Boone Skis
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BootySpunk.
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Those are sick but so damn expensive
skijunkiedtm
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look sick
nonexistant
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bro, magicsticks are sick!
BootySpunk.
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Agreed the colors are sexable
SteezyMcDizzle
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superfreaks for me plz
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Shredding pow on a 93mm waist? Are they joking?
And screw originality, they completely ripped off the topsheet idea for the JO pros on the Twins.
And screw originality, they completely ripped off the topsheet idea for the JO pros on the Twins.
Hey guy's. I'm at boone as well, so I'll just go over the basics here.
Boone is a bit different than other companies, first off.. we dont use wood in the core... we use GRASS.
No, No... not the smokeable kind... not maryjane... but rather, BAMBOO, which is a grass, and grows about 20 times faster than anything else... meaning we dont even have to chop down trees to make our cores...
The 100% bamboo core gives these skis a little different feel. They are ultra snappy, incredibly resiliant, lighter than the majority of other cores, and probably one of the most durable ski lineups on the market today. They arent going to be the softest.. They are probably better suited to tearing down slopes, and destroying slopestyle jump lines, rather than just buttering around... that said, they certainly are soft enough to butter around on, as well as rip urban all day and night. The durability factor especially helps in an urban environment, where skis are more likely to get torn to bits.
Boone also is much different in another sense... there are 3 different graphics to choose from, on either of the skis. there is the 82 underfoot park and urban ski, and the 93 underfoot all mountain/slopestyle ski. They are both made out of the same exact materials, and both have that incredibly durable 100% fibreglass wrapped bamboo core. Basically, you're choosing a ski based on what you're going to be mostly doing
The skis are made in Europe... so like Armada, and Ninthward, the product is american, via the EU.
We are based out of Northern California and Tahoe.
This is our first year out on the market, but we spent all last year testing product over and over again... so far, these skis have impressed us, as well as everyone who has stepped into a pair..
Our skis are for sale right now on BOONESKIS.COM, so get them while they are hot!
PM me if you want any more info, yo.
Boone is a bit different than other companies, first off.. we dont use wood in the core... we use GRASS.
No, No... not the smokeable kind... not maryjane... but rather, BAMBOO, which is a grass, and grows about 20 times faster than anything else... meaning we dont even have to chop down trees to make our cores...
The 100% bamboo core gives these skis a little different feel. They are ultra snappy, incredibly resiliant, lighter than the majority of other cores, and probably one of the most durable ski lineups on the market today. They arent going to be the softest.. They are probably better suited to tearing down slopes, and destroying slopestyle jump lines, rather than just buttering around... that said, they certainly are soft enough to butter around on, as well as rip urban all day and night. The durability factor especially helps in an urban environment, where skis are more likely to get torn to bits.
Boone also is much different in another sense... there are 3 different graphics to choose from, on either of the skis. there is the 82 underfoot park and urban ski, and the 93 underfoot all mountain/slopestyle ski. They are both made out of the same exact materials, and both have that incredibly durable 100% fibreglass wrapped bamboo core. Basically, you're choosing a ski based on what you're going to be mostly doing
The skis are made in Europe... so like Armada, and Ninthward, the product is american, via the EU.
We are based out of Northern California and Tahoe.
This is our first year out on the market, but we spent all last year testing product over and over again... so far, these skis have impressed us, as well as everyone who has stepped into a pair..
Our skis are for sale right now on BOONESKIS.COM, so get them while they are hot!
PM me if you want any more info, yo.
Boone doesnt expect you to go and do 2 feet of fresh on the 93mm ski. They are really just marketed as the mid-fat, all mountain offering, that can do pow better than the 82 waist. Its for big slopestyle jumps, all mountain ripping, and still allows you to tear up in the park. They arent supposed to be a pair of ARG's here, man lol. They arent even rockered!
In the future, there might be a pow specific fatty ski from boone, but this season, there are 2 ski offerings.
As far as the JO pros having strikingly simlar looks to the twins...
Boone didnt copycat Head's design. These skis were being tested all last year to have them ready for 2009... the graphics were all ready and everything a LOONG time ago. Head just had the same exact graphical Idea at the same exact time thats all.
In the future, there might be a pow specific fatty ski from boone, but this season, there are 2 ski offerings.
