I thought the 1200 would have an R in the serial number.
PRE M 6.3, PRE 1200, PRE DHP 1800 with Salomon equipe demo bindings. The downhills are ready to ski but I always find some excuse not to take them out. Next winter for sure.
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When we were at the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame ceremonies in Aspen, @Weems introduced us to Chuck Ferris. Chuck was a former olympian and not that wasn’t important but for this post was the man behind Pre (Precision) Skis. In the 70’s, Chuck worked for K2 and was basically commissioned to start Pre skis. Pre was actually the brainchild of K2, who wanted to a second ski brand under their umbrella. Pre was the first ski company that didn’t make their own skis and were actually a marketing brand. I have more information at home on this and will add after the Mothers Day trip.
On a lighter note. Pre is the reason for my having to go back to Blue Mountain, the bane of my skiing existence. Early on Chuck had Pre based in Sun Valley and, at the time was my only reference. I made a bet that Pre was always based in Sun Valley, the cost of the bet was for me to have to ski at Blue. It turned out that Pre, in their later years moved their headquarters to Utah. I lost the bet and had to ski Blue.
Yup, the 1200/1200SP came out of the K2 factory. My pair also had the flex number on them too. Interesting that Phil Mahre signed them.204 1200sp. Had the flex number on it at one time. Serial number is right under the boot area. Was this made in the K2 factory?
Phil stopped by the shop to do some promotion we had going on. I thought they came out of the K2 factory, so that must have been close enough for him to sign.Yup, the 1200/1200SP came out of the K2 factory. My pair also had the flex number on them too. Interesting that Phil Mahre signed them.
Looks like they had Marker Rotomats on the. I also had these in a 204, I tgo tmine at Nestors in Allentown at the end of the season for half price $142.50.Phil stopped by the shop to do some promotion we had going on. I thought they came out of the K2 factory, so that must have been close enough for him to sign.
I've been promising to take my 215 DHP's out for what seems like forever and it never seems to happen! Does anyone have any interesting insights into this pair re serial numbers, tip protectors etc?PRE M 6.3, PRE 1200, PRE DHP 1800 with Salomon equipe demo bindings. The downhills are ready to ski but I always find some excuse not to take them out. Next winter for sure.
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Those look like they came out of the Head factory.I've been promising to take my 215 DHP's out for what seems like forever and it never seems to happen! Does anyone have any interesting insights into this pair re serial numbers, tip protectors etc?
I recall a 1600GSP (I had the 1200SP) and there was a DH model too, that might have been the 1800DHP. I don't recall a 1900 anything There was the Electra 2000 but that had more to do with upgrading the the Electra base.My favorite PRE was the 1900GS. A black go-faster ski that fit me just right. ……or was it 1800GS? Anybody remember the 1900GS?
Thanks Phil for the info. Must have been that 1600GSP. It was a great ski.I recall a 1600GSP (I had the 1200SP) and there was a DH model too, that might have been the 1800DHP. I don't recall a 1900 anything There was the Electra 2000 but that had more to do with upgrading the the Electra base.
Never saw the SuperG. cool. Looking at the sidewall, my guess Head built them.Little late to the party, but I had to dig these out of the basement and post them. We've mentioned the SP, the GSP, and the DHP, but what about the Super G?
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Serial number half worn on this ski and completely missing on the other. Dunno if they mean much but I saw everybody else was posting them.
Bindings are also busted so I doubt they'll ever see snow again without a major rehaul. Good garage sale find though.