jimmywilson69
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my friend in CO knows those guys. they make great skis, I think they are rolling out some rockered models this year.
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jimmywilson69
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I'll see what I can do. It's a friend of a friend.
WWF-VT
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Phil - Any thoughts on how the Motive 84 compares to the Watea 88 ?
bigbog
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Eh Hey....you grabbed that 84 DHS!...interesting ski....in that 80s-zone, 17m, with good edgegrip and will bend in multiple speed zones....
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Here was freeskier.com's entry, which usually doesn't go out of their way to Bump up a ski:
Motive 84
126/84/114 (17m) 161,168,175,182
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.
clean carve: 5
smooth drift: 4
accurate: 5
stability: 5
rebound: 4
quickness: 4
lightness: 4
relaxing: 4
Builds confidence:
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Here was freeskier.com's entry, which usually doesn't go out of their way to Bump up a ski:
Motive 84
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.
clean carve: 5
smooth drift: 4
accurate: 5
stability: 5
rebound: 4
quickness: 4
lightness: 4
relaxing: 4
Builds confidence:
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With the plate and more metal in the Motive, makes it a better hard snow ski with the Watea having the edge in off piste skiing. Think of the Sportswagon vs. SUV analogy.
DHS, your skis went out today.
awesome!
skis arrived :beer:
thanks again Phil
thanks again Phil
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\o/ congrats!
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Haha, definitely not the case.
Need pics.
I'll post up a better pic in the fall when I get them mounted. I do like the subdued graphics. Kinda similar to your Enduros
Hmmmm....gets the mind to thinking. Huge fan of fischers-- have the old RX 6 and the RC WC. Both grip hard snow like no ones business yet feel light and lively. Need something wider....maybe the motive? Is 84 now low-fat as opposed to mid-fat?
Or- still contemplating a full bore GS ski for an anticipated foray into Nastar this year--the RC is pretty fast (at least compated to the RX6) - but the turn radius is pretty small (17ish I think).
Which leads to the final comment- if I went with the motive I would have 3 fisher skis with about the same turn radius-- 16-17ish? Not exactly a diversified quiver (save the Twisters).
Or- still contemplating a full bore GS ski for an anticipated foray into Nastar this year--the RC is pretty fast (at least compated to the RX6) - but the turn radius is pretty small (17ish I think).
Which leads to the final comment- if I went with the motive I would have 3 fisher skis with about the same turn radius-- 16-17ish? Not exactly a diversified quiver (save the Twisters).
I bought this ski with the knowledge that I probably won't be spending a lot of time in powder, bumps and trees the next three years as I'll be back in school in addition to working full time, so I'll have very little time to travel to the Northern reaches of New England. That's a big reason I also got a pass to Gunstock for the upcoming season; time constraints. Closest >1000 vert hill to my home.
The Motive 84 is supposed to be fantastic on the front side, but the reviews I've read state that it offers pretty darn good versatility for skiing trees, crud and bumps. I'm a bit skeptical of those claims as it's got a plate, but the flex seems there to do those thing. It's replacing a 4 year old Rossi B2 that I've always thought sucked on the front side and also wish was a bit beefier for crud and conditions with under 8 inches of fresh. I've got something 92 underfoot for deeper days, but wish I had something more around 105 for that.
My ideal east coast quiver would be
*Bump specific ski - which I have a pretty good one in an old Rossi BX that's 70 underfoot
*Carving machine with some off piste capability. That's what the Motive is for.
*Something around 105 underfoot with a TR in the low 20s. Don't have, but do have the 92mm High Society FRs which are okay, not great. They'll have to do for the next three years.
I'll be sure to post a review on the Motives once I get out on them. Very excited to try them.
The Motive 84 is supposed to be fantastic on the front side, but the reviews I've read state that it offers pretty darn good versatility for skiing trees, crud and bumps. I'm a bit skeptical of those claims as it's got a plate, but the flex seems there to do those thing. It's replacing a 4 year old Rossi B2 that I've always thought sucked on the front side and also wish was a bit beefier for crud and conditions with under 8 inches of fresh. I've got something 92 underfoot for deeper days, but wish I had something more around 105 for that.
My ideal east coast quiver would be
*Bump specific ski - which I have a pretty good one in an old Rossi BX that's 70 underfoot
*Carving machine with some off piste capability. That's what the Motive is for.
*Something around 105 underfoot with a TR in the low 20s. Don't have, but do have the 92mm High Society FRs which are okay, not great. They'll have to do for the next three years.
I'll be sure to post a review on the Motives once I get out on them. Very excited to try them.
o3jeff
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that is certainly a tempting deal. I'm shocked no one has snapped those up yet.
jimmywilson69
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I've got a pair of bindings fo those Gotama's that I'd also give you a sweet deal on. I'd go cheaper than the $150 listed. That goes for anyone that's interested. I'll officially be "bumping" the thread 8/1.
http://forums.alpinezone.com/showthread.php?t=95045
http://forums.alpinezone.com/showthread.php?t=95045
My first almost mid fats...
Well, after looking at Blizz 8.1 and 8.7s, and Volkl Kendos and Elan Apex, jumped on the Motive 84 train-- have two pairs of fischers and love em--they ride on rails...also wanted something a little lighter and softer,,,,
Went longer than I am used to...hoping they are soft enough that my weight won't be an issue,,,
Most importantly-- found em new (albetin 10/11 model) for 430 on ebay shipped.
Well, after looking at Blizz 8.1 and 8.7s, and Volkl Kendos and Elan Apex, jumped on the Motive 84 train-- have two pairs of fischers and love em--they ride on rails...also wanted something a little lighter and softer,,,,
Went longer than I am used to...hoping they are soft enough that my weight won't be an issue,,,
Most importantly-- found em new (albetin 10/11 model) for 430 on ebay shipped.
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