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.nastyProdigy is more fun in every respect, I've always thought the Mana felt like a dead plank. Even the new Candide skis feel way more alive than the mana (which used to be the candide) does.
funny how different the experience is... I basically worship CT 3.0 (Mana 3). I feel they are one of the most versatile and balanced skis I ever skied on, and I worked in a ski shop with access to a big demo fleet... I agree they may lack a bit of playfullness, but at the price of that they are hands down one of the chargiest yet still playful freestyle skis on the market
N41v131355funny how different the experience is... I basically worship CT 3.0 (Mana 3). I feel they are one of the most versatile and balanced skis I ever skied on, and I worked in a ski shop with access to a big demo fleet... I agree they may lack a bit of playfullness, but at the price of that they are hands down one of the chargiest yet still playful freestyle skis on the market
i just copped. when i saw ppl on NS saying theyre too stiff i knew they'd be good.
just not at all a fan of these color combos and gradients. the gradient looks cool with no bindings or boots in em but as soon as you clip in it’s just weird, the boot almost cuts the ski in half graphics wise.
N41v131355funny how different the experience is... I basically worship CT 3.0 (Mana 3). I feel they are one of the most versatile and balanced skis I ever skied on, and I worked in a ski shop with access to a big demo fleet... I agree they may lack a bit of playfullness, but at the price of that they are hands down one of the chargiest yet still playful freestyle skis on the market
you mean you rode and like the actual mana 3 right? not the ct 3.0 that was rebranded as mana 3.
Voyage86you mean you rode and like the actual mana 3 right? not the ct 3.0 that was rebranded as mana 3.
I spent time on both, around 80 days on CT3.0 (latest season from atomic plant) and now around 20 days on Mana 3. They feel almost the same, Mana is just a touch stiffer. Or probably my CT3.0 just softened after 2 seasons.
N41v131355I spent time on both, around 80 days on CT3.0 (latest season from atomic plant) and now around 20 days on Mana 3. They feel almost the same, Mana is just a touch stiffer. Or probably my CT3.0 just softened after 2 seasons.
ok cool, i’m gana grab a 2024 pair when i see i good deal. i know it’s dumb to waste my money on a top sheet but i just hate the 2023 top sheet even though those are like 450$ rn.
BallClapperWhy is the recommended mount line so far back???
I think that's mostly from the angle, I've got mine mounted on the line and it feels really good, definitely not the usual 2-3cm back from center but it's a good feeling spot
@bradwalters you absolutely killed the graphics with these!!! Idk about yall but this gives me old K2 vibes and im so fuckin here for it!! Best graphics in a long damn time!! 🙌🏼
Kbob94@bradwalters you absolutely killed the graphics with these!!! Idk about yall but this gives me old K2 vibes and im so fuckin here for it!! Best graphics in a long damn time!! 🙌🏼
Something you will see more of I believe! It just makes sense for a lot of skiers. We have the Recon 140 BOA in 24/25 with a tech toe and then there are at least 2 other new boots in 25/26 I know of using a tech toe in a fixed cuff boot.
tomPietrowskiSomething you will see more of I believe! It just makes sense for a lot of skiers. We have the Recon 140 BOA in 24/25 with a tech toe and then there are at least 2 other new boots in 25/26 I know of using a tech toe in a fixed cuff boot.
Yeah this is dope. Seems like nothing to lose... This boot now saving nearly a grand of aftermarket $ between coming with a ZipFit and CAST selling the tech insert mod for like $300.
EDIT: Sorry Tom, I realize you are involved with k2 and not Fischer... you may have no ideas about the below...
Looks like the new RC4 has light weight buckles, is that correct? They kinda look like the buckles on my hawx ultra xtd
Have you heard anything about a touring boot with a zipfit liner? On that topic... how does the Fischer ZipFit compare to a Gara?
**This post was edited on Jan 26th 2024 at 4:40:56pm
jhnegbrtYeah this is dope. Seems like nothing to lose... This boot now saving nearly a grand of aftermarket $ between coming with a ZipFit and CAST selling the tech insert mod for like $300.
EDIT: Sorry Tom, I realize you are involved with k2 and not Fischer... you may have no ideas about the below...
Looks like the new RC4 has light weight buckles, is that correct? They kinda look like the buckles on my hawx ultra xtd
Have you heard anything about a touring boot with a zipfit liner? On that topic... how does the Fischer ZipFit compare to a Gara?
**This post was edited on Jan 26th 2024 at 4:40:56pm
Yes, compared to the current non DYN version - looks like lightweight buckles - Powder7 has them up live on website now
tomPietrowskiSomething you will see more of I believe! It just makes sense for a lot of skiers. We have the Recon 140 BOA in 24/25 with a tech toe and then there are at least 2 other new boots in 25/26 I know of using a tech toe in a fixed cuff boot.
I guess there are more Shift like bindings in the works..?
Trab had the TR1 (?) that needed weird boot mod or weird inserts on the heels, if they changed that heel pieces to accept normal heels they would have had a solid offering.
I forgot about the Marker Duke PT things, how do they sell? Somehow I can not take that serious..
GhiniTrab had the TR1 (?) that needed weird boot mod or weird inserts on the heels, if they changed that heel pieces to accept normal heels they would have had a solid offering.
they did just that prior to this season. There is also a rumor that ATK is to release some new harder charging tech binding, though no info is know thus far. Time will tell eh
tomPietrowskiSomething you will see more of I believe! It just makes sense for a lot of skiers. We have the Recon 140 BOA in 24/25 with a tech toe and then there are at least 2 other new boots in 25/26 I know of using a tech toe in a fixed cuff boot.
I don't get that trend. How does it make sense? What is their intended usage?
tomPietrowskiSomething you will see more of I believe! It just makes sense for a lot of skiers. We have the Recon 140 BOA in 24/25 with a tech toe and then there are at least 2 other new boots in 25/26 I know of using a tech toe in a fixed cuff boot.
I don't get that trend. How does it make sense? What is their intended usage?
sashkoI don't get that trend. How does it make sense? What is their intended usage?
@tomPietrowski correct me if I’m wrong or missing a thought but It completely makes sense, 90% of people touring don’t truly need a fully moving upper cuff, the only time that cuff comes into play is on flat ground while touring which is pretty much never. So it actually makes a ton of sense to have a tech toe and bomber downhill shell to get the best of both worlds.
Kbob9490% of people touring don’t truly need a fully moving upper cuff, the only time that cuff comes into play is on flat ground while touring which is pretty much never.
This is definitely not true on the east coast and there are plenty of people who tour here. After getting a boot with walk mode, I will absolutely never go back. I’m glad my resort boots have a fixed cuff but touring without walk mode sucks ass when you’re going over rolling forested terrain…not everyone is doing switchbacks up an alpine face
