Awesome, wow what a score. I picked some up this year for a good deal as well. But not that good!
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Awesome, wow what a score. I picked some up this year for a good deal as well. But not that good!
I think it had to be a mistake. That price was crazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by resolute goggles
Just got shipping confirmation.
I have some STH 16s with 130mm brakes. So it was hard to pass these up.
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Not your fault, would have made the same choice in that situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by kc_7777
They have 184s….
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Damn. Who got it? Out of stock now :fuckyou:
Not me, I was too slow as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by MoeSnow
Already own a pair of 191 112’s. Make any sense to also have a pair of 122’s for the deep deep days? There’s a pair on marketplace in good shape mounted with STH2’s for a good deal and they look like they’re in good shape but worried there’s too much overlap between the skis. I would only use them on the truly crazy days.
I was on my 184cm 112s this weekend. Plenty of snow (1-2ft of windblown powder in spots) at Mt. Hood Meadows. They felt nearly unsinkable. I am mounted on the line that's furthest back which might add a wee bit of float. But yes, I agree that 122s (especially if you are riding 191 112s) are probably not necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by carterhudson
I feel like 122s are for folks who are either riding very dry power or almost entirely lower-angle aspects. Not really feeling the need for 122s, but for $150 I was willing to experiment :rolleyes2
Skied my 191 112s for the first time today in 13” fresh at the bird. Holy shit these things rip. So good in untracked, short, long, slarved turns all super intuitive. What really surprised me was how insanely good they were once the snow was cut up. The soft tip just absorbs everything. They’re light enough that launching from bump to bump is super fun but the way they absorb all the imperfections in the snow is amazing. Totally smooth out the terrain and despite not being marketed as a charger I was able to absolutely destroy chip with these things. Instantly a favorite. K2 needs to make a 107. They’ve really hit some magic in the lay up of the reckoner series.
Hell yeah. Stoked to try mine on some real snowQuote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
Where did you mount them?
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Yes! Thanks for the report. I’ll be trying the 184 112s up there this Friday. My initial impression after two days of shit conditions is that they feel short. Hoping I don’t regret not getting the 191s.Quote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
-1 of mid sole line. I’m a directional skier who likes progressive skis. I generally go back on freestyle skis and forward on more traditional mounts. Like a -6 or 7 mount, but not all skis like that. Hoping my paper template mount is straight enough as I’ve got an extra cast setup I now want to put on these bad Larry’s. I literally finished every run today saying to my self “god damn these skis fucking rip”, but they do it without beating me up.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeachesNCream
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Big fan of my 112s (184) in lots of different types of snow. Yesterday in VT, we got 6 inches of snow, and then an inch of rain. Took the reckoners out in the hottest pow you’ve ever skied, and they made it really fun. Strong enough not to get tossed around too much, but the tails never got caught in the mank, and they were even fun ripping some super g turns on the soft groomers. I’m really in love with the shape of these skis in weird snow.
As for length, I’m 6 feet, 175lbs, former (mediocre) racer who drives my skis from the front of my boot (or tries), and I’m happy with the 184s, but that’s cause I ski so much tight trees and fucked up conditions that I like being able to swing them around easy. Last year I had them in A Basin chalk and opened them up without concern, though. If you exclusively ski wide open terrain, the 191s probably make sense, but I certainly don’t feel like the 184s ski short (for their style).
Loving my 112s today in what feels almost like a spring corn session in January in the Canadian rockies.
They are much more composed at speed than I expected them to be.
I 5'7" and probably around 175 right now, and most of my other skis are high 170s.... I'm glad I went 184 on these!
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same feeling overall on performance and they are grippy as well. K2 has seemingly always run a bit long. These seem more like other brands 186ish in their 184 length. Their weight is a definite benefit with mostly traditional construction plus a lil’ spectral braid … does it add pop or stability or both who knows but I like my 184’s a lot. They’ve become a go to.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlecO
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Got a pair of 170 102s new for next to nothing as a fuckaround on wife/boring days ski and HOLY SHIT are they fun. Was not expecting to be able to go that fast and they’re just a total blast to noodle around the mountain on, even in this short-ass length
This is the way
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The 102 is probably the most surprising ski I’ve ever skied. Completely opened my mind to softer flexing skis. Hand flexing the 102 one would think they are floppy unstable skis. But you can absolutely shed on them. I’ve skied both the 192 and 184 112 and much prefer the longer length. I’d love to ski the 122. Looks like k2 is changing them up next year. Bummer as the construction on the reckoner series just has an amazing feel
Finally got my 122s (184) out on opening day at alpental this year--what a riot. It's all been said already, but yeah... they're just really fun to ski in deep soft snow. Feels like it does everything I ask it to and nothing I don't. I'll be hard pressed to reach for anything else on a deep day.
Sold the MB116s, might let go of my OG Renegades too. Keeping the Bodacious for a Dr Jekyll / Mr Hyde kind of duo.
