I guess it was last week when we skied, since we can take it whenever we want (homeschool).Yesterday said:
When is everyone's spring break this year? Ours is not until March 17th.
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where you seeing that? Evo?bjork said:Additional carbon rods. Both through the shovel and tail. If you're a charger/lay an edge, I'd go with them.ChoppinDs40 said:What's the difference in the black vs standard? I'm demoing some ripsticks when we head up in 2 weeks.RangerRick9211 said:MouthBQ98 said:
I did eye a set of ripstick 88's very lightly used demos I found for sale, but as cheap as I am, I also know condition is subjective if you can't see them in person. I'll give the lines a couple of seasons and if I don't like them I'll sell or trade them.
I'll probably grab some Ripstick 96 blacks before the season is over.
Reminder, Rips are dedicated L/R ski. The profile is tuned to each.
Looking at the 96/175s
Ski is stupid light, so I'll take the stability. I'm on the fence if I'll de-tune. Will bring a hard gummy the first morning to evaluate.
I started poking around for deals this morning and pulled the trigger on 96 in 188 (50% off right now all over the web). I'll mount shifts and use them for spring touring also.
Quiver now: 80 / 84 / 96 / 104 / 112 / 120.
80 / 112 are what I bring to the hill 75% of days (morning ski, afternoon ski). Ripsticks will get into that rotation as well. 112 is also new snow ski until 8" or so. Then 120 for the obvious days. 104 is touring dedicated ski, it's also a great corn ski - but 96 will 100% be replacing that. I haven't touched the 84 in two seasons. Heading to Craigslist.
Edit: Oops, outed my ****posting sock. This is RR.
When were you in the springs? I lived here 2013-2016 and finally made it back in 23
Looks like Skiessentials.com has some big discounts on certain lengths of ripsticks and ripstick blacks along with some good ski/binding combos. They mount free and ship quick in my experiences with them.
2016-2020
I miss it everyday
I miss it everyday
HUEY04 said:
Looks like Skiessentials.com has some big discounts on certain lengths of ripsticks and ripstick blacks along with some good ski/binding combos. They mount free and ship quick in my experiences with them.
Yeah I looked there. Only have the 188s I think. Can't find the 175s anywhere
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
oh snap they have the 175s in the regular ripsticks.RangerRick9211 said:
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
Given I'm a total blue jean wearing, open jacket flapping on a green bombing between 4yr olds, bourbon flask drinking Texan on the slopes, you think these would suit me vs. the blacks?
Hell yeah. They are a killer ski. You'll lose a top end that requires a 50+ deg. carve edge angle to access. Beyond that, it will be a lighter ski that you can throw around + moderate carving.ChoppinDs40 said:oh snap they have the 175s in the regular ripsticks.RangerRick9211 said:
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
Given I'm a total blue jean wearing, open jacket flapping on a green bombing between 4yr olds, bourbon flask drinking Texan on the slopes, you think these would suit me vs. the blacks?
how's the chatter? takes some force to stop my fat ass.RangerRick9211 said:Hell yeah. They are a killer ski. You'll lose a top end that requires a 50+ deg. carve edge angle to access. Beyond that, it will be a lighter ski that you can throw around + moderate carving.ChoppinDs40 said:oh snap they have the 175s in the regular ripsticks.RangerRick9211 said:
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
Given I'm a total blue jean wearing, open jacket flapping on a green bombing between 4yr olds, bourbon flask drinking Texan on the slopes, you think these would suit me vs. the blacks?
Sounds like you could get by with a pair of 2x4sChoppinDs40 said:oh snap they have the 175s in the regular ripsticks.RangerRick9211 said:
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
Given I'm a total blue jean wearing, open jacket flapping on a green bombing between 4yr olds, bourbon flask drinking Texan on the slopes, you think these would suit me vs. the blacks?
gittrdone. Need those leg gaiters for powder days.10andBOUNCE said:Sounds like you could get by with a pair of 2x4sChoppinDs40 said:oh snap they have the 175s in the regular ripsticks.RangerRick9211 said:
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
Given I'm a total blue jean wearing, open jacket flapping on a green bombing between 4yr olds, bourbon flask drinking Texan on the slopes, you think these would suit me vs. the blacks?
