New addition to the Quiver!!!

[deadheadskier]

Fischer Motive 84 in 175CM


So, I said I was going to be frugal and wasn't going to get new skis this summer. Even though I've been saying that, I've been researching upgrades/replacements for my aging B2s, which I've really never been happy with.

After reading countless reviews, I had zeroed in on the Motive 84. I think it's the perfect ski for the vast majority of the snow conditions I ski in NH as well as the type of terrain I typically ski.

Wasn't going to do it, but my year end bonus came in today at 50% higher than what I expected, so I'm treating myself.

I got an absolutely KILLER deal. I had been eyeing them on EVO for $673 shipped with bindings, which is a great deal. I was about to pull the trigger, but decided to PM Philpug just to get his thoughts on the skis and if knew of any better deals out there.

He says, "Yeah, I've got some. $559 shipped" :beer:

THANK YOU PHIL!!! You da man!!!

so stoked for next season

 

[thetrailboss]

Nice! Now all we need is snow, or you can come out here to Utah where I hiked most of yesterday in skiable snow at Alta.

 

[wa-loaf]

Fischer Motive 84 in 175CM He says, "Yeah, I've got some. $559 shipped" :beer:

THANK YOU PHIL!!! You da man!!!

so stoked for next season

Phil is the man. He hooked me up with my Enduro's (the second pair .. lol) and he's a great host if you get out to Tahoe.

 

[bvibert]

Nice!

 

[deadheadskier]

he's a great host if you get out to Tahoe.

I hope to someday. He extended the invite on the phone and everyone says what a blast he is to ski with.


man, can't wait to rip these things

from expertskier.com

C-Line technology makes this Fischer's most flexible big mountain carver. One of our top testers described it this way: "This ski just rips! In middle flex mode, it is a great, big mountain technical cruiser. Changed to stiff flex setting, radius became a lot smaller, the ski stiffer and superb on harder snow."

Another summed it up: "Boot loads of edge grip, plenty of energy, great versatility. A classic example of a superior Fischer build." And, simply, "Best 84 waist ever!" Our skiers found it as close as anything has come to the mythical universal ski. Ski of the Year material.

and another killer review on epicski

http://www.epicski.com/forum/thread/99308/2011-fischer-motive-84-and-motive-80-full-length-reviews

 

[gmcunni]

congtraz and enjoy!

 

[riverc0il]

Watea 101 in 184cm here. Debating whether to replace the Atua's or move the Dynafits over from the Watea 94 and flip it. At 178cm with a turned up tail, the Watea 94 just isn't enough ski for my bulk.

 

[o3jeff]

Phil is the man. He hooked me up with my Enduro's (the second pair .. lol) and he's a great host if you get out to Tahoe.

Definitely, I bought pair of skis from Phil (and Tricia too!) end of the season, had the best price around!

Congrats on the purchase DHS.

 

[Philpug]

Thanks for the props everyone. Make sure you look us up if you make it to Tahoe next season..or even this summer! As far as deals, if you are looking for anything, don't hesitate to PM me or Trekchick for special "Bro Pricing"..even on next years gear.

 

[deadheadskier]

Phil

Does your shop have a Facebook page? Something we can 'like' and help spread the word

 

[o3jeff]

Phil

Does your shop have a Facebook page? Something we can 'like' and help spread the word

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Start-Haus/204624982889536?sk=wall

 

[Philpug]

Phil

Does your shop have a Facebook page? Something we can 'like' and help spread the word

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Start-Haus/204624982889536

 

[andyzee]

May they serve you well!

 

[jimmywilson69]

This was a ski I initially looked at, until I realized I wanted something wider. I already havd the K2 Appache Outlaw which is 90 under foot and turned that into my everyday ski now.Buying an 84 under foot didn't make much sense since 6 millimeters is bascially nothing.

Nice purchase and deal! AZ Delivers once again!

 

[gmcunni]

This was a ski I initially looked at, until I realized I wanted something wider. I already havd the K2 Appache Outlaw which is 90 under foot and turned that into my everyday ski now.Buying an 84 under foot didn't make much sense since 6 millimeters is bascially nothing.

Nice purchase and deal! AZ Delivers once again!

i've skied an 84 for the past 2 seasons, so roughly 70 days. i found it to be great for me in all but the most extreme snow conditions. my next purchase will probably be something wider but only because "i think" that will serve me better. i've demo'd some mid 90s and loved them.

 

[Glenn]

Very nice! And thanks for the tip on zipping Phil a message.

 

[powhunter]

Nice score DHS!!

 

[deadheadskier]

This was a ski I initially looked at, until I realized I wanted something wider. I already havd the K2 Appache Outlaw which is 90 under foot and turned that into my everyday ski now.Buying an 84 under foot didn't make much sense since 6 millimeters is bascially nothing.

Nice purchase and deal! AZ Delivers once again!

Totally understand where you're coming from. I purchased a set of High Society Free Rides two seasons ago that are 92 underfoot and 179 in length. I wish I had gone with something 100+ underfoot as that ski was bought primarily for deep conditions. While they are a great ski, they're not quite as beefy as I'd like for their intended purpose. Unfortunately, the High Society's are too wide for what I want in a frontside ski. Hence the Motive purchase.

Perhaps I should throw away Phil's phone number before I'm tempted to purchase another set of powder skis. :lol:

 

[jimmywilson69]

NEVER throw away a gear hookup's phone number...

 

[Puck it]

I have been thinking about those Palmer I mentioned a few months ago for $299 built like my Monster 88's. However I have in contact with Ski Logik and thinking about these in a 175cm. They are 92 under foot. I am also thinking a custom top sheet. I was thinking of a mountain scene with the Cannon box in it. And they can stiffen it up for me to. Cost is more then the Palmers but would be cool to have a cusotm ski.