Ski Logik Ullr's Chariot

[Ron]

climbing yes, for sure! 

I like a solid feeling ski but I don't think its mutually inclusive of being heavy. The icelantics for instance are pretty lightweight but very solid feeling. OTH, I agree that a light, "tinny" ski just doesn't seem to be as stable or have that 'feel" I think we're all talking about.

[jim-ratliff]

The "Dodge Boot" series of posts has been split off and moved under the Boots section.

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[jim-ratliff]

Just wanted to say that I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Ullr Chariots. 
I'll give a fuill ski report based on hand flexing and torsion testing later in the month. 

And, as Ron so aptly put it, I too have made mistakes in the past and will again in the future. 

[Ron]

Hey congrats and which topsheets did you pick?

Can you order me a pair of Howitzers in the indian pipe design?   

[jim-ratliff]

Hey congrats and which topsheets did you pick?

Can you order me a pair of Howitzers in the indian pipe design?

Congrats??? Hope so.? Too intrigued to pass up.? ? If not, I'll hang them on a wall somewhere.
My style and fashion department (Lynn) confirmed my preference for the "Elvira" artwork.? I liked the fact that both skis make a single picture, which is also what I really admired about the Hart ?Pulse? that you were consulting/involved with.?

Wellll, I "could" order you a pair with that topsheet, but probably would work better if YOU cut me out as a middleman.? Time to call PhilPug.
If you're serious (but I believe there is a pair of Keeper's in your future),? I assume you know that you can order any of their skis with any of their topsheet designs, and they are now showing a new Tiger design on their webpage??

[Ron]

Jim, what TS's did you order? 

[jim-ratliff]

Jim, what TS's did you order?

Posted above.? You were too quick, I posted before I could finish the whole thing, and then went back to edit in the rest.

[Ron]

all are very cool and congrats!  I have the new Keepers right now. I will ski them and see how they do. Sticking with the 88's and Keepers for now. I will ski them in December and then go from there. I am hoping they prove to be versitile and quick enough for tighter trees. They should be pretty good just based on the fact they have a fair amount of the tip rocker and modest tail rocker. Time will tell!

BUT more importantly, those are some beautiful ski's and I am anxious to see some pics of the rocker profile and actual taper on the tip/shovel. 

[jbotti]

Congrats. I am glad that smeone else was first with the Keelty induced impulse purchase this year. I usually win that prize. As I said in the other thread, I will have these out on snow in early November. I will post my view and Harald Harbs view because he will try these as well as we are skiing together. I will also test drive the Howitzers as well.

Jim, sure seems like you are buying some awesome skis. Congrats and enjoy!!

[jim-ratliff]

Jim, sure seems like you are buying some awesome skis. Congrats and enjoy!!

We can only hope, but thanks.? It's like an unopened Christmas present, not sure whether you'll like what's inside or not. So Lynn was picking on me a bit, asked me if I planned on getting these in, putting them in the corner to look at for a few weeks, and then selling them?? Or did I actually plan on skiing them??

JB:? Unless they get a lot of snow early out west (not consistent with SnowHot's posted prognostication) it will probably be January before I ski them.? Early December trip may be to Vermont (cause East coast get early winter) and then a January trip to Utah (or Colorado if Lynn's new boots are needing a lot of attention).?

She needs to ski them a few days first to see what develops, but is very hopeful that not much will be required.? She shell-fit herself at 23.5 when the store guy measured her at a 25, but the boots still felt amazingly comfortable (considering) in both length and width.? Only time will actually tell, but bound to be a dramatic improvement.? I'm almost sorry that her new-boot joy is getting lost amidst the new ski and boot and binding stuff.? I am strongly leaning towards the power rail bindings, but want to physically see them at a local store before I too buy from Philpug.

[jim-ratliff]

Ullr's Chariot follow-up.? Here's what the graphics on my ski may look like.? I wanted something unique that was easily identifiable to help keep the skis from walking away.? Initially I was going to put on my name, but thanks to others' comments about the effects that would have on potential resale, I decided to use "Gandalf" a name that I have used in various computer contexts since I read "The Hobbit" some 30 years ago.? Here is the picture of how they suggested integrating that into the topsheet as a Tattoo on "Elvira's" arms.



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[jbotti]

Awfully sweet!! No matter how they ski you will love those skis!! I can feel my itch a brewing. I am still committed to demoing. Enjoy those Jim, they are awesome!!

[Ron]

those are so beautiul that in the unlikely event you dont like them, they will look very nice on a wall or over a fireplace!

[jim-ratliff]

Actually, thanks to Ron that won't be the artwork.  He had a better idea!!

[LivingProof]

Actually, thanks to Ron that won't be the artwork.? He had a better idea!!

Gandolf,
I liked that artwork. Suggestive figure of a woman, at least to my eyes. Cool on you!