Quiver Pics

Terry · Aug 25, 2007, 5:37 AM

This is my wifes and mine collection. My old Solomon Xscreams which are my rock skis, my old 6stars that I am going to keep for the race course, my new Z9 rossis, my wifes old rossi cobras, and her 5star Volkls.

**Greg** · Aug 25, 2007, 7:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

Your wife has the same skis as my wife.

More irony...

roark · Sep 11, 2007, 7:52 PM

OK, finally getting around to this. koreshot's center relative to tips/tails pics had me intrigued.

176 Elan M666, 170 Elan RipSticks, 167 Black Diamond Ethic, 178 Rossignol B4, ? (I'm too lazy to measure) Volant SuperKarve

Center

Tails

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roark · Sep 11, 2007, 7:57 PM

It's interesting how far back the mounting line is on the BDs relative to the others, especially the Rossis. The mount line seems pretty far forward on the Rossis, given how fat they are (relatively speaking, of course). The elan tips nearly match, yet there is less tail on the RipStick (line is further back - althought the actual running surface is similar thanks to the turned up tail of the 666). The RipStick has the integrated binding which I currently have at the recommended setting, I might play with it a bit to move it a little forward.

I've got some Rossi/Looks to mount on the Rossis, think I'll go right on the line. The BD's have Freeride +'s waiting to be mounted. I think I'll go at least +1 cm after this comparision.

roark · Sep 11, 2007, 8:00 PM

Oh, and Marc: sorry, but no underwear pics.

koreshot · Sep 12, 2007, 7:12 AM

Interesting indeed, the shorter BDs are right up there in tip profile with the B4, a powder ski. The B3 compared very favorably to the rest of the skis in my quiver when it came to tip length, profile, etc... I wonder if the B3/B4 are identical with the B4s just being wider.

The tip profile and slower rise on the B4 probably still makes it a better floater than the BD.

I am guessing you picked up the B4s on sierra as I did with the B3s?

Comparing the tip/tail of the Ripstick to the M666 (a ski that favors higher speeds) makes me think that the Ripsticks are all about GS style turns, even in a 170.

Are you taking requests for underwear? If so, my vote goes for anything edible.

roark · Sep 12, 2007, 7:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koreshot

Interesting indeed, the shorter BDs are right up there in tip profile with the B4, a powder ski. The B3 compared very favorably to the rest of the skis in my quiver when it came to tip length, profile, etc... I wonder if the B3/B4 are identical with the B4s just being wider.

The tip profile and slower rise on the B4 probably still makes it a better floater than the BD.

I am guessing you picked up the B4s on sierra as I did with the B3s?

Comparing the tip/tail of the Ripstick to the M666 (a ski that favors higher speeds) makes me think that the Ripsticks are all about GS style turns, even in a 170.

The additional 15mm underfoot on the B4 probably won't hurt the floatation for the B4 relative to the BD either.

Yup, got the B4's from sierrasnowboard. Couldn't resist at that price.

The RipSticks have a pretty agressive sidecut (109-66-9

they are all about turning - prefer to be ripping railroad tracks but are quick enough edge to edge to make some shorter radius turns. Turn radius is something around 14 IIRC.

Man am I ever jonesing for winter.

wa-loaf · Sep 12, 2007, 7:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roark

The RipSticks have a pretty agressive sidecut (109-66-9

they are all about turning - prefer to be ripping railroad tracks but are quick enough edge to edge to make some shorter radius turns. Turn radius is something around 14 IIRC.

I got my Ripsticks (178s) last year without demoing them because they were really cheap. I couldn't be more happy with them. I use them for racing and as my all round ski. Although GS in nature they can really rip the short turns when needed and the narrow waist makes them pretty easy to handle in the bumps. It's too bad they discontinued them.

roark · Sep 12, 2007, 8:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I got my Ripsticks (178s) last year without demoing them because they were really cheap. I couldn't be more happy with them. I use them for racing and as my all round ski. Although GS in nature they can really rip the short turns when needed and the narrow waist makes them pretty easy to handle in the bumps. It's too bad they discontinued them.

Yup, guess there are not too many people buying skis with a 66 waist unless they are specifically for racing. For 'typical' EC conditions they are ideal.

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Sep 12, 2007, 7:12 PM

I'm on my second pair of 04-05 Elan S12s as my backup rock skis..112-67-100...they rock..

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Terry Sunday River meet and greet Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fryeburg Maine Posts: 1,345	This is my wifes and mine collection. My old Solomon Xscreams which are my rock skis, my old 6stars that I am going to keep for the race course, my new Z9 rossis, my wifes old rossi cobras, and her 5star Volkls. __________________ skiing is not just an activity, it is a lifestyle! Last edited by Terry; Sep 27, 2007 at 4:24 AM.

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Sep 11, 2007, 7:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,291	OK, finally getting around to this. koreshot's center relative to tips/tails pics had me intrigued. 176 Elan M666, 170 Elan RipSticks, 167 Black Diamond Ethic, 178 Rossignol B4, ? (I'm too lazy to measure) Volant SuperKarve Center Tails Tips

Sep 11, 2007, 7:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,291	It's interesting how far back the mounting line is on the BDs relative to the others, especially the Rossis. The mount line seems pretty far forward on the Rossis, given how fat they are (relatively speaking, of course). The elan tips nearly match, yet there is less tail on the RipStick (line is further back - althought the actual running surface is similar thanks to the turned up tail of the 666). The RipStick has the integrated binding which I currently have at the recommended setting, I might play with it a bit to move it a little forward. I've got some Rossi/Looks to mount on the Rossis, think I'll go right on the line. The BD's have Freeride +'s waiting to be mounted. I think I'll go at least +1 cm after this comparision.

Sep 11, 2007, 8:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,291	Oh, and Marc: sorry, but no underwear pics.

Sep 12, 2007, 7:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
koreshot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 960	Interesting indeed, the shorter BDs are right up there in tip profile with the B4, a powder ski. The B3 compared very favorably to the rest of the skis in my quiver when it came to tip length, profile, etc... I wonder if the B3/B4 are identical with the B4s just being wider. The tip profile and slower rise on the B4 probably still makes it a better floater than the BD. I am guessing you picked up the B4s on sierra as I did with the B3s? Comparing the tip/tail of the Ripstick to the M666 (a ski that favors higher speeds) makes me think that the Ripsticks are all about GS style turns, even in a 170. Are you taking requests for underwear? If so, my vote goes for anything edible.

Sep 12, 2007, 7:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
GrilledSteezeSandwich Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,723	I'm on my second pair of 04-05 Elan S12s as my backup rock skis..112-67-100...they rock..