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Trying to get some work done this morning then the nice new Fall-line mag just landed on the doorstep - and it's the one with the big gear reviews supplement 
Salomon Lord looks set to be this year's hot poop bestseller, Ski+Board really liked it too.
Fall-Line Ski of the Year Awards 2008/9....
Men's ski of the year - Salomon Lord
Runner up: Scott Crusade
Women's ski of the year - Head Great One
All mountain ski - K2 Xplorer
Jib ski - Volkl Wall
Big Mountain - Scott Pure
On-piste carver - Atomic Doubledeck Vario-Flex 72
Value - K2 Silencer and Missconduct
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I saw a Lord in a store and it looked abit like a wannabe Movement copy a couple of years behind in shape with the possible "radical" addition of a bit of rocker. No idea how it skis but I'm sure it will be a success with the Amer marketing machine behind it if any punters are buying new skis this year. Just remember all your mates will constantly refer to your Gaylords 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Personally I think Sally have forgotten how to make wood core skis after trying their quiver in Saalbach this year, still I guess thats what advertising money gets you! Good call on the Scott Pure, the 193 were one of the nicest rides I've ever had!
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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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Saw a pair of customer's Lords today mounted with Fritchi's & they felt light for a wooden ski so should make a good AT set-up. The factory edge finish was poor & I couldn't see any rocker. A buyer will also need a good sidewall remover which will be good for business. Didn't think of the Movement comparison but fatbob is right, they do look like 'em.
I was hoping that the new 179cm Pilgrim would've got the nod above the Lord but a small brand with limited distribution is always gonna struggle to get tester's attention.
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| spyderjon wrote: |
| & I couldn't see any rocker. |
I felt like a bit of a newbie when I couldn't notice much of a rocker. Guess I'm not too stupid.
Will this rockered tip considerably compromise the lord's on-piste performance?
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| Fergus wrote: |
| .......Will this rockered tip considerably compromise the lord's on-piste performance? |
Not if it hasn't got one
Haven't tried them but as there's no reverse sidecut, no reverse camber & no rockered tail I'd reckon that the tip rocker will just mean that it will ski a lot shorter on firm snow.
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Any chance of this thread being translated into English?
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spyderjon, He is sitting right next to me doing an essay, but I still think he would be unable to explain any of this stuff! Guessing now, but would "rockered tail" mean the back of the ski sticking up a bit? "tip rocker" - no idea. "reverse sidecut" - nope. " reverse camber" - not sure what that is. "ski shorter" - feel a bit shorter than they really are? "firm snow" - snow that is firm???? Guessing now. How am I doing?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Chris Bish, I'm trying to work out how having Francis Rossi sitting on your ski tip would be of any assistance 
Shall I go and get my coat?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Chris Bish,
Reverse camber = camber is reversed the entire length, ie ski bends upwards so when put together base to base the middle of both skis will touch & the tips & tails will be apart - the opposite of conventional skis.
Rockered = underfoot/mid section of the ski is flat or with normal camber and either the tips only or the tips & tails are reverse camber.
Either of the above types can also incorporate a reverse sidecut feature which is when the widest part of the ski is actually quite a bit further back from the tip.
Skis incorporating some/all of the above features in a wide ski are the new hot ticket for off-piste skiing, particularly deep &/or difficult snow were they give excellent float. However these features reduce their on-piste/firm/hard-packed snow performance as the reverse camber/rockers means that not only is the running surface length of the ski (the part of the ski in contact with the snow) reduced & the tips/tails can't be pressured.
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You know it makes sense.
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Megamum, Ah a Quo fan eh, or do you just like men with pony tails?
Jasper Carrott made a comment about middle-aged men with said hairstyle.
"Why do they call them pony tails...because when you lift them up there's an ar**hole underneath".
His words not mine. 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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