Thanks for the input guys. Perhaps I'll stick with the line. I'll probably drill them myself, so remounting shouldn't cost anything if I do want to move back. cheers!!

To the first reviewer above... was great to read your review from two years ago. I was in line when the Ripper opened, and damn, it was -30 C or something (-22F) That season got going late late,...

I just put my first day no my 197 Katanas (2008/2009 year) with Dukes.

The ski is incredibly stable and fun. However, they definitely feel like a handful in tight spots. I'm used to handling...

wow... thanks for the advice from some of you... amazing how weird these forums get. I will post in Tech Talk next time...

for the record, checked out sierraskis.com and ended up buying the 197...

REI has an amazing deal on this year's K2 Obsethed. They look like a great ski for 200 lb, ex-racer big mountain skier.... am I right? Currently on Rossi Squad 104s. Super happy with those, but in...

Went for a quick tour into Montana yesterday, we looked into 'highway' bowl (what's the real name?) Those are some HUGE AK like lines, nice work.

For the record (future visitors) Greely Bowl...

Hi Guys,

For those of you who have skied the squad... I can't quite decide if I should go for the 189 or 194...

I'm 205 lbs... ex-racer, I tend to like stiff skis. I'm currently on 190 Kneissl...