Bump ski skiers unite!

[Greg]

Who skis on true bump skis? What are you on? Do you feel they really help you in the bumps? How are they out of the bumps?

2007 K2 Cabrawlers with Look PX12s here. Got my eyes on those retro Twisters too. Would love to try the F17, but too rich for my blood. Maybe I'll score a demo someday...

 

[wa-loaf]

I don't have bump skis. But they replayed some Johnny Mosely's olympic run in 98 in the Warren Miller flick. Those K2 Winter Heats he had were sweet.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

When I join the Clits..I'm hoping Hart sponsors me so I can get a pair of the $800 F17s..

 

[Greg]

When I join the Clits..I'm hoping Hart sponsors me so I can get a pair of the $800 F17s..

Don't tease us. You have no intention of gracing us with your goose stompin' presence. :lol:

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Don't tease us. You have no intention of gracing us with your goose stompin' presence. :lol:

you never know..Sundown intrigues me..

 

[Greg]

you never know..Sundown intrigues me..

Wait until Gunbarrel is seeded at the end of February. It will be a pretty legit bump run rivaling Beartrap at Mount Snow.

 

[MR. evil]

Who skis on true bump skis? What are you on? Do you feel they really help you in the bumps? How are they out of the bumps?

2007 K2 Cabrawlers with Look PX12s here. Got my eyes on those retro Twisters too. Would love to try the F17, but too rich for my blood. Maybe I'll score a demo someday...

Randi and I each have a pair of Cabrawlers. I actually just picked hers up from getting mounted this week.

I only got to ski them 2 or 3 times last season, but I did think they made bumps easier than my fatter all mountain skis. The width and light weight of the ski was very noticable in the bumps. My first run on them was intresting. I got off the lift at Sundown and headed down the hill towards the sundeck at a good clip. But I couldn't make the sharp turn to the top of Nor Easter. I had to intentionally wipe so I didn't crash into the deck:roll: I took for granted how easy shaped skis made turning. I had to actually work to turn the Cabrawlers on groomed terrain. For the time being I will only be using them as dedicated bumps skis when I hit Sundown. I don't see myself taking them with me up north.

 

[Trekchick]

A few years ago, it was difficult to find a true bump ski. I'd like to see a list of what's available now.
K2 cabrawler
Dynastar twister
Hart F17
Volkl Rebellion
Head Mojo Mogul

what else?

 

[MR. evil]

A few years ago, it was difficult to find a true bump ski. I'd like to see a list of what's available now.
K2 cabrawler
Dynastar twister
Hart F17
Volkl Rebellion
Head Mojo Mogul

what else?

I thought I read somewhere that the CaBrawlers are not being made anymore. I think they were replaced by the K2 Mamba last year.

 

[powhunter]

Still beating on my Salamon 1080s....Have the cabrawlers too that Im starting to use!! Wish I could fine another pair of 1080s

steve :flag:

 

[bvibert]

I'm on a pair of Head Mad Trix Moguls, 2005 I think.

 

[gmcunni]

my bump skis are Volkl 7/24 pros.

 

[Greg]

I thought I read somewhere that the CaBrawlers are not being made anymore. I think they were replaced by the K2 Mamba last year.

The Mamba is the same ski as the Cabrawler; just a different top sheet.

 

[deadheadskier]

Had a couple of Mogul specific skis back in High School, Rossi 4M's & Salomon Force 9 3s, but none since. I did pick up a set of 05-06' Rossi BX's with moguls partly in mind. It was a two part thought process. I wanted a ski that was better on hard pack and a tad quicker edge to edge than the B2's in the bumps. The B2's do ski bumps very well though, so I'm not anticipating a major upgrade in performance there, but I do anticipate much better hard snow performance.

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:

 

[Greg]

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:

Absolutely.

 

[mondeo]

I don't have bump skis. But they replayed some Johnny Mosely's olympic run in 98 in the Warren Miller flick. Those K2 Winter Heats he had were sweet.

Nice lead-in to my bump ski selection:

Still beating on my Salamon 1080s....Have the cabrawlers too that Im starting to use!! Wish I could fine another pair of 1080s

steve :flag:

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

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 have you know that I'm a skier from CT that skis at mountains (well, mainly Kmart) where there's nothing better to do than ski bumps. Where it's an image thing to make me feel more rad.

 

[bvibert]

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:

Sounds about right.

 

[Trekchick]

A few years ago, it was difficult to find a true bump ski. I'd like to see a list of what's available now.
K2 cabrawler
Dynastar twister
Hart F17
Volkl Rebellion
Head Mojo Mogul

what else?

I thought I read somewhere that the CaBrawlers are not being made anymore. I think they were replaced by the K2 Mamba last year.

The Mamba is the same ski as the Cabrawler; just a different top sheet.

You are correct. My bad.

 

[deadheadskier]

Sounds about right.

Whadaya know, 3 for 3 so far :lol:

well, suppose 5 for 5 if we're counting the Evils who live near the border of CT.

Then there's 2knees and who else from your crew on bumpers?

 

[mondeo]

Whadaya know, 3 for 3 so far :lol:

well, suppose 5 for 5 if we're counting the Evils who live near the border of CT.

Then there's 2knees and who else from your crew on bumpers?

In all fairness, those 715s are from my high school days in WNY.

Where I skied at a small local hill...