The "I need to brag about a gear purchase" thread

[Brian Finch]

Those might fit @Philpug, though they may be a bit too big.

They may be too stiff.

 

[Uncle-A]

I found this CB jacket on Tuesday and this store gives seniors an extra 10% discount on Tuesday

So after the additional 10% off $17.99 and I could not pass it up.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

@Uncle-A I must say you have excellent shopping karma!!!

 

[jmeb]

Pulling the trigger on my first ever brand new, never drilled skis for myself. (My SO has 2 pair.) Getting shipped from Euro-land. This is exciting -- but shipping can take a while.

 

[Andy Mink]

Pulling the trigger on my first ever brand new, never drilled skis for myself. (My SO has 2 pair.) Getting shipped from Euro-land. This is exciting -- but shipping can take a while.

What flavor?

 

[jmeb]

What flavor?

https://www.downskis.com/shop/countdown-104l-2018

A hair over $500 including cut to fit Contour Hybrid skins.

 

[Lauren]

Now I need snow...

 

[Brian Finch]

Swap was very beat, but these were in the Free pile

 

[Philpug]

View attachment 54999 Swap was very beat, but these were in the Free pile

I have the same set up. Note the offset bindings. Surely no one could ski a ski THAT wide.

 

[dbostedo]

...Note the offset bindings...

Weird... what happens if you put them on opposite feet?

Actually, might be weird feeling for the inside ski even on the correct feet.

 

[Brian Finch]

Weird... what happens if you put them on opposite feet?

Actually, might be weird feeling for the inside ski even on the correct feet.

They will get a ‘new clamp’ at least there should be no hole conflicts.

 

[MJA]

Thanks to the advice I got here. Thinking about putting Shifts on them. Aye/nay?

 

[Mothertucker]

Thanks to the advice I got here. Thinking about putting Shifts on them. Aye/nay?

View attachment 55038

G3 Zed, matchy.

 

[MJA]

G3 Zed, matchy.

I need them to be compatible with alpine boots. Those don’t look to be compatible?

 

[Mothertucker]

I need them to be compatible with alpine boots. Those don’t look to be compatible?

Nah, they are tech only... they would look good on those and make a good bc setup tho.

 

[markojp]

Nah, they are tech only... they would look good on those and make a good bc setup tho.

To clarify, tech only going up. Din only is fine for going down. Great for someone with a two boot quiver needing a one ski solution a la something like a pair mounted on a dual use ski... something like a Kore 105 or 99 that will be used for inbounds and spring touring.

 

[Tom K.]

Weird... what happens if you put them on opposite feet?

Actually, might be weird feeling for the inside ski even on the correct feet.

A similar feel to Elan's Amphibio approach?!

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

 

[GregK]

Got some new playful 104mm soft snow/fun skis-2018 Line Sir Francis Bacon 184cm with Attack2 Bindings at an insane price I couldn't say no to. Now just waiting for the Rustler 9 to start shipping in Canada for my 94mm daily driver/fun ski.

 

[dbostedo]

A similar feel to Elan's Amphibio approach?!

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

Nah... the Amphibio's just have a slightly different camber/rocker profile inside and out. The bindings are still centered. I didn't notice anything strange when I've demo'ed the Amphibios.

Having the bindings off-center, I would think would make a bigger difference.

 

[Brian Finch]

191cm CITADELS