The SIA 2006/2007 BIG skis thread

[Arno]

nice info but...
























WE NEED PHOTOS

[A-wreck]

Squaretail, can you say anything about Gotama construction and flex?

Use the search function.

[other1]

First all the great TR's, now this info.....

Too....much....stoke.....

4FRNT sticking with their deadbolt bindings and Supermodel versions again?

[Arty50]

Especially with the Sumo finally living up to its namesake?

I'm already added leg stomps to my training regimen.

[onehotchili]

based on the few days i have had on the 175 Sumos.... i can only imagine how much fun folks will have with the 190 Sumos.

[skier0178]

Unless there is a catastrophic failure of my current set of sticks, I probably won't be buying any new gear next year anyway.

I think I've heard this one from you before Enjoy your new sticks next year!

4FRNT sticking with their deadbolt bindings and Supermodel versions again?

Yes on the deadbolt, no on the Supermodel. The supermodels are Stiff (with a capitol S). As far as hardware goes, they are releasing 4FRNT branded poles.....

[3pin]

Yes, if the Sugar is in a 193, that'd be good. The photos in the other thread looks like the Sugar is in the 183-185 range as it sits next to the 190 Big Daddy. The pimp, with it's full twin tip, skis shorter than it's 193 length.

Unless there is a catastrophic failure of my current set of sticks, I probably won't be buying any new gear next year anyway.

Funny how things change. I'm starting to think of anything less than 95 under foot as a "skinny ski".

Sugar Daddy goes from 153-193 in length. The Pimp is a separate ski, different graphics, 183 and 193 in length, 99 underfoot.

[skier666]

Personally, I think 190 in the Gotama and 193 in the Sanouk is perfect for me skiing the resort (which is 90% of the time anyway), I say bigger sizes for cat and heli-skiing, but I'm happy with the 190 range. I do remember flexing the Sumos at the store with Squirrel and it seemed that Sumo's tip and tail have sort of a Sanouk shape...as in a very large tip shape. Therefore, I'm guessing that the 190 Sumo probably skis like a 180, does that logic sound right? In any case, there are also rumors floating around that Kingswood will be producing larger skis as well (including a Sumoish shape), not sure when though.

[Telepath]

Sugar Daddy goes from 153-193 in length. The Pimp is a separate ski, different graphics, 183 and 193 in length, 99 underfoot.

Yep. Saw a 193 pimp development model a while back and am currently waiting for my own ones to supplement the new BD's I might need some Pimps too though as they are just so freakin ugly.

[nick > jesus]

I want a big, fat, stiff ski in a 180 size, is there such a thing?

you could not handle a ski like that and you know it adam

[adam]

Ohoho, nick. Me thinks I could for things such as chair nine, where big turns is all you need to make, which is what I want.

[marshalolson]

In any case, there are also rumors floating around that Kingswood will be producing larger skis as well (including a Sumoish shape), not sure when though.

now THAT is some news...

put me up for a pair of mids and fats right now...

[Alkasquawlik]

salomon also has some SICK new boots coming out next year (called the falcon). more anatomical than the course last. a shade wider in the forefoot, and a shade narrower in the heel. basically my personal dream some true...

..and it's the lightest boot I've ever picked up in my entire life. Sick sick sick boots.

[300hp]

..and it's the lightest boot I've ever picked up in my entire life. Sick sick sick boots.

noticably lighter then the current promodel? So, these new falcons+ my thermoflexes (thanks again marshal) would make for a featherlight low volume combo? ........I can't wait.

[Alkasquawlik]

noticably lighter then the current promodel?

Incredibly.

[Son1cdeth]

Any word on construction changes? Is Salomon still using foam? Is the Seth Vicious still the same ski with different graphics as the 05/06 model?

If you were to pick a lightweight 100mm ski for BC use, which one would it be? (I desperately need to replace my blue noodles after this season)

[Vicious]

Is the Seth Vicious still the same ski with different graphics as the 05/06 model?

Yes

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[nick > jesus]

Ohoho, nick. Me thinks I could for things such as chair nine, where big turns is all you need to make, which is what I want.

i stand corrected bro, i need some of those too! it is a little sketch strait lining on my super short fuckin miget skis

[adam]

Yeah, I can imagine. Feel free to take a run on mine next time we ski. I just didn't want you to when I didn't have any brakes.

[wolverine]

These 2 websites are full pictures of 2007 skis.
http://www.skipass.com/forums/sports...jet-63334.html
http://www.freeride.nu/content/844/

[Bandit Man]

I thought that I read somewhere that Dynastar was adding a 176 length to the Legend Pro. I guess that expands the skis for use by the ladies and gapers alike?

[EstoBum]

Here's some SIA info I found: The magazines offered at the show:

http://www.skipressworld.com/SIA/2006/Day1/
http://www.skipressworld.com/SIA/2006/Day2/
http://www.skipressworld.com/SIA/2006/Day3/
http://www.skipressworld.com/SIA/2006/Day4/

There's the "atomic" and "Dynastar" AT bindings in the Day3 flyer. By that I mean Silvertta and Naxo. Most of these seem to be aimed at shop owners.

[cptncha0s]

I want a big, fat, stiff ski in a 180 size, is there such a thing?

adam you need a pair of 150 1080s you cant handle any more ski then that im sorry,

[Particle]

Just got back from SIA and just seeing so many freaking huge skis I thought I was going have a seizure the first day from the excessive drooling

My favs were the 4FRNT EHP 193, Big Daddy, Thug, Legend Pro XXL (Plus) and the (not at the show) entire Movement line (all impressively stiff), but especially the Goliath (194cm, 108 waist). And of course the Squads but I'd already seen those. Good to see so many nice-lookin skis this year...

[Vicious]

I'm more and more interested in the 193 EHP. It's a good looking ski!

Anyone have any idea of the pricepoint?? Hopefully not as bad as this year's Supermodels...