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Let’s get the hype rolling! New ski designs from Volkl and line so far that I’ve seen. Yes as discussed in the old 24/25 thread there is a brand new boot entering the market from armada! It’s unlike anything else that’s out there. Exciting times in the industry for sure!
hb_lazpretty sure that's just the prototype graphic that line uses. could be wrong tho
It definitely is their prototype graphic but the overall shape of that ski is very different then the other swallow tail skis they have. It definitely gives more of the kimbo/park vibes
Oh my goodness I love you bro. Thx for another gear thread. Love them.
Kbob94Let’s get the hype rolling! New ski designs from Volkl and line so far that I’ve seen. Yes as discussed in the old 24/25 thread there is a brand new boot entering the market from armada! It’s unlike anything else that’s out there. Exciting times in the industry for sure!
Kbob94It definitely is their prototype graphic but the overall shape of that ski is very different then the other swallow tail skis they have. It definitely gives more of the kimbo/park vibes
The Sakana is getting an Update:) since more of the Team is riding it in the park. It's getting stronger bit stiffer and more durable. I think there are some Videos of Lemur testing it. With the Promo Graphic as seen above.
PinselmaiThe Sakana is getting an Update:) since more of the Team is riding it in the park. It's getting stronger bit stiffer and more durable. I think there are some Videos of Lemur testing it. With the Promo Graphic as seen above.
your job sounds sick. Is there any manufacturing that happens down there? Going to school for machining and looking for industry related jobs when I finish.
BallClapperyour job sounds sick. Is there any manufacturing that happens down there? Going to school for machining and looking for industry related jobs when I finish.
I don't work the K2/Line etc anymore, but I was doing all the prototype molding and part making.
So in addition to the actual resin layup and ski pressing, I was also running various CNC machines to cut bases, fiberglass, wood cores and 3D printers for various internal/external ski parts.
Unless something was extra particular in design, or a new material that we weren't familiar with, every part of ski was done in-house at the R&D facility down in the SeaTac/ Des Moines area
Facility is basically a mini-ski factor with a full machine shop as well.
The work was sick, I really enjoyed getting to see and build the first runs of next years-next year ski. Occasionally got to do some silly custom constructions as well.
But I am a growing boy and needed to get my own future started.
I got in with 10 years ski shop experience, and very very little ski making experience. For sure will always value my time there as I learned a lot in regards to CNC/general equipment shit and I wouldn't have gotten my new job without working at K2 first
That sounds amazing. So they won’t hire a freshie with no work experience? (Have been employed just not as a machinist)
maaatttI don't work the K2/Line etc anymore, but I was doing all the prototype molding and part making.
So in addition to the actual resin layup and ski pressing, I was also running various CNC machines to cut bases, fiberglass, wood cores and 3D printers for various internal/external ski parts.
Unless something was extra particular in design, or a new material that we weren't familiar with, every part of ski was done in-house at the R&D facility down in the SeaTac/ Des Moines area
Facility is basically a mini-ski factor with a full machine shop as well.
The work was sick, I really enjoyed getting to see and build the first runs of next years-next year ski. Occasionally got to do some silly custom constructions as well.
But I am a growing boy and needed to get my own future started.
I got in with 10 years ski shop experience, and very very little ski making experience. For sure will always value my time there as I learned a lot in regards to CNC/general equipment shit and I wouldn't have gotten my new job without working at K2 first
**This post was edited on Nov 7th 2024 at 6:47:21pm
BallClapperThat sounds amazing. So they won’t hire a freshie with no work experience? (Have been employed just not as a machinist)
**This post was edited on Nov 7th 2024 at 6:47:21pm
I mean I had basically no manufacturing experience, strong ski tuning background and a really good cover letter got me.
I don't know how hiring is looking right now as things are in a big amount of flux over there. Machining is pretty much handled but one guy in the R+D spot, buuuuut I'm pretty certain they are lacking ski molders
skidemon22Great job with leading the charge, @Kbob94
Curious to see what those Volkls turn into
Thanks! It’s definitely always fun for sure.
If I were to guess the new Volkl will be a replacement for the 121. We’re on the 5th year of them with no change or update so I’d guess that’s what that ski is.
Tip and tail shape is more tapered. Almost like a bent 120 or whitewalker. But longer. What's with the inserts?
Kbob94Thanks! It’s definitely always fun for sure.
If I were to guess the new Volkl will be a replacement for the 121. We’re on the 5th year of them with no change or update so I’d guess that’s what that ski is.
BallClapperTip and tail shape is more tapered. Almost like a bent 120 or whitewalker. But longer. What's with the inserts?
Those are just rubber dampers Volkl does to reduce chatter, Salomon does that flax thing and few other companies do different things too. Volkl just does the rubber
Kbob94Those are just rubber dampers Volkl does to reduce chatter, Salomon does that flax thing and few other companies do different things too. Volkl just does the rubber
I was able to talk to a couple of k2/line ski engineers at Crystal last year while they were testing this ski. They said that it’s a freeride focused swallow tail which seems like a pretty cool idea to me. Pretty sure they’re using the gas pedal medal from the blade, so I kind of think about it as a blade/sakana hybrid.
powpatrolunless sakana is getting an update, that’s a very different shape with some obvious blade influence with an added fishtail.
JoergaI can confirm that double BOA boots are coming but no further information yet.
Can't even imagine how long the cable should be for the upper buckles... Even with current BOA implementation I hate how long you have to rotate the knob for it to take all the loose cable and start actually tightening.
My issue is none of the boots that boa is available in are narrow enough. I have skinny heels and calves. Tried a bunch of high performance piste boots but none have heel hold I want.
ZenyattaKickI just can’t get behind boa, it’s just not appealing to me at all :/
powpatrolfair enough for looks n moving parts but you’ll be surprised how nice the fit is
I believe it, my experience with boa is like electric cars. Like are they the future is there a bunch of benefits sure, but I just like my good old fashioned gasoline engines, and if boa is the future then next time I buy boots I’m sure that’s all there will be but for now, I’m gonna keep rocking my straps thank you very much
Were not doing this whole thing again, yes you only need to replace two parts but the internals are more than two, “but it’s easy to replace” yeah idc it’s stupid
ZenyattaKickWere not doing this whole thing again, yes you only need to replace two parts but the internals are more than two, “but it’s easy to replace” yeah idc it’s stupid
@tomPietrowski how many pieces are inside? Is it stupid?
