Architects needed -- building a quiver

[Philpug]

Great -- thanks Phil! BTW, this would be a second ski for her, and would make a quiver.? She's on Supershape Speed right now, 06/07 model, as her main eastern ski.? Loves 'em! Not selling those.?

Yeah, don't get the 7.6's then..because she will never ski the Heads again.

Try to "steal" the Eos's..even at 88 underfoot it is an easy ski and she would love it.

[Svend]

Missed it -- was out all evening and not near a computer.  Probably a good thing, though, as I would like more time to research the ski and its suitability for my wife's needs.  If it looks like a winner, I'll keep my eyes peeled for another deal like that.  Thanks for the head's up Phil!

[Svend]

FYI, I'm buying the Mythic Riders that Ron and Gary's friend is selling.? Said to be in as-new condition, not a scratch on them.? Can't wait! He's shipping them to the UPS Store in Lake Placid for me to pick up next week while we're there, so I'll get to try them on a real mountain.? Will post back here with some comments.....

Thanks to all for your advice and guidance! Will keep you posted too on the results of the search for Terryl's skis.? If anyone comes across a great deal on a pair that we just can't refuse, feel free to send me a PM or whatever.

Cheers,

Svend

[gregmerz]

I'll be real surprised if you don't like the ski.  Even at 88mm underfoot it is fun on the groomers.  Off-piste it really shines...

[Svend]

Greg, not sure if you caught it at the start of this thread, but I rented a pair in Utah last week, and REALLY liked it. It was last year's model, too.  All the shop had was shorter lengths, and I think the one I was on was a 172.  Still, it was a lot of fun - great quick and short turns possible on the groomers, which amazed me for a ski with a 20m radius.  Lots of energy in the tail, which I love in a ski.  Off-piste it was fun, but too short, unfortunately.  The 178 that I'm getting should be much better in every way.  Really looking forward to getting it.

[Svend]

I'll be real surprised if you don't like the ski.? Even at 88mm underfoot it is fun on the groomers.? Off-piste it really shines...

OK Greg, then you won't be surprised at my comments following a few days out on the Mythics.? Picked them up in Lake Placid last week and spent a day and a half on them there.? First runs were not great as the tune wasn't were I liked it.? Reset the base and edge bevels that evening and had them out again next day.? Much better, but the conditions on the slopes were poor -- icy at the top of the mountain, and melting porridge at the bottom.? Couldn't really stretch their legs and let 'em run to see what they could do under those conditions.

Took them out again yesterday for about 4 hours on the groomers, and had a great day on them.? Started with the bindings about 1 cm forward from the factory mark (which, incidentally, is exactly at the BOF-CRS mark.? Seems that Dynastar, at least, is mounting their bindings in the right spot.? Good one).? The skis just wanted to turn all the time, and were very quick and agile.? But I felt the tips were too weighted, and the tails washed out when doing shorter, more aggressive turns.? After about 6 or 8 runs, moved them back to the default mark, and had perfect balance and great control.? Sweet.

These skis are fun! Great GS cruisers.? Easy to turn, and they go where I want them to.? But with none of that "locked in the turn" feeling I had with the Contact Ltd.'s I demoed last year.

It took a while to get used the additional length and width.? I tried to do things I usually do on my Speeds, and learned what they can and can't do.? Naturally, they are slower edge to edge, but still fine.? Short turns can easily be done, with a bit of mustard -- but they are fun, and amazingly quick.? Narrow trails were no problem.

Stability -- fantastic.? Didn't even feel the crud.? And they had awesome edge grip, even on ice.? These will probably be my eastern ice skis from now on, they were so good.

I didn't find them overly heavy or cumbersome for a wider and longer ski than I'm used to.? They have lots of strength in the tail, and this gives a nice smooth push out of the turns.? Nothing mushy or boring there.? They are a bit lively, which is great -- much better than either of the Rossi's I've demoed this year.? Smooth too...very smooth.? A nice flowing feeling underfoot - nothing jittery or rough.? A nice balance of liveliness and stability/smoothness.

In short, they're great skis.? The tune seems right on now -- 1 & 2 on the bevels, detuned tips and tails.? I really like the bindings.? The Look bindings on these and the other Dynastar/Rossi's that I've been on this winter really feel solid and secure.

I'll take 'em out a couple of more times before the end of the year to get to know them better.? But I'm keeping them!

[Svend]

Update:? had 'em out again for a day last Friday.? Again, all groomed, warm temps, some ice, little bit of fresh snow on top of hardpack and ice.? The skis are a blast! They just wanna roar down the hill.? Really had to keep them reined in.? They are awesome for big, fast GS turns where you just hunker down and load up the tail and let 'em push you out of the turn.? What a hoot!

They seem to have a big sweet spot that makes it hard to get off balance.? And I'm still amazed at their edge grip -- there must be something in the construction (cap build fore and aft, sidewall underfoot) that makes them so easy to turn, great in soft snow and crud, and yet have such fantastic edge grip on icy stuff.? Graphics are cool too -- the wild west styling makes them look ready for a shootout in Dodge City.? Gary thinks I should swap my viking helmet for a cowboy hat....YeeHaw! Just need leather chaps (with fringes!) over my ski pants....Tres Chic!

