2014/2015 ON3P Skis (Official Thread) - Discussion and Lust

[capulin overdrive]

^^Compare Steeple (both widths) to 186 Billy Goat??

For resort pow, I would take the 112 over the Goats. They float plenty good are more nimble in the trees and bumps, and that's with me at 6'5" 300lbs.


102 might could replace a Goat for lighter guy, but for me it would be one heck of a daily driver and also pretty good float for width. 102 wasn't as nimble in powdery bumps for me as the 112 width, but it was light years more nimble than say a Vicik, and the 102 rails on groomers like nobodies business. Very impressive ski, to do be able to rail and slarve.


So for me and resort, if money were no object, I would get both widths of Steeples and use them in place of my Viciks and Goats.

FYI I was on the 189 length for both width Steeples, and really like this new length as well.

[shroom]

^^Compare Steeple (both widths) to 186 Billy Goat??

dude, you would not be able to ski a steeple the way you ski. not even close.

[Flotsam]

Without knowing how Avugeek skis... Shroom, care to elaborate what kind of skier you don't think a steeple would work for?

[shroom]

having just landed off a 4 day vegas binge, i will most definitely do so when i can pull together some verbiage that does not paint me as a pretentious taint.


i did buy some 13/14 caylors last week, which is nice.

[adrenalated]

Without knowing how Avugeek skis...

Fast and danger, I'd assume.

[capulin overdrive]

Wait a minute! Did you give up on skiing switch Auvgeek?


If so you're right back to looking at other skis in the line up.

[iggyskier]

Fast and danger, I'd assume.

I thought that was how all of TGR skied...

[Bobcat Sig]

Wait ... so I missed the sale of the Grizzly Corns!?

[iggyskier]

Wait ... so I missed the sale of the Grizzly Corns!?

We will have about 20 GC skis for sale, should start around mid-may.

[mtnjam]

For resort pow, I would take the 112 over the Goats. They float plenty good are more nimble in the trees and bumps, and that's with me at 6'5" 300lbs.


102 might could replace a Goat for lighter guy, but for me it would be one heck of a daily driver and also pretty good float for width. 102 wasn't as nimble in powdery bumps for me as the 112 width, but it was light years more nimble than say a Vicik, and the 102 rails on groomers like nobodies business. Very impressive ski, to do be able to rail and slarve.


So for me and resort, if money were no object, I would get both widths of Steeples and use them in place of my Viciks and Goats.

FYI I was on the 189 length for both width Steeples, and really like this new length as well.

Just the information I was looking for in a comparison of the Vicik and Steeple. Don't get me wrong, I love my Viciks and have gotten really used to how to ski them in the terrain around here. They are certainly a directional ski, though not quite as much as the Wren. I'm just curious how the Steeples would do in heavier crud and bumped out terrain. Are they tanks like the Viciks or are they easily deflected as a lighter ski would be. Currently I'd rather use my Viciks for resort and my Kingswood FAT's for untracked b/c stuff.
Still would love to demo a pair of both width's of Steeples before I pull the trigger on them.

[shroom]

Without knowing how Avugeek skis... Shroom, care to elaborate what kind of skier you don't think a steeple would work for?

i personally don't see someone who's really aggressive liking them in anything but untouched. aggressiveness is relative, and everything about ski preference is subjective -- that's why i directed my comment towards auvgeek specifically (probably should have used other forms of communication, but whatever). im sure they'll work for plenty of people, i just know he needs a ski that will push back.

I thought that was how all of TGR skied...

heh, was waiting on that..

Are they tanks like the Viciks or are they easily deflected as a lighter ski would be. .

the latter IME/YMMV/etc

[Bobcat Sig]

We will have about 20 GC skis for sale, should start around mid-may.

And there is much rejoicing. I'll say it again; put me on the list.

[capulin overdrive]

Just the information I was looking for in a comparison of the Vicik and Steeple. Don't get me wrong, I love my Viciks and have gotten really used to how to ski them in the terrain around here. They are certainly a directional ski, though not quite as much as the Wren. I'm just curious how the Steeples would do in heavier crud and bumped out terrain. Are they tanks like the Viciks or are they easily deflected as a lighter ski would be. Currently I'd rather use my Viciks for resort and my Kingswood FAT's for untracked b/c stuff.
Still would love to demo a pair of both width's of Steeples before I pull the trigger on them.

