What attributes make you prefer the older version?The 2022 Evolv models are a bit different. The ‘22 have three vertical metal strips and I think the tail was changed a tad. I preferred the ‘21 model and bought a set of 90s.
What attributes make you prefer the older version?The 2022 Evolv models are a bit different. The ‘22 have three vertical metal strips and I think the tail was changed a tad. I preferred the ‘21 model and bought a set of 90s.
A tad softer with 2 vertical metal strips instead of the 3 strips in the '22. The older model seemed a little more soft snow, trees, bumps oriented to me than the newest version. The changes are very, very subtle and I could be happy on either year. The savings are what swayed my decision the most. The Evolv90 is one of the best skis I've tested in the past few years for true versatility for how I ski and where I ski.What attributes make you prefer the older version?
I'm a flat tail fan in manky/crud/skied out conditions. They just track better. The Evolv tail is a work of genius. It's strong, stable, predictable and can be release when the urge strikes. Bombing through shit is kinda my SOP.OK, the Evolv train is picking up some steam as it does appeal to the dealmeister heartstrings.
Anybody got a vote on the 2020 Elan Ripstick Black edition in 188 for this throwdown? The fellas at Pinnacle have one pair at 188 on sale for $525. The Evolv 100 is still a better deal and I am considering the 90s as well. Just a little concerned about potential overlap with my DPS C87s.
Ski shape nerds - flat tail vs. rocker: how big a difference does that make in stability at speed when bombing through manky conditions?
My SOP is to work my way around shit. The Liberty Evolv 90s allow me to do that. Essentially, they are very versatile. The 100s are also really, really good at blowing through things and give you a great wide carve platform. I'd choose the 90s only because my knees get cranky after a day on wider boards.Bombing through shit is kinda my SOP.
I don't know about this. I've seen you with a cheeseburger...My SOP is to work my way around shit.
I have much more experience with burgers.I don't know about this. I've seen you with a cheeseburger...
It's an option, but I have a restraining order against joining cults that doesn't expire for another 2 years.Simplify.
Sell the Liberty V76 and the DPS Cassiar 87 and add in the cash you were going to spend on the missing 9x and get the Stöckli AR in 182.
Done.
You read me right. I'm with you on quiver building, I want different feels as much as different performance. It's a little why I am hesitant to grab the Evolv for fear it'll feel a lot like the V76 and play the same notes.Reading the op I understood the ask was a change from a versatile all rounder 9x to something more aggressive feel. Hence my recommendation.
A quiver with a soft snow oriented 8x like dps cassiar, a charger 10x, and 11x tree ski like you have will lead to inherant overlap if you add a 9x ski. Any 9x ski.
Robby's on Stockli now, right? You'd think that'd help ...I kid! I kid! I butter up the local Stöckli rep every year at the Cochran's swap but no love yet.
Thanks. I knew about the VMT 3.0, but hadn't heard of changes to the tail. I was thinking for me (230+ lbs), the VMT 3.0 might be a good thing. The reason I ask is I have last years 100's but with demo bindings, and I was thinking of selling them to buy another pair and mount with conventional bindings. Probably Tyrolia Attack 14 or 17.A tad softer with 2 vertical metal strips instead of the 3 strips in the '22. The older model seemed a little more soft snow, trees, bumps oriented to me than the newest version. The changes are very, very subtle and I could be happy on either year. The savings are what swayed my decision the most. The Evolv90 is one of the best skis I've tested in the past few years for true versatility for how I ski and where I ski.
I think 100s with a low stand height binding would be easier on the knees than a demo binding. You could always just sell the demo bindings and redrill the current skis.Thanks. I knew about the VMT 3.0, but hadn't heard of changes to the tail. I was thinking for me (230+ lbs), the VMT 3.0 might be a good thing. The reason I ask is I have last years 100's but with demo bindings, and I was thinking of selling them to buy another pair and mount with conventional bindings. Probably Tyrolia Attack 14 or 17.
Probably. I didn't have any knee issues when I was using them, but I am not getting any younger. I thought about redrilling too, but I can get the old 100's and a pair of bindings at a price low enough that I could probably just sell my current pair and buy a new pair plus binding for the same amount of money. Either option is fine though, because mine are in like-new condition. I wonder what the market is for a pair of used Attack 13 demos?I think 100s with a low stand height binding would be easier on the knees than a demo binding. You could always just sell the demo bindings and redrill the current skis.
@ScotsSkier to the SkiTalk Courtesy PhoneJust buy the damn Evolv 90 already.
Ok, I have a pair of last years Evolv 90, 179, with STH16s, less than 10 runs on them. $325 + ship . Hard to beat a deal like that!@ScotsSkier to the SkiTalk Courtesy Phone
Ha! Busted. I do overthink this stuff. In the days of my youth I skied everything on a 210 with a 63mm waist.MC cooking on "lesser skis" like a blizzi rustler. Very interesting. Maybe ots the skier and not the ski...Return of the Turn
Looks like the first episode this season just dropped: You don't know if the people at the resort remember how good of a skier you are... so you gotta remind themwww.skitalk.com