Attn Shop Folks- Whats selling this season?

[Ron]

Hey Shop owners and rats, what ski's are selling? Any trends this season? Please include where your shop is located,

 

[BS Slarver]

Well .... not a shop rat - anymore but here in Big Sky I’m seeing quite a few Rustler 10 -11s on the hill along with more QST 106s than I’ve seen in a long time. Lift rides with owners are all and laps with owners of both models are showing positive results they are solid performers. 95 -10somethings are the normal DDs regardless of conditions and most skiers I’m asking are doing the OSQ

Healthy stacks of heattronics on the shelves ready for holiday installation as temps get ready to dip.

 

[James]

It seems like the Nordica Pro Machine 130 boot is selling out. Northeast.

 

[Ron]

our LSS has sold a record number of boots. They sold a ton of Soli's and Atomic ultra's

@Catskill carver I was just discussing the Rustler 10's the other day, I may have to track a pair down for a demo. I am in the hunt for a 98-102 ski for those mid-level powder days (8-10") that are a bit more narrow for bumps and tracked out stuff.

btw- Hotronics?

 

[BS Slarver]

Yeah - those heated booty things !
Rustler 10 and 11s look to be performing quite well in bumps as it’s super easy to spot with the glowing base. Both hill shops are stocked well with the entire line from Blizzard
The soli shift binder and matching boot is getting some luv as well.

 

[James]

The Rustler 9 is often preferred here over things like the Kore93 and probably the 99 but that is new so haven't heard. Not that the Rustler is flying off the shelves, but those in the know like it.

 

[Tricia]

As a hot trend that people are coming in and asking ...
Head Kore 93 is almost sold out again
The Shift binding came late and left early. There may (emphasis on may) be one with a 100 brake left on the wall.
The other product is anything on the helmet wall. It seems that people are either just getting a helmet or replacing their old one and they want the new technology. What's the best protection?

 

[Ron]

how are the sizes on the Rustler 10? I would think the 180 would ski short with that rocker but the 188 may be too much for tighter terrain?

that said, I am anxiously awaiting for the arrival of the Renoun 98 v3 for testing. this season is proving to be a great year for early season testing of soft snow/powder skis. I loved the V2 but felt it needed better groomed chops, my initial testing at SIA was too short and only on firm groomers where the new design proved to be a significant improvement with a longer wheelbase and improved tail.

 

[Tom K.]

Our small town, downtown shop owner says he is a bit surprised that the four year old Enforcer 100 remains an easy sell.

It seems like the Nordica Pro Machine 130 boot is selling out. Northeast.

That is a boot I really wanted to try on, but our small town ski shop stops his buying progression at the Speed Machine (I think) level.

I ended up with Raptors from the even smaller tuner/fitter/race shop up the mountain, and am thrilled.

 

[Tricia]

how are the sizes on the Rustler 10? I would think the 180 would ski short with that rocker but the 188 may be too much for tighter terrain?

Its interesting that you ask that question. I skied the Dakota in 170 and really liked it, have had the Samba in 166 in nearly every iteration of the ski, and skied the Sheeva 10 in 172 and was in love at first turn.
A guy who skis a Bonafide in 180 may find the 180 Rustler to be a tad short but since my experience is from a different view.....

 

[Philpug]

• Skis:
  • Blizzard Rustler 9 & 10
  • Ficher Ranger 102 FR
    
  • Head iRally, still the one people ask for
  • Head Kore 93, momentum still from last year
  • Renoun, people are coming in asking if we heard of them and/or carried them
  • Volkl M5/Secret, a lot on the hill, much from last years early release.
• Boots:
  • Fischer Ranger
  • Head Raptor
    
  • K2 Recon 120/130
  • Nordica ProMachine 120/130
• Bindings:
  • Attack 12/13, Head continues to buy this segment with a good underpriced binding
  • Pivot Forza, need I say more.
  • Shift, anyone who didn't see this coming, didn't do their research
    
  • Warden 11 MNC
• Other:
  • Anything heated, people will pay to keep warm
    • Boot heaters
    • Boot bags, @KULKEA is the one people are asking for.

 

[Ron]

Anything heated, people will pay to keep warm

I'm seeing a significant increase in heated gloves

 

[Tricia]

The Rustler 9 is often preferred here over things like the Kore93 and probably the 99 but that is new so haven't heard. Not that the Rustler is flying off the shelves, but those in the know like it.

I felt like the 10 and 11 were a little better than the 9.
As for the KORE 93, stores out here can't keep them in stock.

RE: Warm Feet
People are asking for the Kulkea Thermal Trekker and I've installed a lot of Thermic boot heaters this year.

 

[James]

I felt like the 10 and 11 were a little better than the 9.
As for the KORE 93, stores out here can't keep them in stock.

Yep, Kore93 is hot here too. It looks good on the wall, looks good under the tree, it's modern, it's good.
Rustler is a plain Jane wearing a potato sack. I would never have predicted this esp due to zero or nearly 0 camber in R, but at least two very good skiers I know much preferred the Rustler 9 over the Kore 93.

 

[Ron]

If I had to buy one, it would be the 9. the rustler has more pop and energy. but, the Liberty V92 is better than either.

 

[Philpug]

Rustler is a plain Jane wearing a potato sack. I would never have predicted this esp due to zero or nearly 0 camber in R, but at least two very good skiers I know much preferred the Rustler 9 over the Kore 93.

I over heard a product manager from another brand saying it was the one of the best skis he skied on.

 

[Ron]

BTW- I love these tops

 

[Philpug]

BTW- I love these tops

Going back to the original Bonafide, I suggested an Asymmetrical topskin that didn't have a left/right graphic. They finally listened (starting with the first of the new gen Bonafide) .

 

[James]

So its new graphics for this year but the ski is the same? Last year's was grey.

 

[Philpug]

So its new graphics for this year but the ski is the same? Last year's was grey.

The 9 is new for this year..the 11 is carry over, the 10 was revised quickly, last years was grey and pretty blah.