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New Ski INNOVATION - Adjustable camber technology!

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Pippin
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Great article from SBC SKIER as always, all about how a Canadian company called Fetch out of Quebec is redesigning how skis are affected by their camber. Check it:

http://sbcskier.com/qa?news_id=108&uniqid=
Apr 22 2009 10:55PM
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greenman
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hahaha velcro under the binding
Apr 22 2009 10:57PM
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Whifazoo
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thats pre cool
Apr 22 2009 10:58PM
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casual
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My interest is officially piqued. Nice find.
Apr 22 2009 10:58PM
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Detroit_Steeze
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Wow, that will be a very innovative technology. Sounds pretty sweet, hope it works out
Apr 22 2009 10:59PM
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K2skipunk
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Wasn`t Rossi developing something similar like that, but with cables? I`m pretty sure there is a shot of them in Under the Influence.
Apr 22 2009 11:02PM
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Tinga
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yeah i was just going to say that. i remember some picture a while ago.
Apr 22 2009 11:23PM
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casual
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I would absolutely love to demo a pair of these...I wish there was more info around the designs of the skis in terms other than camber.

For some reason, and I have no real reason to think this other than my own skepticism/lack of imagination, I feel like they would have durability issues or that the adjustable camber would "slip gears".

If that makes sense...

Great idea regardless. I'm one of those people that is really curious about rockered/early-rise/elf-shoed/reverse cambered skis, but who isn't quite sure that he would want to sacrifice traditional camber for typical EC days. I've been considering looking at rockered park skis, and if I could justify purchasing a pair of pow boards, they would DEF be rockered (if not totally reverse cambered). If they produced a fairly wide underfoot ski (saaaay 95ish up to 100) with adjustable rocker to suit pow days and playful buttery jib days...WHILE giving me the ability to charge epic EC groomers without feeling like I'm on noodles, or noodley snowlerblades for that matter, I would be fucking stoked.

Can't wait to hear more.
Apr 22 2009 11:28PM
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Pippin
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Yah i kinda have the feeling  it might end up like one of those concept car ideas, that never actually happen
Apr 22 2009 11:36PM
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Holte
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Concept skis with adjustable camber via cables have been around since the 80s. It'll be rad if this dude actually has the technology to pull it off.
Apr 22 2009 11:40PM
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cool.
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im with you. a perfect one ski quiver
Apr 22 2009 11:49PM
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sklermang
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wow thats a pretty cool idea. i could use something like that. it would make the idea of a one ski quiver a lot more realistic, but it seems like it might be heavier than most skis
Apr 22 2009 11:54PM
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toominator
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cool idea, seems like added weight might be a factor. something to keep an eye on fo sho!
Apr 23 2009 12:05AM
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nathanielstyza
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jiminy crickets! i like this idea. there sight says that they will have skis available for the 09-10 season so we shall see.
i would be incredibly interested in demoing a pair.
Apr 23 2009 12:10AM
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steevner
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There are a few people trying to do this right now, a few garage builders included.
I saw these guys on discovery channel. The skis look wicked, and they are really good riders too. They just shred everywhere jumping over eachothers tips and stuff.
Apr 23 2009 12:27AM
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soup
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craziness.  pretty cool idea I am just not sure how this is possible?  does the camber of the whole ski get changed or is it just certain parts?  does it not seem like if there were a cord running through the core from tip to tail, that the ski would somehow bend in half?  I can see it being possible but not sure of how sturdy it will be.
Apr 23 2009 12:44AM
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Evan.Frazee
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wouldnt they almost form into a reversed camber ski after a while? kinda like if you stand on your tips eventually youll rocker your ski. seems like after a while theyd lose camber.
Apr 23 2009 1:07AM
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Smilemon
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I was gonna say.. Why not just put a double action truss rod from a guitar neck into the skis... And then I read the article.. :Facepalm:
Apr 23 2009 1:16AM
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fsscott
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sweet idea, but i wouldn't ever use it, might help me in the future though!!!
Apr 23 2009 1:26AM
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uni-corn
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"I called the device inside the ski the ICAM for internal camber adjustment mechanism, the same device could also be put on top of the ski, but I think everyone will agree, it's always better inside."


lolololz
Apr 23 2009 1:31AM
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3ski6guy0
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it sounds like your two options are a soft reverse camber ski or a stiff normal camber ski. nobody wants a stiff ski though
Apr 23 2009 1:39AM
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Style+eeze
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if you hit big jumps you do.
Apr 23 2009 2:11AM
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Z_rob
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Really good idea.
Very Interesting.
Buttt i have a feeling that they are probably going to have to have a couple of seasons of being made before he can perfect it, meaning that i think they are probably going to have some kind of problems the first 2-3 years making it like most companies. but it is definitly something id look into buying sometime down the road
Apr 23 2009 2:18AM
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Craig114
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i kinda remember a snowfix where they showed a ski like this but it had a clip like one from a boot on it. this seems a little sketchy but if he feels the need to send me some to test them out. so be it
Apr 23 2009 9:27AM
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nickyp
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But isnt there the risk that after a few heavy backseat landings, the whole system that adjusts the camber is going to fuck up, leaving you with a lifeless ski?
Apr 23 2009 9:34AM
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easy_cam_steezy
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rad stuff
don't think the velcro is the best material for snow/wet conditions
Apr 23 2009 10:28AM
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East.
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I'm sure they'll fix that part up..

I think the main issue is the wear and tear on the actual camber mechanism..
Apr 23 2009 10:37AM
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Sun_Ra
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http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48681055875
You guys should join his group on facebook for infos and to show your support. You can ask you questions directly to him on this group.
Mike grew up behind my house in Rimouski and from what I've heard, he's been working his ass off to make his design happen. It's better to support a guy like him pushing new technologies rather than a big compagny.
Apr 23 2009 10:45AM
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Pippin
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Oh my
May 5 2009 9:55AM
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Ryno
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Thats really fucking cool stuff.
May 5 2009 10:08AM
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TWoods
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that's so fetch!
May 5 2009 10:10AM
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danbrown
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Trevor, stop trying to make "fetch" happen! It's not going to happen!
May 5 2009 10:52AM
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FUUUCK
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reminds me of the rossi idea, but less funtional
May 5 2009 11:05AM
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Line-4-Life
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This idea is great, but being a guitar player myself i would have to say i dont belive a truss rod could stand up to the abuse a ski would put on it. Hitting jumps and landing the wrong way would most likely bend the truss rod or "ICAM." I think the ski would have to be pretty stiff for this to work. It also looks the the tech is only used in the front of the ski, only allowing tip rocker. Sweet idea but, i dont know if its going to work. I guess well just have to wait and see.
May 5 2009 4:08PM
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Malcolm
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only Quebec would come out with such a ballin idea like this
May 5 2009 4:11PM
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linesteeze
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that's sick
May 5 2009 4:24PM
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tride
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Speak for yourself buddy.... Stiff skis are awesome, you can actually put some power into a carve, unlike the average flaccid twintip that is designed with zero regard for turn performance.
May 5 2009 4:35PM
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summersover
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Calice these ideas were hatched over pepsi, may wests, molson ex and poutine at breakfast
Quebec PLV!
May 5 2009 4:46PM
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