ON3P SKIS Discussion

**ScrewYou** · 10-02-2016, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by MHSP1497

Been reading everything I can find about these skis and have been blown away. So much so that I placed an order for both myself and my wife.

Last year I bought her the Nordica Wildfire's in an attempt to get her off the groomers (she'd been riding her Bandit B3W's for ages). She did not appreciate the fat-ass waist in the Wildfires and didn't like the effort required to edge-to-edge quickly. She has that annoyingly perfect ski form and these just failed her.

So, after much reading, I took the plunge and placed an order for Custom Wrenegade 88's with the BG top sheet in 179cm for her. Went with softer fiberglass and carbon. She likes a fast ski and the waist is gonna be just about perfect for her.

As for myself, I ordered a pair of Custom BG's in 184cm with the wild Green sidewalls.

Super stoked to to support a Portland based company!

Where do you guys ski?

**MHSP1497** · 10-02-2016, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by aevergreene

Where do you guys ski?

We're living in the SF area now and will be riding Tahoe this winter (got our Epic passes early). Mostly Kirkwood, maybe an odd day elsewhere. Though we're hoping to take a trip back home to Mt. Hood too, maybe Whistler if there's snow. Will definitely pay for a lift ticket at Squaw when the snow's "right" and I can play hookie from work mid-week.

**ScrewYou** · 10-02-2016, 07:24 PM

Cool. I ski Tahoe. The Billy Goats are insanely good in the type of snow we get here. Get ready for the best skis of your life!

**MHSP1497** · 10-02-2016, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by aevergreene

Cool. I ski Tahoe. The Billy Goats are insanely good in the type of snow we get here. Get ready for the best skis of your life!

Right on! Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback! Catch ya on the slopes.

**Norseman** · 10-02-2016, 08:12 PM

Check into the PNW threads when you know the dates of your trip, ifnyer lookin for ski pals. I'm a Billy Goat slut, too... coastal snow tool of choice! Good work on the lady's sticks, too.

**MHSP1497** · 10-02-2016, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Norseman

Check into the PNW threads when you know the dates of your trip, ifnyer lookin for ski pals. I'm a Billy Goat slut, too... coastal snow tool of choice! Good work on the lady's sticks, too.

Will do, mate!

**Gman** · 10-03-2016, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by MHSP1497

Been reading everything I can find about these skis and have been blown away. So much so that I placed an order for both myself and my wife.

Last year I bought her the Nordica Wildfire's in an attempt to get her off the groomers (she'd been riding her Bandit B3W's for ages). She did not appreciate the fat-ass waist in the Wildfires and didn't like the effort required to edge-to-edge quickly. She has that annoyingly perfect ski form and these just failed her.

So, after much reading, I took the plunge and placed an order for Custom Wrenegade 88's with the BG top sheet in 179cm for her. Went with softer fiberglass and carbon. She likes a fast ski and the waist is gonna be just about perfect for her.

As for myself, I ordered a pair of Custom BG's in 184cm with the wild Green sidewalls.

Super stoked to to support a Portland based company!

The stock Wren 88 is pretty stiff so good call on softening it up for her. I haven't skied the 88 yet but I think your wife will be stoked on the ski.

**MHSP1497** · 10-03-2016, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Gman

The stock Wren 88 is pretty stiff so good call on softening it up for her. I haven't skied the 88 yet but I think your wife will be stoked on the ski.

Thanks, mate! I think she'll be quite happy to get out on these this season!

**PowTron** · 10-03-2016, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Gman

The stock Wren 88 is pretty stiff so good call on softening it up for her. I can't ski the 88 with my giant mangina yet but I think your wife will be stoked on the ski.

FIFY

**MHSP1497** · 10-04-2016, 02:37 PM

Called the factory today to inquire about the press-date for my custom order. They were super-cool and let me know I made the 10/31 date and they're even thinking about some ideas to accommodate another of my requests that falls outside their norm.

ON3P has one of the best examples of proper Customer Focus and Customer Service I've seen in years. Great company! So glad I took the plunge!

**Sessiøn** · 10-04-2016, 04:13 PM

Fucking Wren 98's being mounted as we speak. Can't stop feeling like I need ANOTHER pair of BG's even though I have K116's on the wall.

**undertow2** · 10-04-2016, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by PhiberAwptik

Fucking Wren 98's being mounted as we speak. Can't stop feeling like I need ANOTHER pair of BG's even though I have K116's on the wall.