I skied the Steeples in pretty good snow, maybe 6" on top of a softish wind crust bottom, with it snowing during the day. So didn't get to crud bust, but my inclination is that they'll be fine, they are after all ON3P (ie: not know for making wimpy skis).

Think you'd be happy with either width, would just have to decide what arrow you want in the quiver. For me, already having Billygoats and C&D's, if I could only pick one, I'd go with the 102 as I've got deeper covered with the others.


I love my Viciks, but they're more work than I'd like in the trees and bumps for my old fatass. Steeples were so much nicer in the trees and bumps, 102 maybe better back to the lift than Viciks, and 112 not as good back to the lift as Viciks.

[ricky64]

If y'all were to buy a front mountain ski (maybe only 10 to 20% park) for the hard snow and bump run days, what would it be, the Prester?

Also, when you do your GC run in May, can the graphics be put on any model?

[PowTron]

My favorites were the Steeples in both widths. Kind of surprised they're not getting more attention around here.


Glad you guys went to Monarch, it was a great place to demo, could ride 2 lifts and get the skis through all types of terrain in 30 minutes or less.


As far as demos, a few signs to scatter around to let folks know you're there couldn't hurt, like parking lot entrance. Knew you guys were supposed to be at Monarch, being a pow day I was first chair and kept looking for you guys, but didn't see you until I went to that bottom lift and could see you from there.

Next year there will be multiple demos at Monarch and we will be more front and center. We were actually put in that location by the mountain staff, but after pulling a few strings (and buying a few beers) I have been assured we will have prime real estate for next season whenever we are there.

As for the Steeple series, I know you loved them...keep spreading the word. For those that are concerned about the stiffness of the Steeples, Capulin is about 98 feet tall and about 750 lbs (big boned). They worked for him, they will work for you

[PowTron]

If y'all were to buy a front mountain ski (maybe only 10 to 20% park) for the hard snow and bump run days, what would it be, the Prester?

Also, when you do your GC run in May, can the graphics be put on any model?

Wren 102 if you are barely in the park, Kartel 106 if you are all over the place.

As for GC graphics they can go onto any ski (granted they will look great on mid to wide width skis due to all that magical grizzlycorn exposure).

[iamTRuTH]

Man, I want a pair of Wren 102's. I guess it's time to unload a pair or 2. Any one want to buy a pair of low use '10/'11 Wrens in a 181cm?

[OptimusPlank]

Hey all. Just some quick info about me, 5'11" 160lbs and I do resort skiing in the Swiss / French Alps and look for powder whenever possible.

Currently riding 98 Line Prophets (179) as my one ski quiver but I want to add a more powder orientated ski to make my powder skiing more fun. I can handle my 98s great in powder but it would good to have a powder orientated ski to make it more fun. Anywho the choices I have are the 114 Jeffrey(186) / 116 Billy Goat(186) / 122 Jeffrey(186) , can someone help me out with my choice? I feel like 114 might be too narrow as my powder ski considering I have my 98 Prophet however at the same time it is only resort powder skiing after all. Secondly I think the 122 Jeffrey might be too wide considering it has 0 camber which will make it unfun on other conditions other than pow, however it does stray away the most from my 98s giving me a different feel. The BGs are kinda the middle ground but not really. I'm not sure.

I ski fast and aggressive and would like to charge , through crud too, as well as the ski being manoeuvreable in technical chutes/drops etc (hence the 186) . Anyone help me with this dilemma? I don't mind the Jeffrey's being more playful if you think that should be the decider.

I've heard the term "turn on a dime" since in Swedish I think I slightly understand what it means, as in being responsive/turning sharp on command? Wouldn't mind it being this either. I understand the BG is directional and a charger but it can still be used in other situations right? Really stuck here! Thanks!

[mfa81]

Hey all. Just some quick info about me, 5'11" 160lbs and I do resort skiing in the Swiss / French Alps and look for powder whenever possible.

