Baller ozski Posted November 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 11, 2014 This looks pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 11, 2014 Who is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 12, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted November 12, 2014 One of the best skiers in the world... Joel Wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, please... Son of Brett Wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aussiemc Posted November 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2014 No, Nephew. Son of Rob & Bronwyn - Wing Wetsuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted November 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2014 I didn't know kd was making a high end ski. I'd seen some rec skis on the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2014 I think they still make and sell skis in Australia. I don't believe any of their stuff is marketed in the US right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 13, 2014 Administrators Share Posted November 13, 2014 Made in USA. Sold downunder Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted November 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2014 Amazing 3 event guy, but a 5 or 6 time National slalom champ. Joel is a really good guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 14, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2014 KD Platinum??? The University of Iowa ski team was sponsored by KD back in the day when I skied for them. I was "EP" rated and we got skis/gear at "EP" prices. At the time we could get the best of the best with bindings and a bag for $350. I loved being the order guy and getting to "un-box" all the new skis for team members. I had a good relationship with the woman in sales and after I graduated I continued to get very good deals on skis through her (Jeanna)...through the CR7 and up to the Platinum...which originally came out with a balsa wood core. Two of those snapped between the bindings, and at some point Denny started D3. The Platinum went PVC core and KD moved to international sales only and eventually I lost touch with Jeanna. The Platinum is a very old design if unchanged...I can tell you the top surface in the video is the same shape as my ski was back in the day...hope the bottom and construction has changed or it's a very old ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 14, 2014 Administrators Share Posted November 14, 2014 The original had a balsa wood core. 2001ish? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 14, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted November 14, 2014 Judging by the price its only a mid range type ski, I can't help but wonder why. Australia is not a huge market but I do hope they get plenty of sales. Joel is a super nice guy and a credit to the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 14, 2014 Administrators Share Posted November 14, 2014 KD has been selling that ski downunder for a while. This is not a new thing. Australia is actually a surprisingly important market for the manufactures. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted November 14, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2014 at 43 seconds in you get a clear look at the tail of the ski and it has a very interesting top bevel that i have never seen on other skis. its sort of a hybrid slalom / trick ski kind of edge and the way i read steve schnitzers test results of beveling a skis top edge i bet that tail rides deep in the turn like nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 14, 2014 Administrators Share Posted November 14, 2014 I hate to be a wet blanket but that tail design is over 10 years old AND the mid range HOs use a clean edge design. From the video it really looks like the same Platinum as 10+ years ago. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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