I skied the 106 back to back with a 188 Soul 7.
Just for clarification, was that the Soul 7 or the Soul 7 HD?
I skied the 106 back to back with a 188 Soul 7.
There are numerous ones over at Cage Match Comparisions, check out the index.Anybody have any thoughts about the MXs versus the Stickli Stormriders?
I have an MX89 in my quiver and a few people have told me I really need to try the Stormriders. Recent shop I was in that carried both really seemed to push Stockli over Kastle. Almost bought a SR95 demo on clearance at that shop but I already have a sizeable quiver and didn't want to buy on a whim.
Never demoed a Stockli and would like to get people's thoughts versus Kastle.
Anybody have any thoughts about the MXs versus the Stickli Stormriders?
I have an MX89 in my quiver and a few people have told me I really need to try the Stormriders. Recent shop I was in that carried both really seemed to push Stockli over Kastle. Almost bought a SR95 demo on clearance at that shop but I already have a sizeable quiver and didn't want to buy on a whim.
Never demoed a Stockli and would like to get people's thoughts versus Kastle.
Or Z90.A lot of folks who are sort of getting skied by their Mx 89's would do better on a sr88.
I really like the MX89s although they are work in pow. Someone I met was going on about the SR95, how much better than they thought it was due to versatility. Stopped in a shop that sells both Kastle and Stockli and salesman told me the exact same thing. It really has me wondering as I've never tried Stockli.A lot of folks who are sort of getting skied by their Mx 89's would do better on a sr88.
I really like the MX89s although they are work in pow. Someone I met was going on about the SR95, how much better than they thought it was due to versatility. Stopped in a shop that sells both Kastle and Stockli and salesman told me the exact same thing. It really has me wondering as I've never tried Stockli.
Absolutely. Using @Alexzn's MB/BMW analogy...The Limiteds are a BMW M5 wagon and the SR88 is a MB GLC300, sure they both haul in a multitde of ways but both do it very differently.I’ll ask this question here as this thread has eyes-on.
I’ve been eyeing those MX 84 Limited 176 listed in Phil’s Garage.
I have some current model SR88 177 on the way from Dawgcatching.
I’m really visually smitten with those Limiteds. I did rent the previous Limiteds for a day while on a trip a few years ago and liked them. Would the Limiteds give me enough on-snow differentiation from the SR88 to warrant having both, just to mix it up from one day to another ?
Sell the SR 88's, get tbe Mx84, and pick up one of the myriad of non Stockli 88's available.Not what I wanted to hear, or maybe it was ...
Someone else hurry up and buy those Limiteds to save me from myself
I've held off buying 1 or 2 new 95-105 for next season's trips.
The latest Kastle 96/106 and Stock 95/105 have really caught my attention. The place in Austria I will visit first ( St. Anton -> Sport Jennewein ) will surely have all of them in their fleet, so I will just rent and satisfy ALL curiosities for that week.
I’ve been eyeing those MX 84 Limited 176 listed in Phil’s Garage.
I have some current model SR88 177 on the way from Dawgcatching.
No need to sell the SR88 … they are only skis and actually not priced that high when on sale.
I got NIW flat Laser SX for $700, and essentially new SR88 with Warden 13 demos for $800 from Dawgcatching/Scott. Are those not great bargains !?
Like Scott says, people complain about the high price of Stockli & Kastle, but when on sale, they are readily available at very palatable prices. We are only talking about $100-$200 more than a "mainstream" ski. I've had a lot of Kastle & Stockli over the years, but I always get them at a great sale price, ski them a bit, then move them for an acceptable loss, then repeat for the next iterations. I've come to realize that when I look at the total cost of my skiing or golf, the equipment is actually a cheaper part of the total cost of the hobby. And I derive great entertainment value trying new gear. It's the same with golf -> demoing a Driver is not the same as owning one and gaming it for 3-4 rounds before passing final judgement.
There are often great deals in Phil's Garage that go un-sold for weeks/months, then go on the be sold at eBay or other local BST sites. I've sold & netted more money selling skis on eBay than I do trying to sell at cheaper prices offered at Pugski, TGR, or former Epic forums. Funny, look how long this Kastle thread is or the Stockli Review thread is. You'd think with all the chatter/hype that it would be easy to re-sell a gently used set of skis from these premium brands in a forum with a ski-educated membership , but that is not the case in my experiences.
Also, me being in Canada, most every major ski brand is cheaper up here than in the USA, except for Kastle & Stockli due to very low amount of dealers. So when I can get deal from a USA dealer like Scott, or gently used in the BST, I'll readily jump on them.
Sell the SR 88's, get tbe Mx84, and pick up one of the myriad of non Stockli 88's available.
Depends on how people are feeling, time of year, and these days shipping is more in the $60 range.People who ask for a good price on Phil's seem to sell their skis quickly, and after eBay fees I don't think many would net a lot more on eBa