As far as the JO pros having strikingly simlar looks to the twins...
Boone didnt copycat Head's design. These skis were being tested all last year to have them ready for 2009... the graphics were all ready and everything a LOONG time ago. Head just had the same exact graphical Idea at the same exact time thats all.
To add onto that...
The reason that Boone offer's 3 different graphics is FOR this reason. If you dont like one graphic, choose another! You cant do that with other companies.. where you're stuck with one graphic, and one graphic only.
This way, you could even have the same exact skis as your friends, in the same exact size and yet have an entirely different graphic.
The reason that Boone offer's 3 different graphics is FOR this reason. If you dont like one graphic, choose another! You cant do that with other companies.. where you're stuck with one graphic, and one graphic only.
This way, you could even have the same exact skis as your friends, in the same exact size and yet have an entirely different graphic.
iluvblunts
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didnt some other company do this last season??
I think liberty did something with their sidewalls that had bamboo?... or but I dont recall them having an entirely bamboo core like we do.
100% bamboo core?
From my understanding, they dont even have bamboo in their skis, much less an entirely bamboo CORE.
From my understanding, they dont even have bamboo in their skis, much less an entirely bamboo CORE.
Yeah, but kingswood would cost you an arm and a leg.. those skis are more than twice as expensive as Boone.
Bluehouse also does bamboo cores.
Not totally sure, but I have heard that the same people who make liberty make bluehouse. But who knows....not too many big ski manufacturers though.
I definitely think it is funny when all these new companies are going out and having skis made by companies like Elan and Pale instead of doing it themselves. But that is just the way it is these days.
Many people don't know this shit, but go check it out.
Like the Ninthward Nick Greener Pro? Right....190cm, 142/115/132.
Check this from Pale, a big ski maker.
Wow. What a coincidence...
http://www.palesport.at/images/stories/ski/scream_111_black.jpg[.img]
Ski is the exact same shape! Just repackaged with a ninthward topsheet.
Wait for it again. Ready? How about the ninthward firstblood? 117/89/110
and again, with pale...
[img]http://www.palesport.at/images/stories/ski/h_h_blk_grey.jpg
Haha. sorry but come the fuck on. This shit has been going on for years.
To the boone guys, sorry this is in your thread, because I don't know if that is the case, but these smaller ski companies have been doing this for years and it is sort of getting old. Definitely nice to have companies who actually make their own shit these days.
Not totally sure, but I have heard that the same people who make liberty make bluehouse. But who knows....not too many big ski manufacturers though.
I definitely think it is funny when all these new companies are going out and having skis made by companies like Elan and Pale instead of doing it themselves. But that is just the way it is these days.
Many people don't know this shit, but go check it out.
Like the Ninthward Nick Greener Pro? Right....190cm, 142/115/132.
Check this from Pale, a big ski maker.
Wow. What a coincidence...
http://www.palesport.at/images/stories/ski/scream_111_black.jpg[.img]
Ski is the exact same shape! Just repackaged with a ninthward topsheet.
Wait for it again. Ready? How about the ninthward firstblood? 117/89/110
and again, with pale...
[img]http://www.palesport.at/images/stories/ski/h_h_blk_grey.jpg
Haha. sorry but come the fuck on. This shit has been going on for years.
To the boone guys, sorry this is in your thread, because I don't know if that is the case, but these smaller ski companies have been doing this for years and it is sort of getting old. Definitely nice to have companies who actually make their own shit these days.
The bluehouse webside says their cores are made out of Wood for both the District and the MR.. I see zero mention of bamboo.
Direct from the mouth of one of the bluehouse guys on TGR.
http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87921&highlight=bluehouse+bamboo&page=2
And I quote....
"
Toadman, you mentioned the abundance of bamboo. This is one of the reasons we went with bamboo cores. Aside from its strength and lightweightedness, it's environmentally sustainable."
So yeah, they obviously are a bit confused and should change up their website.
http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87921&highlight=bluehouse+bamboo&page=2
And I quote....
"
Toadman, you mentioned the abundance of bamboo. This is one of the reasons we went with bamboo cores. Aside from its strength and lightweightedness, it's environmentally sustainable."
So yeah, they obviously are a bit confused and should change up their website.
Lol. be that the case, i'm 100% sure that Boone's cores are 100% bamboo... and nobody else makes a ski with the same dementions as boone.
