BACKCOUNTRY - October 2005
2006 Gear Guide
Ski Test – Josh Dostal
Women’s-specific Ski Test – Lindsay Yaw
G3 Reverend
A big ski that is designed to arc in every wat, the Reverend deliverd a sound, measured sermon that didn’t do much to inspire a congregation, and even made a few, bigger, stronger testers beg for forgiveness. Some found it best at medium and higher speeds and long and medium radius turns – “These are not ballet shoes,” as one tester said. Or as another was moved to comment: “The meek may inherit the earth, but they should avoid this ski.” On reprobate terrain, the Reverend put down the hammer: “Bombproof long radius [turns] through the worst of the mank,” said a tester. “Crud busting,” said another. “Plows through everything.”
G3 Ticket
Of the four skis G3 introduced in very limited distribution last year, theTicket is the most radical. Its funhouse mirror shape is visibly deeper on the skis’ outer edges than on the inner ones. What inspired the asymmetry: an attempt to get the uphill ski into a tighter turn radius and out of the ay of the downhill ski, preventing ruinous tip crossings. Though not all testers would punch the Ticket, most thought the skis behaved as intended, especially in medium and short radius turns, where they showed a pleasingly supple side. But when pressure was applied, a couple of hard chargers thought the Ticket could be overpowered. “Skis well on groomed – like a cruiser. You feel comfortable and predictable. Cuts and busts up crud well,” said a tester. “Awesome edge pressure and balance. The concept works,” said another. “It’s a fun, mid-speed carving ski that likes to dodge, dart and play,” added a third.
G3 Baron
When it comes to skis, the Baron is the “guide” in Genuine Guide Gear – a utility randonneé ski with reasonable width and a light feel. Overall, the Baron had a fairly royal presence, which was best at medium and long radius turns and dealt well with hardpack, powder and crud. It was palpably - but not overly – stiff for several testers, who thought it needed to be commanded. “Skied vigourously, and performed well,” a tester said. “Solid, stable ski that holds well on the groomed and can handle variable snow,” added another. “Fun all around,” said a third. “Lightweight but not wimpy. Would be good going up or coming down steeps.”
G3 Siren
Homer’s Odysseus had to shove wax in his ears so as not to be lured by the Siren’s song…but that is so last eon. Now with the introduction of G3’s siren, you can indulge your pleasures with this all-day, all-mountain ripper. Our testers found the combination of a rich, calming dampness in fast , long radius turns and a spicy snap for zipping in and out of shorter turns. :The even flex with a little extra in the tails lets the ski flow super smoothly,” said one tester. “The siren pops back to you in the bumps, and remains predictable in tighter swayhs of trees.” Another commented, “This ski is lively and responsive to dance a two-step if you need it to.”
Ski Test – Josh Dostal
Women’s-specific Ski Test – Lindsay Yaw
G3 Reverend
A big ski that is designed to arc in every wat, the Reverend deliverd a sound, measured sermon that didn’t do much to inspire a congregation, and even made a few, bigger, stronger testers beg for forgiveness. Some found it best at medium and higher speeds and long and medium radius turns – “These are not ballet shoes,” as one tester said. Or as another was moved to comment: “The meek may inherit the earth, but they should avoid this ski.” On reprobate terrain, the Reverend put down the hammer: “Bombproof long radius [turns] through the worst of the mank,” said a tester. “Crud busting,” said another. “Plows through everything.”G3 Ticket
Of the four skis G3 introduced in very limited distribution last year, theTicket is the most radical. Its funhouse mirror shape is visibly deeper on the skis’ outer edges than on the inner ones. What inspired the asymmetry: an attempt to get the uphill ski into a tighter turn radius and out of the ay of the downhill ski, preventing ruinous tip crossings. Though not all testers would punch the Ticket, most thought the skis behaved as intended, especially in medium and short radius turns, where they showed a pleasingly supple side. But when pressure was applied, a couple of hard chargers thought the Ticket could be overpowered. “Skis well on groomed – like a cruiser. You feel comfortable and predictable. Cuts and busts up crud well,” said a tester. “Awesome edge pressure and balance. The concept works,” said another. “It’s a fun, mid-speed carving ski that likes to dodge, dart and play,” added a third.
G3 Baron
When it comes to skis, the Baron is the “guide” in Genuine Guide Gear – a utility randonneé ski with reasonable width and a light feel. Overall, the Baron had a fairly royal presence, which was best at medium and long radius turns and dealt well with hardpack, powder and crud. It was palpably - but not overly – stiff for several testers, who thought it needed to be commanded. “Skied vigourously, and performed well,” a tester said. “Solid, stable ski that holds well on the groomed and can handle variable snow,” added another. “Fun all around,” said a third. “Lightweight but not wimpy. Would be good going up or coming down steeps.”
G3 Siren
Homer’s Odysseus had to shove wax in his ears so as not to be lured by the Siren’s song…but that is so last eon. Now with the introduction of G3’s siren, you can indulge your pleasures with this all-day, all-mountain ripper. Our testers found the combination of a rich, calming dampness in fast , long radius turns and a spicy snap for zipping in and out of shorter turns. :The even flex with a little extra in the tails lets the ski flow super smoothly,” said one tester. “The siren pops back to you in the bumps, and remains predictable in tighter swayhs of trees.” Another commented, “This ski is lively and responsive to dance a two-step if you need it to.”
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