Are you happy with your "specialty" ski purchase?

[riverc0il]

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

What do those 3 ski styles consist of for you?

Groomer, All Mountain, Powder. I guess a bump specific ski in place of a powder or groomer ski would be appropriate for those inclined to chase bumps the way I chase powder or others rip groomers. Just my take.

[deadheadskier]

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

Well you're already taking out a big mortgage..what's a couple pairs of skis on the Visa card in addition..and a trip to Jackson Hole..lol..

It sounds like this girlfriend is marriage material..

yeah, she's definitely a keeper. No trip out west next winter, but she's well aware that the following winter when I have earned another week of vaca.....I will be going to Utah. Been too long, haven't been out west since 2001.

[twinplanx]

Totally...I had just about forgotten what a good edge feels like. I've wanted a pair of twin-tips since I first saw 2 pairs of ten-eighties since I saw 2 pairs strapped to the roof of a subby Impreza at Jay almost 10 yrs ago. When my buddy out West was able to snag some used(not abused in the least) PE demos I just had to have them and was glad to fork over the 250$. The 8 days that I've been on these skis have some of my best ever. ...Would I like to add to my quiver?

[deadheadskier]

Originally Posted by riverc0il

Groomer, All Mountain, Powder.

Those three would be my first choice as well. I'm happy with the B2 as my all mountain, next I will look to add the groomer/race board as I don't have a ski that delivers the performance I want for those conditions currently. After that it's a toss up between the Powder or Bump. If I find myself in a position to chase more Powder then I'll upgrade the Axioms. If I'm stuck looking for bumps more often, then I'll go that direction, not that that's a bad thing. I love bumps almost as much as powder.

[wa-loaf]

No new skis this year, but I mostly love my new Nordica Hot Rod boots. Best fitting and performing boots I've ever had. Only prob is they let a lot of snow/moisture into the shell.

I just picked up a pair of used race stock Volkl Racetiger GS skis for next year. Can't wait to get out on those. Next purchase will be some semi-fat skis in the 80 mm range. Still love my Ripsticks as my frontside/crud/bump ski.

[deadheadskier]

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I just picked up a pair of used race stock Volkl Racetiger GS skis for next year. Can't wait to get out on those.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? What size and was it with bindings?

[wa-loaf]

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? What size and was it with bindings?

Got em off ebay for approx $120 plus $25 shipping. No bindings and they are 185 cm. I'll be on the hunt this summer for some used race plates and bindings. I'm hoping to find something around $100.

[snowmonster]

Very satisfied with the wide skis I got at the end of last season (94 underfoot). It's become my go to ski especially in the trees and on fresh snow. Very capable too on the groomers. I also got a race/carver ski and have used that thrice only (Mutix R11) and, as hawkshot once said, it makes me want to go fast and at irresponsible speeds. Happy with them both. A wider ski with Marker Dukes is in the works for next season.

[Hawkshot99]

Originally Posted by snowmonster

I also got a race/carver ski and have used that thrice only (Mutix R11) and, as hawkshot once said, it makes me want to go fast and at irresponsible speeds.

But isnt it fun! I only used mine a few times for the same reason. Even tore the ACL on them.

[snowmonster]

Originally Posted by Hawkshot99

But isnt it fun! I only used mine a few times for the same reason. Even tore the ACL on them.

Agree. It's ridiculously fun! The ability to mix arms is great too but I prefer the long arms. The short arms are too snappy for my taste.