Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Nitram Tocrut » Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:08 pm

fisheater wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:50 pm
Martin,
Do you think there is a big difference between my red/white FT 62 in 189 cm and the 196 cm Xplore? I mean someone has to test these new skis out.
I think, from what I saw in the store, that there is a good difference in camber and stiffness with the green and white that I have. I would not mind volunteer to try them if you chip in to buy them 8-) .

Seriously, what I saw and felt is what Crister wrote about them in other threads. I don’t know if that resulted in a heavier ski but I think that would not be a bad thing especially if you use them in resort like you do. I also think they will be faster in rolling terrain. But the jury is still out!

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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by John Dee » Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:31 pm

Varuste has Sverdups in all sizes.



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Woodserson » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:06 pm

Nitram Tocrut wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:29 pm


I compared them with the previous FT that was still in store and they looked similar but the shovels felt stiffer like the rest of the ski. I did not get them because I really have to free my quiver before I make any move… and maybe family pressure :?

And what about you? Did you get the SverdrupS?
Not yet, January maybe.



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Stephen » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:23 pm

Otto tip and tail same as T78, with more side cut / narrower waist (55 vs 61).
Would someone with an Ingstad and a T78 want the Otto?
(Well, of course they might WANT it, but would they buy it?)

Waiting for reports…



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by fisheater » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:32 pm

Stephen wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:23 pm
Otto tip and tail same as T78, with more side cut / narrower waist (55 vs 61).
Would someone with an Ingstad and a T78 want the Otto?
(Well, of course they might WANT it, but would they buy it?)

Waiting for reports…
I’ll swap you an Otto for a 205 Ingstad.



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Woodserson » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:52 pm

Stephen wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:23 pm
Otto tip and tail same as T78, with more side cut / narrower waist (55 vs 61).
Would someone with an Ingstad and a T78 want the Otto?
(Well, of course they might WANT it, but would they buy it?)

Waiting for reports…
LOL IS THIS POST EVEN FOR REAL



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Stephen » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:03 pm

@Woodserson, I will take your reply in the most good-humored way possible...
:twisted:



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Woodserson » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:09 pm

Stephen wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:03 pm
@Woodserson, I will take your reply in the most good-humored way possible...
:twisted:
:D smooches, baby!



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Woodserson » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:13 pm

fisheater wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:50 pm

Martin,
Do you think there is a big difference between my red/white FT 62 in 189 cm and the 196 cm Xplore? I mean someone has to test these new skis out.
It sounds like the new 196 FT could be right up your alley, Fish. Whaddya say? Pull that trigger? Do I have to drop some existential crisis Warren Miller quotes on you?



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Re: Wildly speculative talk about Asnes 21-22 lineup: Otto/FT62

Post by Nitram Tocrut » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:24 pm

Woodserson wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:13 pm
fisheater wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:50 pm

Martin,
Do you think there is a big difference between my red/white FT 62 in 189 cm and the 196 cm Xplore? I mean someone has to test these new skis out.
It sounds like the new 196 FT could be right up your alley, Fish. Whaddya say? Pull that trigger? Do I have to drop some existential crisis Warren Miller quotes on you?
So Woods, you seem to be the only one who actually pulled the trigger on the new Otto. I am curious to know where do you see this ski in your quiver? Or maybe you actually don’t know and just could not resist buying them ;)



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