Same, just narrower. Graphene (M83/88)in the middle instead of the ends (M98/108). If you don't mind a system binding, the Power Instinct is a Monster 83 in different clothing.
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Same, just narrower. Graphene (M83/88)in the middle instead of the ends (M98/108). If you don't mind a system binding, the Power Instinct is a Monster 83 in different clothing.
Great beta....eyeing a 177cm M83 for $249 as a low-tide, western ski. Thinking a shorter skis than typical for me would be good for drills, bumps, trees, while not giving away too much top end.
IMHO, buy the length you need. Many times too short is just too short.
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Any love for the Brahma?
Sure! We have some divisional staff who ski them.
the new brahma is an excellent ski and as far as i was concerned, pretty much all new.
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E88 and Brahma were on my list as reasonably priced and versatile.
Stocki, Renoun, and Kastles are beautiful skis, but even at a pro deal, they are nearly double the Rossi and the Blizzard.
And I would be worried about them walking
The others I would slap a Pugski sticker on and not worry about it.
This varies from mountain to mountain. One's local reality isn't necessarily another's.
Right but Blue Streak stated that info, part timers one slot, full timers 2 slots, in the OP of the thread.
Another note on going with a major brand over a boutique or smaller brand for teaching... A delam or loose edge on a big brand is usually replaced quickly and can be handled by many different ski shops. A problem with a small brand might leave an instructor without the skis for a longer period of time waiting for the warranty decision and replacement.
Fwiw, this is case by case. Last season in one case, a lically made boutique ski came back with an issue. The maker was out, so they just pressed him a new ski. It was a 4-5 day turn around. It took me 4 months to get a major brand replacement... had to wait for a new production run. Fortunately when friends lose use of a ski, it's not all too hard to find a loaner. Just buy beer.
I skied most days on the Fischer Pro Mountain 86 last season. On big days I used the Fischer Ranger 108. I skied just under 100 days last season. There is really nothing I couldn't do on the 86. I like them so much I will probably get a fresh pair for this season.
Well, when that happens a good retailer and vendor should work together to give the customer a loaner pair from their demo fleet to use until the replacement comes in...
More detail for you CR. 4 days before my L2 exam in mid April a few years back, I pulled the heel piece out of my ski and broke the binding cam. The local shop gave me their demo pair, same ski, same length. Our SSD also offered a pair of skis. Good service all around. A warranty replacement wasn't availble as the major maker was sold out. Got a new pair for the start of the following season. It all went about as well as can be expected.
Hmmmm, every time I break a ski I just go get another of the same pair out of the car.
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I just go to @Philpugs car!Hmmmm, every time I break a ski I just go get another of the same pair out of the car.
Rossy e 88
I really liked the E88 for a few years several seasons ago. In fact I still use that ski for a tele set up and it's still great. I don't like the Experience line nearly as much as I used to once they started using the honeycomb material in the tip and tail.
I used to be able to do that occasionally, but then he packed up and moved! We have drilled and mounted skis using his trunk as a bench though...
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