Katana 108 - the resurrerection

[YoEddy]

... I’m 6ft 210pounds ...Tossing up between 177 and 184. Don’t have miles of vert to let them run here and dodging people.

Ahh reminds me of the old days when we used to say "short skis suck & long boards truck".

Skier weight is the single largest factor in ski design these days, and at 210 lbs a 177 would be like a Ferrari with a 4 cylinder. Sure a 177 is going to be more maneuverable but at what cast to the true design intent of the ski? At your size I would think the conversation would be more between a 184 and 191.

[Shorty_J]

I'm going echo the other comments... I'd say go 184 even if you don't want to pin it all the time.

I'm about 5'7" and 175 pounds and on the 177 and personally that's enough ski for me but you are much bigger than me.

[dub2]

At 150 lbs though, assuming the 177 is the way to go?

[Mustonen]

Depends on your preference. It’s not a handful of a ski. At 160lbs I had a 184. Cool ski and nothing really bad to say about them, but I kind of wished it was the 191. I would not have liked the 177. But I prefer skis that, by all rights, are a little too long for me.

I much prefer the Ranger 107ti in a 189, partially just due to the increased length.

[Nicksouth]

👌

[nyskirat]

Picked up a pair of Kendo 92s, anyone know what the 3 lines indicate with regards to mounting? I assume the middle is rec. and the other two are +1 or -1?

[BC.]

Picked up a pair of Kendo 92s, anyone know what the 3 lines indicate with regards to mounting? I assume the middle is rec. and the other two are +1 or -1?

No…the bottom line is rec…..then +1 and +2……standard Volkl mount lines.

[Mustonen]

Picked up a pair of Kendo 92s, anyone know what the 3 lines indicate with regards to mounting? I assume the middle is rec. and the other two are +1 or -1?

No. At least, not on the katanas. The back line is recommended. It’s also the bigger line.

[Shorty_J]

No. At least, not on the katanas. The back line is recommended. It’s also the bigger line.

I've played with mount and I like +1cm even on the 177.

[Shorty_J]

At 150 lbs though, assuming the 177 is the way to go?

Yeah I think that sounds good at 150 lbs.

[nyskirat]

No…the bottom line is rec…..then +1 and +2……standard Volkl mount lines.

Thanks, first pair of Volkls so that's new to me.

[Nicksouth]

184 it is, bring on the southern winter!

[1000-oaks]

Anyone compare these to Monster 108? I assume Monster has a higher speed limit (none) and carves better, but is a beast in tight spots.

[ntblanks]

Anyone compare these to Monster 108? I assume Monster has a higher speed limit (none) and carves better, but is a beast in tight spots.

Still haven't mounted them up?

[Nicksouth]

Thats a lot of low rise rocker! Awesome. Did they feel significantly more ski than the 102?

[cstefanic]

Had a fun back to back to back between 184 M5s, M102s, and K108s this week. Almost universal agreement that the Katanas were the most fun. M102s were turny little GS skis and the M5s felt strangely light and playful comparatively.

Love the K108s!

[Bandit Man]

Thats a lot of low rise rocker! Awesome. Did they feel significantly more ski than the 102?

Are you asking about an M102 vs K108 comparison? The ski really similarly. The M102 feels a bit more comfortable on firm snow and the K108 a bit more natural in soft snow. The tail on the Katana is a bit softer.

Last year we had lots of fresh snow and I mainly skied the K108. This year we have had lots of high pressure dry stints and the M102 have been my go to.

[Nicksouth]

Yep. Thanks.

[1000-oaks]

Still haven't mounted them up?

Hasn't snowed in almost two months so been on skinny sticks, but you're right - it's time to punch these mini guns. Still want to try the new 'Tana, but no point buying a pair the way this season is going.

[Fred Pabst]

Da WWW reveals no 191's out there? Is that possible? Doing my wallet a favor I suppose.

[ntblanks]

Hasn't snowed in almost two months so been on skinny sticks, but you're right - it's time to punch these mini guns. Still want to try the new 'Tana, but no point buying a pair the way this season is going.

I'm in the same boat - not yet mounted. Not even in the next 3 pair queue. What would be better for the gnarly chop piling up next to groomers, though? Might be monster time.

[SWskier]

Da WWW reveals no 191's out there? Is that possible? Doing my wallet a favor I suppose.

I’ve been looking for 191 all winter as well, nothing out there

[BC.]

I’ve been looking for 191 all winter as well, nothing out there

Not the new school 108’s…..but I’ve got these I’m ready to part ways with?…..2014 Katana (191).

[VON]

pm'd

[Shorty_J]

Not my sale...

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-ski/calgary/...kis/1605544837

Normally I would offer to facilitate but this is about a 1 hour drive from me so don't really want to do it this time.