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Originally Posted by hammer  I've been starting to look at end-of-season sales and there are a few good deals out there, so I think I'm going to get another pair that will help this "temporarily-terminal intermediate" in getting to the next level in my skiing.
My thinking is that I'd want to get an "advanced" all-mountain ski...something that can handle the variable conditions that we can get around here in NE but also has good enough edge hold to cruise down groomed hardpack. Some of the skis that may be contenders include Elan Magfire 10/12, Dynastar Legend 8000, Head Xenon 9.0...I'm sure that there are others.
Also, I tried out a NASTAR course this past weekend...think I have a new addiction  . Would an all-mountain ski be OK for recreational racing or should I really get a pair of cheap-a$$ race skis for that purpose?
I may have the opportunity to demo some skis but I'm not sure I'll be able to demo exactly what I'm looking for...any input would be appreciated. |
Hmmm...temporarily-terminal intermediate who wants to race Nastar. I'm thinkin the following:
Nordica Speedmachine14.2 - This ski is discontinued this season, the mach 2 took it's place in the speed machine lineup. I'm thinkin as an int. you pobably spend most of your time on the front side so you need a carver first (which will also work in NASTAR) but not a curver that is so stiff you have to ski it hard and fast to get the most out of it. You need something that you can turn at slow to moderate speeds without putting too much work into each turn. These fit the bill. 116-70-102, wood core, carbon no metal, sandwich construction and the price will be right if you can find a pair.
Like I said it's a 06/07 ski, but I've seen them in a couple of shops and on ebay. You can get them for a song if you can find them go for it.
Diggin the Nordica love in this thread and I agree with others the Nitrous would work too.as would the Grandsport S14, Hot Rod Overdrive and of course the Mach 2.