Can you remember your life's ski/board quiver?

[drjeff]

Here goes...

#1 - Rossignol Team 2's - my first pair of skis, complete with Salomon 222 binding's with safety straps (my parent's "upgraded" me to brakes the next winter ) 160cm
#2 - My Dad's hand me down Rossignol Strato's - 175cm
#3 - My own new pair of Rossignol Strato's - 190cm
#4 - Rossignol 4SK's 207cm - I couldn't resist the teal skis! :lol:
#5 - Rossignol 3GK's 213 cm
#6 - Rossignol 4Sk's 207cm - the VAS plate had rounded corners as opposed to the angular corners of my then trashed 1st pair
#7 - Rossignol 7Gk's 208cm - the silver and purple one's
#8 - Rossignol 7Sk's 205cm - the black and neon green one's
#9 - Rossignol 9X 9.3's - 198cm - my first pair of shaped skis
#10 - Rossignol 9X Pro's - 190cm
#11 - Volkl T50 Supersport 5 Stars - 180cm - I finally after about 20 years figured I try something other than a Rossi!
#12 - Atomic B50 Metrons - 170cm - the tan/silver and maroon one's
#13 - Atomic B50 Metrons - 170cm - the maroon and silver ones after I ripped the edge out on my 1st pair
#14 - Atomic VF75's - 175cm - my current carving ski
#15 - Blizzard Cochise's - 185cm - my first full rocker "powder" ski
#16 - ???? Going to wait and see what get's added to this list this fall/winter Thinking right now that a Head or a Stockli might be next in my life long quiver

 

[WoodCore]

No way I can remember all the skis I've had the pleasure of turning, brand names is hard enough! Kniessel, Rossignol, Dynamic, K2, Olin, Fischer, Volkl, Blizzard, Kastle, Pre, Atomic and Elan. Pretty sure I'm missing a few.

 

[wa-loaf]

Hmm, Older stuff is fuzzy

70's various kids skis and then a Pair of Olin Mark IV orange skis I had till early 80's
80's Fischer SC4 190 I think.
Late 80s Fischer RC4 GS version I think 200's
K2 TNT's a GS ski 205's
Early 90's was K2 Extreme, managed to keep them until 96 or so. 204s
These were random skis I got from a rep Fischer Plasma Edge, they were some kind of Fischer Slalom ski with this marketing skin on them. They were cheap and skied great.
1997 K2 Merlin V first shaped style ski I had. Loved these and they still sit in the basement. Skied them for many years.
Had a couple years in early-mid 2000s where I didn't ski much if at all.
2005 shook off the funk and jumped back in.
2005 Elan RipSticks, 178 I think and WJennes is still skiing them.
2008 Fischer Watea 94 186 (just sold this season)
2009 Fischer Progressor 9+ 175 (still have)
2011 Volkl RaceTiger GS 180 (Race ski)
2013 Rossi Soul 7's 188
2013 Fischer Watea 84 184

The last 4 skis there are the current quiver. Going to sell the Progressors in the fall.

 

[bigbog]

A good blast from the past dhs,
The Solly 3S....rented a pair @SR in early 90s....a day or two following a ~14" dump = heavy EC pow. Those things cured any fear of the fall-line...you could only reach ~5-8mph tops going down through that stuff....but afterwards...all it took was one beer at the Matterhorn and I could hardly find the door knob to get outside. Must've spent an hour out there sleeping a little bit of it off to get back to motel room alive.

 

[jimk]

I think one of the conclusions from this thread is that prior to about 1995-2000 most recreational skiers "quivers" consisted of your newer/good skis and your older/rock skis unless you were a racer/competitor. Stating the obvious, but building a quiver of skis didn't come about until the more recent developement of all the specialized shapes and sizes distinguishing carvers, powder, park, all mtn, etc.

 

[WWF-VT]

I did not start skiing until 1989 and bought my first pair of skis in maybe 1991 which were an entry level pair of Elan skis. Next up was a pari of Rossignols that had a cool green/blue color but I can't remember what they were called. I do remember my next skis were Dynastar Speed SX's and they worked for a few years. I then got a pair of Fischer RX8 and a few years later the Watea 78. My daily ski for the majority of the past two seasons have been the Volkl Bridge.

 

[deadheadskier]

I think one of the conclusions from this thread is that prior to about 1995-2000 most recreational skiers "quivers" consisted of your newer/good skis and your older/rock skis unless you were a racer/competitor. Stating the obvious, but building a quiver of skis didn't come about until the more recent developement of all the specialized shapes and sizes distinguishing carvers, powder, park, all mtn, etc.

Probably true for most.

I was an early adapter to the concept of having a ski quiver. Around Freshman year of high school I devoted all of my "earnings" towards buying new gear. Spent all my lawn mowing money, working at the local farm, wherever I could find money on new gear. I wanted the best gear on my feet for the anticipated conditions/style of skiing I planned on doing that day.


Rossignol 4S 200 cm 1991
Rossignol 7G 207 cm 1992

The 4S was the bump / short turning ski; the 7G for hard snow when there weren't any bumps to ski and I just wanted a stable ski to open up the throttle and fly down the hill.

