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    Question What is wrong with this Quiver?

    I've spent a lot of time putting this quiver together. I think that I'm happy. I need your thoughts. What is lacking? What is redundant?
    Rock and ice: Volkl AX4 178 w/ Marker 1400 comp.
    Everyday: Volkl Wizards 190 w/ LOOK PX14
    Everyday tour: 179 Brohemouths w/ NX21
    Big Dump days in the Wasatch: Dynastar XXL w/ NX21

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    no funshapes (credit:lb)
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    Ditto. You need some DPS, Praxis, Spats, ARGs, or maybe even hell bents.
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    I think need a midfat everyday ski for versatility. Thousands to choose from if you like volkl go with the karma or something similar.
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    ^^^^^the wizard is a midefat^^^^^

    and yeah, a funshape, and deferent binders on the rock skis are needed

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    Agreed as well on a Praxis, DP- like ski especially considering where you live.....

    On another note, how do you like the 179 brohemoth/ Naxo combo? I am looking to add a touring combo this year and have always lusted after bros so it seems like a good combo

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    Umm...you need Dukes on the XXL's instead of Naxo's?

    Since my overlap far exceeds yours I'm not sure I'm the best one to ask, anyhow.

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    if you can ski (and like) 190 wizards and XXl's... then why the 179's for touring. The added length and narrower waist on the 188 may be more versatile while still floating well in "everyday touring" conditions

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    Quote Originally Posted by schindlerpiste View Post
    I've spent a lot of time putting this quiver together. I think that I'm happy. I need your thoughts. What is lacking? What is redundant?
    Rock and ice: Volkl AX4 178 w/ Marker 1400 comp.
    Everyday: Volkl Wizards 190 w/ LOOK PX14
    Everyday tour: 179 Brohemouths w/ NX21
    Big Dump days in the Wasatch: Dynastar XXL w/ NX21

    Marker eh? The only thing Id say besides the whole marker thing is about the XXL's. Ive just had and heard about too many issues with NX21's to put them on such a big ski that wants to go real fast. They'll seem toyish and squeak a whole lot more than they do already. I guess if you just take em out in powder it'll be fine, but XXL's can be skied a whole lot more than just "Big dump days in the wasatch". Just my $.02. Mount the XXL's up with Dukes(Im a hypocrite), or 916's, and get a pair of fun shaped skis.

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    Thanks for the comments.
    Re: "Fun shaped skis", I get bored of those quickly. It happenned with 168 6****** and 181 Titan Nines. Both too turny for me, and unless the snow sucks, or I'm in Yurp, I see no use for them.
    Re: Naxos on XXLs, I have a pair of brand new First Trams (NX21) that are still in the box and ready to be mounted. I have never had any major issues with my other NX21 (other than occasional toe release). However, if I can find a good trade for a pair of new FKS155, I may stick those on instead.
    Re: Touring with XXLs, I like the reduced weight of the 179 BROs.
    Last edited by schindlerpiste; 09-12-2007 at 06:49 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by schindlerpiste View Post
    Thanks for the comments.
    Re: "Fun shaped skis", I get bored of those quickly. It happenned with 168 6****** and 181 Titan Nines. Both too turny for me, and unless the snow sucks, or I'm in Yurp, I see no use for them
    I think ya got the term "funshape" pearshaped... Funshape is stuff like Spatula, Pontoon, EHP and so on...

    Other than that, you're alpine quiver is pretty nice... You just need a few teleskis thrown in the mix.

    And possibly a splitboard or two.
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    I agree with the others, the xxl is hardly a big day ski. You need a funshape.
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    I also agree with the "fun shapes" need.

    I think you should sell the wizards to me and buy some 138's

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    The real problem is its NOT MINE...

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    I do. I have a 158 Burton Canyon with Ride bindings. It has a small delam, and hardly ever gets out of the stall.
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    Quote Originally Posted by schindlerpiste View Post
    I do. I have a 158 Burton Canyon with Ride bindings. It has a small delam, and hardly ever gets out of the stall.
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    Quote Originally Posted by schindlerpiste View Post

    Re: Naxos on XXLs, I have a pair of brand new First Trams (NX21) that are still in the box and ready to be mounted. I have never had any major issues with my other NX21 (other than occasional toe release). However, if I can find a good trade for a pair of new FKS155, I may stick those on instead.
    Re: Touring with XXLs, I like the reduced weight of the 179 BROs.
    Ditto on the XXL NX21 combo being wrong.

    I have XXL to mount and am expecting Dukes to arrive any day.
    But, I am prolly not going with XXL Duke since I wont be skinning that heavy ass mo-fo combo anytime soon.
    So XXL and 916 is more likely.
    Naxo's and Fritchis seem too sloppy loose since I will be rocking the XXL inbounds most of the time.
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    I think you're missing some funshapes as well. try out some zero camber or rockered skis. praxis would be sweet.

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