GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 18 hours ago, toast21602 said: Give them to Salty. He could use an addition to his quiver. @saltyant these are the skis if you want them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Anybody want Jeff’s old mantras? They’re stiff. Those are the skis I went over 80mph on in Jackson hole Edited February 5, 2021 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: @saltyant these are the skis if you want them. I think he should at least try them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justo8484 Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 they'd be a great blue mtn daily driver, i'd think. narrow enough to carve a turn, wide enough with some rocker to be decent in soft snow/crud, and not super stiff. for all the reasons doug @GrilledSteezeSandwich doesn't like them, i think a lot of people might. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Justo8484 said: they'd be a great blue mtn daily driver, i'd think. narrow enough to carve a turn, wide enough with some rocker to be decent in soft snow/crud, and not super stiff. for all the reasons doug @GrilledSteezeSandwich doesn't like them, i think a lot of people might. Lighter skiers who aren’t used to being on mantras and kastles and stiff race skis would like them I just thought over 50mph they were squirreley sort of like when I tried Matt edge Rossi 88s...I liked those skis when I was hopping between the people on lazy mile felt like slalom skis but for wide open early runs..gross..swapped back to my skis so fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Justo8484 said: didn't realize you had a 27.5 boot, @GrilledSteezeSandwich. Coulda sworn you were a 28.5 like @toast21602. Vantage sounds like a fun ski, but I'm probably lowest on the list of people who need/deserve it except for maaaybe @Johnny Law. Speaking of which, I'd be very curious to ski the black crows; I assume you have em mounted for a 28.5 though? I do indeed though I'm actually a 27.5 my feet are weird and my sloth like nature is all about comfort. Quick skis though again most of my stuff is longer radius. Very very stiff tails that at low speeds can get caught in the train tracks type feeling. Really want a forward sort of stance and to be driven, shovels are at least a little softer than the tails. Very stable, super damp bordering on too damp but super predictable ski which is what I gather makes people super into them. They are super fun but the snow was so good Monday a 2x4 would have worked so I'm not yet sure about the edge hold with them being flat and they are very light, almost head kore kinda light. I want a pair of dps 124 lotus next but those I'll put demos on so lots and lots of people can ride them as I'm probably not lucky enough to need pow boards like that regularly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: @saltyant these are the skis if you want them. Gee, thanks!! How much are you asking? I'd like to buy a wider and longer set of skis for my Utah trip Edited February 6, 2021 by saltyant 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, saltyant said: Gee, thanks!! How much are you asking? I'd like to buy a wider and longer set of skis for my Utah trip $free.99 for you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 @saltyant take the mantras! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 14 minutes ago, theprogram4 said: @saltyant take the mantras! Hell no. Those would do him more harm than good. The Atomics are much better for him. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said: Hell no. Those would do him more harm than good. The Atomics are much better for him. Mantras are the best ski ever made 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/5/2021 at 8:51 PM, AtomicSkier said: Hell no. Those would do him more harm than good. The Atomics are much better for him. Why? I've been reading about Mantras and they sound rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 I supposed Mantras may be too stiff... @GrilledSteezeSandwich could I demo your Atomic Vantage skis this Saturday? I'll pay you in Captain Wafers and/or Yoohoos etc. I have no idea how to change the binding to fit me booties though 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, saltyant said: I have no idea how to change the binding to fit me booties though 🤷🏻♂️ you gotta bring a tool called a file and shave off a bit of the toe/heel lip of your boot where it clips into the binding. it's pretty straightforward. that's if the boot is too big. if it's too small you can always just screw the lips into the ski directly. Edited February 9, 2021 by Benm 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 54 minutes ago, Benm said: you gotta bring a tool called a file and shave off a bit of the toe/heel lip of your boot where it clips into the binding. it's pretty straightforward. Thanks, solid advice BenM. I'll be sure to collect all the boot shavings and put them in a baggie for when I'm ready to gorilla glue them back on my boots 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, saltyant said: I supposed Mantras may be too stiff... @GrilledSteezeSandwich could I demo your Atomic Vantage skis this Saturday? I'll pay you in Captain Wafers and/or Yoohoos etc. I have no idea how to change the binding to fit me booties though 🤷🏻♂️ Yes what’s your boot sole length? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, saltyant said: Thanks, solid advice BenM. I'll be sure to collect all the boot shavings and put them in a baggie for when I'm ready to gorilla glue them back on my boots OMG I’m laughing so hard..thanks for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Yes what’s your boot sole length? Thanks!! It says 265 near the heel so I guess that's the sole length. It also says 307mm near the front part 🤷♂️ Edited February 9, 2021 by saltyant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: OMG I’m laughing so hard..thanks for that. You're welcome and any time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, saltyant said: Thanks!! It says 265 near the heel so I guess that's the sole length. It also says 307mm near the front part 🤷♂️ 26.5 is size 307 BSL 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, saltyant said: Thanks!! It says 265 near the heel so I guess that's the sole length. It also says 307mm near the front part 🤷♂️ It’s not gonna fit and those skis are super dry from not being used for two years. I honestly don’t think you should be on 186s Edited February 9, 2021 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: It’s not gonna fit and those skis are super dry from not being used for two years. I honestly don’t think you should be on 186s Ok, thanks for the offer. I'll try demoing at Blue the True, maybe on a weekday. My friend Matt has 177 length Nordica Enforcer 93s and he says they're grate. He's around the same height and build as me though I think he's 10-15 pounds heavier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, saltyant said: Ok, thanks for the offer. I'll try demoing at Blue the True, maybe on a weekday. My friend Matt has 177 length Nordica Enforcer 93s and he says they're grate. He's around the same height and build as me though I think he's 10-15 pounds heavier I think JFDan has the nordica enforcers but wider. Ask him about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I think JFDan has the nordica enforcers but wider. Ask him about them. Ok I'll ask him tomorrow when we meet up for supper at the Greasy Pig Saloon in Malvern 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Benm said: you gotta bring a tool called a file and shave off a bit of the toe/heel lip of your boot where it clips into the binding. it's pretty straightforward. that's if the boot is too big. if it's too small you can always just screw the lips into the ski directly. this is actually perfect advice for someone who makes a joke of any actual advice that people give him. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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