Chasing My Dream Daily Driver - The Heritage Lab FL105

[mr_pretzel]

Any chance you can compare directly to Rossi Sender Squads?

Yeah I love the squads.

They’re pretty different, the squad tails are a lot softer and that ski is generally just more plush and with its extra length(I have the 187 R110). The R110 has more energy and stronger edge grip while being more maneuverable than the squad in moguls and tight spaces.
For example on the R110 I can rip staircase as hard as I can then go up and ski fall line all the way through sapphire mixing between slarves and carves, it will be more work than on the squad, but I will be skiing with more precision and power.
On the squad I’d sort of surf my way through the bite and then power slarve my way down sapphire. Both are fun, both let you ski fast, but in different ways. However I haven’t skied the squad much this year, and I’ve basically just been on the R110 since I got it. It’s really fun

I’d say the R110 is more everyday even in shit variable versus the squad as I find the squad becomes less precise in those conditions and is more of a cushy DH bike.

[gaijin]

Sick that you are doing the comp Arild! I vote for the R105s!

Ditto... Stoked for you, Arild.

My last comp was a 2* at age 42. I think there were 5 of us over 40 that formed an over-40 club. It's fun shit.

I hope you have a blast. Sorry I can't get there.

We should dual-battle a NZ trip to visit Island Bay. I'm pushing hard to be judging FWQ&J events on the south isle this season. If I can get there this season, then next season will be even more doable.

Good luck with the skiing... and R105 all day, all night.

[Island Bay]

Ditto... Stoked for you, Arild.

My last comp was a 2* at age 42. I think there were 5 of us over 40 that formed an over-40 club. It's fun shit.

I hope you have a blast. Sorry I can't get there.

We should dual-battle a NZ trip to visit Island Bay. I'm pushing hard to be judging FWQ&J events on the south isle this season. If I can get there this season, then next season will be even more doable.

Good luck with the skiing... and R105 all day, all night.

Good luck to you too, Gaijin.

And it would so good to ski with you and Arild down here.

[Self Jupiter]

The R110s are the ski you all want as long as you are okay with the -7 mount. It’s the premier freeride ski in this class, I’ve skied pretty much everything else in this category.
Bottom line: Slarves like a OG Cochise, strong edge hold and carving ability, pivots and maneuvers through moguls like a smaller ski, damp, strong and powerful. Accelerates hard.

Sick that you are doing the comp Arild! I vote for the R105s!

Have you skied Praxis MVPs? We seem to like the same type of skis and I’m curious.

[iriponsnow]

quick update : I beat the fuq out of mine this weekend & they still look pristine.

[Marshal Olson]

Marshall how long do you expect the preorder for the 185 FL105 to last?

Hey man, I locked production qty for fall delivery last week. There are 2x 185 FL105 that are still available on that run. There is also 1x 192 FL105 available for immediate shipment.

as far as how long that lasts, can’t say, but I’d imagine they will all be spoken for by August when the skis arrive, if not much sooner than that.

[arild]

Good luck to you too, Gaijin.

And it would so good to ski with you and Arild down here.

Ditto... Stoked for you, Arild.

My last comp was a 2* at age 42. I think there were 5 of us over 40 that formed an over-40 club. It's fun shit.

I hope you have a blast. Sorry I can't get there.

We should dual-battle a NZ trip to visit Island Bay. I'm pushing hard to be judging FWQ&J events on the south isle this season. If I can get there this season, then next season will be even more doable.

Good luck with the skiing... and R105 all day, all night.

Mangs, I'd be honored! We'll make it happen. Micro maggot summit.

Plan to make a TR from the Narvik trip. I'm aiming for a few points, at least, stay away from dnf status. I was thinking either FL113 or FL105, but splitting the middle with the R105s sounds like a good call!

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[chewski]

quick update : I beat the fuq out of mine this weekend & they still look pristine.

Yes. Just some light scuffs after some "aw shit" moments

[2FUNKY]

I am sure I could dig into this thread to find some good takes on it, but how's the FL113? I am super intrigued by this ski and see a couple on sale in the 187 length. Seems very directional freeride type ski. I am 5'9" 175lbs advanced and thinking for the the 187 is the perfect length for this type of ski. Wanting a solid ski to deal with the variable shit snow in the PNW that gives me confidence charging, but also dropping cliffs, pillows, getting in the air in general.

Correct thread for that discussion.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d-Thread/page9
This is the FL105 thread, JONG.

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[MNazWIcoWA]

Correct thread for that discussion.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d-Thread/page9
This is the FL105 thread, JONG.

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My bad! Had a couple forums open and posted in the wrong one.

[2FUNKY]

My bad! Had a couple forums open and posted in the wrong one.

No worries. These threads can get garbled with other skis.


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[arild]

Correct thread for that discussion.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d-Thread/page9
This is the FL105 thread, JONG.

