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I know, jfe024 and his ilk have lots to do, but I've become reliant on this tome, especially now before the only season worth thinking about. Come on, release it already. September's practically over, and you did say September. Giddy up, you sexy bastards.
This post is fueled by some lack of snow frustration, five negronis and two boulevardiers. Ran out of gin.
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You mean this? The Analog version has been released.
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What the fuck? I need to check my email.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandit Man
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So, it's going to be a while until I get mine. Release the digital version, Jonathan!
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Good to see the C132 and FL113 included. Hoped for a FL113 review in the 187. Seeing that the 194 is ranked as the “most demanding” and second to last in “most work in tight terrain” isn’t a surprise.
Lol. Not that surprised, either.
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Those 194 slight camber "blems" are probably absolute missiles then.
The uncambered ones are,too, so I'm starting to feel some FOMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Velomayniac
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I'm sure they are. I can't wait to try a pair of HL skis. I'm just saying the cambered blems make me feel like I should spend more time in ballistics engineering before even considering. Like a mix between a Bodacious and a Pro Rider.Quote:
Originally Posted by arild
I haven't read through all the HL threads on here, I honestly don't know the background of each ski nor the skis that influenced each HL model. I'm a regular rider of the 191 Monster 108s, and I think that influenced the FL113?? Maybe I'm mistaken.
Just needed to be a touch more patient:
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Did you fall asleep? What time is it in the middle of Norway?
1:14am. No, mixed another boulevardier, stared at it for a while and then drank a glass of water.
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And I did find the guide at last. Turns out my cc had expired.
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The Monsters influenced the flex pattern, mostly. The shape is otherwise not super related, other than both being chargers. Sorry, didn't see your post. [emoji846]Quote:
Originally Posted by Velomayniac
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Two Negronis and I'm a very happy wreck, but a wreck nonetheless. Good effort - and good taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by arild
Will absolutely recommend the Boulevardier. Just use bourbon instead of the gin, only add 25% more bourbon for sweetness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Island Bay
I just discovered this last year that a Negroni is the only real alternative to an old fashioned.
Cheers
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Not true. An ‘improved whiskey cocktail’ is also a great alternative. (The thing it was supposed to improve upon is an ‘old fashioned cocktail’.)Quote:
Originally Posted by arild
Also, Sazerac.
Thanks for the pointers. Will check them out.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
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Ha! That was fast. Just sitting here hoping for drinking tips?Quote:
Originally Posted by arild
For some reason, Tapatalk decided to start notifying me whenever anyone participates in whatever stupid thread I've started. I think I may have Covid again, as I'm all snot, no taste today, so on the wagon. [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong
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Did you know that it's just been International Negroni Week?
Best cocktail in the world.
I didn't know, but I've certainly honored it this week, if nothing else than by instinct alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Island Bay
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Lolz, instinct is sometimes all you need
Since I started this cunt of a thread, I think it's only fair to the blister crew to discuss their book.
Those of you who have the print edition; any better than previous years? Quality of paper matters.
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Ugh. Hope you get through it quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by arild
Bit out of context: but I was wondering if they make their last years digital issue available for free...but does not seem to be the case?
I gotchu. Send a PMQuote:
Originally Posted by tomh79
was also wondering this. have looked through their older ones but might finally buy one this year if they don't have lasy years for freeQuote:
Originally Posted by tomh79
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I was surprised by how many 'new' brands they had this year. Last few years I felt like I was pretty familiar with all the brands they wrote about with just a handful of unknowns throughout the guide. This year each section is like 50/50 known/unknown. Great exposure for these smaller brands.
It does feel a little more difficult to make an informed decision on what ski to go with when there are so many skis and the difference from one to the next is so miniscule.
Surprised they didn’t include the Skorpius in the bc boots section. Such a sleeper boot.
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Love the Blister guide. Has made picking skis out so much easier for me.
Brands recycling shapes for 2-3 years at a time probably makes it a bit easier for them to stay up-to-date. It was cool to see some Heritage Lab skis in the guide, among a few smaller brands.
The charts at the end of each section help me understand what to expect out of a ski since I have been on at least one ski I can reference in each category.
Rockstar in the category IMO... Sportiva has really botched the market sell-in and sell through with this boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by dub_xion
So, Been a Blister member since 2016? I have a stack of buyer's guides on the coffee table year-round.
Just got notification that the print version is not included at my membership level this year.
Looks like the next membership level includes the buyer's guide but it's $400 a year because it includes personal insurance!
You guys have been pushing this insurance BS too hard - you must be getting one heckuva kick-back - and you're alienating your core customers
what are they charging for just the book this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
$25 whether you want just digital or digital + print, which makes dropping it from the regular membership even more bonkers. That negates any argument that it's too expensive to produce and include in the online membership like before.Quote:
Originally Posted by FloridaSnow
If you buy the print version separate, that additional $25 plus the $60 online membership is an almost 50% increase over last year and they took away features like gear recommendations etc.
I've run start-ups, so I "get it", but some smart decision need to be made here - not just money grabs.
I always figured they were "taking a loss" on the guides at the old price, hoping to sell more memberships... but pulling the guide from the basic membership seems like a backwards way to get more people to sign up. I guess the long term idea is to move completely away from the "cheaper" membership and only sell insurance and Curated style gear recommendations?Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
I always liked the physical guide book as a reference to use at work, even if I only sell a few of the brands. Bummer of a move overall.
It’s particularly disappointing for those of us who live in countries with public healthcare and would never have a reason to need said insurance.
I think my membership renewal is going to be declined. I only subscribe because of the print edition of the buyer's guide, and now I'm neither getting the print nor digital. I got some awesome help from Kara Williard some time ago about some boot fit issues and questions, but not worth it to me anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by D(C)
Sorry blister. You used to be awesome, now you(for the most part) suck.
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Yes and no, Obviously there is a cost to print each copy, but a major cost is in print formatting and layout, which is done for the PDF Digital version as well. Selling them both at the same price cuts into their profit margin for the Print + Digital version, but obviously not enough to have a second price.Quote:
Originally Posted by ASmileyFace
Their expectation is that (Additional Print / Digital Subscriptions sold) - (Existing Customers lost) = Profit
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
Good timing as my Blister membership renews Aug 25.
I sent an email to Blister awhile back telling them to stop pushing insurance so much.
I’ve worked at a bank….who pushed us to sell insurance as the commissions are so good. In my email to Blister I ranted a bit as I told them they weave “injuries” into their podcasts now as a further way to push the insurance. It’s tiring and off-putting. And reduces their credibility and is inconsistent with Blister’s core value (which has always been how objective they are?). The insurance flogging makes them seem less objective.
Didn’t hear back from Blister.
I get it. We all need to make money. But I’d rather they tone it down a bit. I ski 50 days each season with a good ski crew at Whistler and I bet we talk injuries maybe once on a chairlift ride, per season. So 1 / 700 chairlift rides? Whereas Blister (Jonathan) makes it seem like we’re gonna die or be horribly injured every time we step outside.
I’ll buy the print version with the money I save cancelling my non-insurance membership that I’ve had for 5 years.
I will say that the guide is great reading and is full of good gear ski info eg. straight pull, rec mount, amount of tip/tail rise info, graphics etc.
KC
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