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Noticed that too and had to double check, definitely just some camera fuckery going on
that's actually -6? insaneQuote:
Originally Posted by BWA
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Here's a pic without the weird perspective. My Phone camera may have been on wide?
That's more like it! Let us know how the ski and tour. I was in the market, but ended up with the WNDR Intention 110. Curious how they compare because I love my masterblasters.
Any more intel on the Hotshot? Scored a pair cheap haven’t gotten them out yet.
Not sure if folks saw the project Crow and I are working on in a different thread. But we just put this review together on the V1 Friend for those who are interested:
https://www.experiencedgear.net/home/j-ski-friendv1
Needle in a haystack find. Been looking for some Bob Ross 184cm Allplays since they were released two years ago. J Skis is no longer making the Bob Ross edition.
Found a barely used pair on Sideline Swap this morning. Will report back once I have a few days on them this ski season.
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I skier the “Metal” years back & could get along (ok hated em…), yet I wanna buy J’s just bc how damn cool they look meow.
Ha!! Understood.Quote:
Originally Posted by iriponsnow
I’ve genuinely loved my J Skis Vacations the last two seasons. But I’m also more than willing to admit that top sheets matter.
The placebo effect in medicine is real. Take a sugar pill, believe it will help you for whatever your ailment may be, and it often does.
The placebo effect for top sheets (that personally resonate with you) is probably real too. Love the look of your new ski, and it may give you the confidence to ride like you have never ridden before.
I may be in the minority here but I’ve loved all the Js I’ve skied (masterblaster, metal, friend) - they are super intuitive, have great suspension, and can handle a lot more speed than you’d expect given the soft-ish flex. Definitely not the most precise or energetic skis though if that’s what you’re into.
Sweet find on those Bob Ross topsheets - those sold out super fast if I remember correctly
Used Bob Ross Allplays arrived. Initial living room impressions:
- for the most part, it’s a 2cm shorter, 6mm narrower, 150gm lighter Vacation
- the top sheets and bases are amazing if you like the Bob Ross vibe
- the Allplays do have significantly less tip splay and shorter tip rocker than the Vacations. Effective edge looks longer on the Allplays despite them being the shorter ski
- the tail of the Allplays is slightly less rockered than the Vacations, but just as soft if not a touch softer. Does make me worry about the wheelie effect on backseat jump landings. The flex pattern in general is very similar though
- this particular pair is mounted on the rec line at about -4cm from TC. I will probably remount to around -2.5 cm from TC given my personal preference for park skis
Excited to try them out this winter!
Ok, first 5 resort days done on the 184 Allplays. Overall, no big surprises, in a good way.
Compared to my 186 Vacations, the Allplays are:
- slightly less stable on rough groomers at speed
- quicker to transition from switch to forward with less effort
- lighter in their swing weight for spins
- notably poppier when loading the tails
- just as silly soft in the very tips/tails when I try my crappy butters
So far, I’m a big fan. Probably will be my DD for Park City skiing this year.
Hotshot 183 is my favorite ski for a chill day when it’s soft out with some fresh snow on the east coast.
Also have become a fan of my Hotshots, got some end of last year. Good ski and fits nicely in the middle of a 3 ski quiver. Handles our PNW maritime snowpack well in terms of our chop/crud/3d snow.
Allplay 184cm update after about 12 days on them this season…
I love them. Honestly, I probably need to sell my 186 Vacations. The Allplays ski park and 2D snow better than the Vacations. And while the heavier, longer Vacations likely ski off piste 3D snow better than the Allplays, I already own 186 Metals and 186 Sickles for that…
And both those skis outperform the Vacations in that setting.
Lastly: I have yet to wash out the tails on the Allplays on a backflip or rearward set trick. Despite the living room hand flex of the tails for both the Vacations and Allplays seeming similar…
Sample size is small thus far, so I reserve the right to change my mind. But right now, I’d say the tails of the 184 Allplays feel more stable than the tails of the 186 Vacations off of small/medium jumps.
Anyone have time on the slacker or escalator? Thinking of one of these for 80/20 touring/resort, mainly short tours from Whistler.
HOTSHOT 183cm
I took them out for their maiden voyage today in North Lake Tahoe. Absolutely fantastic in the mixed creamy powder , Sierra cement, and cut up chop. Good float, superb suspension and damping in crud, easy to swing and turn. Super stable at speed yet easy when dialing it down.
