
Cheaper than what I normally do, worry and hassle free, and it would also make me a better skier.
Well done. Wouldn’t have crossed my mind to get this one but I like whatcha doin here. Enjoy and have a good year!Quote:
Originally Posted by SoooL
much nicer than the praxis pics show!Quote:
Originally Posted by SoooL
Thanks for the offer. The closest I have to an alpine boot is my WTR - Lange XT 130 Freetours (296mm).Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
I'm going to admit defeat and bump my April ad (https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...97#post5318197) now that powder is about to strike.
I just enjoy my Qs, GPOs and my sadly departed (pre-asym) BGs a ton more. Maybe I'll visit @grinch this year and he'll school me on the art of Protests. We seem to like a lot of the same skis.
... Thom
We are not smart ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Betelgeuse
... Thom
Best Dad ever! Please post photos of that 131 when it arrives.Quote:
Originally Posted by detrusor
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Just got my shipping notice and am really pumped. that is all.
Got my 184 Piste Jib flex #3. Should go good with my OG BC 180 and GPO 187. Thinking Wardens on the PJ and Shifts on the GPOs. BCs have Barons.
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^^dang those pj’s looking sweet. Hadn’t seen the tie dye base graphic. I’ll put that on ma list
The only trick I’d have is spew some bs then make sure we hit all the fresh. Good snow might be the only way to make my misinformation seem plausible:biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
Good luck with sale though. You’ve got the fat ski segment well looked after, even without the protests
Skinny RX
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Build??
Enduro with Carbon, Cherry Wood veneer. Medium Flex. 4 lbs even per ski.
Nice. Can’t wait for a review. That ski is high on my list. Love the shape.
I'd like to hear about a +10RX. Anyone holdin'?
Boneshaker like versatility??Quote:
Originally Posted by tuco
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Damn close!Quote:
Originally Posted by Betelgeuse
Touch shorter, more sidecut, but still bringin' that beautiful 32!
Looks nice N predictable:smile:
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! Good choices made here! Those cherry veneers be lookin sick!Quote:
Originally Posted by kevino
Ya that veneer graphic is on fireeee
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