How do the 112s ski compared to the 102? Very similar? Had the exact same experience with and reaction to the 102 you did.Quote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
The 191 112 has the same excellent suspension that the 184 102 has. The 184 112 I skied didn’t seem to have the same feel. It still skied really well and I was skiing it in pretty firm conditions, so I’m not ready to give a final word on it.
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You might dig the 115 bacons tooQuote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
Pretty much my quiver of one this year center mounted
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It’s been a while but I absolutely hated the line sfb. Wanted to randomly hook up on edge all the time, could keep it going straight.
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I was a big fan of last generation SFB's, but that ski was probably far too soft for you. They floated wayyyy above their weight class for a 107 and I found that, for a super playful ski, I could push them pretty hard when the snow was soft. That said, when things firmed up (like chunky refreeze or frozen groomers) they were terrifying. I jumped ship to the opposite extreme with Enforcer 110's. Those were great in icier conditions and any kind of chunder, but were completely lifeless. For me, the middle ground was the J Hotshot. I'm still in love with that ski.Quote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
Now, I'm looking for a in-between ( Renegade and Hotshot) pow stick for days like yesterday. 12" of pow that got skied pretty quickly. I was in the trees and rocks looking for stashes all day. I skied my Hotshots and was pretty darned happy, but a tiny bit more float wouldn't have hurt my feelings.
I have to admit that I've been curious about the 115 Bacon, but the skis really on my radar are the 184 112 Reckoner and 184 Moment Wildcat. Similar weight (lighter than my Hotshot) with one being a bit stiffer and more traditional mounted (Wildcat) and one being more playful (Reckoner).
I originally tried filling that spot with the 190 Praxis Jedi Mind Stick. That ski is a rocket for doing rocket things. It was built as a FWT ski and that's no joke. I need a bigger mountain to let that ski really eat (and I ski at Squaw most days :eek:).
That Atomic Maverick 115CTi that TGR just tested caught my eye, also. Sort of an in-between of a traditional charger and playful jib ski.
I'm always on the hunt...
No comment on the SFB,as I've never skied 'em,, but this sounds like a tune issueQuote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
☝️the new Line Optic 114 might be worth looking into…
That ski is really soft and has a 16m turn radius IIRC. I figure the ski just doesn't fit his style.Quote:
Originally Posted by tuco
Def could be, also. Not sure I have a line on Line. I can get the Amer skis cheap and Moment is rad about taking care of ind. folk.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleBogey
Backcountry has the ‘23 Blade Optic at $360 in all sizes. Not sure if they have changed anything other than graphics.
Aaaand now there is only 1 pr. left, since the other pair is coming to me. I'm willing to take a flier on almost any ski at $360!! Thanks DoubleBogey for feeding my ski addiction.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleBogey
I rode my Renegades in day old chop today and it was a perfect reminder of why I need a different ski for these days (though that ski is an absolute blast in smooth, fresh snow and in the trees).
Sweet, going to need a review when you get a chance
Zero 186 left… had been eyeing that ski for a while now and you scared me into buying the last pair.Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowMachine
Hahaha. Glad I could be a bad influence on you.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
I'm not sure if I'll love it or hate it. I've learned that the only review that matters is mine.
I really like the J Friend, but 183 wasn't quite enough ski and the 189 seemed too big/heavy (probably mental). I'm a big fan of the Enforcer 110. I'm hoping the BO 114 lands somewhere between those skis.
I was tempted to do something extreme and go Reckoner 112, but $360 is hard to pass on.
Review to follow. Too bad I don't have them now. We're about to get dumped on.
SOLD
If anyone SLC is interested, I’m selling my twice-skied 112s.
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...68#post7016368
I appreciate the input and this thread was helpful. Decided to try something else.
My buddy demoed some Reckoner 112s and Manas this past week and just couldn't say enough about the Reckoners, he's set to snag a pair
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Everyone should demo a reckoner. If I walked into a shop it wouldn’t be the ski that stands out. But holy hell do they ski great. I’d say it’s the most underrated line of skis out there. If k2 were out there demoing these skis they sell a crap load. I’d fully recommend the 102 to any ripper who likes to be creative in all conditions or my 74 year old mother. And the 112 is insanely good. Graphics are a bit polarizing, but every gen z kid I ride the lift with always comments how rad the top sheets are.
Ha, that's the same as I get with my Switch's that look like the artist was high when he drew the artwork.Quote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
I still want to ski the Reckoner. The 102 could be a park/daily driver and the 112 sounds like a fun, easy resort pow stick. I have to get on these Blade Optics first.
So many skis, so little time.
So these two skis are on the short list of what I want for my fun, park ski with the kids. Loved the 112 when I was able to demo out west. I'm stuck because I'm not sure how the 102 will handle the midwest man-made ice and read that the switch is much more park oriented than other all mountain twins. Thoughts?Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowMachine
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I put my thoughts down over in the Blade Optic thread. Solid ski!Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleBogey