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Usually when K2 put "Team" on a ski it was a junior ski. The I don't recall the UVL being pat of the regular line up but K2 produced many skis that were SMG, Special Makeup Graphics for certain retailer chains. These obviously were a take on the KVC graphics. I would say these were from early 90's.
Why would K2 make a model called the "Heidelberg"? Doesn't seem to be a famous German ski town. Did the company have a tie to the place? They'll see snow tomorrow regardlesswith Salomon 40/404 bindings. View attachment 69325
It was a Beer Company started from the BrewMaster from Olympia. I think later bought by Rainier, then Babst? https://www.brewerygems.com/columbia.htm
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Love it! Thanks for the history lesson. I'll have an appropriate beer after skiing them tomorrow...
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What do you know about the Killy Heats. I have a pair as well but can't find much info. Was it a recreational ski, an SL ski, or other? It does ski just fine! Nice collection!View attachment 69354
Missing a pair of 255's and the Junior Cheesburgers!
All but two are skiable (and have been!)
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Retro Fools Day 2 Years ago: Stopped this year after the Vail Buyout
K2 255 & 255 Ballets
Scott Boots: Not the best for a GS race!
Nice outfit Max Air but am actually more impressed with the mod outfit of your lovely lady friend. White Stag? And the Hotfinger gloves
Joal, Hers is Spinnerin (seriously) designed by Gusti (Italian?)
Not that you asked, but I'm sporting the Seattle Co's gear (Roffe pant Demetre Sweater). The R bib was for Rainier Beer and the freestyle event called The Rainier Snowbust. Mike Vowels won a 914 Porsche. He was later paralyzed but just now coming back to the sport 40 years later on a sit ski.
I too think the Killy's are recreational. Killy never met a sponsor he didn't like.
I like Uncle Al, the kiddies pal, comment. If need be, I know the President of K2 during the Mahre days (Oh, did I just mention the Washington again?), Dave Callup. I'll can call and ask. Any other K2 Questions before I do?
Not that you asked, but I'm sporting the Seattle Co's gear (Roffe pant Demetre Sweater). The R bib was for Rainier Beer and the freestyle event called The Rainier Snowbust. Mike Vowels won a 914 Porsche. He was later paralyzed but just now coming back to the sport 40 years later on a sit ski.
I too think the Killy's are recreational. Killy never met a sponsor he didn't like.
I like Uncle Al, the kiddies pal, comment. If need be, I know the President of K2 during the Mahre days (Oh, did I just mention the Washington again?), Dave Callup. I'll can call and ask. Any other K2 Questions before I do?
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Mike Vowels. We get to ski with him every year at the Hall of Fame Ceremonies. Mike is unfortunately in wheel chair at this point due to a skiing accident.
You are putting a date on your comment about "The kiddies pal" that was a character on "Laugh In" TV show that was a drunken kids show host. Around the same time I became an uncle for the first time. But the nickname of mine was about when I was working in one of the ski shops that was known for giving good discounts. When the customer got a good deal I would just say tell your friends you have an uncle in the business.
Uncle A, there are never enough Uncles in the ski business! Thank you from all us ski bums! I paid retail ONCE in 1977 for my Olin Mark IVs. That was a lot of lawns to mow.
Philpug, Been tracking Vowels for a long time; until recently he was living about 20 miles from me. He is still a fierce competitor. I was paralyzed 24 years ago. Luckily I was given a newer drug (4AP) to block the auto-attack response and got lucky with a combination of alternative healing modalities (~70% recovery, but can walk, ski bumps and still catch a little air).
I wondered where all the old weirdo ski freaks hung out, its here; I feel like I found home
Philpug, Been tracking Vowels for a long time; until recently he was living about 20 miles from me. He is still a fierce competitor. I was paralyzed 24 years ago. Luckily I was given a newer drug (4AP) to block the auto-attack response and got lucky with a combination of alternative healing modalities (~70% recovery, but can walk, ski bumps and still catch a little air).
I wondered where all the old weirdo ski freaks hung out, its here; I feel like I found home
Still take my green 5500s down the hill now and then. Still a great ride.
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Retro Fools Day 2 Years ago: Stopped this year after the Vail Buyout
K2 255 & 255 Ballets
Scott Boots: Not the best for a GS race!
We still have 'Gaper' day at Breck, but it isn't official and staff cannot participate. There was a certain amount of rowdiness that accompanied some earlier April 1st events including, but not limited to, intimidating and aggressive chastising of guests by (presumably) locals letting their hair down (which I noticed you did in that inverted shot.
). Now, as long as you aren't in people's faces with attitude and just ski in retro gear for the sake of 'history' you can still do retro day. Not K2, but...And Scott boots were great for GS!
How about the story to go with your avatar and the S1 outfit and kit?
Pic #1: My favorite Raichle of all time! Oddly, I pulled out my Bad Dogs last weekend but went with the Assaults.
Pic #2: I was the area rep for Dynamic for 14 years? I still have my bent 225s and my Jean-Marc Boivan Extreme Skis with Petzl bindings.
Way to go Briggs!
Pic #2: I was the area rep for Dynamic for 14 years? I still have my bent 225s and my Jean-Marc Boivan Extreme Skis with Petzl bindings.
Way to go Briggs!