Skis

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Oh, I stopped by second wind last weekend to check out the gear, but those slackers still seem to think it was summer and didnt have any new stuff out Razz

Cole135 · Since 26 May 2008 61 Posts

Im ride the armada JJ's and really love those for snow kiting and for the mountain. They have camber and rocker at the tips so they do everything really well. I would also look at the 4frnt stuff too, they make a lot of killer skis, and like chanson said the guy who dose the (paul) graphics is an awesome. He coached my Freestyle ski team (along with a few others) for 3 years. To bad he moved away to SLC and started working full time for them.

-Cole

JayDelViento · Since 20 Jun 2010 36 Posts White Salmon

I went over to full-time AT gear years ago. Ski them in-bounds and backcountry. I've always had Fritschi and they have been trouble-free for me. I also agree with all the comments that your boots are key -- you can ski any board, but not if your feet hurt or are too sloppy.

So, where are people snowkiting around here? I have been west of Timberline on Mt Hood a few times and never had much luck. Tried going east side of T-line once and that wasn't much better. Humped a kite up swift creek trail on Mt St Helens but didn't get any wind. Carried a kite on S Sister last year but no wind that day.

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

Salomon Shogun's are a good 1 ski quiver option

carlitos · Since 02 Feb 2006 81 Posts NE pdx

LINE EP PRO with MARKER DUKES

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

the K2 Kung Fujas is one of the sweetest skis on the mountain right now. It is 102 underfoot and has slight rise in tip and tail with traditional camber under foot.

It is what I use 90% of the time snowkiting (I use some really fat big mountain skis (K2 Darksides) for deep, heavy mank)). And many top skiers use it exclusively for all conditions on the mountain.

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

just listed these http://www.nwkite.com/forums/post-133118.html#133118

lance_k · Since 04 May 2005 565 Posts Hood River Photographer

Seriously the sickest most sought after ski out there for pow and mixed snow. These stix change the game bigtime.

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KooKiter · Since 20 Jul 2009 62 Posts

The armada jj changed my life. Amazing.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Thanks for all the great advice. Anyone have expierience with the Marker Duke AT bindings?

From all the reviews they seem about as bomber as you can get for regular downhill use, but a bit heavy for the touring. I rally am only thinking about the AT portion to maybe do some out fo bounds skiing or snowkiting so the weight doesn't bother me. But since I am 200 lbs and a pretty aggressive skier I want a binding that I am not worried about popping out of or breaking if I hit some bigger moguls or crud.

My only issue is damn they are expensive.

JMatic · Since 12 Aug 2008 252 Posts Boise, In Dat Ho Obsessed

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

anyone else ski the faction? That is a pretty killer deal.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Well I went out and ordered some Marker Dukes and some Faction 191 3.zero skis. Teton had a killer deal on 09/10 factions for like 450.

Pepi I tried to buy local for the bindings from you but you don't sell them Sad

Now I need to get some boots and skins.

JMatic · Since 12 Aug 2008 252 Posts Boise, In Dat Ho Obsessed

Not only did you save a grip of cash, but you got a sick setup that every young ripper will be 'mirin in the lift line and parking lot.

Now get out there and shred some good ole Northwest pow-crete....I heard it's dumping in da meadows.