Gear Stoke 14-15

What new gear are you stoked about this fall?

For me it's new boots.  The are going to have the wrap around Intution ID liner without a traditional tongue so it might be an adjustment to get used to.  I'm told that this is perfect for those with a low volume lower leg and ankle.  I was always having to push my tongues down to get better contact on my shin.

intuitions rock, you're going to love them.

T1s yeah BABY...



 ^^mostly paid for.  And if I can swing it...


Worth Humpbacks

...with custom graphics of course.

Intuition Liners and Nordica NRGY 90's, no 100's, no 90's ahhh crap...not sure if I'll get the 90's or the hundy's --- most likely the 100's or the 90's

180 Blizzard Buschwackers
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Alpine touring bindings. Salomon Guardian 16
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Now I can find and get to the hidden stashes Snoloco won't bother with.

Nice setup, Hof.

I just took delivery of last season's Volkl RTM 81 which I'll use for frontside Gore Mountain skiing.   I was able to find a great internet deal.  And it was an "Editors' Choice" so it's obviously the best frontside ski available.  

campgottagopee wrote

Intuition Liners and Nordica NRGY 90's, no 100's, no 90's ahhh crap...not sure if I'll get the 90's or the hundy's --- most likely the 100's or the 90's

Same dilemma, different ski. Planning on snagging a pair of last years prophets and hemming and hawing between 90 and 98's...leaning towards the 90's this week thinking last season's pa pow was an anomaly and the sad reality is i spend most of my time on groomers and in the bumps

From what I've experienced 90 vs 100 is the dividing line between skis that will truly carve and a ski that requires you to learn something new.

I've had Intuition liners in my last couple boots and loved them.  The difference is this one has the non traditional wrap around with no tounge.   I hear good things but that it takes some getting used to.  As anyone skied with this type of liner?  How was the transition?

The Panterra 120 boot has the cabrio (former flexion) shell design.  In the past the boots with this were too narrow for my foot but this new version has an adjustable last from 99 to 102 mm.  I'm stoked to finally get a version for E and wider feet.  Disclaimer I am a non paid pro rep for Dabello and I am not getting these free.  I left the brand off my first post on purpose.  It's an alpine boot that can be converted to an AT boot not that I intend to use it that way.

As to the debate on ski width I have both a 88 and 100 mm width and if these are your every day skis go with 90mm.  I agree with Harvs comment on width and effect on technique and ability to carve on firm snow.

Most likely I'll end up with the 90's as they, I think, would be the best fit for where I ski.

I already have the 84 pro's and TOTALLY love them



Only issue I have with them is they are work to ski in the trees. They basically are a race ski and I love the way they hold....truly no speed limit.

For those rare POW days I have the Patron's ----- these are simply the funnest ski I've EVER been on ---- whenever I get to be on them I can't get the smile off my face ----they float like you can't believe ---- I'll sometimes ski them just for the heck of it because of how easy they turn and I feel like just skidding around on  groomers. They carve, but don't hold.




Looks like it will be the 90's for my everday ski ----- they should be good in the trees and provide good hold on the groomers. If I knew the 100's would hold on edge I'd get them in a second.

Camp,
Got the same problem with my fats - 100 under foot. They will carve but they don't hold when things get a little polished. I don't like them for inbounds. I am looking to try a ski with scales like the BC chargers but haven't asked enough people to figure out all the best options. Basically tired of all the issues with the rolling terrain approaches.

PeeTex wrote

I am looking to try a ski with scales like the BC chargers but haven't asked enough people to figure out all the best options.

If only there were a super long multi page thread devoted to them.

mattchuck2 wrote

PeeTex wrote

I am looking to try a ski with scales like the BC chargers but haven't asked enough people to figure out all the best options.

If only there were a super long multi page thread devoted to them.

Indeed - and it's rather incestial.

Need to ask a few old buds in NH to see what they are using these days.
You got any suggestions?

PeeTex wrote

You got any suggestions?

Nah. I ski Rossi BC110s, but buy whatever will get you stoked.

You're definitely looking for the right tool as far as rolling approaches goes. Makes everything so much easier.

/thread derailment

gorgonzola wrote

campgottagopee wrote

Intuition Liners and Nordica NRGY 90's, no 100's, no 90's ahhh crap...not sure if I'll get the 90's or the hundy's --- most likely the 100's or the 90's

Same dilemma, different ski. Planning on snagging a pair of last years prophets and hemming and hawing between 90 and 98's...leaning towards the 90's this week thinking last season's pa pow was an anomaly and the sad reality is i spend most of my time on groomers and in the bumps

Last year I skied on 98's and they really weren't ideal for the majority of days at Gore.  They were terrific for the rare powder days or in the crud.  I'd recommend the Prophet 90's over the 98's.  Great ski BTW.  

CMR wrote

Last year I skied on 98's and they really weren't ideal for the majority of days at Gore.  They were terrific for the rare powder days or in the crud.  I'd recommend the Prophet 90's over the 98's.  Great ski BTW.

I had a hard time going back to my traditional 90s after skiing the 98s with some tip rocker.  I was definitely catching an edge on those narrower boards.  One trick pony I guess.

One thing that I found to be fun with the 98... when the groomers were soft, like cord that you could carve to 2 inches, if you really engage your boot tongue/shin you could quasi-carve. I don't like my tips floppin around on the hardpark.  It doesn't really matter I guess but I don't like it.

Thehof wrote

180 Blizzard Buschwackers
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Alpine touring bindings. Salomon Guardian 16
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Now I can find and get to the hidden stashes Snoloco won't bother with.

Seems like a strange fit. Groomer ski with AT binding

Harvey wrote

T1s yeah BABY...



 

big boy boots

skimore wrote

Seems like a strange fit. Groomer ski with AT binding

Nah, it's a really superlight go anywhere do anything type ride. I've only held them, but skied with a few people that swear by them for touring. I'll admit that not everytime I go out do I want to be hauling 115mm underfoot. Or even if I want that, it may not be justified unfortunately.