Not doubting the bamboo at all. As I said above, I use 100% bamboo
cores on my skis and am sold on them. It make great core material,
IMO.
And I am definitely stoked to see that you guys are actually coming up with your own skis dimensions.
As you saw above, sometimes small companies just repackage skis and it
just drives me nuts when these anti-corporate ski companies use skis
that are made in corporate ski factories and are often even bought
almost prepackaged!
No need to call them out anymore than this, they know who there are. It is just amusing, that is all.
cores on my skis and am sold on them. It make great core material,
IMO.
And I am definitely stoked to see that you guys are actually coming up with your own skis dimensions.
As you saw above, sometimes small companies just repackage skis and it
just drives me nuts when these anti-corporate ski companies use skis
that are made in corporate ski factories and are often even bought
almost prepackaged!
No need to call them out anymore than this, they know who there are. It is just amusing, that is all.
caylorswift
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ON3P bamboo cores and sidewalls for life.
does boone skis offer any rocker's at all?
does boone skis offer any rocker's at all?
So far, its just the 82 and the 93 waisted skis.. neither are rockered...
in the future however, this has potential to change... so keep posted!
in the future however, this has potential to change... so keep posted!
Justo8484
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does anyone besides me think the graphics look awful? also, it really does not make sense financially to have 3 different graphics for the same ski. it's just confusing the shipping/ordering process for everyone involved, when in all reality its the same ski. is there really that much of a demand for different graphics on the same model to make the extra work involved worth it, especially when they're only putting out two skis?
well, I wasn't gonna comment cause I dont really want to hate, but.... No I dont like the graphics at all. I would also like to echo iggy's comments about companies having their skis made by other euro factories. how is it an "american product" through europe? that's like saying a mac is a california product, through asia because they put "designed in cali" on all their stuff. im tired of all the new companies coming out and saying their the next greates, enviromentally friendly, artsy, scene or whatever brand, but in fact have like two dudes that want to make it big but dont have the money/balls to do anything but the paperwork to have others make their shit. sorry if this isnt how boone is, but that's just the impression I get. they just seem shady and illinformed. pretty much every bit of information ive heard has been corrected later on once the representative gets called out. and ya, not the first or only to use bamboo by a long shot; not even 100% bamboo. question: why is all bamboo so much better than a bamboo/other wood core? seems like your claiming their super good cause their completely bamboo cored. sorry for hatin, i dont usually do it.
I second the notion.
Kungris
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Dude, what do you have against boone? you're ripping them in every other thread about them...
big deal if they ship their skis to europe? its better than shipping them to CHINA like every other company seems to be doing... K2? Volkl? Even Atomic is making their skis in china...
I'd trust European made, american designed skis over chinese made skis any day.
big deal if they ship their skis to europe? its better than shipping them to CHINA like every other company seems to be doing... K2? Volkl? Even Atomic is making their skis in china...
I'd trust European made, american designed skis over chinese made skis any day.
First, the Chinese have some of the most advanced ski factories in the world, so unless you are suggesting that the Chinese are inferior workers than the Europeans, there is no reason to really value a European made ski over a Chinese made ski.
Second, his point (I believe) is that it is interesting to see the split between companies who are actually building their own skis versus companies who design them and have them outsourced, whether they be from China or Europe is irrelevant. There really aren't that many ski factories in the world. There is definitely something to be said for doing the work/production yourself.
Like you can see above with the Pale mfg stuff, some companies don't even really seem to take the time to really, truly design their own products. Not saying that is the case here, but just a comment on many of the smaller companies in the ski industry. But that is just the way it is right now. It is difficult, expensive, and time consuming to build skis (trust me on this one) so it is not surprisingly to see many of the companies out there outsourcing their products. I guess it just amuses me sometimes when all the products basically come from the same places.
Second, his point (I believe) is that it is interesting to see the split between companies who are actually building their own skis versus companies who design them and have them outsourced, whether they be from China or Europe is irrelevant. There really aren't that many ski factories in the world. There is definitely something to be said for doing the work/production yourself.
Like you can see above with the Pale mfg stuff, some companies don't even really seem to take the time to really, truly design their own products. Not saying that is the case here, but just a comment on many of the smaller companies in the ski industry. But that is just the way it is right now. It is difficult, expensive, and time consuming to build skis (trust me on this one) so it is not surprisingly to see many of the companies out there outsourcing their products. I guess it just amuses me sometimes when all the products basically come from the same places.