Rips and carves well (not just adequately ) on the groomers back to the lift . An absolute keeper. The hype is real. .. a wonderful ski.
I was concerned about going to short at 183cm since I’m 6’2” tall 195 pounds but no issues. Totally happy.
Yup, I’m on the same size with Pivot 15s. Some of the best suspension out there. Easy to roll on edge and tail a GS turn. Easy to pop off of anything. I wouldn’t mind a slightly longer radius, though I may just need to de-tune the tips a little bit. Gotta love maple and metal, not to mention supporting artists and made in Canada.
I have pivot 15s on mine too. 6’2 and 200 and in 183s and love them. I wouldn’t mind a few cms longer but still love them in 183 and wouldn’t size up to 189. Great great skis.Quote:
Originally Posted by SacTo
Btw the factory tune edges, base, and wax on the Hotshot was superb. (I always take a gummy stone to the tips and tails of new skis albeit this is my first new pair of inbound skis in several years.)
Mounted w Salomon Strive 14 at factory recommended mount point . This almost 60 year old body doesn’t need anything more hard-core than that.
Purchased the Escalators on pre-order and just got them a few weeks ago, mounted with Shifts. Skied 3 days on East Coast groomers and then 4 days on a mix of groomers and up to 12 inches of powder at Vail over the last week. They had good float in the powder, felt easy to get on edge on groomers and hold it but definitely have more of a top speed on them compared to my Masterblasters. Have yet to tour on them but they are light.Quote:
Originally Posted by samp
Recommendations on 181 vs 187 for the updated Masterblaster? See some people saying the 181 was a lot of fun but others saying to size up.
Depends on what you’re looking for - more nimble or more chargey
I just picked up some 183 Hotshots to replace 182 MFree 108s as the DD in my quiver. MFree was a good ski but I was annoyed by firm snow performance and wandering tips in chop. I've only got two days on the Hotshots in firm (for Utah) conditions. It's likely a case of "new ski-itis" but I am psyched on these. After the third run I was skiing like an asshole. Compared to the MFree, the Hotshot is more composed at speed in variable and while carving. I'm hoping it does as well when it's soft.
Where are people mounting their hotshots? Have a pair of 183 blems arriving this week and am thinking of going 1-2 cm behind the recommended line to keep it consistent with my current skis (Enforcer 110). Will I die?
Most certainlyQuote:
Originally Posted by samp
I’m running the same length with Pivot 15s on recommended and they ski quite directional. I like to really pressure my tips too. 5’11”, 165lbs. Don’t forget to detune!Quote:
Originally Posted by samp
Good to know - thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by SacTo
Selling four pairs of skis on GearSwap hopefully, posted yesterday.
Sale is in part because my 182cm J Skis Joyrides should arrive tomorrow
;)
Excited to try them out! I’m hoping they are the heavier, longer version of the Line TW Pro 179cm I used a few seasons ago.
Hotshot is a ski that I'd bet more on TGR would like if they had the opportunity to step into them...
I’ve never been on the Enforcer 110s though.Quote:
Originally Posted by samp
Seems like a redundant ski in your quiver-no?
I mounted my 188 Rustler 11s at -1 and I probably should have mounted them at -2, or -3.
My OG Masterblasters were also on the line.
All with Pivot 15s
Absolutely, JLev should throw a bunch of skis in a van and go on a tour a la Black Crows and let the people try them!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishskisurf
Based on discussion here, it's jumped way up my list! The amount of great 105-110 skis is absolutely insane right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by SacTo
I'm looking for a used pair of 189 Hotshots if anyone is holding.
Yes the hotshot is intended as a replacement, E110s relegated to rock ski after this years low-tide conditions at Whistler.Quote:
Originally Posted by SacTo
My hotshots are mounted on the line and I wouldn't want to go further back. But, I do to like to spin and ski switch.
I'm going to get them in some deeper snow tomorrow. I'll chime back in with how they fare.
Another pair of J Skis should arrive at my place tomorrow.
The 182 cm Joyrides won’t be a popular TGR Tech Talk ski. But I’m excited about them regardless. It will be my firm snow ski for low tide conditions. Never touch a rail, keep them sharp for old man pipe skiing when the days allow it.
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Duuuude, get in line [emoji16]Quote:
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Haha, seriously. Been watching for awhile myself.Quote:
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