Looking for bump skis

MR. evil · Mar 6, 2008, 1:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jack97

Hey Evil, something I didn't mention which is related to bump skis is the boots. Given bump skis don't have alot of shape; they are almost straight, its forces one to ski more "center", flexing the ankle and knees to load the front of the skis. Presently, the majority of boots, intermediates included don't give alot of flex range, its really not needed b/c most skis have more shape... basically skiing on the front with these type of skis is consider a sin, thus it would tend to a cuff neutral boot with good to rock solid lateral stability so that you can lay them on the side and let the ski turn. Check out the full tilt vid, the inventor of this boot takes about it some more.

http://www.fulltiltboots.com/tech.asp

Both fulltilt and dalbello have intermediate boots that use the flexon / corrugated tongue to allow more flex range. The dalbellos have the powercuff for good lateral stability just in case you want to lay them on the side to carve it out.

Just food for thought, as I stated I didn't want to mention this and go on the soapbox b/c it may be a polarizing topic

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I appreciate the info, but I am not yet even close to a level were this would matter. I just started skiing bumps this years, and I don't even really need a pair of bump skis yet. They are just something I wouldn't mind having if I can find a sweet deal.

jack97 · Mar 6, 2008, 2:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MR. evil

I appreciate the info, but I am not yet even close to a level were this would matter. I just started skiing bumps this years, and I don't even really need a pair of bump skis yet. They are just something I wouldn't mind having if I can find a sweet deal.

No problem, just keep those considerations in mind when you want to change out your equipment. It might come along sooner than you think.

Also, the boot flex and forward lean is relevant to skiing narrow trails where you don't have the room to lay out a carve.....I don't like the cuff neutral approach.

o3jeff · Mar 12, 2008, 1:37 PM

Tim, not sure if you re still looking for a pair, but I was in Bob's in Bristol and noticed they had a pair of K2 Cabrawlers(size 160-170 didn't look that close)there for $150. Looks like someone bought them, took a few runs on them and decided against them and took the bindings off and returned them.

Not sure how hard it is to throw another pair of bindings on them, but they have been there for a while so you can probably toss an offer at them to see if they bite.

**Greg** · Mar 12, 2008, 1:41 PM

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Originally Posted by o3jeff

Tim, not sure if you re still looking for a pair, but I was in Bob's in Bristol and noticed they had a pair of K2 Cabrawlers(size 160-170 didn't look that close)there for $150. Looks like someone bought them, took a few runs on them and decided against them and took the bindings off and returned them.

Not sure how hard it is to throw another pair of bindings on them, but they have been there for a while so you can probably toss an offer at them to see if they bite.

He he he.

They're probably my old ones that they mismounted. Have them plug them and offer them $75...

**bvibert** · Mar 12, 2008, 1:42 PM

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Originally Posted by o3jeff

Tim, not sure if you re still looking for a pair, but I was in Bob's in Bristol and noticed they had a pair of K2 Cabrawlers(size 160-170 didn't look that close)there for $150. Looks like someone bought them, took a few runs on them and decided against them and took the bindings off and returned them.

Not sure how hard it is to throw another pair of bindings on them, but they have been there for a while so you can probably toss an offer at them to see if they bite.

I bet I know where those came from...

**bvibert** · Mar 12, 2008, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bvibert

I bet I know where those came from...

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Originally Posted by Greg

He he he.

They're probably my old ones that they mismounted. Have them plug them and offer them $75...

Damn, Greg beat me to it...

MR. evil · Mar 12, 2008, 2:02 PM

You guys Rock!

I am on the phone right now, got them for $100.

2knees · Mar 12, 2008, 2:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MR. evil

You guys Rock!

I am on the phone right now, got them for $100.

DUDE get Greg to sign them!

It would be like getting a signed guitar from Jimi Hendrix.

except Greg is alive.

and whiter then casper the ghost.

MR. evil · Mar 12, 2008, 2:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2knees

DUDE get Greg to sign them!

It would be like getting a signed guitar from Jimi Hendrix.

except Greg is alive.

and whiter then casper the ghost.

That is not a fair comparision. Getting Greg to sign them would be like...........who was the 2nd best guitarist of the 60's.

Paul · Mar 12, 2008, 3:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MR. evil

That is not a fair comparision. Getting Greg to sign them would be like...........who was the 2nd best guitarist of the 60's.

It would be like having David St. Hubbins sign them.

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Mar 12, 2008, 1:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
o3jeff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 388	Tim, not sure if you re still looking for a pair, but I was in Bob's in Bristol and noticed they had a pair of K2 Cabrawlers(size 160-170 didn't look that close)there for $150. Looks like someone bought them, took a few runs on them and decided against them and took the bindings off and returned them. Not sure how hard it is to throw another pair of bindings on them, but they have been there for a while so you can probably toss an offer at them to see if they bite.

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MR. evil Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 472	You guys Rock! I am on the phone right now, got them for $100.

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