block Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Its odd that Horton has not tested the Mapple 6.0 or 6.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 12, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 12, 2014 Before someone makes up some wacky conspiracy theory: I like and respect Andy. If you ever get the chance to just sit down and have a beer with him you should. (Or maybe it would be good to ski with him too. Whatever) Andy has made the decision that BallOfSpray is not part of his marketing strategy. He no longer advertises nor has he ever really showed interest in my ski review process. As a business owner I totally understand that you have to make choices. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 12, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted May 12, 2014 There are lots of good Mapple reviews if you look back in the archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 34mph Posted May 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2014 Love my 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted May 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2014 Absolutely "LOVE" my 6.0...Most "Forgiving" high performance ski I have ever been on, and I have tried them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted May 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2014 Parish, now pulls BOS ads.... trimming SG&A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 12, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 12, 2014 @AB running a business is never as straight forward as it should be. I have no idea what goes on behind closed doors at Mapple and I assume you don't either. If you are going to speculate please leave me out of it. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted May 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2014 Not including you. Just the financial guy in me wondering. Controlling costs is only prudent. I was/am thinking about a 6.1 from all great endorsements made out here. And no, I do not have access to behind the scenes at Mapple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 If your considering a high end ski you need to ride a Mapple before spending your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 My friend loves his, and has been down to work with Andy the last 2 summers. He is totally sold on Mapple skis and training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks for all the comments. I am not trying to start anything negative , I ski on a 6.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 34mph Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikl525 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Plus 1 on the Mapple 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Love my 6.0 too. I was recently there for a 5 days. Awesome experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 I've been mulling over trying a 6.0 or 6.1 Can someone comment on comparison of either of the Mapples vs a Goody XT? Thanks (I'm on a goode N-1 now...maybe I should be on a larger N-1, but it seems too slow for the amount of effort I'm putting in) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 34mph Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 There is a few on ski it again now which size are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 @Booze I got my 6.0 from @OB who went back to Goode. He might be able to give some comparison. I'm still liking the 6.0. I find it very forgiving of mistakes and I having much less falls on it - which fits with my main goal of avoiding injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 I got off on the n-1 to get on the Mapple 6.0. The Mapple worked MUCH better for me. Always felt like I was working my tail on on the n-1, but things really freed up for me on the 6.0. Moved from the 6.0 to 6.1 in June. It seems to carry the same speed across course for me as the 6.0, but feels like I'm on a rail through the turns. I love both of the Mapples, but am really really comfortable on my 6.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 @34, I'm close to 200lb, 6'2...into 38 off...so that's a good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 Does anyone know if either the 6.0 or 6.1 varied noticeably between model years? thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted May 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2014 @Booze Skis are the same year to year. I'm 6 feet, 195 and I ski a 68 inch 6.0. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 34mph Posted May 14, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ya I would say 68 but you could email mapple , they are real cool with getting back to you. Cust. support is the best I have ever had with a ski company, even when you buy it used like mine. I have no idea what a 6.1 feels like but I love my 6.0 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 34mph Posted May 14, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just looked on mapple's web page the 68 is a 68.5 so I dont know ? Just checked out ski it again and there is a 68 for 875 and a 67 for 900 , somken good deals !! just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted May 14, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2014 If I could - I'd hop on a Mapple 6.1 right now. That was an AWESOME ski. Went down and demo'd a ski last December and had a blast. HIGHLY recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted May 15, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2014 Parrish may have switched from Mapple to Goode, but I switched from Goode to Mapple. I think that evens the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 15, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2014 @rico two things Reviews are not connected to advertisering. I reviewed a D3 last year and will do a Warp this year. Neither currently are now or have ever been an advertiser. I would love it if Mapple sent me a 6.1 to review. Readers are always talking about their skis.....what more do you want. Wacky Frog Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mapple Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 MappleSkis has tremendous respect for John Horton and what he has done for the sport with BOS. This year MappleSkis for the short term decided not to advertise and purchase banners so we could focus on those $$ to be spent on getting out into the field and exposing the product direct to customers. See road tour schedule. We have no issues with John Horton and BOS team doing any reviews on our skis. It has to be real, and not according to whether the company spends money with the tester. So.....how does the tester make sure this is right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 Integrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JJR Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 Wow, this is getting really interesting, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 @Mapple send him a ski and find out. Part of the lure to your company seems to be the detailed after sale support, so keep pushing that and work with the tester. We all know there are a ton of top notch high end skis that just about anybody can ski their best on, but how many can get setup and technical advice from the best skier ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 the 68 is really a 68.5. I've always liked a bigger ski. I was on a 69 inch blue/red Sixam 6.0 back in the day and loved it. I don't find the ski feels big at all. Turns on a dime and holds edge very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 @Razorskier1 what numbers on your 68.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 Thread hijack---any hoppadilla? @ski6jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 @ski6jones -- I'll ask Andy. I haven't felt moved to take off the wing and do all the measurements since he set it up and it works great. Suppose I ought to know in case it gets bumped out of place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 Razor, get the little 2" box that goes over the wing, you can leave wing on and measure away. Great tool for the tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 16, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted May 16, 2014 @skidawg @ski6jones Did I read the word HOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 @Razorskier1 I've been tweaking on mine a bit and don't know many people on the 68.5" @skidawg The Hopadillo has landed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 YES!!!!!!! @MS will love the Hopadillo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted May 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2014 @ski6jones -- I will either get measurements from Andy or measure it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted May 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2014 What the hell is a hopadillo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted May 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2014 http://res.cloudinary.com/ratebeer/image/upload/w_250,c_limit,q_85,d_beer_def.gif/beer_152954.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted May 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hope they bring it to Orlando !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 17, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted May 17, 2014 @ski6jones My guess is that it cannot be bought in La. but I cant wait to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted May 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2014 @MS @Ed_Johnson, In and around the Houston area. I hope I can get more when we go to the tournament in Conroe next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted May 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2014 @OB...pretty sure that's not accurate. There is one in Savannah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller packski Posted May 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2014 Plenty of them in the Carolinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted May 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice Jack Dawg!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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