ON3P SKIS Discussion

[theetruscan]

Looking for two recommendations:

1. Need a ski for cruising groomers (doing some volunteer instructing), an occasional fast lap in chop, etc. Don't care how they do in soft, do care how they do in hard, variable snow. I have Kartels 108s, and stiff folsom primary for good snow playtime. I'm fat (230), 6'2" , strong, don't turn too much. Are either of the wren 88/98 gonna hit the spot? Feels like the 184 might be too short.

2. I think it's getting on towards time to replace my 2010/2011 191 BGs (or whatever year had RES only on 191). Really, the new ones will be more of a quiver ski. Is the newest BG still my best option, or should I wait to learn about the powder ski teaser? I love the RES, I'm willing to give up some of the unflappability in hard/bad snow, since I am not too likely to be on these for as many days after a storm. I am NOT getting rid of my 191 BGs. Wouldn't mind a ski that's a bit easier on me when I slow it down.

[PowTron]

Heh, correct. The R2 108 is a few things; stiff is not one of them. For what they give up in charging, they are incredibly easy to ski. And that, makes them a nice choice when I'm beat up and tired. The flipside is that they are downright awful in anything hard, chunky or refrozen crud. It's a soft snow only ski. I'm thinking the Wren 108 fixes that.




Indeed. I'm guessing for a 6'0" 185 lb. frame that the 189 is the play for the Wren 108, yah?

Probably would want the 189, yes. I will say that the 184 is surprisingly stable and I am 5'10" and 195lbs and ski that length most of the time now.

If you generally like longer skis go 189.

[PowTron]

Trigger pulled on 189 Wren 98- thanks to PowTron for some behind the scenes logistical help! Top notch customer service- love the buying experience with independents.

Thanks for the order and glad you are stoked.

[JaytaeMoney]

Any chance we can extend the Custom100 code for another 12 hours? I'm feeling the blue top sheets.

[PowTron]

Any chance we can extend the Custom100 code for another 12 hours? I'm feeling the blue top sheets.

PM Sent

[Bobcat Sig]

And... just did a thing. New Wren 108 and BillyGoat purchased. Both in 189.

My heart races and my hands shake. Mega stoked on new skis in a good long while.

Now... who wants to buy some Viciks, Rocker2 108s, LP XXLs or 196 Renegades?

[PowTron]

And... just did a thing. New Wren 108 and BillyGoat purchased. Both in 189.

My heart races and my hands shake. Mega stoked on new skis in a good long while.

Now... who wants to buy some Viciks, Rocker2 108s, LP XXLs or 196 Renegades?

Those ski straps really pull the room together, though

Stoked for the order, thanks!

[Norseman]

Fuck yeah, man.

[N1CK.]

And... just did a thing. New Wren 108 and BillyGoat purchased. Both in 189.

My heart races and my hands shake. Mega stoked on new skis in a good long while.

Now... who wants to buy some Viciks, Rocker2 108s, LP XXLs or 196 Renegades?

you're going to be stoked on both of those. I've said before that could be a two-ski quiver for many/most snowy places.

[JaytaeMoney]

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Just ordered the Kartel 108, thanks!

I'm not going to be skiing these switch or in the park, should I mount a CM or two behind the line? edit: I'm 5'11 170lbs if that matters.

[Bobcat Sig]

Those ski straps really pull the room together, though

Stoked for the order, thanks!

Lulz. With no steezy green sidewalls, I had to get some steeze somewhere.

[TahoeJ]

Finally got my Wren 108's in some legit powder at Kirkwood yesterday (after buying them at the end of last season) and I have to say they are definitely improved in soft snow over the old Wren 112's. They also are a little quicker in tight spaces. Not that I ever would, but I could own these as a one ski quiver and be perfectly happy.

https://vimeo.com/244887053

[Bobcat Sig]

I have to say they are definitely improved in soft snow over the old Wren 112's. They also are a little quicker in tight spaces.

This also makes me happy.

[Banh Mi]

Finally got my Wren 108's in some legit powder at Kirkwood yesterday (after buying them at the end of last season) and I have to say they are definitely improved in soft snow over the old Wren 112's. They also are a little quicker in tight spaces. Not that I ever would, but I could own these as a one ski quiver and be perfectly happy.

https://vimeo.com/244887053

Ahhh. That makes me want a pair!

