Fattwins 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 capt which assassin did you get there are 3 of them? the one offered at tramdock is the lowest end of the assassin line. 100kgs.... should be ok just remember that it is built for the park first, as is any twintip. all skis carve just depends on how you tip the ski on edge. Link to post Share on other sites
Siem Reeves 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 the assassin mtx... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 the assassin for that cheap price is the lowest end of the assassin line. not a bad ski but its built a bit cheaper than the mtx. Its about the same as scratch FS cheap ski. Link to post Share on other sites
Siem Reeves 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 yep... knew that... didn't even consider the lowest end assassin... went for the mtx instead of the mtx pro because the only difference between the two was that the mtx had a narrower waist... and since i'm essentially buying for doing stage 1, that's what i wanted and needed... Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 stage 1 - as in for teaching or... ? Link to post Share on other sites
Siem Reeves 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 actually, i'll be doing nz ski instructing and avalanche stage one in the same short season before heading to canada.... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 The canadian avie stage one wont let you do it untill you have 100 pits dug. Is it the same in NZ shimba? Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 nope http://www.avalanche.ac.nz/#STAGE1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 So its an ARAC course Adavnced Rec Avie course i get it. Canada goes rac arac level 1 level 2 guiding is another ticket all together. Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Looks like the Canadians have chopped the same thing up into more levels - same with ski instructing though NZ following suit adn is inventing a pre-stage one from next year to be the equivalant of US and Canadian stage one. Of course avalanche training is only a small part of ski guiding http://www.nzmga.co.nz/tr_ski_home.htm Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 agree capt. Ive skied with some people who were excellent safe BC riders but yet untrained. You guys are out pretty quick eh? Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 OK, I think I've worked out what to get: Skis: Me: Assassin MTX Pro for on/park 8800 Legend for pow (my understanding is it's med stiffness?) GF: T: Nine X or head monster lightning bindings: MTX Pro: not sure ? The line bindings cost a fair bit, and there weren't all that many other bindings from tramdock. Can you suggest something? 8800: Thinking of the p12 FR binding, although they suggest the lifter, i don't know if it would make much difference? Alternately, any other suggestions? lightning: would be the standard tyrolia binding t nine x would be - no idea Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 dont buy a lifter you dont need it. The line binders arent worth it and are too heavy, looks are fine. the sally 912ti is a great binding. I mailed the lion and Im waiting to hear back from him. what size are your womans feet? Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 that's a good question... i should check it out it turns out my sister also wants a ski... thinking of the head mojo with the tyrolia bindings or the t nine x again with whatever a good binding is. women are weird Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 her ski boot size is somewhere around 25-26 she thinks Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 you need to look at the bottom of the boot and tell me the sole size. I would go diamir freeride bindings for ladies. one they can hike easy. two they can traverse easy. 3 super light and strong. She should fit the small size diamir which can be found cheap on the net. Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 After too much deliberation/working out what sis/gf want, it seems that somebody else went and bought the line ass. mtx pro, FT suggested the PE, but I can't find anywhere with a decent price who want to ship to Aus... Options are (for a 70-80mm waist ski) - Dyn. trouble maker (too soft for hard pack?) Line Chronic (same again?) Scratch FS (same again?) Volkl Expression(no idea!) Both of these around 75mm in the waist B2 - bit too damp? Atomic M:10 - too stiff for park maybe, but leaning towards it currently Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 dude that is nice Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 thanks for the help deciding 912 for both the 178s 810s for the other two you'll see them in about 5 months Link to post Share on other sites
daver 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 regarding mt lion. he is a close friend of mine, and if he is not getting back to you just wait, he will. you can also find him frequently on biglines.com. but, that being said, be warned that he is in canada and canadapost will not ship skiis. no exceptions, they just refuse to. plain and simple. he has had trouble with this in the past and the only way for him to get you skiis over the pacific is to use a private courier and that means lots of cash. otherwise he is a true gem. and if you need anything else, he can get it. good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 daver: thanks I talked to him, but it was going to be $200USD for shipping to Australia Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 the best way to ship skis from overseas is to bulk order. shipping cost for 1 ski is the same for 3 skis. bulk order and sell at a slightly higher cost to make your shipping back. Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 Fattwins: It's hard to sell fat skis in Australia, there's not much demand from locals. People going to the northern hemisphere might be interested, except it looked like too much work Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Question for you techies. My skis are Atomic C9. 170cm, 105-65-95. What do I have? They suit me just fine, but I'm not as demanding as I used to be. Link to post Share on other sites
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