"BROS"

**cowdog** · 11-10-2006, 10:48 AM

I run 188 stiff bros with Freerides and Denali TTs. I think they make an excellent all-around setup for me. At about 190lbs, I think the stiff flex is just about right and very easy to work into different turn shapes. I'm not peppering the zip line in bumps or purposely seeking out insane speeds in the tightest trees, but I wouldn't say this setup isn't highly maneuverable. Their light feel is very nice. I have some 186 LPs mounted tele, and those are a little stiffer flexing with more heft. For inbounds and firmer conditions I prefer the LPs, but for any kind of softer snows, I'm on the bros inbounds or touring. They are so smooth.

My advice to the orginal poster is that the 179s are probably too short for you and to instead consider the 188 stiff bros or something like the 186 LPs or 190 Goats. Maybe I'm all wrong about the 179 bros for someone over 200lbs, but I just don't think the 188s would be overkill either.

**Dromond** · 11-10-2006, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by soul_skier

I have 188 softs with nx21s for bc on the east coast, and I'll be all over stowe and tucks all this winter....any mag is welcome to try them for a run or 4

I might be down for that as well. I'd love to give the Bros a run! Mayeb at tucks sometime.

**schuss** · 11-10-2006, 11:16 AM

Oh yeah, I have my personal set of 188 softies as well, but you have to run a 305 bootsole to use.

**mtaylor** · 11-10-2006, 05:49 PM

hopefully the next skis i get will be bros.

**Shen** · 11-10-2006, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by schuss

Oh yeah, I have my personal set of 188 softies as well, but you have to run a 305 bootsole to use.

PERFECT!!

**frorider** · 11-10-2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by splat

Thanks for thinkin 'Bro'!

'fixed' it for ya.

**schuss** · 11-10-2006, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Shen

PERFECT!!

Look me up anytime if you want to borrow them, but I retain first rights on powder days.

**h2oski** · 11-16-2006, 07:56 AM

Thanks for all the help. I ordered the stiff 179 "Bros".
I was worred about the 188's in tight trees. I skied long Elan 777's and Dynastar
8800's and did not like them in the trees as well as the 177cm Mantras.

Thanks again

**The Dad** · 11-16-2006, 08:03 AM

Enjoy them.

**Pierre LeCouloir** · 11-16-2006, 02:48 PM

You will be stoked.

BLOOD SWEAT STEEL · 11-16-2006, 02:53 PM

Welcome to the club.

**dfinn** · 11-16-2006, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dromond

I might be down for that as well. I'd love to give the Bros a run! Mayeb at tucks sometime.

Dromond,

i'm getting my 188 stiffs mounted with naxo nx21s on saturday. you're welcome to try mine out as well.

**splat** · 11-16-2006, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Shen

Understandable-my post was not intended to be a slap @ Bro's-more of an expression of frustration due to lack of availability

That's gonna change shortly. We are settled into our new digs and cranking them out.

**fluffballs** · 11-17-2006, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by dfinn

Dromond,

i'm getting my 188 stiffs mounted with naxo nx21s on saturday. you're welcome to try mine out as well.

I just got mine mounted, must say they look much fatter with some binders on them. Still need to get the base grind, but I'm ready to go. Oh, and excellent set up if I do say so myself.

**TreeRat** · 11-17-2006, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Shen

EXCELLENT-Thanks for the opportunity! I will be looking forward to taking you up on the offer!!!

If your looking at using them for tele I have the 179 Stiff. I also hang at K-mart and wa wa. I be happy to let you take them for a spin.

My blems just came this week. so did my binding in the wrong size. duh.

Tree Rat.