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tomPietrowskiJust a heads up that we will be dropping the new Sammy Carlson Ascendant boot in the next few weeks. We sold so many we had to bring the new one early so thank you to you guys buying or selling them.
animator
These were meh to me compared to the other years
This year's graphic is pretty rad, but I honestly just love how the mostly white aesthetic and the twisting branch/bear/guitar thing. It strikes a good balance of simple and clean with subtle complexity. Plus the different color of atomic logos on both skis is sick. Honestly probably my favorite benchetler graphic.
Bended_ToenailIf we are talking all-time best Chetler graphics, then I must present the OGs
Saw someone skiing the bottom ones the other day and it was a nice surprise. That graphic is so odd and so great at the same time. Tiedye Mammoth? Check. Transit map and ticket? Throw it in there. Subway flying out of someone's mouth? Yes that too.
BigPurpleSkiSuitPlease, best benchetler graphic of all time was this, and its not even close
Ha, those are dope. Especially the bases. I know I am still in the minority, but my favorite is still last year's. I can honestly say though I have loved every graphic he has designed.
alpha.mooseHa, those are dope. Especially the bases. I know I am still in the minority, but my favorite is still last year's. I can honestly say though I have loved every graphic he has designed.
That graphic you like would've been rad if they didn't put all the accent pieces exactly where your binding goes, you don't end up actually seeing any of the cool parts when it's on your feet.
That’s how I feel about the faction x dragon collab. Awesome graphic that is covered up by binding and boot
.nastyThat graphic you like would've been rad if they didn't put all the accent pieces exactly where your binding goes, you don't end up actually seeing any of the cool parts when it's on your feet.
skidemon22Ah, yes, I’ve seen these kicking around. I wonder if they’re just QST 106s with OG graphics that the factory/ team manager did for fun for the athletes. Or if it was an early proto...
hoping it’s the latter :)
thanks for posting
Late to the party here, but I can confirm they definitely are/were a prototype of a new ski. I don't have any new info whether or not that ski will release in '21-22/ever... but there were at least a couple of guys who had them and they are a much more freestyle oriented mid-fat ski, with some definite Rocker2 influence.
TwigLate to the party here, but I can confirm they definitely are/were a prototype of a new ski. I don't have any new info whether or not that ski will release in '21-22/ever... but there were at least a couple of guys who had them and they are a much more freestyle oriented mid-fat ski, with some definite Rocker2 influence.
I’m wondering if it will be more in the guise of the Nordic’s Enforcer Free series... if so, I’ll be ordering them to complement my Norse Freerides for sure.
skidemon22I’m wondering if it will be more in the guise of the Nordic’s Enforcer Free series... if so, I’ll be ordering them to complement my Norse Freerides for sure.
animatorNo shot this is gonna be a 130 flex, it’s gonna be like the Lupo Air 130 that’s more like a 90
The lupo air is just as stiff as the hawx xtd 130. The problem with the lupo air is that the block in the back that provides the stiffness often doesn’t catch on one or both sides, both of the ones I tried on out of the box only had one side instead of two engaged which made it flex horribly, once both side were connecting if flexed fine, but it also fits kinda like trash, maybe this quantum free is a replacement and the lupo air will have lived a very short life.
TheWeazThe lupo air is just as stiff as the hawx xtd 130. The problem with the lupo air is that the block in the back that provides the stiffness often doesn’t catch on one or both sides, both of the ones I tried on out of the box only had one side instead of two engaged which made it flex horribly, once both side were connecting if flexed fine, but it also fits kinda like trash, maybe this quantum free is a replacement and the lupo air will have lived a very short life.
Good point on them replacing the Air 130, and interesting regarding your point on the stiffness. I found the Hawx Ultra XTD 130 to be softer than a 130 (which was to be expected) but found the Lupo Air really soft.
animatorThere’s a special blend available this year that’s the same structurally just a white topsheet. Industry people can get them thru lines pro website
jonfrossA new quantum free at dalbello
might be very interesting
I'm curious about this boot as well. Lots of interesting stuff out there in the 1000g range. I love my Lupos, but they are pretty bulky for longer, higher vertical touring days. This boot seems likely to be positioned flex and performance-wise somewhere between the Lupo Air and the Quantum, which I'd be down for if I was to build a true lightweight setup.
All that said, I used to have a pair of Dalbello Sherpas with a similar cable-style top buckle. It was...not good. Fingers cross it's a little more refined here.
BradFiAusNzCoCaNot sure if this has been posted here yet. Also, is this legit? My brain just can’t comprehend it because it’s just a departure from the old poachers.
What the fuck
they be looking like a fucked pollard painting (not eric pollard).
they be looking like i ate a vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles drank 2L of fanta at a 6yr olds bday party and then yaked everywhere.
BradFiAusNzCoCaNot sure if this has been posted here yet. Also, is this legit? My brain just can’t comprehend it because it’s just a departure from the old poachers.
EPfanboyWhat the fuck
they be looking like a fucked pollard painting (not eric pollard).
they be looking like i ate a vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles drank 2L of fanta at a 6yr olds bday party and then yaked everywhere.
BradFiAusNzCoCaNot sure if this has been posted here yet. Also, is this legit? My brain just can’t comprehend it because it’s just a departure from the old poachers.
Also that’s the full pic of the new updated attack 17 bindings!
EPfanboyWhat the fuck
they be looking like a fucked pollard painting (not eric pollard).
they be looking like i ate a vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles drank 2L of fanta at a 6yr olds bday party and then yaked everywhere.
The most poetic yet accurate thing I have heard all week, well done EPfanboy.
EPfanboyWhat the fuck
they be looking like a fucked pollard painting (not eric pollard).
they be looking like i ate a vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles drank 2L of fanta at a 6yr olds bday party and then yaked everywhere.
