Gear Review
Fischer Porohete 106 Alpine Ski
Solid performer
By gillywham2084258
Ranked #1451 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
January 19, 2009
I purchased some 190's this fall, slapped some dukes on them and have been totally digging them (I'm 6'2" 205). Usually a tele skier, so AT seems like cheating with these. Very predictable in a wide variety of backcountry conditions. A couple things... I guess I'm used to a bit more sidecut because the first time on a groomer I tried to lay into these like a ski racer to see how they carve. Fell right on my side! Had to carve more conservatively to feel stable. They like to point downhill and prefer smeary/skiddy turns in the steeps. Excellent dampness, did not feel too noodly. Also, the wood core and bases seem bomber, but watch out with those cap skis! Had 2 friends compress edges and the ski was basically toast.
View Details: Fischer Porohete 106 Alpine Ski
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 170cm, 180cm, 190cm
- Dimensions:
- 136 / 106 / 123mm
- Turn Radius:
- [190cm] 28m
- Top Sheet:
- AirCarbon
- Core Material:
- Wood laminate
- Tail:
- Flat
- Integrated Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Powder skiing, backcountry, crud busting
- Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: February 26, 2010 By: gillywham2084258
Flash forward 1 year... 3 compressed edges from moderate impacts. Great if you like rockless pow skiing at Vail. Look elsewhere for a real big mountain ski that stands up to abuse.
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