Looking for bump skis

MR. evil · Mar 5, 2008, 1:03 PM

I am on the lookout for a deal on a pair of bump skis. I am in no rush to buy, and will probably make my purchase in the spring or summer (sooner if I stumble upon a great deal). The problem I am having is that if you go to the average site that sells ski gear, it is hard to find bump skis. Most of these sites don’t even have a category for mogul or bump skis. As it is, I only know the names of a couple of pairs of bump skis so I am having a hard time searching for deals. I would greatly appreciate it if you all could post names (& manufacturers) of some bump skis so I have some info I can use to hunt down a deal.

jack97 · Mar 5, 2008, 1:33 PM

From what I understand, bumps skis can range from stiff to soft. If you're new to bumps, you shuld look at the softer skis.

The news one in the market are rossignol mogul and k2 mamba for the soft skis. Volkl dragon slayer, head tri max tend to be stiffer. IDone (japanese company) has moguls skis with different stiffness. Not sure what the new Elan (bloodline) moguls ski is like.

One year old or more models; rossignol mogul, k2 cabrawlers (same as mamba, just renamed), dynastar twister and salamon 1080 moguls. Some of us are still in mourning that that dynastar has discontinue the twister

. Overall best bet is to check out ebay and search "mogul ski" to look for sweet deals.

Also, be on the lookout for bindings; Look px12 or rossi scratch, same binding just different cosmetics. Make sure they are the flat mounts, each has models w/ built in lifters or a rubber cushion for jib/park skiers, maybe the later is ok if you can get a good deal since the cushion isn't that high and it might save some ankle/foot pain while bumping.

**Greg** · Mar 5, 2008, 1:40 PM

Based on what you told me the other day, grab those Cabrawlers for $180. That's a good deal. By the way, it's the Rossi Axial series which is the same as the Look PX's.

jack97 · Mar 5, 2008, 2:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Based on what you told me the other day, grab those Cabrawlers for $180. That's a good deal. By the way, it's the Rossi Axial series which is the same as the Look PX's.

Cabrawlers at $180 is a sweet deal, I would jump on that in a second.

Greg, you sure about the Axial series, the scratch product description talks about more electric travel on heel piece and in general that product write up almost reads the same as the px 12. I have one of each in the basement, I can recheck it tonite.

But then it could be Mr Evil's way of getting us into a pissing war

jack97 · Mar 5, 2008, 2:20 PM

OK, I just looked over some product specs of the 2008 rossi axial2 120, these bindings has the elastic travel.

In the bumps, this is a good feature to have in that it can tolerate some vibration and shock without pre-releasing. All my previous bindings were markers, they have a bad rep for pre releasing; if you land on a bump with some type of jarring, these bindings will release, you go down hill and the ski stays put, not good when you're trying to maintain a good rhythm. That has happen to me several times.

MR. evil · Mar 5, 2008, 3:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack97

In the bumps, this is a good feature to have in that it can tolerate some vibration and shock without pre-releasing. All my previous bindings were markers, they have a bad rep for pre releasing; if you land on a bump with some type of jarring, these bindings will release, you go down hill and the ski stays put, not good when you're trying to maintain a good rhythm. That has happen to me several times.

That has happened to me the last 3 times I have skied the bumps at Sundown. Not very easy to stop with only one ski when in the bumps.

jack97 · Mar 5, 2008, 4:32 PM

Go for the look px for sure or the rossi that has the maximum elastic travel. I spent all season skiing on the look, never pre-released. The time it did release was when I caught an edge. It was variable surface, thought I was going into a trough with firm snow but was really soft. My body wanted to go down hill and the ski got stuck at the foot of a soft bump, I just face planted but my leg came out ok. IMO, one of the hazards with freshly seeded bumps... variable surface. The binding is way better than the marker.

jack97 · Mar 5, 2008, 7:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack97

OK, I just looked over some product specs of the 2008 rossi axial2 120, these bindings has the elastic travel.

