D3 vs Stokes

[RRGR]

I’m getting ready to buy a set of jumpers. I’m leaning one way, but I’d like to get some input if someone has information that would help. If anyone has thoughts, they would definitely be appreciated!!! Thanks all.

[Horton]

good question

[Cooper_Trelawney]

Are the only current jumpers manufacturers D3, Goodman and Stokes?

[RRGR]

@Horton Thanks!

 

@Cooper_Trelawney - I think there might be some additional show ski manufacturers, but for 3 event jump, i believe that’s it…

[Moskier3ev]

We have D3 in our family. We have had great service. My wife broke a ski and they made her a match asap. Took the serial # off the ski and built to the same specs. Still cost but beat buying a new pair.

[Deanoski]

Goodman’s if you can get a pr

[RRGR]

@Deanoski Im not even sure how to get a hold of Ron. Last I heard/read he had a big backlog and the website isn’t even registered.

 

I’m pulling the trigger on some Stokes on Monday. D3 responded fast and bounced some questions off Freddy. that experience was great, which made the decision more difficult.

 

I’m West MI, and most people are on D3s, and I’ve seen a few Goodmans around.

 

If I can, I’ll see about swapping some skis around and throw some feedback on here.

 

My gut was telling me Stokes, and Tom called me on a Sat afternoon to tell me about their skis and story, which was pretty awesome.

[Cooper_Trelawney]

@RRGR I'm impressed that you got to consult both Freddy Krueger and Tom Asher in your process of choosing jumpers. What other sport would you get to consult top pros when considering equipment?!?

Good luck with your new Stokes! Hopefully you will post some follow ups this summer.

[RRGR]

No kidding, it’s pretty awesome.

[lpskier]

Several years ago, i was trying to buy a sling for my daughter and was deciding between an ML and a Stokes. I called Performance and asked the salesman that answered the phone some questions but he wasn’t helpful. So I asked if they had a jumper that worked there and he said yes. I said “Put him on.” After a short wait, the new guy says “Hi. This is Zack [ Worden], can I help you?”

 

That was impressive.

[mike_mapple]

@lpskier that would have been me you talked to. Me and Zack used to do that on the phone all the time, I would throw him all the jump quesitons and he would throw me all the slalom stuff. It would have been from the Old shop days! Unless someone stole my line, lol.

 

 

 

[lpskier]

@mike_mapple If I’d known it was you, I would have deftly changed the subject to slalom. And it would have been 2012, 2013 or 2014. That’s after the move, right?