Bump ski skiers unite!

[jaytrem]

Right now I'm skiing the same two that Mondeo has. So far I'm not loving the Cabs, I actually like em better on the flats than in the bumps. I friend gave me the 715s, said his kness are shot, and they'll just cause him more trouble. Those skis I love, not so much of that silly side cut stuff. My favorite all time were the Olin Zero Gs from around 1990 or so. Unfortunatly they weren't the most durable ski. I always felt like I was skiing much better on them compared to other bump skis available around that time.

 

[jack97]

Comparison between the 1080s and Cabrawlers? It's hard finding people who've skied more than one bump ski.

My motivation is exactly that, try something different. Next pair of skis, I would like to get something with less sidecut, cabrawlers/mamba comes to mind. Even the head or volkl is on my radar.

problem is money may be tight for this season

 

[2knees]

Doubtful I'll ever pick up a mogul specific ski again. Unless you're a pro, mogul specific skis are pretty much reserved for skiers from Connecticut who ski at small hills where there's nothing better to do than ski bumps. Kind of an image thing to make them feel more rad :razz:

I'll give you an honest answer to a humoruous post. I use bump skis because it helps me, no other reason plain and simple. I could get away with old straight skis too but i dont have any laying around except for a pair of old atomic arc 205's. not interested.

shaped skis suck for bump skiing for the simple reason that you are constantly stepping on your tips with the proper stance. i mangled my last pair of shaped skis in only 25 days. Even if sundown didnt seed bumps, i'd still be on bump skis. and i dont take them and shelve them to ski powder, groomers, trees etc. I use them for all my skiing.

so suck it, beotch :razz:

 

[deadheadskier]

I'll give you an honest answer to a humoruous post. I use bump skis because it helps me, no other reason plain and simple. I could get away with old straight skis too but i dont have any laying around except for a pair of old atomic arc 205's. not interested.

shaped skis suck for bump skiing for the simple reason that you are constantly stepping on your tips with the proper stance. i mangled my last pair of shaped skis in only 25 days. Even if sundown didnt seed bumps, i'd still be on bump skis. and i dont take them and shelve them to ski powder, groomers, trees etc. I use them for all my skiing.

so suck it, beotch :razz:

but the real question is, do you feel rad skiing them? :lol:

 

[2knees]

but the real question is, do you feel rad skiing them? :lol:

not rad, but core......

 

[mondeo]

Just took the 715s in to get the bindings adjusted. And apparently they've been dropped from the indemnification list.:angry:

Guess I'll have to get some new skis so I can transfer the bindings on the Cabrawlers to the 715s. The 715s are required if I am to truly bring back the daffy twister spread.

 

[powhunter]

Nice lead-in to my bump ski selection:

Comparison between the 1080s and Cabrawlers? It's hard finding people who've skied more than one bump ski.



1080s are (for me anyways) a softer ski...I also used to have a pair or k2s mosely limited edition....that were signed on the tails by JM....that was about 4 years ago....man I looked like an herb on those....



steve

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

not rad, but core......

That's what matters..I'm always core whether turkey tucking..goose stomping..or teaching parkrat jibhonks about Smartstyle..

 

[Philpug]

Heh, other than having a few pair of F17's in my demo fleet, I don't think I ever owned a true mogul ski. I did have a pair of Verticals for half a season, but only skied them once. i did have many of SL skis that most previous generation bump skis were based off of.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

The Cabrawler has a little bit of a twin-tip..is that for ballet moves????

 

[Greg]

but the real question is, do you feel rad skiing them? :lol:

The important thing is he looks rad.

Bump skis aside from helping in the bumps are just cool. Bump skiers have always been looked at as sorta rogue daredevil types. The fact that virtually no shop carries bump skis sorta fits. It's a CLIT thing....

 

[mondeo]

The Cabrawler has a little bit of a twin-tip..is that for ballet moves????

About half the bump skis have that same type of twin tip. Helps the skis release from the turn sooner.

 

[awf170]

Guys, you have it all wrong. The longer/fatter the skis are, the corer you are. Duh, I thought everyone knew that.

BTW: Your skinny skis, and your super radical krypton's still won't help you in the bump comp. Have fun losing to someone with skis with double the surface area. :razz:

(Not directed towards 2knees. I know he'll kick my ass.)

 

[Greg]

shaped skis suck for bump skiing for the simple reason that you are constantly stepping on your tips with the proper stance.

Plus skinny skis allow you to get that rad tip wear:

powhunter's 1080s have the best tip wear I've seen... :lol:

 

[jack97]

Plus skinny skis allow you to get that rad tip wear:

powhunter's 1080s have the best tip wear I've seen... :lol:

looks like you keep track of the left and right ski. me.... where ever they fall on the ground determines the left and right ski.

 

[deadheadskier]

Just took the 715s in to get the bindings adjusted. And apparently they've been dropped from the indemnification list.:angry:

Guess I'll have to get some new skis so I can transfer the bindings on the Cabrawlers to the 715s. The 715s are required if I am to truly bring back the daffy twister spread.

You would officially be the man if you could pull that off

 

[jack97]

BTW: Your skinny skis, and your super radical krypton's still won't help you in the bump comp. Have fun losing to someone with skis with double the surface area. :razz:

btw, don't know why but I really like the colors on the new rampage.

http://www.rei.com/product/775258


btw2, rei listed these boots along with the krypton pros as intermediates boots. look for a great deal on this by president day sales or end of season sales. imo, theses won't be big sellers since it goes against dogma that present day skiing requires stiff boot or the ego factor that all expert skiiers need stiff boots.

 

[deadheadskier]

btw, don't know why but I really like the colors on the new rampage.

http://www.rei.com/product/775258


btw2, rei listed these boots along with the krypton pros as intermediates boots. look for a great deal on this by president day sales or end of season sales. imo, theses won't be big sellers since it goes against dogma that present day skiing requires stiff boot or the ego factor that all expert skiiers need stiff boots.

that is a sharp looking boot. I tried on the Rampage, but I folded them over like they were an old pair of moon boots. I couldn't imagine someone weighing over 150 pounds using them.

 

[powbmps]

I like my bump skis (175 Twister's with Look PX14 bindings) in everything but tracked out powder/crud.

I bought my first pair of wider skis (184 Scott P3) last season. Used them for a few days early season and then the day Devils Fiddle opened. They were awesome on that day. Then I switched to my bump skis and never went back. They are so light quick and light.

I'm planning on starting the season on my Scotts, but don't know how long that will last.

 

[Greg]

looks like you keep track of the left and right ski. me.... where ever they fall on the ground determines the left and right ski.

I do. I like the edges worn in a predictable way. I hate when I decide to tune my bumpers.