I get that graphics don't make a ski ski better but can we get back to Wizards or something that are at least going to look cool hanging on a wall when put away wet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hopeless Sinner
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I get that graphics don't make a ski ski better but can we get back to Wizards or something that are at least going to look cool hanging on a wall when put away wet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hopeless Sinner
So it’s a not 50/50 but it sort of is?Quote:
Originally Posted by wasatchback
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If Volkl doesn't re-boot the YOTD for the 2025's i'm going to lose all faith in them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum
Also, is that a spider-man M102 hiding in the back I see in pic #2? Time to start thrashing mine against some rocks -again-.
If they come back for day 3 I will look for the M102.Quote:
Originally Posted by SnakeMagnet
I think there's a growing market of 80/20 resort/touring skiers who ski approximately 10 days a year and whose average tours are about 2000 feet. I think this is their target market.Quote:
Originally Posted by skibrd
From a brand standpoint these will never be sold, marketed, presented in any way as skis for inbounds skiing.Quote:
Originally Posted by skibrd
Rustlers are perfect for 50/50 skis. Hustle is touring focused. If Rustler is too much ski for inbounds skiing for someone they should look for another brand to ski on.
Rumored weight on the Hustle 11 in 188cm is 1950g/ski? Blister's pair of Rustler 11 in 188cm is 2043g/ski... Im confused.
I think the rustler has gotten a bit heavier over the years. But yeah.Quote:
Originally Posted by peglegg
Totally agree with this.Quote:
Originally Posted by phatty
Still can't believe the 189cm 118 is their biggest pow ski. I'm 5'9" 160 and can ski it, but ultimately feel like it's a bit grande to be perfect. A 186cm would be perfect while I have to imagine there are big boys wanting the old 194cm...
Same for the M-Free. I think the 182cm is too short, and I'm pretty sure the 19x is too big for me. Kinda a bummer since I looove the Dynastar feel. I will keep hoarding my old skool 184cm Legend Pro 105's I guess and find another pow ski.
I was interested in the Blaze 106 when they first came out, but that ugly yellow color was a hard pass. This blue looks money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hopeless Sinner
And maybe it’s just the camera angle, but the shape of that spiderman M6 with the big tip and skinny tail looks like a Salomon BBR. 🤡
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Probably has something to do with rossignol. Wouldn't surprise me if rossignol made sure there wasn't too much crossover between the companies. Imo, the m-free 108 should come in 179cm, 186, and 190+ lengths (maybe 194 instead of 192?). The proto almost certainly needs a 194 version, and probably 186. 189cm proto actually measures closer to 186cm.Quote:
Originally Posted by comish
Gamer comes in 176, 186. proto is 180, 189
HolyShred comes in 182, 192. M-free 99 comes in 179, 185.
Sender Squad comes in 194. M-free comes in 182, 192.
I could just be spitballing, but it does feel like they're purposefully keeping the two companies from competing with the other. Which I suppose makes sense... But man, I'd love to see a 190+ gamer, or some longer versions of the m-free 99.
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Scored a pic of the Blizz/Tech slipper. But TGR said I'm too new here for pics so you'll have to wait
Use something like imgur...Quote:
Originally Posted by allagashgrizzly
For fucks sake, figure it out. We really need to see this thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by allagashgrizzly
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Originally Posted by SnakeMagnet
Looks like it to me. If that’s the case, many many rocks for mine too.
Chatted with some shop folks this weekend who had played with the Tecnica boot last week. Sounds like it’s just under a kg in 26.5 and fits closer to the Fischer Transalp than the Zero G. But who knows.
allagashgrizzly need any help figuring out Imgur?
Or
Send a pm, get real email address,send picture. That mag posts.
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Volkl testing Day 4
M102
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While the collective tries to figure out how to see allagashgrizzly’s photo….
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Nice Closeup.
Could you back up a bit and take another photo for us?
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like this years graphics more for the 102
Is the blue one next to the mantra 102 the 2023 katana? Edit:never mind, says kendo. Resolution cleared up. Thanks
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It was overcast this morning so the light wasn't the best. I'm guessing the testers will get blasted tonight and return home w the covids tomorrow, but will see if I can get more pics.
Picked up a cheap pair of 106 Blaze womens and my daughter had a lot of fun w them on 2 powder days.
Saw the new Ranger in the Wild today, 108mm underfoot with a 18m Radius in 185cm.
XavierD - where did that pic come from? Its such a tease...
With all the Volkl talk does anyone know if there are changes to the M102 or K108 for next year other than graphics?
Looks like the got the Spider-Man M6 tip treatmentQuote:
Originally Posted by CaliBrit
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yeah, and the tailored titanal frame update too. I would not be terribly surprised if these two changes also makes for a tweak (what radii and how they relate) to the 3d sidecut too, but can't tell from the photos. I think they look pretty nice - very clean.
Will volkl keep making the vwerks katana?
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even more interesting from the back imhoQuote:
Originally Posted by Jongle
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hm, interesting question for sure. Carbon has apparently increased significantly in price due to covid, so the very carbon intensive Katanas (11 layers?) might be cost prohibitive to produce at some point. Hell, BMTs and MVWs might be cost prohibitive to manufacture too. Too bad if so as they are great skis.Quote:
Originally Posted by rod9301
^^^ boot looks like an upside down hoji lock system.
Yea, the V-werx katana is back unchanged next year.
I was hoping for an update to be honest. Can't help but wonder how it would ski with a more modern mount. Not too modern though...-10 would do fine.
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Should be getting on them this week. I’ll report back if someone hasn’t.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliBrit
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ain't that the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by rob stokes
Awesome thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by ffmedic84
I really need someone to undertake some corporate espionage and find out more about the ARG II UL. Pics, specs, etc. Should be super fun for the conditions we've got going right now.
187, 125-135-120 and 2250gQuote:
Originally Posted by Lord Thomas
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That has to be the heaviest ski to ever have "UL" in the name.
It is way lighter than the standard ones though, so I'm not sure what I was really expecting.
Yeah, guess these aren't going to be my deep day touring ski next year. Will probably have to hold out for the UUL or XULQuote:
Originally Posted by HAB
It's 135mm wide. Can't be that light. If you're going after something that wide lets not get too caught up in the efficiency game. Realistically your skins are coming in at 450-550g per ski at that length/width anyway.
Yeah, I'm not actually mad at it, just thought it was funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by XavierD
Though my 192 Lotus 138 Pure 3s are lighter, so there's that.