2017 Praxis Skis Info and Resource Thread

[pman]

Got it. Thanks

[gimpy]

Has anybody skied a 4 flex yeti? I'm bout to order a pair but am still waffling on what core. Still debating the enduro w carbon vs the ul. Does anyone know the approx weight difference in those 2 cores. Right now I'm leaning a 4 flex yeti w veneer and enduro w carbon.

[nickel]

Has anybody skied a 4 flex yeti? I'm bout to order a pair but am still waffling on what core. Still debating the enduro w carbon vs the ul. Does anyone know the approx weight difference in those 2 cores. Right now I'm leaning a 4 flex yeti w veneer and enduro w carbon.

I Have no input other than to say that's exactly what I ordered in a 192. Weight difference seems to be about .5lb

[kevino]

Thought I'd throw this out there for the collective's feedback.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my 180 BC for 4+ seasons now with soft snow bias. I have found that at my height 6'1" that it can be a tad short at times. I believe this was in the MAP Core (which is now similar to the enduro with carbon). I later purchased the 182 Yeti in the UL core and we just don't seem to jive all the time.

Anyway, I'm planning on retiring my BCs to early season usage and passing on my Yetis, so I'm looking for a ski in the low 180s length, in the 10X width with tip rocker, small tail rocker, turn radius in the low to mid 20s. Free ride? Skinny Rx? Other thoughts? This would be for touring and compliment a 187 GPO and 173 EXP. Soft snow bias but would like to be able to handle most conditions well enough, also like what you'd want out of a travel type ski.

[jmars]

Once it’s time for those yetis to go please let me know the details. Thanks!

[gimpy]

Kevino- are your yetis stock flex? I have yet to hear from someone stoked on the stock 2 flex yeti cuz too noodly

Above someone said their gpo's don't handle variable snow well. I would counter that they are the best ski I've ever had in variable snow..... By a long shot. In fact, I'd say it's their strong suit.

[kevino]

My yetis are medium stiff flex.

[jmars]

Protest orders have been placed! Let summer....and the waiting begin!!!

[eskido]

Very interested to hear how they work out for the wifey, keep us posted


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[jmars]

Its chance I know but Keith ended up coming back to me on the skinny protest for a lighter skier (I fell off the the kick for her)...to me that was big. We will see how this one plays out but his confidence was a big hurdle push for me.

[grinch]

I’m betting on awesome. Also interested to hear the result

[SupreChicken]

Thought I'd throw this out there for the collective's feedback.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my 180 BC for 4+ seasons now with soft snow bias. I have found that at my height 6'1" that it can be a tad short at times. I believe this was in the MAP Core (which is now similar to the enduro with carbon). I later purchased the 182 Yeti in the UL core and we just don't seem to jive all the time.

Anyway, I'm planning on retiring my BCs to early season usage and passing on my Yetis, so I'm looking for a ski in the low 180s length, in the 10X width with tip rocker, small tail rocker, turn radius in the low to mid 20s. Free ride? Skinny Rx? Other thoughts? This would be for touring and compliment a 187 GPO and 173 EXP. Soft snow bias but would like to be able to handle most conditions well enough, also like what you'd want out of a travel type ski.

Why don't you jive with the Yeti? Do you like the way they ski consistent snow? Is the lack of jive limited to variable snow scenarios? If so, you may just need a new layup. I sold my UL GPO because it felt useless in variable snow - just the way the UL was for me. Enduro layup solved the problem.

If you dislike the way they ski consistent snow, you might need a new shape.

I tried to get a 184 BC made, but I didn't generate enough interest.
Next options are:
183 fat yeti
183 skinny Rx

I ended up going with a standard MVP in a 183 for this purpose. Might be a bit fat, but that's how I played it.

Avoid the UL core.
Although, Keith did say his UL cores are a little heavier and he has ditched the pawlonia.

[nickel]

Why don't you jive with the Yeti? Do you like the way they ski consistent snow? Is the lack of jive limited to variable snow scenarios? If so, you may just need a new layup. I sold my UL GPO because it felt useless in variable snow - just the way the UL was for me. Enduro layup solved the problem.

If you dislike the way they ski consistent snow, you might need a new shape.

I tried to get a 184 BC made, but I didn't generate enough interest.
Next options are:
183 fat yeti
183 skinny Rx

I ended up going with a standard MVP in a 183 for this purpose. Might be a bit fat, but that's how I played it.

Avoid the UL core.
Although, Keith did say his UL cores are a little heavier and he has ditched the pawlonia.

What's he replaced the pawlonia with?

[SupreChicken]

What's he replaced the pawlonia with?

In an email to me, he said aspen was replacing the pawlonia in the enduro core. Didn’t say anything about that for the UL core. My mistake.

[galibier_numero_un]

So Enduro (formerly MAP) is now MA. isn't the heavy core also Maple/Ash?

Of course, there are tons of ash varieties with varying densities (swamp ash being one of the lightest & favored by many for Telecasters & Stratocasters).

... Thom

[grinch]

We may need a month extension to discuss current cores, their weight and of course dammmpness

[Shu Shu]

So heavy is the new enduro
I see an MVP in my future for sure. Looking forward to your review Chicken

[eskido]

Aspen in the Enduro - Pawlonia in the UL


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[waxoff]

So Enduro (formerly MAP) is now MA. isn't the heavy core also Maple/Ash?

Of course, there are tons of ash varieties with barring densities.

... Thom

Enduro is now MAA, Maple Ash Aspen.

[SupreChicken]

Aspen in the Enduro - Pawlonia in the UL


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This ^^^. My mistake. Edited my previous post for clarity.

[N1CK.]

just got a sneak peek pic from Keith ... giggity ....

[nickel]

Jealous.

[detrusor]

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[eskido]

Anyone know if there is still a TGR code?


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[N1CK.]

"praxis" gets you 10%