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Thread: Lhasa Pow 186 vs 196 Review
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02-15-2009, 07:32 PM #51
FLEX---
Any feedback on flex 196 carbon?? I'm on ants and toons-how would the flex compare to tha ant??? I love my ants but there tough on the knees at times....I'm thinkng a carbon ant with rocker----THESHIT!!!! I just dont want more than 1 pair of noodleroni's - thanks rocker
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02-15-2009, 07:49 PM #52Waste your time, read my crap, at:
One Gear, Two Planks
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02-15-2009, 07:53 PM #53
I"M SOLD ON THIS
FUCK YES I'm in-----Thanks T>S>
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02-18-2009, 07:15 PM #54"You betcha"
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What extra Lhasa pow's coming to AK.......
Anyway to get a maggot deal with some delivery to Girdwood?
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02-18-2009, 07:29 PM #55Registered User
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OK, it still hasn't snowed properly in Fernie but I had a full day of them on a couple of inches of snow... Man I love these skis. It's just unreal how gay I am for them. I had my ipod on full blast and wasn't really thinking about what I was doing when I blasted down one of the steeper groomers here on the way to a chair in about four turns. Didn't even realise I was on my pow skis, they just rail. I love the swing weight and the pop too - I really debated 186 vs 196 and like a few people kind of wished there was a 192 option. I don't think anyone who's considered the 196 will regret it - I spent the day lapping tight trees where the snow was deeper and it really wasn't an issue.
Easily my favourite skis I've owned. I'll write up a full review when I've had chance to ski them where they're intended... hopefuly going to take them into the slackcountry tomorrow.
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02-18-2009, 09:06 PM #56
bump cause pm gear is ramping up some 196 production!!!
oh yeah!!!
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02-18-2009, 09:47 PM #57glocal
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02-18-2009, 09:52 PM #58
YOU BUY 196!!!!!
BUY NOW
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02-18-2009, 09:55 PM #59
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02-18-2009, 09:58 PM #60bump cause pm gear is ramping up some 196 production!!!
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02-18-2009, 10:00 PM #61glocal
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You'll have them for weekend after this, Pierre.
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02-18-2009, 11:41 PM #62
Oh sweet jesus yes!!
I head to AK march 3rd so I'm just wondering since these things are so lethal will thÉy let me bring them on the plane? Probably need a special permit to fly these bad toads
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02-19-2009, 02:27 PM #63glocal
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Vibes to Sean890 in Jackson.
Finally got his Lhasas out in the pow, only to catch a tree and buy a titanium rod.
Just got this pm from him.......
Originally Posted by sean890
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02-19-2009, 02:47 PM #64
^^ shit! that sucks, -vibes- Sean
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02-19-2009, 03:24 PM #65
Wow! Shitty story! Sorry to hear.
Great to hear you guys are getting some 196's out, Pat! Getting fired up.
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02-19-2009, 04:16 PM #66
This is probably posted somewhere, sorry if I missed it. What's the weight difference between the 186 glass and carbon? Also, is there anywhere in the NW where i could demo a 186 and a 196? I suspect the 186 would be better for tight trees, but I still want to get both sides of the spectrum.
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02-19-2009, 05:06 PM #67
Green Mountain Sports in Denver, Wasatch Powder Skis in Utah, Cornice Sports in Kirkwood.
Knowledge is Powder
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02-19-2009, 05:36 PM #68
And Wasatch Powder Skis (www.wasatchpowderskis.com) will ship demos anywhere.
If I were a PNW skier, skiing mainly say, Alpental...I'd go 186. If I were skiing mainly Crystal...then I might lean more towards the 196.Waste your time, read my crap, at:
One Gear, Two Planks
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02-19-2009, 07:20 PM #69
I SKI SOON! SOON SOON!
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02-19-2009, 09:17 PM #70glocal
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02-20-2009, 08:11 AM #71
waiting on 196's
waiting on Bindings
Damn, I am excited.
Splat you will have mail next week.
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02-21-2009, 01:34 AM #72Registered User
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thanks for the vibes
Thanks for the vibes everyone. Still sitting in the hospital in jackson high as a kite on morphine.
they had to split my calf open this morning and relieve pressure due to compartment syndrome, no fun at all.
Anyways, season was awesome regardless of its abbreviated length. and from the day I got on those lhasas to the day i broke my tibia, i dont think ive ever enjoyed skiing so much.
Hopefully will be able to make it down to south america at some point this summer, if not, ill be out ripping the lhasas in jackson again next season.
EDIT: may need to liquidate the rest of the quiver(keeping the 186s obv) to add the 196 for bigger lines and deeper days.
heres to checking out all of yours pictures and keeping me stoked on skiing and inspiring a speedy and full recovery.Last edited by sean890; 02-21-2009 at 01:36 AM. Reason: added the 196 comment
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02-21-2009, 02:57 AM #73glocal
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brogrammable awesome
Damn, Sean, we have a common bond here. I'm sitting around watching my knee swell up, but nothing like your tribulations. My heart goes out to you for your wounds, mang. I had some knee work done today that will hopefully put me back on the snow soon. Sounds like you're taking it with a good altitude and that counts for a lot. I've essentially been down for eight months now and I think the only thing that really put a crease in my humble acceptance of my gimpitude was when we pressed the first pairs of 196s and I realized I couldn't ski them.
SuperGaper - Sean wants to drop his 186s off with you so people in Jackson can demo them. I'll send him a new pair in the summer for SA. Shoot me or Sean a pm and we'll talk. Want to talk about your 196s as well. Maybe get you a new pair so you could demo the 96s you have now. Fukkin awesome of Sean to want to leave the skis for others to try and make it work out kinda sweet for everyone while in the middle dealing with his injuries. FKNA, Dood!
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02-21-2009, 02:21 PM #74
I'm no tuning pro like SG and his crew are but my 186 carbons are in great shape and available to use if anyone wants to take them out. I think I mentioned this before but they are mounted with Dukes for a 317bsl. I will be sinking some 916's into the 196 carbons when they arrive. Harder to fit people in those but if it works they will also be around.
Take my advice, (and that of the rest of the reviewers), just buy some. You'll be super stoked!
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02-21-2009, 03:20 PM #75sucks on the internet
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Took the 186s out in the tight trees with 2-3-ft. fresh we got here in Slovakia.
Excellent weapon for these conditions and terrain, stable at speed yet very maneuverable when getting in these 'Oh Shit...' situations avoiding lumber. They were a blast to say the least.
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