Ok in the category of beat a dead horse...... I think I have the clear picture now. Last years rossi scratch is this years axial2 120/140/150. In my mine, I still picture the axial as the bindings in the post below, heel piece is completely different and mounted on a slide.

http://www.skinet.com/article.jsp?ID=1000047426

It would not be the first time rossi uses the same product name while changing the product completely.... take the b1 bandit for example, great all around ski back then, now a mid fat intermediate. OK, end of rant.

Hawkshot99 · Mar 5, 2008, 8:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack97

Ok in the category of beat a dead horse...... I think I have the clear picture now. Last years rossi scratch is this years axial2 120/140/150. In my mine, I still picture the axial as the bindings in the post below, heel piece is completely different and mounted on a slide.

http://www.skinet.com/article.jsp?ID=1000047426

It would not be the first time rossi uses the same product name while changing the product completely.... take the b1 bandit for example, great all around ski back then, now a mid fat intermediate. OK, end of rant.

The Axial 2/Scratch is the same binding, for the most part. The scratch is flat mounted(no lifter plate) and has a rubber pad under the binding for cushioning. Colors are different too, but that is just ascetics.

The binding that you posted in that link is the original Axial. (Now we have the Axial 2). The one you posted has not been the "current" binding in many years. But it is still very sought after by the freestyle crowd;.

jack97 · Mar 6, 2008, 7:57 AM

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

.

Mar 5, 2008, 1:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
MR. evil Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 484	Looking for bump skis I am on the lookout for a deal on a pair of bump skis. I am in no rush to buy, and will probably make my purchase in the spring or summer (sooner if I stumble upon a great deal). The problem I am having is that if you go to the average site that sells ski gear, it is hard to find bump skis. Most of these sites don’t even have a category for mogul or bump skis. As it is, I only know the names of a couple of pairs of bump skis so I am having a hard time searching for deals. I would greatly appreciate it if you all could post names (& manufacturers) of some bump skis so I have some info I can use to hunt down a deal.

Mar 5, 2008, 1:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Greg Mad River Glen - 2/8/08 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 18,984	Based on what you told me the other day, grab those Cabrawlers for $180. That's a good deal. By the way, it's the Rossi Axial series which is the same as the Look PX's. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Mar 6, 2008, 7:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
jack97 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,162	opening salvo for flaming 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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Mar 5, 2008, 1:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
jack97 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,162	From what I understand, bumps skis can range from stiff to soft. If you're new to bumps, you shuld look at the softer skis. The news one in the market are rossignol mogul and k2 mamba for the soft skis. Volkl dragon slayer, head tri max tend to be stiffer. IDone (japanese company) has moguls skis with different stiffness. Not sure what the new Elan (bloodline) moguls ski is like. One year old or more models; rossignol mogul, k2 cabrawlers (same as mamba, just renamed), dynastar twister and salamon 1080 moguls. Some of us are still in mourning that that dynastar has discontinue the twister . Overall best bet is to check out ebay and search "mogul ski" to look for sweet deals. Also, be on the lookout for bindings; Look px12 or rossi scratch, same binding just different cosmetics. Make sure they are the flat mounts, each has models w/ built in lifters or a rubber cushion for jib/park skiers, maybe the later is ok if you can get a good deal since the cushion isn't that high and it might save some ankle/foot pain while bumping.

Mar 5, 2008, 2:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
jack97 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,162	OK, I just looked over some product specs of the 2008 rossi axial2 120, these bindings has the elastic travel. In the bumps, this is a good feature to have in that it can tolerate some vibration and shock without pre-releasing. All my previous bindings were markers, they have a bad rep for pre releasing; if you land on a bump with some type of jarring, these bindings will release, you go down hill and the ski stays put, not good when you're trying to maintain a good rhythm. That has happen to me several times.

Mar 5, 2008, 4:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
jack97 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,162	Go for the look px for sure or the rossi that has the maximum elastic travel. I spent all season skiing on the look, never pre-released. The time it did release was when I caught an edge. It was variable surface, thought I was going into a trough with firm snow but was really soft. My body wanted to go down hill and the ski got stuck at the foot of a soft bump, I just face planted but my leg came out ok. IMO, one of the hazards with freshly seeded bumps... variable surface. The binding is way better than the marker.

Mar 5, 2008, 1:03 PM
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