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Reports from the Floor Outdoor Retailer 2020
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I would like it more if it had a deeper sidecut. It leans too much to the GS side of the equation for my preferences, but maybe in a 159 you wouldn't even notice that.
I skied it this afternoon. 170 length, 14m odd radius. We had a couple inches of fresh overnight that had been groomed in on some runs and had given way to a very light, chopped crud on others. I was on a variety of FIS spec slalom skis in the am for comparison. The Heads had a good 0.75/3 tune on them.
Initially I didn’t think these skis were anything special. A bit clunky edge to edge and not terribly lively. As I ramped them up on steeper terrain they kicked in quite a bit and came to life with some speed and edge angle. Rewarded a good forward driving style with plenty of pressure on the outside ski. Not a ski to dawdle on and not for lower level skiers. The light crud was unnoticeable but wouldn’t have been an issue on any ski really.
I was able to Demo the new Bonefides and Explorer 100s yesterday and I was amazed with both of them. I am not an experienced tester so I was wondering if anyone can compare and contrast these. I took them on the same variable condition test runs and both were excellent. Appreciate any thoughts on these as one of them just has to be my daily work ski next season!
Not doubting your review.. I’m sure they live up to the Pug recommendation.....but telling by your picture and snow conditions...a 2x4 would ski like a knife through butter on that surface....that would make any ski you were testing the “best ever”. Good stuff.
These. Want.
not sure how they ski, but graphics are fire
not sure how they ski, but graphics are fire
The retro graphics are so fun. You would think all of the companies would mine their past glory days a bit more. (I realize many are...)
New JSkis coming for next year to replace The Metal. Supposed to be more damp than an Enforcer but still easy to ski.
“Hotshot is replacing The Metal for next season. It takes what we love about The Metal's split personality to carve, charge and surf but beefs it up increasing edge hold underfoot and making it way easier to surf in deep snow (very similar to the improvements we made to The Friend two seasons ago that landed it as Ski of the Year in Powder & Freeskier). We're calling it The Hotshot because this is the ski you'd use showing off - purebread freeride goodness.
Name = The Hotshot
Lengths = 177, 183, 189cm (likely adding a 170cm after the first year)
Dimensions = 134 / 106 / 124
Radius = 18m @ 183cm
Weight = 2,300g @ 183cm
Mount = -7.5(ish, still dialing that in)
Price = $699
**Forgot to add it will still be utilizing the two narrow sheets of titanal that's used on the current Metal and Masterblaster.”
“Hotshot is replacing The Metal for next season. It takes what we love about The Metal's split personality to carve, charge and surf but beefs it up increasing edge hold underfoot and making it way easier to surf in deep snow (very similar to the improvements we made to The Friend two seasons ago that landed it as Ski of the Year in Powder & Freeskier). We're calling it The Hotshot because this is the ski you'd use showing off - purebread freeride goodness.
Name = The Hotshot
Lengths = 177, 183, 189cm (likely adding a 170cm after the first year)
Dimensions = 134 / 106 / 124
Radius = 18m @ 183cm
Weight = 2,300g @ 183cm
Mount = -7.5(ish, still dialing that in)
Price = $699
**Forgot to add it will still be utilizing the two narrow sheets of titanal that's used on the current Metal and Masterblaster.”
That sounds fun.
The Fischer RC4 The Curv line remains in Europe. Here they are in the European brochure:
That's fantastic news. I asked that question of the rep and never got a response back.
Do you also have an image and information on The Curv Curv Booster? Is that still in the lineup?
Sure...
Link to the PDF Catalog: http://www.zuzupopo.com/xe/index.php?mid=catalog&category=234511&document_srl=237793
Link to the PDF Catalog: http://www.zuzupopo.com/xe/index.php?mid=catalog&category=234511&document_srl=237793
^^^ looking at the link above for the Ranger series, are the upcoming 94 / 102 FR just NGT or is there a build difference from the current FR 94 / 102 that are nicely discounted now ? Also, are the women’s version just a different coloured top sheet, or a women’s-specific build ?
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My understanding is that the different colors are just different colors and are just a part of each size run. So for example, the purpley 94 would just be in the shorter sizes.
My understanding is that the different colors are just different colors and are just a part of each size run. So for example, the purpley 94 would just be in the shorter sizes.
No construction changes and deals on this years topsheets. Saw $360 US for the 94FR and $420 US for the 102FR at Utah Ski Gear.