Comments on: New products and innovations for 2008/2009 Season: the Rocker (R)evolution! http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/ Ski Gear, Ski Resorts, Interviews, Reviews, Tips & Tricks Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:53:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tony shirion http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-7050 Tony shirion Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:48:12 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-7050 Hi , I broke my knee in a ski lesson first time skier, going skiing was always my fear of getting injured, I want to say to all ski manifucturers your future is in the hands of new people coming in to this sport and not the present existing market. You always inventing the extream and beyond but underestimate the begginers market. Maybe they should look at the numbers of not reported injuries of acl . Just a point to make the non exsisting markets is far bigger then the current Market . As you know short ski and forgiving abd curved skis are not " the safe " way to ski . I hope this coment will be forward to the big people in the indestry. Thanke you Hi ,
I broke my knee in a ski lesson first time skier, going skiing was always my fear of getting injured, I want to say to all ski manifucturers your future is in the hands of new people coming in to this sport and not the present existing market. You always inventing the extream and beyond but underestimate the begginers market. Maybe they should look at the numbers of not reported injuries of acl . Just a point to make the non exsisting markets is far bigger then the current Market . As you know short ski and forgiving abd curved skis are not ” the safe ” way to ski . I hope this coment will be forward to the big people in the indestry. Thanke you

]]> By: A Couple of Interesting 2009/2010 New Ski Models | Homeboy's Skiing Blog http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-4598 A Couple of Interesting 2009/2010 New Ski Models | Homeboy's Skiing Blog Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:05:12 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-4598 [...] Koopman. This ski is going to be like the mini version (98mm ski middle) of this season’s S7 - a hybrid concept with some sidecut and camber in the middle with tapered (not as heavily as in S7) and rockered nose [...] [...] Koopman. This ski is going to be like the mini version (98mm ski middle) of this season’s S7 – a hybrid concept with some sidecut and camber in the middle with tapered (not as heavily as in S7) and rockered nose [...]

]]> By: Praxis Powder Boards Review | Homeboy's Skiing Blog http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-4319 Praxis Powder Boards Review | Homeboy's Skiing Blog Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:19:00 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-4319 [...] In soft snow, which is what these skis are made for, the Praxis Powder Boards excel. Sinking the tip is practically nearly impossible, it stays on top of the snow even on low angle runs. I use my Praxis on days with only 10-15cms of new snow since they will float on the top anyway. In soft snow and wide open areas I haven’t really found a speed limit, although they have a different feeling to them than a “normal” ski at very high speeds and it is not always as confidence inspiring as on normal skis, but these skis are still by no means unstable in soft snow. The “different feeling” is what best describes the way these reverse/reverse planks ski. It is a feeling that some might not get used to, for example a skier who likes to rail big turns on very stiff skis might have some problems adapting or might not adapt at all. I’m not saying that doing big turns on the Praxis is hard or more uncomfortable than on “normal” fat skis, but some might dislike the feel of the ski and the slight adjustments one might need to make to his/her technique. Having said that, I ski stiff skis also and very much enjoy the way they ski, but still am still in love with the Praxis. Someone who wants to retain the feeling of a normal sidecut ski might want to look into skis with just rockered tip. Some of them are mentioned in this article. [...] [...] In soft snow, which is what these skis are made for, the Praxis Powder Boards excel. Sinking the tip is practically nearly impossible, it stays on top of the snow even on low angle runs. I use my Praxis on days with only 10-15cms of new snow since they will float on the top anyway. In soft snow and wide open areas I haven’t really found a speed limit, although they have a different feeling to them than a “normal” ski at very high speeds and it is not always as confidence inspiring as on normal skis, but these skis are still by no means unstable in soft snow. The “different feeling” is what best describes the way these reverse/reverse planks ski. It is a feeling that some might not get used to, for example a skier who likes to rail big turns on very stiff skis might have some problems adapting or might not adapt at all. I’m not saying that doing big turns on the Praxis is hard or more uncomfortable than on “normal” fat skis, but some might dislike the feel of the ski and the slight adjustments one might need to make to his/her technique. Having said that, I ski stiff skis also and very much enjoy the way they ski, but still am still in love with the Praxis. Someone who wants to retain the feeling of a normal sidecut ski might want to look into skis with just rockered tip. Some of them are mentioned in this article. [...]

]]> By: Eric Pollard Video Edit | Homeboy's Skiing Blog http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-3631 Eric Pollard Video Edit | Homeboy's Skiing Blog Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:50:42 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-3631 [...] to see more this kind of skiing around. And every time I check this stuff I want to buy a set of rockered skis and try some new, silly things on skis (they say old dog doesn’t learn new tricks but you can [...] [...] to see more this kind of skiing around. And every time I check this stuff I want to buy a set of rockered skis and try some new, silly things on skis (they say old dog doesn’t learn new tricks but you can [...]

]]> By: Camber Keeper - Is There Any Use For a Product Like This | Homeboy's Skiing Blog http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-2383 Camber Keeper - Is There Any Use For a Product Like This | Homeboy's Skiing Blog Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:55:09 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-2383 [...] But one question arises - how about with the new trend towards relatively flat camber, even zero or reverse camber (or so called rockered) skis? [...] [...] But one question arises – how about with the new trend towards relatively flat camber, even zero or reverse camber (or so called rockered) skis? [...]

]]> By: Blast from the Past, Part I - Snow is Only Frozen Water! | Homeboy's Skiing Blog http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-2071 Blast from the Past, Part I - Snow is Only Frozen Water! | Homeboy's Skiing Blog Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:07:41 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-2071 [...] is Only Frozen Water” Pretty hard to get (just) the similar feeling on skis, no matter what new gimmick planks you have on your feet. The Wave! That IS some fine snow! Was there more snow back in the [...] [...] is Only Frozen Water” Pretty hard to get (just) the similar feeling on skis, no matter what new gimmick planks you have on your feet. The Wave! That IS some fine snow! Was there more snow back in the [...]

]]> By: Snow Bunnies Catch Bigger Buzzes with Sports Equipment Innovations - 3DSports http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 Snow Bunnies Catch Bigger Buzzes with Sports Equipment Innovations - 3DSports Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:42 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-1371 [...] the right combination of gear and snow is vital to good highs.  One blogger gives the following example, “The Spatula design [in skis] has proved to be unbeatable in powder, [...] [...] the right combination of gear and snow is vital to good highs.  One blogger gives the following example, “The Spatula design [in skis] has proved to be unbeatable in powder, [...]

]]> By: marko http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1349 marko Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:56:08 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-1349 Oh yes, thanks Alex. They are quite small, but you can see them bigger by clicking the pictures. We should use biggest pictures, for sure. I agree with you. Oh yes, thanks Alex. They are quite small, but you can see them bigger by clicking the pictures. We should use biggest pictures, for sure. I agree with you.

]]> By: AAA Copywriter http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1348 AAA Copywriter Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:44:26 +0000 http://homeboyski.com/2008/03/19/new-products-and-innovations-for-20082009-season-the-rocker-revolution/#comment-1348 Aren't the images a little to small? ;) <i>Alex</i> Aren’t the images a little to small? ;)

Alex

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