Karhu Team 100 Telemark Ski - 2008 BCS

My original plan was to have reduce my pile of skis down to one, but I saw these and couldn't resist getting them for lift-assisted days. I love them! They're fat, but not too fat. Which means they really do take you through nearly all snow conditions happily. They put a huge smile on my face the first time I took them out -- I loved the speed and control they gave me. I had previously been on the original Jaks in the ferocious and stiff long length, so when I went to other skis I really missed the speed and stomping power. These had that, with the added benefit that it didn't take an act of god to turn them. Slightly heavy for hiking up the hills (for me at least, b'cuz I have the lighter, shorter Jak BCs) but an absolute blast when pointed downhill. Which is the point, if I recall.

Absolutely love my Karhu team 100 after 10 days on them. I'm 5'9" and 150lbs and very happy with the 179. Wouldn't want it longer or shorter. Mounted with Marker Barons.
First off groomers. Don't need my other skis I was keeping around just for the days when there was no fresh. These skis carve turns great on the groomed. Really fun.
Variable conditions, chopped up crud. These things have enough substance and stability to plow thru this stuff with ease while still feeling quick and agile.
I like being able to make quick turns if I need to in a rock chute or tight tree line and these do that and you can also feel totally confident at high speed large radius turns, they feel solid.
Powder. Certainly a powder specific board would outdo these in the powder but they are still great. I definitely feel more flotation then with my previous 90mm waist ski. Easy and predictable in the powder.
All in all a confidence inspiring, easy, fun, hard charging ski.

Finally got on a pair of these. TOured up Paradise mtn outside chico couple weeks back. Light enough for touring but still maintains reasonable stiffness and stability at speeds. As many already know, these ski like...surprise...Karhus Storm. 100 underfoot is a great fit for my needs and mixed on-off piste adventures. Buy em - won't be disappointed

In all the conditions i've skiied so far, i have really enjoyed these skis. I have the 172s and i'm about 5'8" and 140ish. These skis perform very well in crud and chopped up mashed potatoes conditions. The twin tip releases nicely from turns and comes around nicely if weighted properly but they also hold an edge quite well on groomers and hard pack at decently high speeds, though they obviously aren't a racing ski. I have yet to ski them in deep powder since i bought them last spring, but with the 134 shovel and 100 underfoot i would imagine they float quite nicely, although i have heard some people say they can be too stiff and dive in the deeps. All in all, i'm very happy with these skis. Great quiver-of-one in my opinion.

I have a pair of the 179cm with freeride plus bindings mounted on the AT line. They perform as advertised plus some! Now I understand why the Prophet 100's were Gear of the Year last season. They cruise groomers like a GS ski(doesn't feel 100mm underfoot), bust through the chop, and float through powder. Whether east coast or west, these are a fabulous value. Why buy the Prophets when you can get the identical skis-sans the graphics for $100 less!

These skies are great in the crud, as advertised. However, in the deep powder they are just too stiff and tend to dive if you have a tele set up. Great for the just, ok for the powder.