Just have to use a little bit of varnish after sanding them and we'll be scottin down the hill in no time.
pulled the trigger on 'em need them here by next week.ChoppinDs40 said:
2025 Elan Ripstick 96 Demo Skis W/ Attack 14 Demo Bindings | Alpine Skis | SkiEssentials
ohh what about deez?
Same setup I have except for regular bindings vs demo bindings. That's a good deal - you'll be happy.
txaggie05 said:
Same setup I have except for regular bindings vs demo bindings. That's a good deal - you'll be happy.
Sick. At least these demo bindings don't look super tater with the underfoot fully covered.
Also looks like they don't sit much higher. Hope I'm pleased.
4yr olds watch out. Cowabunga!!!
Demo bindings, unless they are terribly abused or crappy ones, aren't bad in my view. I think you have to be a really good skier to notice much and they let you let your friends test run your skis. You can also change boots without potentially having to remount your skis.
Demo bindings weight a **** ton. Demo = Demonstration
II'd never let anyone put on my skis and try them out. HELL NO. Thats a fast way to a lost friendship.
Traditional bindings still have wiggle room if you buy new boots.
There's no real good reason for skiing on Demo bindings once you have your own boots unless you're good enough to want to switch the mount to ski progressive or Classic or New School without needing to remount your bindings. I'd Venture to day only RR and a few others on this thread would be any where near at or above that level.
Also the pins and springs and Interiors of demo bindings go bad much quicker. They have more moving pieces.
Personally, I always find it much harder to learn the nuances of a skis character that's on demos because you're carrying not just extra weight but also unbalanced weight. For someone that likes Freestyle, demos make it feel like I have concrete shoes on and make rotating over my axis much more dificult.
GW soles require more than just fore-and-aft adjustment; they also need different height adjustments to accommodate the taller soles. More adjustment means more separation of the boot from the ski. No better example of this is the current Tyrolia Attack2 14 demo. Once Tyrolia added GW/AT sole compatibility, it completely changed the characteristics of the binding. It became 32 mm tall, about a full centimeter taller than its retail counterpart, the Attack2 14. While the current Attack2 ease of adjustment and ability to accept every sole on the market makes it versitle, IMO that versatility comes at the cost of its ability to high light and honor the best attributes of a ski.
Hope that helps some
II'd never let anyone put on my skis and try them out. HELL NO. Thats a fast way to a lost friendship.
Traditional bindings still have wiggle room if you buy new boots.
There's no real good reason for skiing on Demo bindings once you have your own boots unless you're good enough to want to switch the mount to ski progressive or Classic or New School without needing to remount your bindings. I'd Venture to day only RR and a few others on this thread would be any where near at or above that level.
Also the pins and springs and Interiors of demo bindings go bad much quicker. They have more moving pieces.
Personally, I always find it much harder to learn the nuances of a skis character that's on demos because you're carrying not just extra weight but also unbalanced weight. For someone that likes Freestyle, demos make it feel like I have concrete shoes on and make rotating over my axis much more dificult.
GW soles require more than just fore-and-aft adjustment; they also need different height adjustments to accommodate the taller soles. More adjustment means more separation of the boot from the ski. No better example of this is the current Tyrolia Attack2 14 demo. Once Tyrolia added GW/AT sole compatibility, it completely changed the characteristics of the binding. It became 32 mm tall, about a full centimeter taller than its retail counterpart, the Attack2 14. While the current Attack2 ease of adjustment and ability to accept every sole on the market makes it versitle, IMO that versatility comes at the cost of its ability to high light and honor the best attributes of a ski.
Hope that helps some
Good point, I didn't realize some of them were that much taller. I'm a relatively light/small skier so I don't put that much stress on the gear but I can see where someone big that goes hard could wear out the movable parts so they loosen up over time.
