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By Jeff Morrell Ranked #524 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis December 22, 2008

Finally got these in a true test situation.

I am in love. Still trying to figure out how to tell my girlfriend about the all the fun, naughty times I've already spent with these dirty little skis.

The PNW has been getting nuked and I spent two days last week at crystal mtn, wa on these bad boys. I am 5 11 about 180lbs and have the 181cm's mounted with marker dukes. They are super floaty and light. Made skiing chest deep pow a breeze with the 105mm underfoot, wide shovel and tail and medium stiff flex that is very forgiving. Blasts variable conditions and hardpack very well but be sure to widen your stance to fully engage the edges while carving. All that width underfoot can create some serious early-season foot fatigue though!

All in all, a fine specimen of a traditional-shape, all mountain ski, though I do prefer my Line Prophet 100's on a non-powder day as they are a bit slimmer in dimensions. Glad Icelantic made the longer skis this season, and if you are like me and was waiting until they did, now is the time to pick up a pair. You will not be sorry.

A word of warning: People are generally confused when they see these skis. Get ready to explain the history of Ghengis Khan, his reign of terror, and how it relates metaphorically to the art of skiing. These make people who buy only K2's every year very uncomfortable and illicit vacant stares of sheer terror in adult women and children under 12.

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