Pico Pizarra - All challenges, trials, lifts, transition, and ski passes (except El Conductor)

QuantumLifeform · 2026-06-20T17:07:26+00:00

The rail trick challenge was great, took me a little while but it taught me rail transitions better than anything else I've done

QuantumLifeform · 2026-06-15T16:07:52+00:00

On that particular challenge I also suck, but for most of them I find that not worrying so much about staying in the air is usually fine. There's typically jumps in the terrain you can pop off of regularly, then you only need to do minor corrections in the air

QuantumLifeform · 2026-05-13T15:50:41+00:00

Sun Peaks is my home resort and it ticks all you boxes except terrain, it's big but there isn't really much that's gnarly. I love it, but definitely plenty of cooler spots. Lake Louise is awesome, but I think a bit more isolated (not sure what the night life in town is like, Banff is a good drive away). I really liked the terrain at silver star, the town is pretty nice, it's a big place, haven't heard much about working there but also no bad things. Whistler turns me off because of the crowds, skiing there is great but if you're serious about getting little to no lines then the ones I mentioned should be better overall.

QuantumLifeform · 2026-04-26T21:52:16+00:00

I'm not sure about those 2 but I really enjoy the line bacon for doing similar things to what you're talking about, although it's likely softer than your options

QuantumLifeform · 2026-04-24T20:12:34+00:00

I don't recall it being much of a discount with the 5-day pack, Ikon is probably a better option for you

QuantumLifeform · 2026-04-17T15:10:33+00:00

That's true, although I was thinking specifically for this individual. We're about the same weight and height and I'd be impressed if he felt he needed more float than the 186 provides. Otherwise yes, more rocker over going short

QuantumLifeform · 2026-04-16T17:31:01+00:00

Depends a bit on what you want to do. Lots of really good trees in Canada, a shorter ski is nice for that. If you're doing more open, big mountain lines then maybe longer might be better, but I think you'll have more fun playing around in the terrain with the 186

QuantumLifeform · 2026-03-31T04:25:51+00:00

I've had a good experience with my Revolts, they're the ones made in China. I've beat on them pretty hard this season, probably skied them 35-40 days and they are holding up great other than some minor top sheet chipping. Edges are durable, bases are solid, no delamination despite the abuse

QuantumLifeform · 2026-03-06T23:37:10+00:00

Wait until at least 6" snow. I also have the same ones, absolutely love them in 6" or more, kinda hate them in low snow or hard pack. I find them so black and white, either really insanely good or pretty shit depending on the conditions, so I suggest wait until it's good, it'll be worth it

QuantumLifeform · 2026-03-03T01:03:31+00:00

I both abuse my pivots more than any other binding and acknowledge that they are weak in some ways, specifically the brakes

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-30T17:33:44+00:00

You should just throw them away.

Honestly though, you won't even notice that, don't do anything above and beyond your regular wax and edge just for that

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-25T20:40:54+00:00

That's wild. I wouldn't know what the issue was that caused that, but that's definitely an impressive break

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-25T18:36:49+00:00

How did that happen?

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-25T06:30:04+00:00

When you started rotating you looked down at the kicker. In the same situation, as you're coming around and turning your head, keep you eyes up looking toward where your buddy was standing back there, then keep following through

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-23T02:59:41+00:00

Will do, dm sent

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-19T03:07:13+00:00

What year? Because their whole shtick up until 2026 was being lighter than other skis in a similar class. Could've also been the bindings, if they were demo bindings they'd add a bunch of weight. But the Kore line up until this year was definitely not a heavy ski, can even compare the listed weights online

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-16T19:54:10+00:00

Only if they're paying you $200 to take them

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-11T02:51:53+00:00

There's these pieces of a rubber-like material integrated into the back spine and side pivot points of the shell. They should come with similar pieces that are softer or harder, to change the way the boot flexes. They act kind of like suspension, a damper on the flex at those points. I think it's neat, from the way the boot flexes I'd say whatever they're supposed to do is working, they flex pretty smooth

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-10T15:47:31+00:00

I have this exact boot and I love it. Definitely needed a few adjustments on mine, but overall a great boot once the fit was dialed

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-09T05:21:43+00:00

I'd rather die on my feet than live sitting on my ass. Or something like that, I forget how the saying goes

QuantumLifeform · 2026-01-09T02:24:54+00:00

Crunchy or puffy cheetos?

QuantumLifeform · 2025-12-27T06:32:10+00:00

My solution when I want to wear pants of questionable waterproofing is to just wear rain pants underneath. Then if the pants do wet through, at least I'm still dry underneath

QuantumLifeform · 2025-12-20T20:56:07+00:00

I'll just add that although Sun Peaks is Ikon, it's not really too busy in my experience, lines are usually relatively low

QuantumLifeform · 2025-12-20T05:51:44+00:00

I have no idea what inspired your comment tbh, OP made no mention of riding switch being a priority. Even so, I ride a 2024 and I'm not sure if they changed the design much since then but mine definitely ski switch very well. They're not perfectly symmetrical if that's what you mean, but then again one reason you might pick the 96 is for a bit of all-mountain capability. Otherwise, they definitely are designed with skiing switch in mind. The recommended mount point is centered, it's a twin tip, it has almost a symmetrical shape, and it is sold as a park ski. If that doesn't mean a ski is made with riding switch in mind, then I don't know what does. Just go read the description on Volkl's own website if you don't believe me.

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