I'm just not experienced enough to really tell the difference, most probably. Haven't been on enough different setups that weren't rentals. My new skis have regular markers so I'll get a better feel for it.
Totally different topic, I am considering making a college kid style long weekend road trip to get in some more ski time, one long drive up from texas to southern Colorado, find the cheapest hotel in the area, ski 2-3 days, then a long drive back. It would be maybe a weekend or two before Easter. I've never gone so late in the year, is it worth going to Purg or wolf creek that late in the season?
I'm just not experienced enough to really tell the difference, most probably. Haven't been on enough different setups that weren't rentals. My new skis have regular markers so I'll get a better feel for it.
Totally different topic, I am considering making a college kid style long weekend road trip to get in some more ski time, one long drive up from texas to southern Colorado, find the cheapest hotel in the area, ski 2-3 days, then a long drive back. It would be maybe a weekend or two before Easter. I've never gone so late in the year, is it worth going to Purg or wolf creek that late in the season?
May just need to check conditions as it gets closer.
One option skiing that late may be Arapahoe Basin which I have skied a few times in the spring before. It usually is known for staying open the longest. I don't even think it would be an extra hour versus something like Wolf Creek. Could stay first night in COS, drive up the morning of for day 1, stay in Georgetown or Keystone to get in another day, then head back.
One option skiing that late may be Arapahoe Basin which I have skied a few times in the spring before. It usually is known for staying open the longest. I don't even think it would be an extra hour versus something like Wolf Creek. Could stay first night in COS, drive up the morning of for day 1, stay in Georgetown or Keystone to get in another day, then head back.
I have some buddies who do this every year. They wait until after spring break and then just watch the weather. When there's a decent dump somewhere they take off and run up to Colorado for a couple of days.MouthBQ98 said:
Good point, I didn't realize some of them were that much taller. I'm a relatively light/small skier so I don't put that much stress on the gear but I can see where someone big that goes hard could wear out the movable parts so they loosen up over time.
I'm just not experienced enough to really tell the difference, most probably. Haven't been on enough different setups that weren't rentals. My new skis have regular markers so I'll get a better feel for it.
Totally different topic, I am considering making a college kid style long weekend road trip to get in some more ski time, one long drive up from texas to southern Colorado, find the cheapest hotel in the area, ski 2-3 days, then a long drive back. It would be maybe a weekend or two before Easter. I've never gone so late in the year, is it worth going to Purg or wolf creek that late in the season?
Purgatory has a 52" base and have received about 25" of new snow the past 5 days.
If anyone needs a ski instructor in park city I just used one from a recommendation of a friend - they were awesome to use.
MouthBQ98 said:
Good point, I didn't realize some of them were that much taller. I'm a relatively light/small skier so I don't put that much stress on the gear but I can see where someone big that goes hard could wear out the movable parts so they loosen up over time.
I'm just not experienced enough to really tell the difference, most probably. Haven't been on enough different setups that weren't rentals. My new skis have regular markers so I'll get a better feel for it.
Totally different topic, I am considering making a college kid style long weekend road trip to get in some more ski time, one long drive up from texas to southern Colorado, find the cheapest hotel in the area, ski 2-3 days, then a long drive back. It would be maybe a weekend or two before Easter. I've never gone so late in the year, is it worth going to Purg or wolf creek that late in the season?
Yeah I did some searching this morning/late last night to make sure I don't have buyers remorse.
Truth is, I'm on some demo bindings now and my setup is 6 years old, at least.
I could probably get some other bindings and drill holes but I'm not looking at making a $1,200 investment. $500 for some nice sticks and better bindings than I currently have will likely feel light years better than what I'm rolling with.
I'll ski my 4 days for this year and be on my merry way.
If they don't work for Vail that's an automatIc LIFETIME BAN at ALL VR owned mountains and It's NOT APPEALABLE.
DO NOT EVER TAKE OR GIVE AN UNSANCTIONED LESSON ON A VAIL OWNED HILL.
EVER EVER EVER EVER
DO NOT EVER TAKE OR GIVE AN UNSANCTIONED LESSON ON A VAIL OWNED HILL.
