Wood vs Foam; Cap vs Sidewall: thoughts

[SkiPhan]

Saving my pennies and getting new skis (still haven't figured out if I'll mount them as teles or fixed heel, probably teles, as my current set-up is older and noodley and it'll probably be cheaper.

Just looking for thoughts.

[RR]

wood keeps its snap longer, it's renewable and you can make your own if you want*

BD dropped foam for wood when they stopped using the Atomic factory.

Karhu also speaks fluent tele, their woods are grown close to their Chinese factories...

Scotty Bob will make you a pair of woodies in Colorado if you have a grand to spend.

Plastic sidewalls....as with Rossi Sickbirds/ScratchBC...with beefy edges! Yes, yes, YES!


* I have an idea that American Basswood laminated with Lemmon** and an overlay of tapered Hickory would make an awesome tele ski

** as a youngster (between 5th& 6th grades) I made a nice longbow of those materials, 40 lbs, could barely string it.

[SkiPhan]

I'm currently on a Rossi Scratch BCs. My problem is moving back east and getting a job with a salary and benefits, keeps me out of the loop. I used to know pros/cons of just about every ski for every condition. Just looking for the virtual smelly locker room/buddy's couch drinking beer.

As a youngster I also tried making sliding gear. I took an old Nash skateboard (with only one side turned up) removed the trucks, put a glossy finish on it, and tried to make a snowboard. Beacuse only the tail of the skateboard was turned up, I had to spin it around for snow. Think old school Burton Air, that you could never ride fakey. It was good for my backyard, and not much else.

[samthaman]

wood core and ABS sidewall = more durable and easier to fix

[RR]

I'm currently on a Rossi Scratch BCs. My problem is moving back east and getting a job with a salary and benefits, keeps me out of the loop. I used to know pros/cons of just about every ski for every condition. Just looking for the virtual smelly locker room/buddy's couch drinking beer.....I'm with samthaman...Wood & ABS for durability and repariability.

I don't know about Sam, but I drink beer :D And I can get a bit ripe after a couple of days at the hut :eek:

If I could swing the price...Scratch BC/ Sickbirds it would be. Damnedest things I ever tried out. What other ski is stable and quick? Has the beefy edges w/o weighing a ton? Closest things I could find and afford were the Crossbows and they aren't as quick...while they are as fast they won't last as long.

[Affix Snow]

Im drunk on WINE...that count?

New BD's Rock. Im on Killowatt's w/ Freerides. Love em.

Bros are pretty tight too....lengthy wait though.

How bout Volkl Mantras? They seems mighty fine.

[davidhowland14]

If you look into buying a pair of bros, there's a code you can enter to save a bunch of money. check over on TGR or send me a PM. I don't rememebr where I saw it, but it might have been here. ill try and find it.

EDIT: It was on T4T: http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9228

[SkiPhan]

How bout Volkl Mantras? They seems mighty fine.

My buddy rides the gotama, and he loves them. tele vs. alpine mount on these? thoughts?

Would love to demo a bunch of boards, where can I look up when/where there is on mountain demos, or is it too late in the season?

[Affix Snow]

My buddy rides the gotama, and he loves them. tele vs. alpine mount on these? thoughts?

Would love to demo a bunch of boards, where can I look up when/where there is on mountain demos, or is it too late in the season?

From what ive heard they swing both ways mighty fine....but thats YOUR decision and i wont judge you ;)

As per demos, no clue. Might be a bit late.

Check out Ttips ski review section...you'll most likely find a few reviews in there.

[Jay$]

Im on Killowatt's w/ Freerides.

185's??? It's only a matter of time before you put them up for sale!

[Affix Snow]

185's??? It's only a matter of time before you put them up for sale!

HA!

175's.....

[Jay$]

Dang.... gain some weight will ya!

[Affix Snow]

Dang.... gain some weight will ya!

In reality, I should be on 185's and i know it....but i went 175s anway.

[RR]

In reality, I should be on 185's and i know it....but i went 175s anway.for dropping big lines...yeah 185

for regular ski-thicketeering...175! BTW, check out this cool thicketeering viddy from Mt Comi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6d2acrYoNk) that Pierre (aka Bricklin) found.

[Affix Snow]

for dropping big lines...yeah 185

for regular ski-thicketeering...175! BTW, check out this cool thicketeering viddy from Mt Comi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6d2acrYoNk) that Pierre (aka Bricklin) found.

THats why i went 175.

Will have to check out the viddy at Home.....

[RR]

THats why i went 175.

Will have to check out the viddy at Home.....I recommend using a spill proof beer glass and wear your seatbelt...damned near spilled my Tequila watching it last night :eek: