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

[GregK]

I actually contemplated buying the remaining pair of 175’s and joining the club.

Let me know if you do want to get them as I have connections there for better than listed prices on them and could get a binding/ski deal I’m sure.

Skied them a few years ago and thought they were fairly damp when I did. Not 2 sheets of metal damp but very good for a freestyle ski. I find full rocker skis hard on my body as they don’t have the “suspension” that camber skis seems to give in rough snow.

Blister and A Better Ski both praise how damp and good the Menace 98 were through crud and the Corbetts Slicer batch seems to be a bit heavier than average for that ski.

Blister-“For its width, the Menace is fairly heavy and it has a round flex pattern that isn’t all that demanding. These things combine to make a ski that feels pretty comfortable in variable snow. The Menace 98 is surprisingly damp and predictable.”

 

[Scotty I.]

Not long at all. It would take a lot of perusing to get something that goes with it.
The Slicers were available for $239 with the elegant gray graphics from Corbets. That's less than I paid.I fear I may never ski mine as they were returned for warranty in late April early May. I don't really want this years version. Same ski, trashy top sheet

Absolutely agree with you about the topsheets on the 2020 Menace. They look like black skis with stickers on them.

@Wendy - Glad to hear your positive thoughts about the Slicers.

 

[Wendy]

The Menace is light and poppy- agreed there. Huge sweet spot.

There's any number of threads I might have recommended it until I remembered the downside. The readers here also want damp and easy on the knees both, which the Menace really isn't. It telegraphs all snow features straight up through the boot, esp. in chunky mashed potatoes where it really can't sink into the snow.

Maybe for the younger readers

I would say it is more damp than say, the Black Crows Captis.
I think it is a shame it has been renamed the Menace, because it isn’t menacing at all. Perhaps that’s a marketing ploy to younger freestyle skiers.

 

[ski otter 2]

It may also be an attempt to ride the coatails of the legendary fat charger skis Dynastar has been so well known for. For example, the new Proto Factory 118, apparently a charger ski in the OG Legend Pro tradition.

 

[GregK]

The Menace series is a throwback to 10-15 years ago when Dynastar was a big factor in freestyle skis and had a line of Trouble Maker skis from jr versions to Big Trouble powder skis. Guess the Trouble Maker is still a Menace in their older age! Lol
Heard one of the Dynastar reps mention “if you remember the Trouble Maker back in the day, this one’s for you” before showing the Menace line so I think they are trying for more of a freestyle/freeride presence again.

Actually had a pair of Trouble Makers and bought another pair used($50 with Pivots!) for my GF when she started skiing. One of the coolest top sheets ever as they were made with chameleon paint and would change colors depending on the angle.
Not a fan of the Menace ones either though.

 

[firebanex]

A pair of Renouns that I don't know much about but they look fun to me! Now it just needs to start snowing.. and since these are already used I will have zero reservations about skiing them opening weekend.

 

[Wendy]

A pair of Renouns that I don't know much about but they look fun to me! Now it just needs to start snowing.. and since these are already used I will have zero reservations about skiing them opening weekend.
View attachment 80072

THAT ski is definitely on my radar!!!


Congrats!

 

[skiki]

If you could get matching pants... Truly a standout!

Or maybe a something for your SO to coordinate with you-- just saw these on CL
https://nh.craigslist.org/spo/d/londonderry-loud-mouth-snow-sport-pants/6936690439.html

 

[cantunamunch]

Or maybe a something for your SO to coordinate with you-- just saw these on CL
https://nh.craigslist.org/spo/d/londonderry-loud-mouth-snow-sport-pants/6936690439.html

"Shagadelic" made me laugh a bit.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Just bought this. PATAGONIA SNOW DRIFTER 40L SNOW PACK Navy Blue/Electric BLUE. I plan to using it when skinning or hiking up the mountain with my skis. This will hold my snowshoes, etc. If I'm hiking up this will also carry my skis. Thanks to the awesome pugski person who recommended this pack to me.

 

[Brian Finch]

Mega props to Dalbello for the hookup & making a Lupo out of their race materials & down to a 24.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Are you doing the color yourself or getting it done professionally, I hope you post the new look after it's done.

Here's a few pics. New stylist did the cut. I found this fabulous wash in hair color from the beauty supply store. It's what they call an overtone color.

 

[Wendy]

Here's a few pics. New stylist did the cut. I found this fabulous wash in hair color from the beauty supply store. It's what they call an overtone color.

View attachment 80222 View attachment 80223 View attachment 80224 View attachment 80225 View attachment 80226 View attachment 80227 View attachment 80228

Short hair!! (Is the best)
Where’s the smile??

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Short hair!! (Is the best)
Where’s the smile??

I love short hair..... So easy to style and just fun. Whenever I do this I say I'm never going back to long hair.

Photos were taken pre coffee..

 

[Winks]

View attachment 80116

Mega props to Dalbello for the hookup & making a Lupo out of their race materials & down to a 24.

Right! I can't wait to start using mine. finding a 24.5 has been a tough find

 

[GregK]

Visited Corbetts yesterday to get my free binding mount on my new Dynastar Slicers and had them remount my Rustler 9s for the person buying them who has much larger feet then mine.
Picked up another ski sleeve on sale for $35 CAN with a color other than solid black so it will be easier to remember what skis are in them!

 

[James]

Visited Corbetts yesterday to get my free binding mount on my new Dynastar Slicers and had them remount my Rustler 9s for the person buying them who has much larger feet then mine.
Picked up another ski sleeve on sale for $35 CAN with a color other than solid black so it will be easier to remember what skis are in them!

View attachment 80248

Very nice matching bag for a good looking ski.

 

[GregK]

Very nice matching bag for a good looking ski.

Thanks! Wasn’t aware how good of a match it was till I got them side by side at home. Lol
Only one left in that color so it was meant to be!

 

[Decreed_It]

Cross posting but I'm happy about these and gotta brag: https://www.pugski.com/threads/buh-bye-surefoot-hello-mike.16399/

*Finally* got a proper boot fitting:

 

[jmeb]

I'm keeping my eye out for a pair of discount Hawx Ultra 130s in 27 if anyone sees them. I know...don't buy boots off the internet. But I talked to Atomic rep, and they are the same lasts as the XTD version which is an awesome fit.

In other news....picked up a travel ski that I loved demoing last year. Black Crow Corvus, new for $215 to my door. Yes please.