Ski suggestions

[Greg]

Add the Volkl 724 Pro and EXP to your demo list.

[thetrailboss]

Yes, in my long post I forgot the Volkl 724...heard a lot of good things.

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Yes, in my long post I forgot the Volkl 724...heard a lot of good things.

The Volkl 5 star Supersport was the second place finisher during my demo. Great ski, not really a twin tip, but real versatile.

[thetrailboss]

I hear that Volkls are very demanding skis...very stiff as well.

[riverc0il]

JimG, as i was reading your post, i was thinking "wow, this guy shares a lot of opinions on skis that i do." so no surprise when i got to the end of your post and you gave the thumbs up to the 8000s it isn't a twin tip though

however, i don't think those are bvibert's ski since he is looking towards a preference of groomed with desire to do more natural snow skiing. i love volkl and highly recommend them for larger gentleman with a preference to the groomed. thetrailboss mentions that they are demanding and stiff, that is true of their top line skis. however, while volkls are damp the middle range are more forgiving and not excessively demanding. i would recommend the volkl 724 EXP. try the pro too, but my money would be on the EXP. five star was mentioned, which would be ideal for groomers and cruising but may be limited on natural snow.

people tend to fall into two camps, the foam core or the wood core. i'm a wood core type of guy so i have no fondness for rossignol also no love for atomic either for all the reasons jimG mentioned. but that's just one skier's preference. what may be great for one person doesn't not work well for others. when getting a recommendation on a skier, it is wise to consider what type of person is doing the recommendation and what are their preferences. someone may hate one ski for all the reasons that you may love it.

if you can hit up a demo day and try one or two skis from each brand, you will quickly see the differences between construction and feel and get a better feel for what is best for your style and body. as a heavier and taller than average skier at 6'1" and 220lbs, i really prefer skis that are 'damp' and stiff while also being nimble and light edge to edge. what i consider nimble and light however, may feel heavy and awkward to someone lighter and smaller.

[bvibert]

Thanks guys, this is exactly the kind of discussion/analisys I was hoping to get!

[Starter Jackets Rule!]

Hummm?
What i would like to know is not what bvibert is skiing on but HOW he skis and what types of slopes does he like.
(grommed/bumps/steep/woods/race)?ect
Along with where he he sees himself in or by the end of the season.
weight also comes into play(Im not busting your chops here,bvibert but by the looks of your picture, you might be to large 4 any rossi ski).
After answering thees questions then and only then recomending the right ski will become the issue.
Hi jim g ran into e-ski the othe night.

also if your skills are up to snuff demo the metron B-5!
But if you dont know how to use your(Both) edeges to carve the ski dont waste your time.
The B-5 needs to be on edege through all aspects of the turn....more later.
(Jim yes they might weigh a ton if you have to hump them up a hill to earn your turns, But they do not ski heavy)!
Paul Elliott USSA race coach and remember folks "Starter Jackets Rule!

[bvibert]

Originally Posted by Starter Jackets Rule!

Hummm?
What i would like to know is not what bvibert is skiing on but HOW he skis and what types of slopes does he like.
(grommed/bumps/steep/woods/race)?ect

I'm not sure what you mean by HOW I ski. I mostly like to ski groomers going what I consider to be kinda fast making big turns. Some of the guys here have skied with me and are probably a better judge of my abilities then me (I think I'm not that good).

Along with where he he sees himself in or by the end of the season.

I'd like to see myself getting into moguls more and maybe some trees by the end of the season. I also enjoy skiing natural trails when I get the chance.

weight also comes into play(Im not busting your chops here,bvibert but by the looks of your picture, you might be to large 4 any rossi ski).

Yup, as stated earlier I am a big guy.

also if your skills are up to snuff demo the metron B-5!
But if you dont know how to use your(Both) edeges to carve the ski dont waste your time.
The B-5 needs to be on edege through all aspects of the turn....more later.

Sounds like that might be too much ski for me at this point. Thanks for your suggestions!

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by Starter Jackets Rule!

Hi jim g ran into e-ski the othe night.

What's up Bling! Come visit more often.

[Starter Jackets Rule!]

Originally Posted by bvibert

I'm not sure what you mean by HOW I ski. I mostly like to ski groomers going what I consider to be kinda fast making big turns. Some of the guys here have skied with me and are probably a better judge of my abilities then me (I think I'm not that good).

I'd like to see myself getting into moguls more and maybe some trees by the end of the season. I also enjoy skiing natural trails when I get the chance.

Yup, as stated earlier I am a big guy.

Sounds like that might be too much ski for me at this point. Thanks for your suggestions!

Demo the Head Monster I-75-chip a great do all ski.and it wont buck you as you go through the stages of becoming a better skier.