SIA 2016: Reports from the Floor

[Read Blinn]

Two is the correct number: Early season "rock" 84 and in-season 84.

You really should have known.

HA! My other 84 is an FX, which won't be a rock ski yet — not at that price. (I got a deal, but it was more than the full retail of the new Enforcers.)

 

[Jake M]

New Graphics Technology, or are there any structural changes/improvements to report on the Rossi Experience lineup??

Thanks!

 

[Tim Hedin]

I looked all over, but can't seem to find the answer. And out of all the forums I visit, the biggest boot freaks are here. So the question:

Is Nordica continuing with the Ace lineup, or do I need to start rat holing them now in anticipation? I may grab a pair because they are cheap as hell at Evo. And my fitter (one of the 2 i trust in Portland) works at Evo.

 

[Tim Hedin]

I looked all over, but can't seem to find the answer. And out of all the forums I visit, the biggest boot freaks are here. So the question:

Is Nordica continuing with the Ace lineup, or do I need to start rat holing them now in anticipation? I may grab a pair because they are cheap as hell at Evo. And my fitter (one of the 2 i trust in Portland) works at Evo.

Start grabbing

 

[Ecimmortal]

Start grabbing

Tim, are they out of the 3 piece boot game altogether? Is there a spiritual successor?

 

[Jwrags]

I looked all over, but can't seem to find the answer. And out of all the forums I visit, the biggest boot freaks are here. So the question:

Is Nordica continuing with the Ace lineup, or do I need to start rat holing them now in anticipation? I may grab a pair because they are cheap as hell at Evo. And my fitter (one of the 2 i trust in Portland) works at Evo.

Sorry for the thread drift, but since I am in PDX, who do you recommend as a boot fitter in town?

 

[Ecimmortal]

Sorry for the thread drift, but since I am in PDX, who do you recommend as a boot fitter in town?

Either see Greg Coulter at Next Adventure, or Ryan Beebe at Evo.

 

[SkiEssentials]

Technically not from the SIA floor, but our preview of the 2017 Blizzard line is up on our blog:

2017 Blizzard Preview

We'll be releasing some video reviews later this week that you'll see right here on the PugSki.com homepage!

 

[Alexzn]

So, no metal flipcores in the women line, so the prototypical 160 Aura skier is still SOL.

 

[Philpug]

So, no metal flipcores in the women line, so the prototypical 160 Aura skier is still SOL.

Monster 98 in a 163, would that work?

 

[Josh Matta]

So, no metal flipcores in the women line, so the prototypical 160 Aura skier is still SOL.

166 Brahma skis pretty short.

 

[Alexzn]

166 Brahma skis pretty short.

Funny you mention that. A friend who is still searching for that Aura replacement actually has 166 Brahmas and says that they are too long and too narrow. She wants a 160 Bonafide . So, yes, a pretty good call, but still does not work.

 

[Alexzn]

Monster 98 in a 163, would that work?

that's what I kind of suggested, are any demos around? Tough to find mens ski demos in that size though.

 

[Philpug]

that's what I kind of suggested, are any demos around? Tough to find mens ski demos in that size though.

You will not find that in a demo, let alone a shop that will stock it. It will have to be a leap of faith or an order.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Can't the Aura skier buy Auras?

 

[Philpug]

Can't the Aura skier buy Auras?

I think she wants a cambered ski...it was mentioned a while back, either in this thread or another.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

MX88/89?

 

[Philpug]

MX88/89?

Does come short enough....158 for the MX88. But there are few more loyal out there to Aura/Mantra lovers especially if they ski at Squaw, to try to convince them that anything less than 98mm is acceptable it very tough..near impossible.

 

[Jake M]

N.G.T. on the Rossi Experience lineup, or structural changes?

 

[Philpug]

N.G.T. on the Rossi Experience lineup, or structural changes?

Structural. Smoother and stronger but still like to lock into a turn.