My 191Kartels 116s and 189 Wren 98s are suppose to be at my shop on the next couple of weeks and cannot wait to get my hands on them... Regardless of how the Kartels ski I will still hold on to my 191 Billys... Definitely looking for my 98s to fill a gap that I have been looking to fill for a while...

**ScrewYou** · 10-04-2016, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by PhiberAwptik

Fucking Wren 98's being mounted as we speak. Can't stop feeling like I need ANOTHER pair of BG's even though I have K116's on the wall.

What situations would you choose the kartel 116 over billy goat? Just curious.. would it be for when you ski switch in deep pow and also wanna throw in a lap or two in the park?

**shroom** · 10-04-2016, 07:16 PM

I'm out of the loop re: newer designs, but assuming the kartel is somewhat in-line with the caylor.. they ski quite different?

**widluk** · 10-04-2016, 09:19 PM

When do those 189 Wren 108's ship? Snow's starting to fly!

**SupreChicken** · 10-05-2016, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by shroom

I'm out of the loop re: newer designs, but assuming the kartel is somewhat in-line with the caylor.. they ski quite different?

This is where the ole buy and try strategy is helpful. I'll spring for the schizos if you get the skis.

**Sessiøn** · 10-05-2016, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by aevergreene

What situations would you choose the kartel 116 over billy goat? Just curious.. would it be for when you ski switch in deep pow and also wanna throw in a lap or two in the park?

Just when I have the feels. Sometimes I want to mach, other times I just want to pop off of stuff, and pretend I'm not 42. When I got the K116(all of 6 months ago) I was going to just use it as my only ski. Times change.

**Sessiøn** · 10-05-2016, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by SupreChicken

This is where the ole buy and try strategy is helpful. I'll spring for the schizos if you get the skis.

My opinion. I have owned both. Kartel is a better Caylor.

**PowTron** · 10-05-2016, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by widluk

When do those 189 Wren 108's ship? Snow's starting to fly!

More are being made right now. We will be shipping out any that are already ordered in the next week.

**ScrewYou** · 10-05-2016, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by PhiberAwptik

Just when I have the feels. Sometimes I want to mach, other times I just want to pop off of stuff, and pretend I'm not 42. When I got the K116(all of 6 months ago) I was going to just use it as my only ski. Times change.

Ya, definitely get another BG then. I will never part with mine.. honestly, I want a pair of the 189s just for shits & gigs in the resort, and turn my 191s into a short touring ski with beasts..

Do you still have your 186 BGs, and just want the new version? Or are you replacing?

Also, didn't you say something about how the Kartel 116 doesn't have as much float in the tail as the Caylor, which actually provides for a better, directional powder experience?

**Sessiøn** · 10-05-2016, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by aevergreene

Ya, definitely get another BG then. I will never part with mine.. honestly, I want a pair of the 189s just for shits & gigs in the resort, and turn my 191s into a short touring ski with beasts..

Do you still have your 186 BGs, and just want the new version? Or are you replacing?

Also, didn't you say something about how the Kartel 116 doesn't have as much float in the tail as the Caylor, which actually provides for a better, directional powder experience?

BG's are gone....Sold everything I could to try and keep my dog alive last year. Then in the spring picked up the Kartel's.

K116 does indeed have a bit less float in the tail than the Caylor, at least that is how I feel, and what was really my only problem with the Caylor. I still have some of the best turns of my life on Caylor's. So the K116 was an easy choice for me. But I can't help but want some BG's for those true Cascade Concrete days, that the BG turns in to magic.

**Norseman** · 10-05-2016, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by aevergreene

I will never part with mine.. honestly, I want a pair of the 189s just for shits & gigs in the resort, and turn my 191s into a short touring ski with beasts..

Do

Put inserts in the ones you already have, for dynafit and fks or whatever... 5 minute swap and save your coins. Or not. You seem to have no problem buying shitloads of skis, ya whore...

TGR's resident trustafari?

My 11/12's have a shitload of mixed miles behind em with that arrangement.

**ScrewYou** · 10-05-2016, 10:19 PM

I'm not buying anymore skis for this season, I was speculating for next season.

No trust fund here, lol, just a loaded up PayPal credit account.. I also sold off a bunch of skis and gear last march, that I had piled up over time, and bought a dirt bike. That same dirt bike is sold, so I tried to get back to where I left off in the gear whore arena..

But ya, I definitely have a problem. I'm sure I'm not even close to as bad as some of the "dentists" on here, with real money$