ON3P SKIS Discussion

[whyturn]

Colorado demos and the I70

[MHSP1497]

Hey Iggy-

any idea when my Kartel order will press? I emailed the guys but haven't heard back. No worries, just curious. Snow conditions down here this season will likely call for the Billygoats till at least spring.

[iggyskier]

Hey Iggy-

any idea when my Kartel order will press? I emailed the guys but haven't heard back. No worries, just curious. Snow conditions down here this season will likely call for the Billygoats till at least spring.

Factory has been off since Thursday. We're back tomorrow. Right now averaging 2-3 weeks on customs.

[MHSP1497]

Factory has been off since Thursday. We're back tomorrow. Right now averaging 2-3 weeks on customs.

Cool, cool. Thank you very much for the update. Like I said, I'm not in a hurry and will wait patiently. Just needed an idea to put my anxieties to rest.

[MHSP1497]

Did anyone else notice this was post 1000? Talk about a mic drop... Well played Iggy, well played.

[Jstewss]

Maybe it's me, maybe its the photos.. but I can hardly see the asymmetry in those teaser shots. Is it just slightly more taper on the outside edge?

[iggyskier]

Maybe it's me, maybe its the photos.. but I can hardly see the asymmetry in those teaser shots. Is it just slightly more taper on the outside edge?

It's hard to see in photos close up like that (helps me to stand back). I usually refrain from posting CAD stuff publically, so enjoy these teasers for ants.

[Jstewss]

They'e got to be at least.. three times bigger than that.

Thanks though, for sharing Iggy. Looks subtle, cool.

[adrenalated]

FWIW the asymmetry is easier to see in person. It's still subtle, but you can see that it's there. Looking forward to skiing them.

[galibier_numero_un]

Thanks! I really appreciate your being able to balance intellectual property with giving us insight into the process and the logic behind your awesome products.

... Thom

So, I'm expecting to hear that next year's Steeple 108 equivalent will also be asym?

... Thom

Right now no. We're still testing the benefits in 110 and below skis. We're really happy with where the 108-waisted skis are right now. The primary benefits we've seen have been in 3-D snow. The goal with the BG and CD was to increase maneuverability in 3-D snow with minimal effect on hard snow performance. Testing will occur more on thinner skis this spring but in the meantime, our focus has been on implementing it where it will have the greatest benefit.

Most of the testing going on with the Steeples right now is focused on the cores & composites.

[travel_to_ski]

wildernessx.com are having 20% off on 174 and 179 BG, 161 and 171 jessie 98 and 174,179 and 184 steeple 98.

use code skisale17 for an additional 25% off and active junky for another 5% off

[mfa81]

Bogus is in the cards - Brundage a bit less likely but a resort we've wanted to get to for awhile.

do you guys have any tentative date for bogus?

[nyskirat]

wildernessx.com are having 20% off on 174 and 179 BG, 161 and 171 jessie 98 and 174,179 and 184 steeple 98.

use code skisale17 for an additional 25% off and active junky for another 5% off

Ugh. I don't need another pair of skis...but damn.

[optics]

So iggy/powtron...when do we get the big reveal?

[CaliBrit]

Sun Valley would be great if we were allowed to attend. Larger resorts with their own corporate ski shops are often a no for us.

That's sad, we'll have to get you in their shop! I am in the process of convincing the locals of Bamboo magic and have already sold 1 pair off my feet.

[Gman]

So iggy/powtron...when do we get the big reveal?

That would take all the fun out of it

[mtnjam]

Thanks guys. These will fit soon for conditions at Bogus Basin.

They look great, can't wait to get them on the snow.



and maybe find my lost and now buried Vicik up there come summer

[retirwntm]

wildernessx.com are having 20% off on 174 and 179 BG, 161 and 171 jessie 98 and 174,179 and 184 steeple 98.

use code skisale17 for an additional 25% off and active junky for another 5% off

Not sure how you can use the code. Explain?

[mfa81]

Not sure how you can use the code. Explain?

that is a place at checkout/cart, are you on desktop or mobile? really easy to find at least if you are using desktop towards the bottom left side

[retirwntm]

I was on mobile. Thanks

[grinch]

I was on mobile. Thanks

Not checkout. Scroll down in cart

[auvgeek]

Powtron or Iggy,

Can you guys tell me a little about the factory tune? I don't think I've seen this info posted elsewhere. I know all your ski are 1*/1*, but is there anything else I should know re base structure, etc? In the past, I have had skis tuned that never really skied as well as they did with the factory tune, and I'd like to avoid that. For example, 4FRNT posted a while back that the Renegade should be tuned with very minimal structure. If it makes a difference, I'd love to know about the BG vs Kartel (108) vs Wren (108). I was gonna shoot you guys an email, but then I figured others might want to know.

TIA.

[Bruce Springskiin]

While you are on the topic of tunes. I have some base work to do on my skis. (Big Sky spring skiing, and early season) will any old ptex do, or do you have a preference that works best with your bases?

[jorion]

Tahoe might be even worse than the PNW. I believe we were given the ok to demo at only 2 resorts there (Rose & Northstar). Hence why we've dragged a bit getting a fleet down there - not much for it to do. That might have changed since last year. In all honesty, I doubt Tahoe happens this year. Sorry.

You might know this already or it might not be useful info, but at Kirkwood companies typically set up demos in front of 7800, not owned by Vail, presumably to get around needing to deal with the resort. Moment usually sets up there a few times a winter, and I saw Faction there last year as well.

[galibier_numero_un]

While you are on the topic of tunes. I have some base work to do on my skis. (Big Sky spring skiing, and early season) will any old ptex do, or do you have a preference that works best with your bases?

All high quality skis use sintered p-tex bases, so if you're melting p-tex candles, it's technically a compromise but in practice, it's the extremely rare occasion where a good repair pulls out. Of course, using a gun is a better (more permanent) repair than lighting a candle.

Repairing a core shot is a whole, 'nuther process, and there are lots of threads here on that topic.

Cheers,
Thom