[midwif]

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T? Gary thinks I should swap my viking helmet for a cowboy hat....YeeHaw! Just need leather chaps (with fringes!) over my ski pants....Tres Chic!

Uh, Brokeback Mountain just keeps coming back!!!

(duck and cover)

[Gary]

Ok...if they made impact resistant cowboy hats....

I'm really having a problem seeing Svend on the slopes in chaps...Now if he was competing in the Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat...Well alright already.....but with the gang??? I'm skiing certainly a good 100 hands away for Cowboy Svend...ah...what a ring! There's gotta be a cowboy song in there.

Now saddle that steed up Terryl and go easy on the spurs! 

Svend....please leave your six shooter at the ticket booth!

Best,
G

[speed163]

Gary,

Dudley Do Right he's not I have seen Svend ride a horse once.? He has admired them from the ground ever since. Trust me, he is much better suited to skis or long boats (nordic blood; not convinced on the "pillage and plunder" characteristics) I reck'on the only stamped'in he's inclined to pursue would be a downhill slope ....... devoid of barrels and chuck wagons.? Helmet hair at the saloon, with a quick draw of a pint would be the only semblance of connection with these Dynastars.? As for chaps......they may be better suited for the terrain park (if I recall a particular thread from last season referencing the importance of protective placement) or trees.

I never knew a pair of skis could induce such a fantasy.? Multiple skis, for multiple terrains, reflective of multiple moods or personalities??? What have you done to this poor skier? Spurred him on!! I definitely don't need my own pair, as his trusty cohorts seem to be doing just fine .

Ride on cowboy?

Terryl

[Svend]

Hey Gary....the chaps serve double duty:? protection from tree branches, and protection from spur wounds.? Maybe you should get a pair? For the trees, anyway.... ? While you're at it, get yerself a pair O' Mythics, pardner -- they gots lots of orange on them thar topsheets.

And Ms. Lynn, dahlin',? ? why thank you kindly for your concern, Ma'am.? But my back ain't broke.? A little bit bent and twisted, fer sure, but not broke.? Nope.? No way.? Don't know nuthin' 'bout no Brokeback Mountain place, neither.? Can cowboys ski there?? Hope they got a good saloon there, that don't put no water in their whiskey. 

[Gary]

Terryl....giddy up there cowgirl..it's obvious you know your fellow bunk mate very well. He and I do share a common ability....not being able to seriously ride horses...my wife...well she's an Annie Oakly. Now..hmm....I certainly could invest in some serious leathers for her...yes..chaps for me wife. Let me not tread there...

Getting back on the wagon....what we've done to your hubby is to have enlightened him in the ways of the Americans Stimulus Plan...spend spend spend. You see...we Americans are a sneaky bunch when it comes to ski equipment. Plus...the added benefit of paying airline companies more money to ship more gear. YOu see...how it all get's spread around. For the most part....the cowboy loves his new best underfoot buddies....and we all know a happy cowboy is a ............!

So keep smiln' yippie eye a....and soon if I know Svend....you'll have another pair of boards for your other saddle bag.

Now....take off them there spurs before you boot up!
 
G

[speed163]

Gary,

 you are now implicated as a definite accomplice in the arrival of a said pair of powder skis Yes, I reck'on Annie and I will have to keep you cowboys reigned in, given your penchant for all things alpine related (with or without chaps ).

 However, timing is everything.  Our season has tentatively come to a close.  Talk about a BIG tease!! They will have to be coralled with the other ponies until  they can be ridden or stamped'in any pow 

Thanks to y'all for your input and advice. The Dynastar Exclusive Legends have a new stable to call home.

Terryl

[Gary]

Well there missy cowgal....

Mission accomplished....we did it!

one final thought...never say never....those cowpolk gates could be opened as easy as lasooing a ticket to the wild west.

Still turning the boards here and Holiday Valley...just a hop skip and a romp for the Neilsons to the white covered mountains of New York.

Sure has been a mighty fine year to date. Looking forward to making turns with y'all later this year. See, that doesn't sound so far away!! 

Now...go brush down them there ponies, set down by the fire, and let's share some skipolk stories as the spring and summer close in. 

Gesh..I'm missing snow already!   

G

[speed163]

W-i-d-e and dusty they will be. 

The carrot is already dangling ..........new boards........no snow.........distan t memories of scream'in down a run.  At this rate, we're going to need a 50lb bag of the veggies!

By the time June hits, our ski  stories will be bigger and better than ever.

Shucks........will have to leave these ponies tethered until the fluffy stuff hits again.  The upside will be plan'in where to share some barrel turns and bumps.

I'll also have to find me a cowboy hat with attachable ear plugs hidden in the flaps, as the Viking is headed to The Rockies next week (the Powder Highway, no doubt).

Golly.....it's going to be a l-o-n-g spring. 

Terryl