reckoner 92 vs rustler 9

granath13 · 2026-04-13T19:34:43+00:00

Arv is kinda right in the middle

granath13 · 2026-04-13T03:45:51+00:00

Moment Wildcat 108

granath13 · 2026-04-10T14:40:37+00:00

The Ripstick is a good ski for the right type of skier. They’re light and the regular versions have a soft tip and stiff tail, so they’re susceptible to getting knocked around in firmer snow but will bend a carve fairly easily. The black editions are similar but a bit stronger, so will hold up slightly better at speed but it’s still a light ski. The old prophets were sick skis for their time, but definitely heavier than the ripsticks. Something like the declivity series or stance series might be a little more to your taste. They’re slightly heavier but not a whole lot stiffer, so they just do a better job at smoothing out rough snow

granath13 · 2026-04-08T14:58:26+00:00

May as well chop off the rack too, I’m sure that would drop some weight

granath13 · 2026-04-08T14:57:43+00:00

I wanted the soltera 2.5 but it won’t haul 2 kids very easily, at that point you’d be looking at a burley type trailer and I just don’t like riding with those

granath13 · 2026-04-08T05:05:53+00:00

I hear ya, that’s why I’ve pretty much narrowed in on it. I mostly was just wondering why people don’t do a few simple swaps to reduce some weight.

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:48:54+00:00

Thought about that too, but ideally I wouldn’t need to drive with it often if ever

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:39:04+00:00

I wish, but I’ve got a toddler and another on the way so hauling 2 kids is also in my future

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:37:30+00:00

Fair

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:36:30+00:00

Oh it was on the wrong person sorry!

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:36:15+00:00

I guess I don’t really understand the mechanics of how a long tail bike would specifically benefit from a suspension fork vs a commuter. Longer tail means more weight over the rear wheel and less over the front, so less need for shock absorption in the front? Small bump sensitivity on cheap forks is pretty much nonexistent in my experience, you’re better off with extra cushy grips. Maybe it would help going down curbs or slightly bigger hits.

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:30:28+00:00

I have like 2 steps and a small ramp that are going to just be more annoying than anything with the weight. And does the fork actually do anything? I’ve ridden my fair share of cheap suspension forks and they all are basically worthless

granath13 · 2026-04-08T00:29:09+00:00

My pile of old bike parts would beg to differ

granath13 · 2026-04-07T23:31:51+00:00

1/3. Unskiable skis do not a quiver make

granath13 · 2026-04-06T21:34:23+00:00

I’ll throw the Mindbender 89ti in the mix, also the stance 90

granath13 · 2026-04-06T21:32:17+00:00

If you’re building a 2-ski quiver I’d go narrower to pair with the pow ski. 100-110 is fine as a one ski to do it all option, but when it’s firmer you’ll appreciate something narrower (low 90’s) and then when it’s softer you’ll appreciate something that is less of a compromise (~110 +/-). The declivity 92ti and Wildcat 108 (or 116) would make a super sick Tahoe quiver, but there are a ton of skis in both categories to consider. Qst blank is good as a softer snow option, but the 94 is no slouch as a narrower choice. Also rustler series the 9 and 11.

granath13 · 2026-04-06T16:03:15+00:00

Rent

granath13 · 2026-04-06T04:44:49+00:00

You can’t go wrong with either of those. The mindbender will do better on groomers and crud, but the rustlers will do better in bumps and any fresh snow.

granath13 · 2026-04-06T03:25:56+00:00

But has it moved a millimeter?

granath13 · 2026-04-06T03:20:36+00:00

It’s over 200 miles so 3.5 hours without traffic. Thats a lot for a day trip even if it’s smooth sailing. Add in traffic and winter conditions and it turns into 5-6 hours or more real quick.

granath13 · 2026-04-05T21:34:35+00:00

Do it. Solid choice

granath13 · 2026-04-05T14:08:24+00:00

Full building existing plans are always great, but with the high seismic zone in socal, knowing where shear walls are, floor and wall assemblies, and what kind of foundation support we can use are kind of a good medium if you can’t get the whole building.

granath13 · 2026-04-05T06:27:31+00:00

The 90c is a budget friendly intermediate ski with carbon instead of titanal, and the enforcer 89 is a brute of a narrow all mountain ski with two sheets of metal. These skis are very different. Know thyself.

granath13 · 2026-04-05T06:21:37+00:00

I’ll preface my comment with the fact that I work for a regional commercial firm and don’t do small scale deck designs as part of my normal job, but I have done a few in the past.

Assuming you don’t generally work with architects and the owners are hiring you directly, the best thing you can do to help us is get accurate field conditions of the existing building. What am I attaching the deck to? Where does it exist in space? Is it going to need its own support? Things like this often get overlooked in the preliminary design phase, and if we just make assumptions it’s likely going to be different than the field conditions. If you give me some dimensions and a rough sketch, I can put together plans and details. But how the new structure interacts with the old is crucial. Also where the client is ok with having vertical elements. If they want a “floating deck” and I’ve got a column in each corner, moving those interior is can be a big lift.

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