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Even so, I think that sounds like a splendid idea.

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[2FUNKY]

Even so, I think that sounds like a splendid idea.

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Dude, just read you’re doing a comp!? That’s awesome and hope you kill it!!


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[arild]

Dude, just read you’re doing a comp!? That’s awesome and hope you kill it!!


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Something will be killed, that's for sure. Haha. There are a shitload of bones in the human body.

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[Jongle]

Yeah I love the squads.

They’re pretty different, the squad tails are a lot softer and that ski is generally just more plush and with its extra length(I have the 187 R110). The R110 has more energy and stronger edge grip while being more maneuverable than the squad in moguls and tight spaces.
For example on the R110 I can rip staircase as hard as I can then go up and ski fall line all the way through sapphire mixing between slarves and carves, it will be more work than on the squad, but I will be skiing with more precision and power.
On the squad I’d sort of surf my way through the bite and then power slarve my way down sapphire. Both are fun, both let you ski fast, but in different ways. However I haven’t skied the squad much this year, and I’ve basically just been on the R110 since I got it. It’s really fun

I’d say the R110 is more everyday even in shit variable versus the squad as I find the squad becomes less precise in those conditions and is more of a cushy DH bike.

This was exactly the info I needed, thanks!

Sorry about the thread drift.

[The Iron Horse]

Something will be killed, that's for sure. Haha. There are a shitload of bones in the human body.

Let's go, Arild! Get some!

[Full Trucker]

Yeah arild, buena suerte muchacho!

The more I ski my BC105s, the more stoked I am to get a pair of the R105s this fall. Really loving that ski, and I’ve skied the FL version as well. Excited at a full rocker version with the free ride construction, I think it’s gonna slay.

Also, I borrowed my BC105s to the owner of one of the ski/gear shops here. He took them out for a couple days during a good storm cycle and had some *chef’s kiss* things to say about them. He lurks here and occasionally posts, he said he might pop in and share his thoughts so I won’t speak for him but I will say he sounded *very* impressed.


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[arild]

Yeah arild, buena suerte muchacho!

The more I ski my BC105s, the more stoked I am to get a pair of the R105s this fall. Really loving that ski, and I’ve skied the FL version as well. Excited at a full rocker version with the free ride construction, I think it’s gonna slay.

Also, I borrowed my BC105s to the owner of one of the ski/gear shops here. He took them out for a couple days during a good storm cycle and had some *chef’s kiss* things to say about them. He lurks here and occasionally posts, he said he might pop in and share his thoughts so I won’t speak for him but I will say he sounded *very* impressed.


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The BC105 is the one ski that i irrationally/rationally need a lot more than any others. My lift served season is practically over, so bc90 time now. [emoji23]

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[shank]

It’s stupid to “waneed” 3 skis of the exact same shape just with variations in construction and profile but heritage labs has done it to me multiple times across the 105, 110, and 120ST shapes.

I spent some time inbounds on BC105s at the start of the season and I immediately knew I wanted that shape and profile with an FL layup. So stable and planted through chop at 1650g but still slashy and surfy in fresh, the R105 must be absolute pivot-missiles. Waneed.

[Upinsmoke]

I have similar thoughts. I own a r120, fl113 and have a r105 on order. The rocker profile is essentially the same on the 3 skis just different flex/shapes. I owned the fl105 and at the risk of ridicule here, I didn't get along with them as well as I’d like. I’m really looking forward to the r105, as it will address my gripes with the fl105.

[2FUNKY]

I have similar thoughts. I own a r120, fl113 and have a r105 on order. The rocker profile is essentially the same on the 3 skis just different flex/shapes. I owned the fl105 and at the risk of ridicule here, I didn't get along with them as well as I’d like. I’m really looking forward to the r105, as it will address my gripes with the fl105.

Were they 185’s mounted for pivots for 306bsl by chance?


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[Upinsmoke]

Lol yes, yes they were
I hope you enjoy them!

[2FUNKY]

Lol yes, yes they were
I hope you enjoy them!

A buddy/mag bought them who is crashing at my house. They are a riot! They pair well with my 192’s.


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[Upinsmoke]

Glad to hear they are in good hands! I’m really pumped for the r105

[Marshal Olson]

Just thought to share a couple quick email reviews on the FL105

Got them out without the kid today after increasing the tail bevel. They still don?t like to go slow on hard pack but that is fixed by just going fast. They are great in soft groomed bumps and tech which is exactly what I was looking for and just mow through the crud. They feel perfect in slightly soft tech or bumps where it?s point shoot then scrub, just need to watch my speed to not hit anyone while going 40 around a blind corner

As advertised, super fun and stable even on the bumpiest of runouts. Good enough float in the powder days and stable on landings, not going over the handlebars from the stable forebody.Great work on these FL105s.You can see the big long tracks from the top