Salomon 3S 197 cm 1993 -
Salomon 4S 204 cm 1994 -

This pairing succeeded the Rossi's because it was supposed to be this new all the rage technology with Salomon's Cap design. Plake was skiing them, Scott Schmidt was skiing them.......so the 3S was my bump ski, the 4S my "big mountain" ski

Dynamic VR 27 - 195 & 200CM 1996

The 195s were the SL version, the 200 the GS version. Bought the 195s as a quick turning bumps skis, the the 200s as a hardsnow flyer. Bought both pairs one summer because they were inexpensive with Dynamic disappearing from the market and because I had busted both models of Salomon a couple times and they were out of warranty.

then I went to college and for five years I didn't buy anything new becauce I had to pay rent and couldn't afford buying new skis without seriously compromising my beer money

 

[gorgonzola]

havent been around here too much for awhile - fun thread though!

70's junior high: blue and orange rossi's 175's/look bindings/Nordica boots
80's hs/college: blue Hexcel's 205's/? bindings/? boots
90's: rd coyote's 210's/solly bindings/dachstein boots
00's: head super cyber-cross ti 185's/tyrolia sl100/Nordica - fist shaped ski
06: head iXRC 1100 177cm / tyrolia LD12's/ head boot still in play for icy conditions and nastar
07: fischer riu 180cm twin tips/ fischer x 10 - felt the need for a "wider" ski an a "quiver"
08: volkl racetiger sl 165 /atomic neox412 / head ltd raptor - for beer league racing
11: dynastar legend sultan 85's 178 cm look px12
14: TBD - prophets or bonafides maybe?

bunch xc/xcd stuff too over the last few years

 

[gmcunni]

k2 ? (orange with cubco bindings)

dynastar freestyle

K2 710

k2 712

k2 77

k2 kVC comp + K2 tnc comp

volkl 724

nordica afterburner

line profit 98

pics are not of actual skis

 

[JDMRoma]

Well this time around

I started with Atomic Nomads for 2 seasons

My Volkl 2011 AC50s that I still have

2011 178 Volkl Gotama's Sold these for my Soul 7s

2014 188 Rossi Soul 7s Sold these for my Icelantics

New for this Season

2013 178 Icelantic Keepers with Marker Jester Pro's
2014 178 Volkl Gotama's with Marker Dukes.

 

[deadheadskier]

1 and done for the Soul 7? Did you not like them?

 

[St. Bear]

Most people can remember every car they've owned. I bet I'm not alone in that I can remember all the skis I've owned, what size they were and the approximate years I got them. For whatever reason, ski equipment has always registered in my mind the same way that cars have over the years.

At the risk of derailing this thread, I can do this with ski trips I've taken. I not only can tell you when, where and who I went with, but the conditions as well.

 

[JDMRoma]

1 and done for the Soul 7? Did you not like them?

I wouldn't say I didn't like them but the cons outweighed the pros.
Fun ski but I bought it too long for my liking for tight Cannon tree's, that and they wouldn't fit in my Thule roof carrier and in my car the front seat had to fold down....Pita !

The only thing I didn't like was the top sheets were taking a beating with chipping, but other than that great ski
figured I could sell them and get top cash for them before the new ones are out

 

[darent]

started skiing mid 90's on Blizzard Sport 14- 185, then went to K2 5500- 190. had a pair of Rossi Bandits- 174 forever, went back to K2 Recons-170 in 2007. Elan Speedwave 12-175 ,Blizzard Bushwackers-174 and Elan 999-180. still use the 4 last named.

 

[deadheadskier]

Fun ski but I bought it too long for my liking for tight Cannon tree's

I briefly wrestled with deciding between a 177 and 185 with the Nordica Vagabond's I just bought. The Soul 7 had been on my radar all year and I was hoping to scoop up a pair in the off season for reasonable money. Then I learned of the Start Haus Blem sale (thanks Puck It) and decided to go with the Vagabond due to similar construction and dimensions to the Soul 7 and the fact they could be had new for $349 shipped.

I think I'll be happier with the 177 over the 185s. Not that I think I'd have issues handling the 185, it's just I want something a little lighter and quicker for tight trees. Also, the 177s actually measure about 181. They're a considerably longer than my 175 Fischers and even noticeably longer than my 179 High Society's. I've read the 185s are more like a 189. I did a bit of research into this and Nordica advertises the skis a bit smaller due to the shorter running length from the rocker.

 

[Quietman]

Rossi Performer circa 1975
Rossi Rocs
Rossi ST
Yamaha ?? Delaminated at Doe Mtn in PA
Lange ??
Rossi 4S Remember demoing them at Mt Abram in 82, fell in love. Paid $325, most that I've ever paid for skis
Rossi 3G bought at a yard sale
Volkl Carver Vectris V31 183cm Bought as demos from Norm's in Keene nh for $275 1st shaped ski, carved groomers like a knife
Volkl Vertigo G30 168cm Great for tight spots, trees moguls and carving. Handed me down by my father who is/was always searching for the perfect ski
Salomom X-Scream 178cm picked up used for $59 w/demo bindings at Building#19, love these skis but the edges are quite thin, have to be careful with them. Used them again this year and still really like them
Fischer RX78 170cm Hand me downs from Dad, Great stable carving ski, not bad in bumps, very versatile, used them at Cannon this April and almost kept up with Puck-it and JDMRoma and their double wide non-camber skis(I want a pair like their's)

I re-tried the 4s skis at crotch year and parted with them after 2 runs. Used the X-Screams for the rest of the day and had a great time in the woods and trails. I ski cheap, work part time at a local area for free passes, and never buy the newest skis and try to do well on what I have.

