The Ski Lite / XCD thread

[Raventele]

E-1o9's or 99's ?

[telekid]

That last pic was Fisher S-bound, outabounds. That was my go to all around ski until they broke up on TK2 (tele camp 2) this winter. Lucky for me I get telemans hand me downs so I've got plenty of skis at my disposal.

[Raventele]

The 88-68-78's , TK ??

I was thinking these might be the new E-109's ??

[Teleman]

Last picture Raven is telekid on e99's...(65-55-60)...They can be a total blast...especially if your quick on your feet...Telekid is...The 109's are 78-60-70..and are a decent ski for about everything but the 99's seem to have more "energy"....Also they can be manipulated so easily...Telekid is riding 185's while I'm on the 205's...(weight)...Ha..TM

[telekid]

Ya in that pic I was using the Fisher E-99. Years ago I used that ski, but it was a 205 or 210. Now and in that pic it a 179. That's a little on the short side for me but what a difference. Quick turns on a skinny ski is a wild ride. The old 210 were good for shooting straight down the run. The tip and camber are key with that ski. When you press down on that double camber the tip rises right out of the snow. I tend to only use the E-99 when its hero snow. Tele on

[Raventele]

Yea, over the years I have come to the conclusion that 185 is what works best for me, unless
it is REALLY just XC, then maybe up to 195..I never fool with anything much under 180 though..

[Teleman]

Couple of tips on T Tips on the skinny ski thing....Your lead ski breaks the snow and the following ski is in the vortex of the breaking ski....weight is shifted from one to the other to keep the skis stable....If it's steep and you turn into the fall line in the deeps you will stop....the skis will sink....However if you can hold it together....heading them down the fall line with subtle toe adjustments the ride is sublime...er...really good....This makes for long speedy arcs with balance the key....Ride....Ride the rail....The arc is really subtle...Telewheels...."there isn't any turn" yep, no turn...just a long arcing ride....In really good "Hero" powder you can push the ski into short arcs because they are going fast and the ski likes speed up to a point....When you hit that point you drop into a lowball tele and ride as if Krout Alpine troops are on your tail........In really good corn they are also a total blast....Tuckerman's Ravine on 215 e99's was a....um...RIDE...TM

[Raventele]

That last pic was Fisher S-bound, outabounds. That was my go to all around ski until they broke up on TK2 (tele camp 2) this winter. Lucky for me I get telemans hand me downs so I've got plenty of skis at my disposal.

The Outtabounds at 88-68-78 seem like a perfect fit for your BC skiing there..
Same profile as a lot of old DH skis but with a bit more camber and a climbing
pattern.. How do they handle hard snow and ice on the steeps and heavy dense snow ?

[Raventele]

[Johnny]

Nice shots!!

Can't you just wait until next October to post those pics? it's PAINFUL to watch all that snow..!!!