Equipment question

[RossiSkier]

Völkl's seem to be popular amongst posters here. To be diversified, here is some info on Volkl's latest models:

GS STOCK
Völkl P60 GC Racing Cup


SL STOCK
Völkl P60 SC Racing WC


CARVING HP
Völkl Supersport 6 Star


CARVING PERFORMANCE
Völkl Supersport 3 Star


CARVING SPORT
Völkl Energy 380


ALL-TERRAIN CROSS HP
Völkl Superspeed


ALL-TERRAIN CROSS SPORT
Völkl Supersport 4-Star


ALL-TERRAIN RIDE HP
Völkl 7 24 EXP


ALL-TERRAIN RIDE SPORT
Völkl 7 24 EXS


FREERIDE HP MID-FAT
Völkl 7 24 PRO


HP FAT
Völkl Karma


BIG FAT TWIN
Völkl Gotama



http://www.volkl.com/ski/

[thetrailboss]

Great info, RossiSkier!

[Ph0eniX]

Thanks again for all the info. After holding a few pair in my hands I'm leaning towards Volkl Superspeed (w/Marker AT/Motion):



. I can get them at a local Ski Barn for $760 which is the cheapest I've seen them so far.[/img]

[billski]

I demo'd the superspeeds. and was blown away. My new love affair, I have yet to purchase. mountain magnets with helluva edging. Kind of a new gold standard for high speed stability. Never lost control once. The only thing I've heard is that they can wear you out later in the day (didn't for me, but I only skied them one day in one set of conditions) because they do require more work, you can't sit back with them.

[GadgetRick]

This is an issue which pops up from time to time. I remember when I switched to shaped skis and I felt very uncomfortable on them. Why? The shaped skis want to turn for you. Honestly, once you understand this and don't try and fight it they are a LOT of fun. The suggestions to work with an instructor will make a huge difference in your enjoyment of shaped skis. You put a lot less effort into skiing shaped skis properly than skiing straight skis (in general).

The shaped skis are plenty stable enough at speed these days. Just give them a chance and you might really enjoy them.

[Ph0eniX]

Actually found them on eBay for $575 (brand new). Just came today. Can't wait to try them!

[patentcad]

I'm a long time Rossignol fan - I have both 203cm Rossi 7SK's and 205cm Rossi 7G's in the basement and loved both in their day. Back then (early 1990's) I never found a ski that could touch Rossignol in terms of liveliness, snap, versatility, overall feel.

Now it's a new day gear wise, and after 8 years off skis I demo'd Rossignol B1 and B2's on my first day back. They were competent, fine, but very forgettable (for me, I realize this is quite subjective). Nothing to write home about for this skier (47, expert to advanced, high speed GS/Super G skiing style and short swing fall line turns on steeper terrain).

But the new Volkl Supersport 5 Stars that I just purchased are another story. I'm every bit as jazzed about them as I used to be about my Rossignols, even moreso (see my comments in other threads) Now I can see why Volkls inspire such loyalty and so many raves. Best ski I've ever had, by far, without any hesitation whatsoever. I ski them in the 175cm length. For me the 5Stars utterly blow away those B1/B2's from Rossignol. They're not in the same league, at least for me. Demo for yourself....