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Least hyped ski you've loved
- Thread starter SnowHot
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SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
@SkiGAP Hart tried to make a comeback, but never really got the momentum that they needed. If you go to their website, you'll see some killer deals on closeouts.
I don't think they'll be around much longer.
https://www.hartskis.com/closeout.html
I don't think they'll be around much longer.
https://www.hartskis.com/closeout.html
SkiGAP
Angel Diva
Wow those are SERIOUS deals! I also found https://www.hartskis-europe.com where they have different models. Apparently independent from Hart US, not 100% clarified. I have written them to find out their pricing etc.
Hmm...on the other thread I just wrote that I have not bought skis since Feb 2014...will that change for me this season? Who knows :-)
tinymoose
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
vanhoskier
Angel Diva
I think Fischer has a Progressor still, or something similar. I'm not looking for a replacement, though. I have Kastle LX82's which will do the trick. I'm just feeling nostalgia for my old Progressor 8's. :-)
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I think your love for these was what I was thinking of when I said yes to the ski.
Nordica Nemesis was pretty wide for general use for me, but I demo'd @skibum4ever 's once and really liked them. She likes the Wildfires these days. Hmmm, I should demo a few skis this year.
vanhoskier
Angel Diva
I LOVE my Hart F17's. They tend to run at a more premium price since they are specialty skis, but I was lucky to get a deal on mine. Hart does make very, very nice skis. Anyone looking for a great pair of skis at a great price should check them out!
vanhoskier
Angel Diva
SUPER FUN SKI.
Olesya Chornoguz
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Kicker POTUS - very nice all mountain skis, 86 mm waist. I demoed them at Blue Knob, PA and fell in love, didn't want to give them back during demo. 
My previous skis were 2013 Kenjas which I loved - I could definitely bend them and ski them well, but they may not have been the best in bumps for me. I think I needed somewhat softer to improve in bumps and and I hope POTUS will do the trick.
Kicker is a small company that was started in DC by 2 government enginers during government shutdwon in 2013. Thus the DCish names for their skis like POTUS, Filibuster and Furlough Friday. ;)
I also got Ramp Jailibrids fro $145 during their closeout sale this summer. I will find out how they ski this season, hopefully!
My previous skis were 2013 Kenjas which I loved - I could definitely bend them and ski them well, but they may not have been the best in bumps for me. I think I needed somewhat softer to improve in bumps and and I hope POTUS will do the trick.Kicker is a small company that was started in DC by 2 government enginers during government shutdwon in 2013. Thus the DCish names for their skis like POTUS, Filibuster and Furlough Friday. ;)
I also got Ramp Jailibrids fro $145 during their closeout sale this summer. I will find out how they ski this season, hopefully!
I have the KICKER Filibuster. It has only been out twice, since I bought the last demo they had in @156. at the end of last season. It arrived with the heavy demo bindings which I skied on for the day . On the way home the local ski shop in Flagstaff (AZ) was happy to switch out the bindings for a nice pair of Squires. ( Remember now, the Squires have made their redemption in the past two years.
. These bindings are dependable for re-entry on the hill. I used to own a pair of Griffons and can totally relate to the Marker frustration so many experienced a few years ago. )Filibuster is a great ski for me so far!!
marzNC
Angel Diva
Most of the skis I demo are from major brands. The one brand that fewer people have heard of that I like for Alta is DPS. The DPS Nina 99 is on my list for when my Black Pearls are completely worn out. DPS skis are always of interest when I rent at Alta for a powder storm. DPS is based in SLC so can find them easily in Utah.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Funny. Based I'm sure on proximity and ideal ski conditions, I don't think of DPS as niche. Not for the last few years. I'm guessing they're not common on the east coast?
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
@vanhoskier now you're making me nostalgic for my F17's
@VickiK Do you know that they don't make the Wildfire anymore?
For those of you who are talking up the Kicker Skis....Kicker has called it quits.
Sad to see a young start up cease but they were struggling to keep it going.
@VickiK Do you know that they don't make the Wildfire anymore?
For those of you who are talking up the Kicker Skis....Kicker has called it quits.
Sad to see a young start up cease but they were struggling to keep it going.
Olesya Chornoguz
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Oh man, that is sad Kicker didn't make it. I now have 2 pairs of skis from small companies that didn't make it.
pinto
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
To be fair, that was the women's version of the S7, which was a hugely hyped ski. Which in turn spawns another topic: what skis were hugely hyped on the men's side but not on the women's, and vice versa?
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Well, there you go. Nordica Patron vs La Nina. Couldn't get away from Patron hype.
Jenny
Angel Diva
Why are you killing them???
