2017 Praxis Skis Info and Resource Thread

[skibrd]

Those would be uber-beastly with a Maple/Ash layup..

If the sale happens again next year, I'll probably be going with some 194 Freerides

I wasn't sure how the cherry would come out, but I'm happy. They are a little darker then I would of hoped, but it's alright because they are awesome.

[Banh Mi]

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Underfoot there is maybe 1-2mm of camber, that is a good old fashion American nickel for reference

And the tip and tail.

I was slightly nervous they would have too much camber, but now I'm pretty happy.

Can you take a picture of the full length rocker profile, bases together?

[Banh Mi]

I wasn't sure how the cherry would come out, but I'm happy. They are a little darker then I would of hoped, but it's alright because they are awesome.

I think they look great. Very warm, and relaxing to look at.

[doebedoe]

I fuckin' love the Max graphic on veneers.

[Kopi_Red]

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Underfoot there is maybe 1-2mm of camber, that is a good old fashion American nickel for reference

And the tip and tail.

I was slightly nervous they would have too much camber, but now I'm pretty happy.

You have change for that nickel​?

[N1CK.]

Can you take a picture of the full length rocker profile, bases together?

sorry, yea this is what I meant. beautiful skis man.

[neck beard]

At a glance, that is noticeably less camber than I had in my FRs.

[irul&ublo]

Protest-10 would probably be the closest Praxis ski to that other ski we can't mention.

Are you talking about The Rax?

[skibrd]

Can you take a picture of the full length rocker profile, bases together?

That's the best I could do, pretty shitty shot. I'll try better later

[SupreChicken]

Santa Keith has his FedEx sleight drop something off today. They are massive, and feel massive, next to my 196 Protests, they almost make the Protests normal sized? Flex feels about what I like in a ski. Weight is a little more then I thought it would be, but I think it's for the better. Need to mount them up now, question is where...

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That max topsheet on Veneer is so fresh, but...

+10 on the freeride? Wow. I'm not boss enough to make that move. Rocketships obtained. Don't fuck with skibrd.

I feel like this is the TGR equivalent of hanging a new shiny pair of nuts from your tow hitch and driving around.

Shame you didn't get them in a flex 5

I wonder what Keith's reactions are when he sees an order like this.

"These are gonna ski him so bad"
"Those TGR morons"
"I hope this dude weighs at least 250"

Or maybe he's more like

"why don't I build a pair for Tabke"

I bet they end up being essentially a nicer Bibby special/196 governor.

I would love it if your skiing friends have that or a 191 113 Wren laying around. See how close they are.

Turning is overrated. Or at least it will become so.

@auvgeek - would you buy this ski?

[skibrd]

That max topsheet on Veneer is so fresh, but...

+10 on the freeride? Wow. I'm not boss enough to make that move. Rocketships obtained. Don't fuck with skibrd.

I feel like this is the TGR equivalent of hanging a new shiny pair of nuts from your tow hitch and driving around.

Shame you didn't get them in a flex 5

I wonder what Keith's reactions are when he sees an order like this.

"These are gonna ski him so bad"
"Those TGR morons"
"I hope this dude weighs at least 250"

Or maybe he's more like

"why don't I build a pair for Tabke"

I bet they end up being essentially a nicer Bibby special/196 governor.

I would love it if your skiing friends have that or a 191 113 Wren laying around. See how close they are.

Turning is overrated. Or at least it will become so.

@auvgeek - would you buy this ski?

So Keith and I had a fairly long email chain about these before I ordered them. The whole process started because I was looking for a pow ski to compliment my 194 Kastle MX 98s, and to replace my 193 Shiros.

Initially I asked Keith if there was a mold for a 19X RX, because any of the 185-190 pow skis I've been on felt too small. I am 6-4 and getting close to 225 with ski gear on. He said no, but suggested the 194 Freeride at +10 mm. I asked if he had made any before and if he had, how did they come out. Needless to say he responded mine are not the first pair of +10 Freerides.

The flex was discussed and I'm really happy I didn't insist on flex 4. Flex 4 feels awesome and they hand flex about the same as my 193 Shiros (I ended up grabbing a new pair for cheap a few months later) and a little softer then the 203 Shiros or MX 98s. I possibly could of skied these at flex 5, but I'm really happy where these are at. I don't think I'd want them any softer either, I really really don't like soft skis.

I haven't been on a Bibby Special or Governor, but if I do get on a pair, I'll definitely compare the two.

There is Wren's old pair of extra still 191 Wrens in the mail on their way to my house as we speak. I will let you know what I think of both and A B them this winter.

I'm really excited to see how the veneer max looks on snow. I need figure out if they are getting green or orange P/FKS 18s...

[CascadeLuke]

Congrats on all the news skis everyone! Its got to be hard waiting for these beauty's.

