This is a better ski than Bishop thinks. It's described as an all mountain ski, and good as a quiver of 1 for east coast hardpack, but I've found it better than described. I'm a Colorado skier, but learned on the east coast as a kid. 60+ years skiing, and 25+ on tele skis. 95% now on telemark skis. I ski at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Powderhorn regularly. I've skied the Gonzo (170 with Outlaw X) in bumps and it excels there: easy to rotate, adept at slicing around bumps as needed, and forgiving in the tips when I point them into a sharp mogul by mistake. That twin tip design really helps in the bumps. I've skied them on late day groomed runs (when things get pretty scrapy), and found that downhill ski and edge easily able to hold on without skidding out, though a bit later in the turn than a more shaped ski. But once it got there, it was bombproof. My powder days have been limited to 6" storms, but found the Gonzos were easy to ski in Colorado's pretty dry snow. In super deep or manky conditions I might prefer a slightly longer ski, but that's for another day. Were $$ no object, I'd buy one of each, thank you very much.

I purchased the Gonzos with BMF/R bindings this year in an attempt to switch to telemark after years of alpine skiing. I just finished my third day on them and my self esteem is at an all time high! I'm skiing in typical East Coast conditions and the skis and bindings are superb. Absolutely fantastic. I am so glad I made the dive into telemark skiing. So much more fun. Bishop technology made it made it easy-ish! I will be buying some Chedi's in the not-too-distant future and I love the fact that you can swap the bindings without having to buy another set. Well done Bishop!

Finally found my perfect groomer tele setup. Gonzos with BMF/Rs with modern Scott Synergy 75mm boots, well, it's perfect. Ice, crust, crud, powder, they run well in it all. Best setup I've ever had. Still lacking? Some skill on my part but we are working on that. Bishop, thanks for building great gear.

Not enough time on real snow. Skiing indoors. So far bindings feel stiff and precise. Probably should take down some of the stiffness. Skis themselves love to turn. Bindings help to get to the next turn.
Alpine turns are a breeze.

Woo to the hoo! This ski is fun! Snappy and quick, a blast to play on at the resort. It turns in the bumps, it puts a smile on your face when it's playtime. Yay Bishop!