what's the difference between the Hustle and Variant, other than design?

Mounting Freerides on Pontoons Crazy?

I’m considering mounting my Fritschi Freeride bindings on a pair of Pontoons. Is this crazy? What kind of brakes work? What type of skins will attach, to a shovel that big, will I have to make up a custom rig, and if so is it even practical to skin on a pair of toons?

I sure wouldn’t want to be on a tight side hilling situation. I am also concerned about the touring capabilities of a reverse camber ski with the toons dimensions.

I envision using this as more of a side country access set up rather than for multi-day BC trips and would primarily use if for inbounds but would like the versatility of the AT set up. Has anyone done this?

Can anyone tell me how these might compare to my 09 ObSETHed’s. The s7's look to be an awesome addition to the quiver but possibly too similar to my ObSETHed’s which i skied just about exclusively this past season and now even into early summer!

I’m trying to decide on which ski to purchase and need some advice. Currently I’ve been skiing Volkl Mantra’s. I do the vast majority of my skiing off piste, I also like to hike for my turns. After reading the reviews I think I would prefer a ski that is primarily powder oriented but can also get me back to the base via groomers at the end of the day. Possibly K2 Pontoon or Volkl Gotama as a compliment to the Mantra’s? I’d most likely be mounting what ever ski I decide to purchase on Fritschi Freeride bindings if that makes any difference. Any advise as to pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. 1-15-09 I ended up purchasing the ObSETHED's couldn't be happier - THANKS for the heads up on the obSETHED's!

Seth, Thanks for the response, to answer your question by hiking i am referring to skinning up, using Fritschi Freeride bindings - I looked at a pair of the Obsetheds' today and WOW they are a long 179 cm, especially when compared to my Mantras’ @ just 2 CM’s shorter.I’d love to rent / demo a pair of the Obsetheds’ before deciding but will most likely pull the trigger on a pair ASAP. With the next size down being 169 cm I doubt I should go any shorter than the 179’s being as I am 6’-1” and close to 200lbs. Would you concur? Ps (here we go again with yet another choice and question) how would you rate BD’s Megawatt against the ObSethed’s? Thanks much – joe

Coomba weight – last question, I swear – ok well maybe not the last. I sure am struggling on a choice, so many skis and soooo little cash. I was leaning toward Gotama or Coomba, now I am seriously thinking about Obsethed as my second ski to complement my Mantras. (ski Colorado Front Range) Question – on occasion I like to hike for my turns reviewers say the Coomba is a light ski for its class, well exactly how light? I’ll probably go with the 181 cm if I pull the trigger on the Coombas, Can anyone tell me what the weight is on 181’s? The Obsethed I believe are rated at 4.72 lbs for 179 cm. I am leaning toward the ObSethEd due to the rocker platform, which I have never tried, but sounds like it makes sense, but if the Coombas’ are significantly lighter it may sway me. Thanks much!

How would the ObSethed be compare to the Coomba and Gotama? I ski about 70% inbounds 30% touring backcountry, don’t ski switch (on purpose) and am looking for a one-ski quiver for West Coast conditions if that’s possible. For comparison purposes I am currently skiing Volkl Mantras’ although a great overall ski, they tend to dive in hard wind packed conditions and deep powder, so i was looking toward a wider platform & possibly rockered?? One last question, I'm 6'0" and due to my advanced age am now pushing the 200 lbs mark. My Mantra's are 177cm and I have liked shorter length due to my occasional bump runs, --- should i go with 179 or 189 range when choosing my new skis - many thanks

Coomba vs Gotama? I’ve perty much have my choice narrowed down to the K2 Coomba or Volkl Gotama. I’m looking for a fatter ski to complement to my Mantra’s which I ski now and use both for in-bounds and back country, most likely will use with fritschi Freeride bindings. Can someone resound with a brief comparison to these two skis? Many thanks