Couple comments are raising concern on a pair of Ullr's I got recently. Bought used 194 fiberglass & carbon 5 flex. Am I in for it?! In general I like stiff traditional skis. Wasnt looking for smeary pow, wanted big pow gun / crud buster for more open resorts. Have C&D as alternative. Thought Ullr good for places like Bachelor, Crystal, or storm nights at Stevens when fewer on hill. Also trips to Fernie and Big White. I'm 6' 195 experienced

[SupreChicken]

Congrats on all the news skis everyone! Its got to be hard waiting for these beauty's.

Couple comments are raising concern on a pair of Ullr's I got recently. Bought used 194 fiberglass & carbon 5 flex. Am I in for it?! In general I like stiff traditional skis. Wasnt looking for smeary pow, wanted big pow gun / crud buster for more open resorts. Have C&D as alternative. Thought Ullr good for places like Bachelor, Crystal, or storm nights at Stevens when fewer on hill. Also trips to Fernie and Big White. I'm 6' 195 experienced

I think that's the perfect ski for what you're describing. They are more crud bust than smear. C&D/any RES tip will be more smear.

[eskido]

I think that's the perfect ski for what you're describing. They are more crud bust than smear. C&D/any RES tip will be more smear.

Agreed

[Kopi_Red]

Congrats on all the news skis everyone! Its got to be hard waiting for these beauty's.

Couple comments are raising concern on a pair of Ullr's I got recently. Bought used 194 fiberglass & carbon 5 flex. Am I in for it?! In general I like stiff traditional skis. Wasnt looking for smeary pow, wanted big pow gun / crud buster for more open resorts. Have C&D as alternative. Thought Ullr good for places like Bachelor, Crystal, or storm nights at Stevens when fewer on hill. Also trips to Fernie and Big White. I'm 6' 195 experienced

That's way too much ski for you. You should send it to me for proper disposal. 😁

[eskido]

So Keith and I had a fairly long email chain about these before I ordered them. The whole process started because I was looking for a pow ski to compliment my 194 Kastle MX 98s, and to replace my 193 Shiros.

Initially I asked Keith if there was a mold for a 19X RX, because any of the 185-190 pow skis I've been on felt too small. I am 6-4 and getting close to 225 with ski gear on. He said no, but suggested the 194 Freeride at +10 mm. I asked if he had made any before and if he had, how did they come out. Needless to say he responded mine are not the first pair of +10 Freerides.

The flex was discussed and I'm really happy I didn't insist on flex 4. Flex 4 feels awesome and they hand flex about the same as my 193 Shiros (I ended up grabbing a new pair for cheap a few months later) and a little softer then the 203 Shiros or MX 98s. I possibly could of skied these at flex 5, but I'm really happy where these are at. I don't think I'd want them any softer either, I really really don't like soft skis.

I haven't been on a Bibby Special or Governor, but if I do get on a pair, I'll definitely compare the two.

There is Wren's old pair of extra still 191 Wrens in the mail on their way to my house as we speak. I will let you know what I think of both and A B them this winter.

I'm really excited to see how the veneer max looks on snow. I need figure out if they are getting green or orange P/FKS 18s...

Excited to hear this! Thanks for the background info, helpful for sure.

[skibrd]

That's way too much ski for you. You should send it to me for proper disposal. [emoji16]

The day someone falls for that line I'm going to lose all hope for humanity

[Island Bay]

I had dismissed the Freerides thinking they'd have too much camber, but those look absolutely perfect!

Is this the new standard camber profile for the FR, or did Keith do some special trick on these?

[Kopi_Red]

The day someone falls for that line I'm going to lose all hope for humanity

Me too but I'm just hoping that the joy of getting new skis will ease the pain of my lost hope.

[CascadeLuke]

I think that's the perfect ski for what you're describing. They are more crud bust than smear. C&D/any RES tip will be more smear.

Thanks for the assurance. My carpet assessment shows very similar shape to Lotus 124 when compared in person. My L124 is 185, great ski but wanted longer. Ullrs close to 192 (L124 = 183.25). Ullr's add 500gs but there's the resort buster quality I was after.

[Banh Mi]

How does one get colored sidewalls on their Praxis? I have seen some green, blue, yellow and I think red sidewalls..

If possible, next year I’d like to get a colorful pair.


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[neck beard]

Are you talking about The Rax?

Rax can always be mentioned.

[skibrd]

I had dismissed the Freerides thinking they'd have too much camber, but those look absolutely perfect!

Is this the new standard camber profile for the FR, or did Keith do some special trick on these?

I was really nervous about too much camber but my worries were for naut. Idk? But they are awesome as they are. I didn't know we could ask for them to come flat until a few days ago, or I might if asked for them with 0 camber. All in all I'm happy so far.

[neck beard]

I didn't know we could ask for them to come flat until a few days ago, or I might if asked for them with 0 camber.

wot?

fuk!

[grinch]

wot?

fuk!

X2 !?!?