EVER EVER EVER EVER
46-50 degrees for the next 4 days will elimate 92% of that fall. luckily a new roller comes next week.
#SpringSkiing
#SpringSkiing
I've always liked you my guy. You're good people. Shoot me a message and I'll give you some binding discount options. $100-175 for the best bindings on the market.
Got the new Bent 90's in earlier this week.
They are a bit shorter at 184 but feel like they weigh half of what the enforcer 94 at 191 do. They are way less stiff so I'm hoping between the length, sidecut, rocker, twin tip, and flex they will be much more forgiving to learn bumps and screwing around on side hits and little jumps in the newb park.
They are a bit shorter at 184 but feel like they weigh half of what the enforcer 94 at 191 do. They are way less stiff so I'm hoping between the length, sidecut, rocker, twin tip, and flex they will be much more forgiving to learn bumps and screwing around on side hits and little jumps in the newb park.
Whitefish trip 2/3 done. Day 1 typical spring conditions, backside in good shape all day, front side softened up a lot and afternoon was floaty spring snow. Not bad, actually think I became a better skier on small mounds yesterday just making a few adjustments. Bluebird day which for here offers some just outstanding views into Glacier NP.
Day 2 started out like it was gonna be the same but clouds rolled in after lunch and slowed the melting making afternoon runs much better than expected.
Lots of bare ground in lower runs which is unfortunate. Have a ski in ski out place about 100 yards up Home Again from the base lodge, and there are a couple rocky spots on that run to get home you gotta be on the lookout for.
Sounds like they should be getting some more snow this week.
Day 2 started out like it was gonna be the same but clouds rolled in after lunch and slowed the melting making afternoon runs much better than expected.
Lots of bare ground in lower runs which is unfortunate. Have a ski in ski out place about 100 yards up Home Again from the base lodge, and there are a couple rocky spots on that run to get home you gotta be on the lookout for.
Sounds like they should be getting some more snow this week.
Bayou City said:
If they don't work for Vail that's an automatIc LIFETIME BAN at ALL VR owned mountains and It's NOT APPEALABLE.
DO NOT EVER TAKE OR GIVE AN UNSANCTIONED LESSON ON A VAIL OWNED HILL.
EVER EVER EVER EVER
I've had better instructors when I find a local, versus the on-staff instructors at Park City or even Deer Valley.
And it's important to note the prohibition is against unlicensed ski instructors, not non-vail instructors. And, the potential ban would only apply to the unlicensed instructor, not the skier taking the lesson.
Sure. Back to hibernacin. Not worth it.
Don't let it get to you, I really enjoy having your input on the ski thread every year. I know it can be a beating as I dealt with the same thing on Archerytalk.com as a pretty high level archer in the past being "corrected" be people with no clue. Just remember 90% of the audience can filter the bs and get something out of it which is what matters.
Bayou City said:
Sure. Back to hibernacin. Not worth it.
We need you back here.
I've got to find some boots for my wife. We've struck out at the local places. She's got short shins and can't find anything that will fit her calves comfortably.
ChoppinDs40 said:how's the chatter? takes some force to stop my fat ass.RangerRick9211 said:Hell yeah. They are a killer ski. You'll lose a top end that requires a 50+ deg. carve edge angle to access. Beyond that, it will be a lighter ski that you can throw around + moderate carving.ChoppinDs40 said:oh snap they have the 175s in the regular ripsticks.RangerRick9211 said:
https://www.eriksbikeshop.com/products/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-skis-2025-pr5a23027?variant=46165729640662
I grabbed a 189 from here. Looking slim this morning.
Given I'm a total blue jean wearing, open jacket flapping on a green bombing between 4yr olds, bourbon flask drinking Texan on the slopes, you think these would suit me vs. the blacks?
You're on a rocker shovel with a camber underfoot. Even the blacks with reinforced carbon rods, you're going to chat when you're pushing MPH and some Gs. But they're best of the bunch there.
Apologies for the late reply, lapping Summit at Bach with the boo this weekend.
Derpy doggo also chasing his bliss.