TahoeMassive
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100% bamboo core makes a huge difference. it keeps the weight of the ski down, it is super poppy, and bamboo grips screws real hard. you won't be ripping your bindings out.
I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I just commented on one other thread about this company, and I was saying something in response to a claim about the graphic. i wasn't ripping on them, just noting that someone's claim didn't really seam to make sense (see point in here about being illinformed). As for in this thread, the majority of what I said was just generally talking about new companies (sorry for not staying directly on topic).
"even atomic"? aren't they a european brand? with a factory in austria? they most definately aren't a small, new company, nor is volkl (again, eropean) or K2, which is what I was talking about here. these companies have their own factories, whether they are in their own country is not the point im making right now. these are some of the exact brands that are building outsourced products. and yes, i didn't mean specifically europe, just outsourcing in general. personally (not necessarily reflective of quality), I would just rather buy a ski made by the designer in north america (because I am from here). wasnt really saying the quality is worse in one country or another, though this may be the case, i dont really have too much evidence to back it up. im sure all countries turn out both good and bad products.
And no, Im not saying boone skis suck, im just saying that my first impression (from you reps on ns and the website etc.) is that im not super stoked on this company. i didnt tell anyone not to buy them. just commenting on how i feel about what im seeing. you can take it or leave it, but i would recommend you at least consider what i have to say and maybe, make a few modifications, or not if you truly believe you are doing the best you can and are 100? happy with what you've got.
As far as the 100% bamboo, where did everyone get the idea that bamboo is some ultra light magic material. yes it's pretty damn snappy, holds screws, is strong, etc. but it's not a super light "wood" (I know it's a grass, ok, but it essentially is wood, and in most cases it makes more sense just to call it a wood). ya, it's lighter than ash and a bit lighter than maple, it's heavier than aspen, fir and many other woods. i still think it probably is a legit core material, i just dont get why everyone is claiming that it makes for a cazy light ski.
"even atomic"? aren't they a european brand? with a factory in austria? they most definately aren't a small, new company, nor is volkl (again, eropean) or K2, which is what I was talking about here. these companies have their own factories, whether they are in their own country is not the point im making right now. these are some of the exact brands that are building outsourced products. and yes, i didn't mean specifically europe, just outsourcing in general. personally (not necessarily reflective of quality), I would just rather buy a ski made by the designer in north america (because I am from here). wasnt really saying the quality is worse in one country or another, though this may be the case, i dont really have too much evidence to back it up. im sure all countries turn out both good and bad products.
And no, Im not saying boone skis suck, im just saying that my first impression (from you reps on ns and the website etc.) is that im not super stoked on this company. i didnt tell anyone not to buy them. just commenting on how i feel about what im seeing. you can take it or leave it, but i would recommend you at least consider what i have to say and maybe, make a few modifications, or not if you truly believe you are doing the best you can and are 100? happy with what you've got.
As far as the 100% bamboo, where did everyone get the idea that bamboo is some ultra light magic material. yes it's pretty damn snappy, holds screws, is strong, etc. but it's not a super light "wood" (I know it's a grass, ok, but it essentially is wood, and in most cases it makes more sense just to call it a wood). ya, it's lighter than ash and a bit lighter than maple, it's heavier than aspen, fir and many other woods. i still think it probably is a legit core material, i just dont get why everyone is claiming that it makes for a cazy light ski.
^Volkl makes all their freeride skis in china for some reason or another... Atomic i believe does as well. K2 obv. does.
Chinese made skis are no different than european made skis. It's more a factor of materials used that goes into a skis quality and performance... least from my understanding.
That said, so far my impression with bamboo as a core material is very good. Its snappy, and pretty resiliant. I like that Boone has them in these skis, and i cant wait to rip on them all season long.
Chinese made skis are no different than european made skis. It's more a factor of materials used that goes into a skis quality and performance... least from my understanding.
That said, so far my impression with bamboo as a core material is very good. Its snappy, and pretty resiliant. I like that Boone has them in these skis, and i cant wait to rip on them all season long.
TahoeMassive
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the ski s a whole is a light ski .