Head SuperShape Magnums binding change advice

[Ron]

Well Glenn, come skiing with us, have a beer or 3 and before you know it, you'll have a new jacket and pants....

Too bad Ed doesn't post or he could tell you the story of what happens in Jackson hole if you go to a microbrewery and then let Alice (gary's wife) take you into the Cloudveil store.......

[Gary]

Yes...Ed is dashing in his new ski jacket and new Dalbello boots...and new skis....2 pair....carveing and powder!

Man.....we created a new Soldier of Spend.....and he's loving it!

We do such good work here!!!!!

G

[Ron]

Correction (this is where Gary and I disagree!) Ed now has one pair front side/carver Dynastar LTD's and one pair all mountain ski- Dynastar Mythic Rider.......  Definitelty not a pow ski for a 6'1" 200+ pound guy, the mythic is too stiff and not wide enough IMHO  (ok I'm done now)   Now back to our original program......

Ed started to see the value in better materials that breathe better, move better and he does look much better too! Ski-wise, you can't be afraid to move up and/or try different skis that will help you progress or utilize the skillls you have.

[Gary]

Well...I must tell you Ed skiied boot high to knee high snow at Whistler with those Mystics....too stiff for me but he was right at home. All Mountain...well maybe for him but not so much for me....Powder.....di tto.....

Me..at the time was on my SS....lateeda!    It all just makes me giggle!

Still, there is a place for my Watea's .....

I reserve any further comment until I can pee ...a...er....no .....I mean ski on your Icelantics Ron!

Gary

[Ron]

It doesn't mean it won't or can't ski powder, its just not a dedicated powder ski. A true powder ski will and does perform better in powder conditions, less work, easier to turn, better float. The 94's are great in powder but not compared to the ease and performance level of the Shaman, Phil was skiing on his 100mm skis in boot high to just belwo the knee and couldn't keep up with me. He is a better skier for sure but the Shamans made the higher piles and pushed stuff feel like groomed runs.

The tops on the Shamans are too nice to pee on!?

[Gary]

Point taken....

I'm sure that a ski that floats like a 50 gallon drum would make skiing knee high and above powder much more cushy and for certain much less work...no doubt.

This would require the pilot to have those skis ready when said conditions were eminent....

Having said that, I'm still a little more oriented towards a ski that allows a broader range of ski performance given that I'm not jumping on a Heli or powder cat every time my tootsies boot up.

This really is such a personal thing though because things like skiing style, terrain preference, technique, age and conditioning all play a factor in determining what ski or skis allow the rider to maximize the "fun factor"!

It's all great for the industry and I must admit.........I really do like your Watea 94's Ron....you know...the ones I marked..permanently!? The 94 would provide less cross over than my 84's compared with the SS. But, I'm just going to wait until I either wear you out, you get a pair of Harts, or buy another pair of Icelantics!? ?

Best,
Gary

[Ron]

well the Harts, Phil wants me to ski are the Pulses, I believe they are a 78 waisted ski. The 94's as far as steamboat goes, are yours to use on powder days as the Shamans are my tool of choice by far. They are also fun in broken leftovers and such so even on  day with a few inches or leftovers, you have the 94's to use. Now when we go to J-hole, I will most likely just bring the Shamans and maybe the Harts. Still have to get them on the snow. The 94's may also be my tool of choice if I go the one-ski route.

I Agree 100% about it being personal preference, some like to surf the pow, some like to be down in it. I am somewhere in between but I will get you on the Shaman's next pow day and let you decide, I think you will find it unique, not like a traditional pow ski, certainly different from skiing on pow with an all mountain board.

[Gary]

Thank you Ron....what else could I say!

 

[jim-ratliff]

Point taken....

I'm sure that a ski that floats like a 50 gallon drum would make skiing knee high and above powder much more cushy and for certain much less work...no doubt.

Best,
Gary

I'm just curious what is the width and length and sidecut of that 50 gallon drum?? Are these like a "going over Niagara Falls drums" or regular oil and hydraulic fluid drums.? What is the appropriate base and topskin wax for metal drums, and if the drum is round like most drums how can you tell the base from the topskin.? Just a bit curious.? You and ron have expanded my horizons SO much I just want to get as knowledgeable as possible.? ?   I had never even heard of anyone skiing on a drum, or does this harken back to the days of wooden drums, back in Brad's youth before shaped skis?