You gonna be at squaw/alpine at all this season?


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[TahoeJ]

Ahhh. That makes me want a pair!

You gonna be at squaw/alpine at all this season?

I have the mountain collective so I'll be out there a bit... just way less than previous years.

[PowTron]

Finally got my Wren 108's in some legit powder at Kirkwood yesterday (after buying them at the end of last season) and I have to say they are definitely improved in soft snow over the old Wren 112's. They also are a little quicker in tight spaces. Not that I ever would, but I could own these as a one ski quiver and be perfectly happy.

https://vimeo.com/244887053

That got me psyched to go skiing. Glad you are digging them and the murdered black is looking good [emoji106]

[PowTron]

Just ordered the Kartel 108, thanks!

I'm not going to be skiing these switch or in the park, should I mount a CM or two behind the line? edit: I'm 5'11 170lbs if that matters.

Personally I think they ski great on the line (and I’m almost always more of a Wren type skier). If you are going to go back and prefer that style mount I would go -1cm from the line tops for your size.

Let me know if you have any other questions [emoji869]

[slowroastin]

That got me psyched to go skiing. Glad you are digging them and the murdered black is looking good [emoji106]

I agree. PowTron I sent you a pm about changing the topsheet on the Wrens I ordered.


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[PowTron]

I agree. PowTron I send you a pm about changing the topsheet on the Wrens I ordered.


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Just responded. Let me know what you want to go with and we can make the change (early enough still).

[Aus George]

Finally got my Wren 108's in some legit powder at Kirkwood yesterday (after buying them at the end of last season) and I have to say they are definitely improved in soft snow over the old Wren 112's. They also are a little quicker in tight spaces. Not that I ever would, but I could own these as a one ski quiver and be perfectly happy.

https://vimeo.com/244887053

Love the black!

[Gman]

Finally got my Wren 108's in some legit powder at Kirkwood yesterday (after buying them at the end of last season) and I have to say they are definitely improved in soft snow over the old Wren 112's. They also are a little quicker in tight spaces. Not that I ever would, but I could own these as a one ski quiver and be perfectly happy.

https://vimeo.com/244887053

Going to be skiing kirkwood for a few days after Christmas, if you're around, I'd love to catch some turns with you.

[jvskinn]

After a long time researching, I'm finally joining the BG club. Just ordered a pair of stock 184's from ON3P, and can't wait. Stoked about the upcoming ski season and my updated quiver:

180 Praxis BC's for the BC
181 ON3P Jeffreys
170 Rossi E88s
184 ON3P Billygoat

I really wanted a ski specifically for pow days, and I love the Jeffrey's, so it was really difficult to choose between the K116 and the BG. Ultimately, I never go backwards, wanted a great tree ski, and decided that the K116 and Jeffrey would likely be too much overlap. Hopefully I'll be another voice in the chorus of BG praise in a few months.

[TahoeJ]

Going to be skiing kirkwood for a few days after Christmas, if you're around, I'd love to catch some turns with you.

I will definitely be up in Truckee from Dec 28 - Jan 5th or so... it's a haul down to Kirkwood but every time I make it out there I tell myself I need to go more often. Even when conditions are awesome it's still never that crowded.

[adrenalated]

Just ordered the Kartel 108, thanks!

I'm not going to be skiing these switch or in the park, should I mount a CM or two behind the line? edit: I'm 5'11 170lbs if that matters.

FWIW I liked the older Jeffreys about 2cm behind the line quite a bit better than the recommended point. The Kartel's I only skied on the line for a couple runs, but I would have considered mounting them back 1-2cm if I purchased as well. I am very definitely a Wren style skier though and strongly dislike centered mount points, so I'm probably a bit of anomaly. Powtron's recommendation of 0-1cm is probably good.

I do feel like the skis with elliptical sidecut are more tolerant of moving the mount point since the sidecut is pretty straight underfoot. Anything bi-radius should stay within 1cm of recommended and anything RES should always go on the line.

[Bobcat Sig]

I will definitely be up in Truckee from Dec 28 - Jan 5th or so... it's a haul down to Kirkwood but every time I make it out there I tell myself I need to go more often. Even when conditions are awesome it's still never that crowded.

Speaking of, the wife and I are thinking of using our Mountain Collective Pass the week between Christmas and New Years at Squawlpine. Let's shred.