anyone using new gear this season

gorgonzola · Oct 19, 2007, 8:53 AM

i spent alot of time last year chasing the kids around the park so i got some fischer riu 180's cheap to butter around in and figure they should be pretty good in the bumps too at 112/80/104 ...can't wait to try e'm out

prisnah · Oct 19, 2007, 9:36 AM

Just picked up a beat up pair of 179 bro prototypes...short money, I figure I'll use them in a beater AT setup. Salomons got delivered yesterday too.

**bvibert** · Oct 19, 2007, 9:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

It was a helluva deal. I almost considered them as well.

They do seem pretty stiff, which I think was why you went with the K2's, right?

**Greg** · Oct 19, 2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bvibert

They do seem pretty stiff, which I think was why you went with the K2's, right?

The Salomon 1080 Moguls were my first choice. Seeing powhunter on them, I could tell they were very forgiving. The Cabs came highly recommended however, and I had gift certificates for Al's Ski Barn which stocked them so I went for those. As I understand it, the Heads are very rewarding for skiing them correctly, and amplify your flaws if you don't. My goal for a bump ski was lightweight and forgiving which I think I achieved with the Cabrawlers. Just means you need to bring your A-game when you're out on those Heads, B!

It's going to be interesting to watch the Sundown crew hit Nor'easter on the skinny bump sticks this year.

bigbog · Oct 21, 2007, 8:16 PM

Have a few, supposedly good skiing, AT boots on the way...narrowed the few down to the size closest to me...am taking advantage of a few of the online return policies since it's pretty difficult to find these in shops around northern NewEngland. This week should be fun...to what extent...???

*What a day today.....wish I could call in sick for Monday, we need more long weekends in this country!!!

prisnah · Oct 23, 2007, 9:06 AM

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Originally Posted by prisnah

Just picked up a beat up pair of 179 bro prototypes...short money, I figure I'll use them in a beater AT setup. Salomons got delivered yesterday too.

Just added a new pair of fritshchi freerides to throw on the bro's as an AT setup. Think I might get rid of the solly 720's.....still debating....gues I could always throw some demo bindings on 'em and use 'em as shite rock skis/ guest skis.

So new gear/stuff thus far:
Freerides
Bros
Solly 720's
661 Full Face
Some low DIN binders that came w/ the solly's
Some more socks
Apartment in bethel,ME

Still need:
More base layers
extra set of pants
back up jacket
extra liner
more money
roommate to split the rent

prisnah · Oct 23, 2007, 6:28 PM

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Originally Posted by prisnah

Just added a new pair of fritshchi freerides to throw on the bro's as an AT setup. Think I might get rid of the solly 720's.....still debating....gues I could always throw some demo bindings on 'em and use 'em as shite rock skis/ guest skis.

So new gear/stuff thus far:
Freerides
Bros
Solly 720's
661 Full Face
Some low DIN binders that came w/ the solly's
Some more socks
Apartment in bethel,ME

Still need:
More base layers
extra set of pants
back up jacket
extra liner
more money
roommate to split the rent

Got the roomie, the base layers, and 2 liners today!!!

Mildcat · Oct 24, 2007, 4:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

The Salomon 1080 Moguls were my first choice. Seeing powhunter on them, I could tell they were very forgiving. The Cabs came highly recommended however, and I had gift certificates for Al's Ski Barn which stocked them so I went for those. As I understand it, the Heads are very rewarding for skiing them correctly, and amplify your flaws if you don't. My goal for a bump ski was lightweight and forgiving which I think I achieved with the Cabrawlers. Just means you need to bring your A-game when you're out on those Heads, B!

It's going to be interesting to watch the Sundown crew hit Nor'easter on the skinny bump sticks this year.

Just curious, what were you using in the bumps before your cabralwers? Were you using a bump only ski?

**Greg** · Oct 24, 2007, 8:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mildcat

Just curious, what were you using in the bumps before your cabralwers? Were you using a bump only ski?

2005 Volkl Unlimited AC3. Realtively heavy and a tad stiff. Great ski, just not the best for the zipper line.

snowmonster · Oct 24, 2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by prisnah

Got the roomie, the base layers, and 2 liners today!!!

Prisnah, never thought that roomie and apartment were part of gear. But, if you say so, good for you! If you're going to be a River skier this year, you need one more piece of equipment -- a portable grill. You need one for BobR and thaller's meet-and-greets.

Oct 19, 2007, 8:53 AM	#61 (permalink)
gorgonzola mean old wind Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bleu Mt PA Posts: 94	i spent alot of time last year chasing the kids around the park so i got some fischer riu 180's cheap to butter around in and figure they should be pretty good in the bumps too at 112/80/104 ...can't wait to try e'm out __________________ I want to fly, I'm shackled to the ground, set me free, I'm gravity bound

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bigbog You're now Away from the City Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: maine Posts: 1,022	some new stuff.... Have a few, supposedly good skiing, AT boots on the way...narrowed the few down to the size closest to me...am taking advantage of a few of the online return policies since it's pretty difficult to find these in shops around northern NewEngland. This week should be fun...to what extent...??? *What a day today.....wish I could call in sick for Monday, we need more long weekends in this country!!!

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Oct 19, 2007, 9:36 AM	#62 (permalink)
prisnah Winter Park Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 172	Just picked up a beat up pair of 179 bro prototypes...short money, I figure I'll use them in a beater AT setup. Salomons got delivered yesterday too.