Summer Deal Thread

[catsup948]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/no...terString=s~nordica-steadfast/&colorFamily=01

http://Blizzard 2013/2014 Magnum 8.0 TI Alpine Skis

Whoa! Crazy deals on STP...thanks for the heads up.

I'm here in my hotel room in China for business, it is 4pm local time 95 degrees outside with 90% humidity and I just got back from the pool--but rocking my AZ cap and MRG shirt....skiing on the brain!

Just pulled the trigger on 2 skis! Found my hardpack carving ski and couldn't pass up the Nordica Steadfast which I demoed a few yrs ago and loved.
$354 shipped for both! Couldn't say NO!

Likely this retires the Surface Watch Lifes as I will just use the Nordicas on any non-hardpack day including powder.

Wow Chris! Nicely done!

 

[mbedle]

I just got an email from Vail with 2015/2016 lift tickets on "sale". A single day at Breck is $120 online (apparently saving 25% off the window costs). That can't be correct!!! WOW... They are really trying to push people into the epic pass for $749.

 

[xwhaler]

Wow Chris! Nicely done!

Haha, taking after you...building a quiver...see you soon man!

 

[Highway Star]

You are a fucking idiot! Where did I say the new monsters were like the old ones?

Oh, so it's more of a priority that they bring back the brand, but not the actual ski. Should help your street cred and posing, right? That what's really important.

Guess I'm not suprised you want a ski called the "Head Monster".

 

[Puck it]

Oh, so it's more of a priority that they bring back the brand, but not the actual ski. Should help your street cred and posing, right? That what's really important.

Guess I'm not suprised you want a ski called the "Head Monster".

You really are a moron. I thought you were pretending.

 

[Highway Star]

You really are a moron. I thought you were pretending.

Is that you tagging all the truck stop and rest area bathrooms up in NH? Is that where most ski equipment discussions take place around Cannon....?

I see written all over the place - "For a good time, get ahold of the Head Monster"

 

[Puck it]

Is that you tagging all the truck stop and rest area bathrooms up in NH? Is that where most ski equipment discussions take place around Cannon....?

I see written all over the place - "For a good time, get ahold of the Head Monster"

Wow, you are so clever. How do you ever come up with these?

 

[Highway Star]

Wow, you are so clever. How do you ever come up with these?

Well, I'm glad you're doing something constructive up there.

 

[Puck it]

Well, I'm glad you're doing something constructive up there.

You crack me up!!!!!! Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tin]

Is that you tagging all the truck stop and rest area bathrooms up in NH? Is that where most ski equipment discussions take place around Cannon....?

I see written all over the place - "For a good time, get ahold of the Head Monster"

HS made a funny!

 

[Highway Star]

On a side note, I picked up a pair of Blizzard Bodacious in the 196cm from STP. Weighing in at almost 12lb blank, 2-1/2 sheets of Ti, 118mm waist, with a 32m turning radius.......now that is a manly man's ski. Should be pretty good in northeastern woods.

My 196cm Bodacious came in, they are......large. A good 2cm longer from the boot center to tip than my 191 boneshakers - how much ski is in front of the boot is a good first indicator of how tricky a ski will be in the woods. However, they do have a large amount of tip rocker, aren't any heavier than my boneshakers, and have a relatively soft flex for a ski of their caliber, so they should be pretty reasonable overall. But no question it's a big high speed ski. I'll mount them with FKS and possibly a low riser plate, like 6mm / .25" or something, for a bit more all around edging capablity.

 

[xwhaler]

Let it snow.... Just need bindings now!!

 

[deadheadskier]

Nice. My steadfasts arrived today as well

 

[deadheadskier]

One surprising thing about the Steadfast now that I've had it my hands. Significantly stiffer ski than the Vagabond from the same series. I didn't expect the flex to be exactly the same, but the difference is more than what I had expected given they are the exact same construction. I'm guessing they'll exceed my expectations with carving and on hard snow, but might be a bit tougher to ski in the bumps than I was hoping for.

Can't wait for the snow to fly.

 

[Not Sure]

One surprising thing about the Steadfast now that I've had it my hands. Significantly stiffer ski than the Vagabond from the same series. I didn't expect the flex to be exactly the same, but the difference is more than what I had expected given they are the exact same construction. I'm guessing they'll exceed my expectations with carving and on hard snow, but might be a bit tougher to ski in the bumps than I was hoping for.

Can't wait for the snow to fly.

I bought a pair also , as far as Bumps go some of the reviews I came across (after buying them )mentioned skis getting out in front of them . The price was hard to pass up
I was looking for an all mountain ski but I hope Bumps are just a matter of getting used to the ski, I was thinking the front would be rocketed but it looks like camber the whole way, the tail a foot up has a subtle angle change in camber .

Haven't skied on skis this wide before so I'm not sure what to expect. Love my old Rossi B2's 78 underfoot.

 

[Puck it]

My hell and back's are pretty dam good on hard pack and in the bumps. My daily driver unless it is really icy than go with the Palmers. The H&B are the next waist size up from the Steadfasts.

 

[skiNEwhere]

There are some crazy good deals here. I've been searching for latigo's but unfortunately they are out of the 177's. They have pivot 12 and 14's too. The pivot 14 is 173.99 CAD which is $133.89. And free international shipping.

corbetts.com

 

[skiNEwhere]

Pulled the trigger on the latigo's for under $300 http://www.sunandski.com/2015_Blizzard_Men_s_Latigo_Skis_p/3414071252510.htm

If you enter promo code 0613 you'll get $15 off (orders over $75)

Also got some pivots http://suburbanskiandbike.com/Look-Pivot-14-2015-B75-FCDA077/ for $219

Both with free shipping. Not too bad of a deal.

 

[deadheadskier]

There are some crazy good deals here. I've been searching for latigo's but unfortunately they are out of the 177's. They have pivot 12 and 14's too. The pivot 14 is 173.99 CAD which is $133.89. And free international shipping.

corbetts.com

That's a great deal on the Pivots. I may consider returning the Salomons

 

[Domeskier]

That's a great deal on the Pivots. I may consider returning the Salomons

Indeed! Was thinking about stocking up but it looks like the brake is 115mm or nearly twice the size I need...