I still have all of the skis from the 4S's on, plus a lot of stuff for my kids, probably 20 prs. in all.
Skiing does not have be an expensive sport!!

 

[JDMRoma]

I was originally thinking about the Nordica's as well, the start haus deals were certainly great ! But by the time I was ready they were all sold out of the soul riders that I wanted. Also would have been happy with the Soul 7s if I could find a deal on the 180's but none to be had. So my plan now is I have the Full Rocker Gotama's for my daily driver and Rock/cam/Rock Icelantics for my powder days....maybe down grade my AC 50s for my Ice skates / thin cover days.

I think your right on the 177s, should be more fun in the trees if the 185s actually measure out to a 189

 

[ceo]

The earliest pair I can remember are the Völkl Derbys I broke my leg on in 2nd grade. Before that I had various hand-me-downs from my siblings.
After that:
~1976: Rossignol Strato 105
~1980: Dynastar Starglass
1984: Rossignol FP
1992: K2 5200
2010: Völkl AC30

Yes, I'm only on my sixth pair of skis over the last 40 years. What's this "quiver" business?

 

[makimono]

My first few pairs were handed down, then from about age 8 to 16 my Dad bought me a new pair every other year or so. After that I bought mostly used skis that were a few years old. Still have all of these going back to the '85 4S (except for the Ride snowboard) will have to take a line up pic...



1972 - Brand unknown - Blue with yellow bases, cable bindings - handed down from sister

1974 - Brand unknown - White with red stripes and crazy spring/clamp bindings that covered most of the ski - handed down from sister

1976 - K2 USA - classic red white and blue stripes - handed down from sister.

1978 - K2 Stingers 165cm - white with blue writing and Tyrolia bindings with brakes - probably a step down in model from the USA's but they were my first new skis!

1981 - Rossignol Equipe SM 185cm - GS race ski the model before the 3G. This was a LOT of ski for me at 11 years old but I really progressed a ton on them.

1983 - Burton Performer Snowboard - wood with detachable aluminum fins, had to take a test for ski patrol on the bunny hill at Nashoba before being allowed on the chair lift.

1985 - Rossignol Equipe 4S 195cm - Skied them hard for 8 years and snapped a tail dropping ledges in Montana, mounted on the wall of fame.

1987 - Sims Half Pipe Snowboard - had a real ptex base and metal edges but still had crappy playground bindings.

1990 - Atomic Arc 733SL 203cm - "J turn" slalom ski, good for skiing gates but sucked for everything else.

1992 - Rossignol 4S 195cm - The teal ones to replace my broken original 4S. Good ski but never lived up to the originals.

1994 - K2 SLC 204cm - Crappy cap ski, warranteed the first broken pair and didn't bother with the second.

1995 - Duret Free Monoski 195cm - mid 80's vintage that I bought new through a classified ad in the back of Skiing magazine, had been searching for one ever since seeing Plake rip bumps on a mono in License To Thrill. Delammed the tip after 8 fun years, mounted on the wall of fame.

2000 - 2005 - I scored about a dozen free mint condition skis from the town dump....crazy times...the only ones I kept and still regularly use for retro day are a pair of late 80's 205cm K2 5500's.

2002 - Duret Legende Monoski 188cm - first new mono I bought, to replace the delammed Mad Cow

2004 - Yama Tool V2 swallowtail Monoski - carving mono, ripped out an edge.

2005 - Ride Profile 164 Snowboard - tried to get back into boarding but my left knee said no.

2007 - Duret Free Monoski 185cm - Mid 80's vintage bought used as a rock mono. Painted as the Mach 5 Mono for pond skimming.

2008 - Atomic Beta Ride R:EX 180cm - early 2000's vintage bought used.

2011 - SnowGunz Alpine Rocket Monoski 178cm - new company out of Chamonix making some really nice modern mono's

2012 - Volkl Gotama 190cm - 07/08 Tokyo Nights model, last year of the regular camber Got's

2013 - SkwalUSA Carver 171cm - Inline ski, this is a trench digging rocket ship, only have about 6 days on it, next year's going to be a blast...

 

[Madroch]

Hart rabbit 140 elementary

Dynastar omestar 160 elementary

Rossignol FP 180 jr high 1980

Atomic team bionic sl high school 1985

20 years off...

Fischer rx6 170 2007
Dynastar twister 168 2009
Fischer wc rc 170 2011
Fischer motive 84 185 2012
Volkl racetiger wc GS 187 2013
Line sick day 95 179 2014

Still Use use all of the bottom 6