I have a soft spot for the 83...but would be jsut as happy with the 88.Gotcha! so, 88 or 83 to complement my SR107? What's your call, Pop?
I have a soft spot for the 83...but would be jsut as happy with the 88.Gotcha! so, 88 or 83 to complement my SR107? What's your call, Pop?
There are some different thoughts posted about the mount point. Most go with suggested mount point, recently someone said they liked it back. See SkiBob's post above.Just picked up a pair of Monster 88s, liked the description of them from everyone here. any thoughts on mount point?
Yeah, I am not sure if I will use them Sunday or not. But if I do, I will move them back a cm. BTW, my original comment may have been vague. I mean that I felt that the tails washed out a little bit. I tend toward forward stance, and I am big enough to engage the tip on almost (almost) any ski made. And it was mostly "dodge the noobs" mode on Wed when I was on them.@pdiddy that may be why Bob feels like its too far forward??
A couple of choices. Look Pivot 12/14 for a short mount distance and responsive. Tyrolia Attack 13, a fan favorite here. Salomon Sth213 is also a great option. Can't go wrong with any of these three.Sorry to hijack, Phil, I bought last years SR 88's , I prefer the topsheet from last year . I'm looking for bindings . I have skied Marker Griffon's on all of the demos I used to decide which ski I wanted to buy, I guess they are fine, I don't care for the large release on the back. I am 6' 2" 187 , experienced skier mostly on piste with Salomon CS120 boots in orange and white (yuck). What do you recommend?
A couple of choices. Look Pivot 12/14 for a short mount distance and responsive. Tyrolia Attack 13, a fan favorite here. Salomon Sth213 is also a great option. Can't go wrong with any of these three.
I mean that I felt that the tails washed out a little bit. I tend toward forward stance, and I am big enough to engage the tip on almost (almost) any ski made. And it was mostly "dodge the noobs" mode on Wed when I was on them.
LOL, I was just thinking about this. You've heard about the winter we've had? They actually would have been good today but went for the safe choice (Motive 95). But truth is, I haven't been back out on them again! I will. Maybe next weekend.Not seeing an update - but check the tune. I am also not slight and also quite quite forward - never had tail washout on that ski.
Not seeing an update - but check the tune. I am also not slight and also quite quite forward - never had tail washout on that ski.
Between 2016 and 2017 the differnce is the core, they went to a lighter bamboo core that created a more nimble feel. The 2017 design in carrying over to 2018.What are the primary differences between the 2016 and 2017 models of the Stormrider 88?
The Tyrolia Attack 13 Demo and the Salomon Warden Demo are two of the best adjustable bindings.Mounting point IS important and can greatly change a skis performance. I wish that there were better bindings that could be moved forward or aft. I discovered this because I have some Volants on which I had Salomon rental bindings mounted because that's what I had sitting around when I was a poor student. 1 cm of movement will affect how a ski performs.
That being said, Head had determined that the binding position they've recommended for Monster skis in the past should be adjusted to 1 cm forward of the COB line.
I just bought Monster 98s and had bindings mounted this way. This weekend was my first opportunity to test them but we heard about the mudslides before we left for Tahoe. So no valid review. Yet.
ThanksPhil I went with the Tyrolia's . I Had them mounted last week and skied for a couple of days in Mammoth . They work great . Easy to get into, I like them a lot, And of course the SR88's are just great for me. I love them. Thanks again for the suggestion.A couple of choices. Look Pivot 12/14 for a short mount distance and responsive. Tyrolia Attack 13, a fan favorite here. Salomon Sth213 is also a great option. Can't go wrong with any of these three.