"Alpine rock and steep, deep powder are what I seek, and I will always find solace there." - Bean Bowers
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Ha, no. The sticks are in my office. The bedroom is where the magic happens.
That's a nice all-ON3P quiver.
The BGs are still on my to-try list. Have yet to be able to link up an ON3P demo day to get on them. At first glance, it seems like they'd be a really big overlap with my 190 Bibbys.
I asked the same question a few pages back if you want to see what some other folks had to say on the issue of switching from the Bibby to BG, etc. http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...and-Lust/page5
Hah, I have way more skis that that. But those two will be my primary inbounds rigs.
I've skied the Bibbys a little bit. Similar skis for sure. The Bibby is a little better on hardpack (traditional sidecut, less pintail). The BG is more manueverable and floats better in soft snow. Despite that though, the Bibby is more center-mounted and feels a bit more playful and jibby to me, whereas the BG feels more chargy and directional (yet still crazy quick when needed). I like the BG better personally, but have friends that prefer the Bibby.
^^ Yep.
BG's FTW.
Yes, I know. That might be why I haven't tried them yet ...
I know, I know.
Moment really did me a solid a year or so go when I tried to explode one of my Bibbys early season. Sending me the same model year ski, brand new, for only $50 shipped. That's pretty tough to beat.
To be fair, Scott & co have provided me with some great deals on demos, as well.
Anyone else find themselves strangely interested in the Kartel 98?
Thinking:
191 BG
184 Steeple 112 (marker kingpin?)
181 Kartel 98
Complimented by:
186 Bodacious
184 Cham 97 HM
My quiver is busting at the seams, but I am looking forward to hearing some additional beta on the 189 Steeple 112 and will be the first one to purchase the 191 Kartel 106... So stoked for that one to be run in limited quantities...!
Loving the new lineup! Just pulled the trigger on some old stock due to family budget - 161 Vicik's for my (not so) little ripper 12 year old stepson as his 'pow' board. Dude earned himself the need for a little more float this year!
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Yeah, but skis also don't give blow jobs.
Steeple 112 (Grizzlycorn of course) are basically the key to my entire quiver re-vamp this year.
ON3P Tychoon Tour - 126 / 96 / 116 @ 186cm - Rossi FKS 140 - 5.8 kg / pair
ON3P Jeffrey - 138 / 108 / 130 @ 186cm - Rossi 180 Pro - 7.3 kg / pair
ON3P Steeple 112 - 139 / 112/ 123 @ 189cm - Marker Tour F12 EPF - 6.2 kg / pair
Black Diamond Drift - 138 / 100 / 123 @ 186cm - Dynafit Radical FT12 - 4.6 kg / pair
Black Diamond Carbon Megawatt - 147 / 120 / 127 @ 188cm - Dynafit Beast 16 - 5.3 kg/ pair
Can't wait to see them... I mean I can, I can't ski yet anyway, but you know what I mean.
Boooom. Should have my BG GC's soon!
Those are beyond sexy and from the shape I a guessing Jeffrey's and second guess would be Kartels... Enjoy... I am still rocking my 191 Wrens, 191 Billygoat and 186 Grizzly Corn Viciks...
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