Fattwins 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 I have just ordered a pair of super fat skis. I have a few pairs of this Deep powder if you want some more for friends? I have 4 * 180 and 1 * 170 and total 4 pairs of S850 bindings. $1250 CND total if you want all 5 pairs of skis and the 4 bindings. The skis work out to by somewhere around 35000 for everything including shipping. They are fat. if you live in the states the shipping you can knock alot off the shipping. This will bring the cost down to around 250 US for the skis. These skis are used heli skis. The skis notice the specs 135/113/125 They will be toys but for the price its a good deal. here is the addy daveandb@telusplanet.net Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 These a the predecessors of the Atomic Big Daddys aren't they? The dimensions are pretty similar. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Author Share Posted October 21, 2003 maybe but they are heli skis. I think they still make them for the heli ski companies. This guy had a lot of volkl exposives but I missed out on them this year. Mogski what are you using now. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Thats a huge ski. Snow has to be really deep to make that useful. I had a pair of those made for heli companies skis. They were the Atomic Poweder Plus(old). It was like skiing on water skis. Only ever got to use them once or twice a year and actually gave up bringing them all the time because it was unlikely I would use them. But if the conditions are right. There's nothing better to be on. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Author Share Posted October 21, 2003 they are to be a toy to go into the quiver. Thats all they are. I figure japan gives me the best chance to use them. Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 I'm on PR's at the moment. I have a wonderul set of Look ST13(I think?) bindings on a pair of straight waisted K2 Killer Bee skis that are just looking for a new partner for groomers on those days when the sanow just refuses to fall and the PR's are a little bit of an over kill. YES! I am in the market for some toy skis to the Quiver too! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Author Share Posted October 21, 2003 PRs meaning pocket rockets Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Yep. I got rockets in ma pockets Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Just paid the man up so Ill be getting my toys in about 2 weeks. My quiver is getting too big the xscreams really have to go they have no use at the moment. If they do get sold then it will be the first time I have ever even sold a ski. They usally stay down in papas basement for bar building in the future. ZWELLIE these thing would be good for you. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Fattwins have you got your new toys yet? Having gone to Tokyo a few weeks ago I have realized after seeing it for myself how expensive Fat skis are. Maybe I should have gotten in on this deal. So are there any left? 35,000 total after shipping to Japan? Seems like a good deal after all. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 give the guy an email and yes I got them this week. I do have to remount them though. They are super fats. I had my dad send a cheque via canada. they are stock from heli and snocat ops so they have cosmetic dings but the bases are sweet and the edges are in 100% great condition. I put his email there tell him nick from japan told you about them. He will tell you what he has. Shipping was 30% of the cost cause of the distance. Japan wont let you post anything over 170 cms. got to go UPS. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Thanks man What was the final price then? Was is 35,000 like you posted earlier. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 for the ones I bought there or abouts, I paid 400 cdn but I bought binders too. depends on the ski and the shape its in. I posted the skis on the quiver thread Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Emailed Now I play the waiting game. Are you happy with your new purchase. I saw them as well on the Biglines website. The Japanese style surroundings gave you away. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 wont be sking those babies on the groomed. The guys nickname on powders forum is the "mtnlion" He is pretty famous there for picking up deals and passing them on.(search there if your worried) Of course he makes money but if I was in Canada it was 250 for the skis 25 bucks for 850 demo bindings. He told me I would have to remount them though the skis are not a matching set really. because they are so fat the binders have to be a little to the inside so you can turn in all conditions. This pair has the binders both mounted on the right instead of right and left (ie >> instead of ><) I will hav eto find a shop that will remount them. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 That was quick. I've already exchanged three emails with the guy. To bad for me though as he doesn't have any good one left. He did steer me in the direction of an Ebay auction he had but it was for the same Fat Skis I have back home. The straight super fat ones. So I could just get those sent out but that would defeat the purpose of getting some semi new Fat Skis. So back to the stores I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Thats too bad do you have any japanese friends who shop on Yahoo Japan? If so search there. