Skinny bump skis....worth it????

**Greg** · Feb 27, 2008, 7:52 PM

Just had to...

Beetlenut · Feb 27, 2008, 7:56 PM

I would if I had your hill near by!

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Feb 27, 2008, 7:57 PM

Sure they're worth it..but only if you like to ski rock hard groomers..in a power wedge turkey tuck with a giant neon green fanny pack and stretch pants..Susie Chapstick ain't got nothing on Greg..lol

2knees · Feb 27, 2008, 8:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

Sure they're worth it..but only if you like to ski rock hard groomers..in a power wedge turkey tuck with a giant neon green fanny pack and stretch pants..Susie Chapstick ain't got nothing on Greg..lol

you're trying too hard.

just relax, like your boyfriend says, and let it happen naturally.

wa-loaf · Feb 27, 2008, 8:09 PM

I want to build out my quiver, but first I want a fatter ski and a true GS race ski. Then I'd consider a bump ski, but my current skis rock the bumps pretty good.

BTW: Elan is coming out with a true bump ski next year. It's designed by Glen Plake.

Grassi21 · Feb 27, 2008, 8:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2knees

you're trying too hard.

just relax, like your boyfriend says, and let it happen naturally.

This is one of the cases where I truly

snoseek · Feb 27, 2008, 8:43 PM

I wouldn't mind having a pair of rockin bump skis for when everthing is tracked up, I'm starting to sort of enjoy bumps the last couple of years.

Question to those that have dedicated bump skis-do they really attack bumps more than say an all mountain ski or a ski like say 1080 foil?

powbmps · Feb 27, 2008, 9:02 PM

I would say a dedicated bump ski makes quite a difference in the bumps. They just want to turn. Of course once you ski on them you'll never want to go back to those wider, heavier skis in any conditions

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I left my Scott P3's (84mm underfoot) at home today and skied my Twisters in the 10" of fresh. I was loving them even when the snow was cut up.

Maybe I'm just a moron living in denial......

riverc0il · Feb 27, 2008, 9:39 PM

Not for me. I ski some bumps probably 66% of the days but the mid-fats take care of them just fine for my needs. When I used to be all bumps, all the time, I had considered it. Certainly worth while if you show up to a hill with only the intention of skiing bumps and do so often.

deadheadskier · Feb 27, 2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wa-loaf

BTW: Elan is coming out with a true bump ski next year. It's designed by Glen Plake.

Will they come in a size other than 207????

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wa-loaf Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 3,398	I want to build out my quiver, but first I want a fatter ski and a true GS race ski. Then I'd consider a bump ski, but my current skis rock the bumps pretty good. BTW: Elan is coming out with a true bump ski next year. It's designed by Glen Plake. __________________ Schivergnügen

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riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,495	Not for me. I ski some bumps probably 66% of the days but the mid-fats take care of them just fine for my needs. When I used to be all bumps, all the time, I had considered it. Certainly worth while if you show up to a hill with only the intention of skiing bumps and do so often. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 51

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Feb 27, 2008, 7:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beetlenut Da Woods Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Kingston, RI Posts: 295	I would if I had your hill near by!

Feb 27, 2008, 7:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
GrilledSteezeSandwich Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,395	Sure they're worth it..but only if you like to ski rock hard groomers..in a power wedge turkey tuck with a giant neon green fanny pack and stretch pants..Susie Chapstick ain't got nothing on Greg..lol

Feb 27, 2008, 8:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
snoseek Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Golden, Co Posts: 1,381	I wouldn't mind having a pair of rockin bump skis for when everthing is tracked up, I'm starting to sort of enjoy bumps the last couple of years. Question to those that have dedicated bump skis-do they really attack bumps more than say an all mountain ski or a ski like say 1080 foil?

Feb 27, 2008, 9:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
powbmps Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 82	I would say a dedicated bump ski makes quite a difference in the bumps. They just want to turn. Of course once you ski on them you'll never want to go back to those wider, heavier skis in any conditions . I left my Scott P3's (84mm underfoot) at home today and skied my Twisters in the 10" of fresh. I was loving them even when the snow was cut up. Maybe I'm just a moron living in denial......