2011/2012 Dynafit Manaslu?

2011/2012 Dynafit Manaslu skis are on sale all over the web right now.

Seems like it could be a good deal. I am an advanced skier and would like something I can enjoy our powder / crud / concrete with in the backcountry.

Do you folks out there like these skis? My buddy has them and speaks highly of them. My current setup is a pair of BD Machines - a pretty dramatic sidecut ski good for spring corn, but not as much for winter conditions, I think, because they like to turn.

Meh.
What's the price? I think you could find better pow/crud/concrete skis on sale.

$400. Because they are pre-drilled for Dynafit bindings, I get to save mounting costs too. Climbing is at least as important as skiing for me so weight is a factor.

Open to alternative suggestions - that's why I crowdsourced this. thanks,

If I had to choose but one of my skis to keep it would be the Manaslu. The others: Dynafit 7-Summits & Stoke; Volkl Snowwolf & Mantra; Karhu Guide & Madshus Epoch; Kastle LX92; Rossignol S7; Atomic R:EX. If I was to buy a new 2-ski quiver it might well be the Movement Response X and the Dynafit Huascaran. If I were younger, stronger, and had really healthy knees I'd consider the Volkl Nunataq.

I think Marmot has the Nunataq for $400

Is this one of their rentals? I was thinking about it

Some Manaslu owners have been plagued by toes ripping out of those predrilled skis. I know several people who gave up on them.

Its a lightweight ski much loved by the TAY crowd but IMO a noodly meh ski with terrible edge hold. There much better skis for what you want on the market.

The Volk Nutataq that Ed mentioned is a much better ski.

I also agree with Carey...the Huascaran is also a good ski and better for deep winter but you'll pay more.

Have a look at the Voile line, US made, bomber cap construction and you can find deals. The new V8 is a great ski as is the Charger.

Manaslu......meh.... but YMMV.

Lots of good stuff here around the same price range:

www.steepandcheap.com/steepcheap/gear-cache/3969

Some Manaslu owners have been plagued by  toes ripping out of those predrilled skis. I know several people who gave up on them.

Its  a lightweight ski much loved by the TAY crowd but IMO a noodly meh ski with terrible edge hold. There much better skis for what you want on the market.

Manaslu......meh.... but YMMV.

Plagued?  "A widespread affliction or calamity", nah I don't think so.  Here's some discussion on the issue:  www.wildsnow.com/4400/dynafit-binding-screw-inserts/   Pre drilled plastic inserts pro:  easier to mount.   Con:  easier to rip out?

The Manaslu has not been noodly for me or my daughter, but neither of us weighs over 170lb, maybe they have a weight limit?  One of the reasons I bought my first pair in 2009 was due to their excellent edgehold on bulletproof groomers at Marmot demo night in January of that year.

MMDV (my mileage does vary!)  Off Piste newspaper December 2013 ski review issue says, and my experience has been the same:  "Several testers in our crew keep a Manaslu in the quiver, and use it, because if you just don't know what Mother Nature is going to offer, you do know that the Manaslu can handle it...it serves up remarkably consistent results in the backcountry...when push comes to shove, we also love the way the Manaslu does it all, regardless of the conditions."

Plagued?  "A widespread affliction or calamity", nah I don't think so.  Here's some discussion on the issue:  www.wildsnow.com/4400/dynafit-binding-screw-inserts/   Pre drilled plastic inserts pro:  easier to mount.   Con:  easier to rip out?

The Manaslu has not been noodly for me or my daughter, but neither of us weighs over 170lb, maybe they have a weight limit?  One of the reasons I bought my first pair in 2009 was due to their excellent edgehold on bulletproof groomers at Marmot demo night in January of that year.

MMDV (my mileage does vary!)  Off Piste newspaper December 2013 ski review issue says, and my experience has been the same:  "Several testers in our crew keep a Manaslu in the quiver, and use it, because if you just don't know what Mother Nature is going to offer, you do know that the Manaslu can handle it...it serves up remarkably consistent results in the backcountry...when push comes to shove, we also love the way the Manaslu does it all, regardless of the conditions."

YEah.... I know you love your Noodly Manasulu's but I also know a lot of people who after the initial "crush" grew very disillusioned with them. They were a great ski for what they were..light...but time has moved on and they are now a meh ski compared to what is now out there. .... hardly a crud ski.....but To each his own...and everybody has their own experiences and personal preferences ......and I guess the message to the OP is...demo if you can before buying as, as you can see, experiences and opinions vary dramatically based upon personal preference and skiing style.

They probably didn't sell that well, due to the avalanche and the people that didn't survive.