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 volkl V ScratchBC Fisherbigstix84 Scracthfs Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Kahuna Gotama RossiB2 Yahoofreestyle-iefatski-mystartlink Ok I have done some homework if you know anyone that can help you out with these then hope it helps. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 My school blocks out access to those sights. Thanks though. I think that the Scratches would be nice. But the problem in Japan is that they are always to short. I am 183 cm (6.1 feet) It's fine for twintwips like 1080 but with a powder ski I think that something beyond 180cm is needed. But the skis you found could be that long. I am not sure as I can't look. I will try and look this evening on the public computers around town. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Everything is around the 180 range. To be honest there are almost no BC skis over 185 these days. width compensates (spelling) length as you know. My buddy is around 190 and he will ride 180s or 182cms to be exact and that is fine. Another buddy rides Pocket rockets 175 he is 178cm and he can go pretty quick on them. The fisher big stix will go up to 193 (the 106s) but thats an alsaka type ski. You will be hard pressed to find a place to let them go full out. 180 with 90mm or they abouts under the boot is fine I think. me 173 179 specs 116 88 108 Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 I know I Know. I just want something larger than 180 or pretty much 180 and up. I saw the Kahunas in Tokyo. The are by far the hugest friggin skis I have ever seen. Close to 200cm and super fat. I had to laugh out loud that they would even try selling them here. There are probably only like a dozen people in the world that could ever ride them. Thanks for all the info. Pray for snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Ullar Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 It's Long but interesting Ullr - The Man The Myth You know the feeling-you are on your skis working the rhythm, enjoyin' the speed, and suddenly for a few turns, you feel immortal. The feeling is difficult to describe but perhaps you sensed a little inspiration from Ullr…the god of choice among Scandinavians and backcountry snow lovers alike. Ullr, a.k.a. Uller, Ullin, Holler, Vulder, and Ull, is a pre-Viking era Nordic God and he kept fine company with the likes of Odin, Thor, and other esteemed deities. Among his many skills, he was the god of skiing, archery, hunting, and was known to be quite promiscuous (which he may have inherited from his mother Sif, the Goddess of Fertility). Sure, Ullr had some neat traits but in our world of plastic boots, cap skis, laser sights, and Viagra, it's easy to dismiss them as the quaint skills of some randy old god. Nevertheless, think back to the days when being noted as a master archer was no slight task. At the time, Ullr was competing with the likes of Thor, who brandished a hammer capable of shooting lightning bolts in battle (sort of like skiing old Karhu XCD's while your buddy is on a pair of AK Launchers). Then there was Loki the trickster, who could assume the form of animals to deceive or escape the wrath of the gods. Despite his lack of supernatural powers (aside from skiing), Ullr was the name invoked to warrant good luck when undertaking a duel. His name, which means glorious or dazzling, clearly reflects his abilities, and myth has it he once held the seat of the highest god. His character and the legends associated with it are pervasive throughout the historic tales of the Vikings, Goths, Saxons, and ancient Britons. Basically, Ullr rules! In addition to dueling, Gods were also known to have a penchant for good times, and Ullr, when he was not out making fresh tracks, was known to flirt with the Goddesses on a regular basis. His sexual prowess is legendary and if modern pop culture is any indication, then the goddesses may well have been sporting horns and pointy metal bras-necessitating some smooth talkin' and delicate moves on Ullr's part (and you thought the obstacle course on Survivor was tough). As an historical aside: Ullr's sexual prowess seems to support archaeological evidence that polypropylene underwear has not existed until recent times given the effect sweaty polypro has on most folks' amorous inclinations. However, most important to us snow lovers, Ullr is the god of skiing. As the undisputed master of skis, he often used his skill to escape from foes or track down prey in addition to shredding fresh POW. In a sport intimately tied with Scandinavian tradition, it is no wonder that in Norway there are a number of place names that incorporate the name of Ullr. In the days of Ullr, skis were not entirely what we'd recognize today. In fact, what we know as skis probably did not evolve until the last century. In the time of the gods, skis were akin to two planks of wood-one wrapped with cord to provide traction. As people were often hunting or at war, a single ski pole was often used, allowing a free hand for a weapon. It is said that Ullr was such a great skier that he would streak across the sky leaving the brilliant stars as his trails (they obviously had some fine powder days). Though very skilled, Ullr guarded his knowledge closely and refused to show the other gods how to ski. Luckily for us, he let the secret out of the bag and we will all be soon celebrating his glory. Next time you are trying to bash through some wind crust or plunge head first into fresh waist deep powder, be sure to invoke his name and remember - ULLR RULES! David McKee lives in Vancouver, BC. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Time to burn some boards maybe ne? Link to post Share on other sites
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