Currently riding 98 Line Prophets (179) as my one ski quiver but I want to add a more powder orientated ski to make my powder skiing more fun. I can handle my 98s great in powder but it would good to have a powder orientated ski to make it more fun. Anywho the choices I have are the 114 Jeffrey(186) / 116 Billy Goat(186) / 122 Jeffrey(186) , can someone help me out with my choice? I feel like 114 might be too narrow as my powder ski considering I have my 98 Prophet however at the same time it is only resort powder skiing after all. Secondly I think the 122 Jeffrey might be too wide considering it has 0 camber which will make it unfun on other conditions other than pow, however it does stray away the most from my 98s giving me a different feel. The BGs are kinda the middle ground but not really. I'm not sure.

I ski fast and aggressive and would like to charge , through crud too, as well as the ski being manoeuvreable in technical chutes/drops etc (hence the 186) . Anyone help me with this dilemma? I don't mind the Jeffrey's being more playful if you think that should be the decider.

I've heard the term "turn on a dime" since in Swedish I think I slightly understand what it means, as in being responsive/turning sharp on command? Wouldn't mind it being this either. I understand the BG is directional and a charger but it can still be used in other situations right? Really stuck here! Thanks!

BG 186 is going to be a good second pair for you! From 98mm it's a big jump to 122!

the question between bg vs 114 jeffrey is more regarding your style than float they both will float nicelly but as you already know jeffrey is more playful and bg more of a directional charger!

maybe you should do bg + 122 :-) if you think you are gonna be skiing some huge dumps!

[capulin overdrive]

Hey all. Just some quick info about me, 5'11" 160lbs and I do resort skiing in the Swiss / French Alps and look for powder whenever possible.

Currently riding 98 Line Prophets (179) as my one ski quiver but I want to add a more powder orientated ski to make my powder skiing more fun. I can handle my 98s great in powder but it would good to have a powder orientated ski to make it more fun. Anywho the choices I have are the 114 Jeffrey(186) / 116 Billy Goat(186) / 122 Jeffrey(186) , can someone help me out with my choice? I feel like 114 might be too narrow as my powder ski considering I have my 98 Prophet however at the same time it is only resort powder skiing after all. Secondly I think the 122 Jeffrey might be too wide considering it has 0 camber which will make it unfun on other conditions other than pow, however it does stray away the most from my 98s giving me a different feel. The BGs are kinda the middle ground but not really. I'm not sure.

I ski fast and aggressive and would like to charge , through crud too, as well as the ski being manoeuvreable in technical chutes/drops etc (hence the 186) . Anyone help me with this dilemma? I don't mind the Jeffrey's being more playful if you think that should be the decider.

I've heard the term "turn on a dime" since in Swedish I think I slightly understand what it means, as in being responsive/turning sharp on command? Wouldn't mind it being this either. I understand the BG is directional and a charger but it can still be used in other situations right? Really stuck here! Thanks!

At your weight you'll be just fine on the 114 Jeffrey or the Billygoat, and I'd suggest looking at the 112 Steeple also.


122 width is fun in deep stuff, and can be more capable. However a ski like the Billygoat is so good in deep stuff, that it's very rare you'll ever wish for more ski.

[wildmanwillie]

I'll just leave this here for all you grizzly corn fiends http://on3pskis.myshopify.com/products/grizzlycorn

[nomadpat]

Thanks for the heads up Willie! Got some 114 Jeffreys Grizzly Corn style! So stoked!

[Lindahl]

Man... I almost want to just buy one for the topsheet alone, even though I really don't want another pair of skis. A Cease and Desist would be super tempting, but not offered...

[iggyskier]

Man... I almost want to just buy one for the topsheet alone, even though I really don't want another pair of skis. A Cease and Desist would be super tempting, but not offered...

If you are interested in a pair, let me know and I can give you some options. 193cm CD are about to be done for the season, so we could only do a GC topsheet at the moment. 183cm CD might be possible to go both top & base as they are still a few weeks away from production.

I'll just leave this here for all you grizzly corn fiends http://on3pskis.myshopify.com/products/grizzlycorn

You guys are quick. Official announcement is Monday.

[shafty85]

What's with the bases? I'm all for colour but wonder what, if any, impact this will have on durability, toughness, etc that ON3P is known for? I've often heard, though I would be the last to claim to be an expert on the subject, that pure black bases are the toughest and most durable. Thoughts? Opinions? Facts? Iggy?

Let me know and, if it's already been asked and answered, I'll go back through the thread.