Favorite ski graphics of all time

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11/5/04 at 11:32am

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My nomination:

The Ski

Click. Point. Chute.

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11/5/04 at 11:35am

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Scratch (topless, but non-violent)

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11/5/04 at 11:49am

Bob Peters
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Pugliese

My nomination:

The Ski

Seconded.

Still the best graphics ever. Nothing else has ever come close.

Bob

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11/5/04 at 11:53am

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can anyone upload or link to a picture of "the ski"?

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11/5/04 at 12:11pm

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I loved the retro look of the original K2 Fours.

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11/5/04 at 12:22pm

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Hands down

Dynastar 4X4 Powertracs with the flames!

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11/5/04 at 12:23pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RotoFury

can anyone upload or link to a picture of "the ski"?

I cannot find any. I googled it and no luck. Anyone?

Click. Point. Chute.

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11/5/04 at 12:31pm

HeluvaSkier
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I dont know a lot about retro graphics due to my age, but in recent years Nordica has always had excellent graphics (until this season). I also really enjoyed the entire line of Blizzard graphics last year. The skis really look sharp and stand out among other skis. My team mate has a paif of the GS skis and they look really really nice. They go like hell too.
Later
GREG

I Ski.

All-Mountain: A common descriptive term for boots or skis that are designed to perform equally poorly under a variety of conditions and over many different types of terrain.

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.

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11/5/04 at 12:43pm

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K2 extreme - multicolor base - multicolor on black top -early 90s

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11/5/04 at 12:50pm

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... You know, for a board full of people who say they don't care about how their equipment looks, there sure are a lot of views of threads related to graphics! Hmmm. Maybe more blue squares than we're willing to admit!

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11/5/04 at 12:59pm

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Head Standards. Basic black is always in.

I slide.

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11/5/04 at 1:10pm

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The Wizard/Gandalf Volkl V-Ex from a few years back. Mine are magical in crud...Plus, I strongly believe that this ski single-handedly played a role in the recent popularity and success of the LOTR trilogy.

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11/5/04 at 2:27pm

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K2 KVC Comps, Not so much the topskins but the bottoms just glowed hot pink on the snow under the skis while skiing bumps.

There is no Darkside of the moon. It's all dark

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11/5/04 at 3:59pm

HeluvaSkier
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...blue squares... haha
Later
GREG

I Ski.

All-Mountain: A common descriptive term for boots or skis that are designed to perform equally poorly under a variety of conditions and over many different types of terrain.

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.

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11/5/04 at 4:30pm

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What's "the ski"?

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11/5/04 at 4:32pm

Lars
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Roto, Rossignol hasn't made an ugly ski yet.

Although it's human nature to be attracted to things that are pleasant to the eye, Cars, Women, skis, it's not the most important thing. Feel, is the most important thing. That goes for women also. I like the feel of a good car too. being attractive is a plus that just enhances the feeling.

There is no Darkside of the moon. It's all dark

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11/5/04 at 4:41pm

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Modern:

Head MadTrix (ok, so I'm biased)
Kniessel SpeedMachine
Assorted Line's

Retro:

Hexcel (Forget the name but black with orange)
Dynastar Course (The gold one with red tip weights)
K2 Comp 710s

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11/5/04 at 4:42pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lars

Roto, Rossignol hasn't made an ugly ski yet.

Except for every one they've ever made...

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11/5/04 at 8:33pm

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original Salomon Super Force 9 2s (black and blue).

runner up - original Rossi Bandit X

powsniffr

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11/5/04 at 9:32pm

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"THE SKI" is first with the Volkl Rentigers (bright yellow/green and black) real close behind.

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11/5/04 at 10:05pm

Rio
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2002-2003 Volkl V-Pro 180cm

In Bozeman waiting for first contact

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11/5/04 at 11:50pm

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Second on the Head Standard.

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11/6/04 at 12:41am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Peters

Seconded.

Still the best graphics ever. Nothing else has ever come close.

Bob

The Ski?

My dad owned a pair of those, still has them mounted up with perfectly good steel bessers in his garage. I've been thinking about taking them for a spin one of these days up at Chestnut. They are very worn out though, soft as can be.

I remember skiing with my old man after he bought them, and everywhere we'd go, people would be complimented his The Ski's in the liftline.

Was it simply the graphics that made them special? Anything else? I never did get the full story on why they were such attention grabbers.

?

nate

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11/6/04 at 12:58am

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We've got to give some recogniton the the Seth pistol. yes some of the older crowd might think its ugly.... But you cant say its not unique. Its got some sort a cools story behind it too. pink is punk, and graphics like that are here to stay.

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11/6/04 at 2:25am

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I like the K2 Public Enemy's grafx, same flavour as the Pistol but nicer. A refreshing change from the usual glitter on most skis. I think K2 is onto something.

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11/6/04 at 4:15am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by uglymoney

The Ski?

My dad owned a pair of those, still has them mounted up with perfectly good steel bessers in his garage. I've been thinking about taking them for a spin one of these days up at Chestnut. They are very worn out though, soft as can be.

I remember skiing with my old man after he bought them, and everywhere we'd go, people would be complimented his The Ski's in the liftline.

Was it simply the graphics that made them special? Anything else? I never did get the full story on why they were such attention grabbers.

?

nate

If you can get a pic of them to post, that would be great. Oh, and Bessers were never "perfectly good"

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You really do not want to ski them, leave the mystique in tact. "The Ski" was the premier bump and powder ski of its day. Most were mounted with Spademan bindings and had Scott Boots. Scott also made a matching ski pole for them.

The Ski made 3 models The Ski, Black Magics (The Ski in black) real sharp and IMO better looking and TRS, The Racing Ski. The TRS were different colors, IIRC one ski was red and the other was blue. These were never taken seriously by racers but it was a last effort offered by the company before they closed.

Bobby Burns did come back later and offered a powder ski with similar graphics but it never took off and was around maybe a year or so. Someone else might have some more knowledge here.

Click. Point. Chute.

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11/6/04 at 4:26am

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K2 Grateful Dead Limited Edition Skull and Roses.

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11/6/04 at 5:24am

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Igneous FFL "Bat"s
I also loved the 02-03 Volkl Explosiv graphics,and going way back, the old K2 red, white and blue stripes.
jw

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11/6/04 at 7:36am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lars

K2 KVC Comps, Not so much the topskins but the bottoms just glowed hot pink on the snow under the skis while skiing bumps.

I had a pair of these and loved the pink glow underneath. I recall being airborn and actually seeing the snow glow pink under my skis from the reflection of the base.

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11/6/04 at 9:22am

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I liked the simple graphics of the Pre 1200 II. They also held up to a lot of use without showing scratches. LewBob

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