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My beloved Movement Source are getting on a bit and I'm starting to think about replacement options
Usage would be mainly day-touring, with the odd run on-piste. Have been considering moving up from 94mm to something in the 100-110mm range.
I'm 182cm / 78kg with a legacy back injury which has resulted in reduced leg strength - I switched from Mantras to Source and they have been fantastic as a softer, lighter ski that didn't require as much power down.
Any suggestions?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Movement discontinued the Source a couple of years ago.
They replaced it with 2 skis which effectively split it in 2. (The Vison and Icon)
Either 89 or 95mm underfoot and introduced tail rocker which gives them a bit of a looser feel.
Still suited to day touring and off piste without feeling too cumbersome.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks - yes, contemplating the Icon (which would be more or less a direct replacement) and also the Go Fast, which has a bit more width underfoot.
Also been gazing at the Black Crows line-up - particularly the Camox Freebird (which sounds quite similar in feel to the Source) and the Navis (which sounds a bit stiffer).
Any views?
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I have Movement Response X Series which I love; 89mm underfoot, nice and light for touring and perform beautifully in most conditions except crud, which I guess they just don't have the weight/stiffness to cut through. Though I see you want to go wider...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Wintersday wrote: |
Thanks - yes, contemplating the Icon (which would be more or less a direct replacement) and also the Go Fast, which has a bit more width underfoot.
Also been gazing at the Black Crows line-up - particularly the Camox Freebird (which sounds quite similar in feel to the Source) and the Navis (which sounds a bit stiffer).
Any views? |
I have the Movement Shift, which I think has been replaced by the Go Fast, and I use these for long climbs and less powdery skiing. Good on firm snow, predictable and V light for touring @ 1450 grms each. ski everything pretty well but not that robust I don't feel, and will probably need replacing for next year as one of them is coming apart slightly under the bindings....
Overall very pleased, not sure what I would replace them with but the target weight would be just under 3kg for the pair. maybe Dynastar mythic, BD Helio or Fischer Hannibal: I would be looking for around 100mm waist.
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Ive recently bought a pair of Movement 'chill outs' to replace my now very knackered sources which have been excellent.
used for on/off piste and touring.
The Chill out are identical to the source ,94 underfoot etc ( my skins fit. )
Ebay at £249
Try Dave Noble (main importer) 01509881111
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Many thanks all - lots of great suggestions! Aiming to try out some over the weekend of 21st Jan and see how they feel.
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