Comments on: 2008 Scott Mission 183 Alpine Skis Review http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/ Utah Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Sports Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:36:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Barrett Lawrie http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1453 Barrett Lawrie Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:26:46 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1453 Thanks for the heads up. Thanks for the heads up.

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1451 Jason Mitchell Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:59:45 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1451 Thanks for your comments and I'm glad that you purchased these skis. They are awesome in all conditions. But, I do want to make you aware that they are a bit "hooky" when doing an emergency snowplow at high-speeds. Sometimes that kind of situation presents itself, so I wanted you--especially--to be aware. Slow-speed snowplows are fine, but mid to higher-speed stuff, they are kind of herkey jerkey. You'll find that with all moderately-shaped skis though, so it's not a Mission-specific issue. I didn't really mention this in the reviews because I can safely assume that most people won't really care about that, but with you being a patroller, you'll need to snowplow as you are lowering a toboggan and I wanted you to be aware of that. Get out there and enjoy carving on these skis! Thanks for your comments and I’m glad that you purchased these skis. They are awesome in all conditions.

But, I do want to make you aware that they are a bit “hooky” when doing an emergency snowplow at high-speeds. Sometimes that kind of situation presents itself, so I wanted you–especially–to be aware. Slow-speed snowplows are fine, but mid to higher-speed stuff, they are kind of herkey jerkey. You’ll find that with all moderately-shaped skis though, so it’s not a Mission-specific issue.

I didn’t really mention this in the reviews because I can safely assume that most people won’t really care about that, but with you being a patroller, you’ll need to snowplow as you are lowering a toboggan and I wanted you to be aware of that.

Get out there and enjoy carving on these skis!

]]> By: Barrett Lawrie http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1450 Barrett Lawrie Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:53:34 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1450 Thanks for taking the time to give your opinion on this ski. I am a ski patroller in British Columbia and just purchased a pair of Scott Missions for this coming season. I did a lot of research before making my final decision as I need a true all mountain ski under me when I get a call to help an injured skier. You never know where you'll need to get to in a hurry. You sound like a well educated, informed individual and your review on these skis helped me out a great deal. Thanks again. Thanks for taking the time to give your opinion on this ski. I am a ski patroller in British Columbia and just purchased a pair of Scott Missions for this coming season. I did a lot of research before making my final decision as I need a true all mountain ski under me when I get a call to help an injured skier. You never know where you’ll need to get to in a hurry. You sound like a well educated, informed individual and your review on these skis helped me out a great deal. Thanks again.

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1332 Jason Mitchell Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:54:56 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1332 Here is the word from the wintersports marketing manager at Scott USA on the differences between the Punisher and Mission: <blockquote>The Punisher ski is a full sidewall ski while the Mission has a slightly capped tip and tail. The construction on the Punisher is beefier. It is built up throughout the middle of the ski to give it more pop and more stable landings. They are definitely similar but different. The Punisher is my everyday ski, I pound on it and it always asks for more. The Mission is fun too, just a bit more forgiving and no twin tip.</blockquote> Here is the word from the wintersports marketing manager at Scott USA on the differences between the Punisher and Mission:

The Punisher ski is a full sidewall ski while the Mission has a slightly capped tip and tail. The construction on the Punisher is beefier. It is built up throughout the middle of the ski to give it more pop and more stable landings. They are definitely similar but different. The Punisher is my everyday ski, I pound on it and it always asks for more. The Mission is fun too, just a bit more forgiving and no twin tip.

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1325 Jason Mitchell Mon, 26 May 2008 04:47:38 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1325 Yeah, the Punishers are a great price at $250. The Mojo 90's are equally a steal at that price. Comparing the Missions and Mojo 90's, they are both similar, but different-performing skis. The Missions are excellent for pow and crud, but have much more sidecut so they nearly turn on their own. Because of that, they don't perform quite as well in powder as the Mojo's. And, they aren't a full twin. Comparing the Punishers to the Mojos, I'd guess the Punishers will carve the groomers better than the Mojos, but I can't say for sure since I haven't skied the Punishers (though some do say they are identical). Both are great skis, no doubt. I loved my Mojos and the Missions are a bit more turny, thus making them a great inbounds ski. I hope that helps! Yeah, the Punishers are a great price at $250. The Mojo 90’s are equally a steal at that price. Comparing the Missions and Mojo 90’s, they are both similar, but different-performing skis. The Missions are excellent for pow and crud, but have much more sidecut so they nearly turn on their own. Because of that, they don’t perform quite as well in powder as the Mojo’s. And, they aren’t a full twin. Comparing the Punishers to the Mojos, I’d guess the Punishers will carve the groomers better than the Mojos, but I can’t say for sure since I haven’t skied the Punishers (though some do say they are identical).

Both are great skis, no doubt. I loved my Mojos and the Missions are a bit more turny, thus making them a great inbounds ski. I hope that helps!

]]> By: ahandor http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1324 ahandor Sun, 25 May 2008 19:20:59 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1324 Thanks for the review. I'm curious as to how the Missions compared to your Mojo 90s. Could you expand on that a bit? I see both the Mojo 90s and the Scott Punishers online for $250 -- I wonder which you think would be the better choice. Thanks! Thanks for the review. I’m curious as to how the Missions compared to your Mojo 90s. Could you expand on that a bit? I see both the Mojo 90s and the Scott Punishers online for $250 — I wonder which you think would be the better choice. Thanks!

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1288 Jason Mitchell Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:08:44 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1288 I just got another day on these skis and I love them more and more. They float really well and they carve like butta'. Seriously, these are some of the most fun overall skis I've ever owned... super-versatile and great fun overall. I just got another day on these skis and I love them more and more. They float really well and they carve like butta’. Seriously, these are some of the most fun overall skis I’ve ever owned… super-versatile and great fun overall.

]]> By: joshG http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1260 joshG Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:37:02 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1260 Both powder and freeskier reference it as being the same ski. I too noticed that their website had slightly different dims but powder even described it as the same wood core, etc. http://www.powdermag.com/buyersguide08/allmountain/scott-punisher/ I have always been happy with other scott products, I think the ski looks nice. Both powder and freeskier reference it as being the same ski. I too noticed that their website had slightly different dims but powder even described it as the same wood core, etc.
http://www.powdermag.com/buyersguide08/allmountain/scott-punisher/

I have always been happy with other scott products, I think the ski looks nice.

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1258 Jason Mitchell Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:16:56 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1258 Thanks joshG... the Punisher is an all-new ski for this season. Looking at the dimensions and lengths, they are definitely similar, but not identical to the Missions. Thanks joshG… the Punisher is an all-new ski for this season. Looking at the dimensions and lengths, they are definitely similar, but not identical to the Missions.

]]> By: joshG http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1257 joshG Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:37:50 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-scott-mission-alpine-skis-review/#comment-1257 I think that the Punisher is basically the same ski but with a twin tip. http://scottusa.com/us_en/product/23/26/punisher I think that the Punisher is basically the same ski but with a twin tip.
http://scottusa.com/us_en/product/23/26/punisher

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