Foam vs. Wood

awf170 · Oct 21, 2005, 7:05 PM

???

highpeaksdrifter · Oct 21, 2005, 7:33 PM

I think wood is superior by far. IMO it is a stronger core and just feels stronger when you ski. Foam core skis also break easier.

riverc0il · Oct 21, 2005, 8:25 PM

wood all the way.

**thetrailboss** · Oct 21, 2005, 10:43 PM

In the words of Cosmo Kramer, "It's the wood that makes it good."

bigbog · Oct 22, 2005, 8:02 AM

yes, I like the stuff that used to grow....

**JimG.** · Oct 24, 2005, 10:24 AM

To put it another way, foam sucks.

SkiDog · Oct 24, 2005, 10:32 AM

dont both have their place for certian applications? AT setups might be best served by a foam core ski as they are lighter (usually).

I also have been doing MUCH research on this subject and find that some opioions shared by those on this board seem to differ from the ski community in general in regards to skis like the Salomon 1080 line. these skis get RAVE reviews by ANYONE that skis them, and I have really not found too many bad things said about them at all, espeically have yet to really find defiinitve proof that they have a shorter life span then a wood core ski. I'd think if the life of the ski was that short by now the ski community wouldve caught on and started "bad mouthing" the maker..

Just my thoughts would love to hear more..Thanks.

M

tree_skier · Oct 24, 2005, 11:35 AM

I have made the mistake of buying foam in the past, in fact the worst ski i've bought in the last 35 years was the rossi 4s ( the teal green ones) after about 10 days the biggest noodle you could imagine and they got rave reviews from alot of sources.

Besides nobody ever made a snowboard or ski named the foamy but burton made a snowboard called the WOODY

SkiDog · Oct 24, 2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tree_skier

I have made the mistake of buying foam in the past, in fact the worst ski i've bought in the last 35 years was the rossi 4s ( the teal green ones) after about 10 days the biggest noodle you could imagine and they got rave reviews from alot of sources.

Again, this is why I ask...this was a VERY POPULAR ski in its day...I mean I can remember those were like every other pair int he lift line...

I only ask becasue I am on the fence with Foam v. Wood...I have skied only wood for 25 years.....thinking of buying foam and you people are scaring me...

the popularity of the foam core skis it crazy and i know from posters on other boards that some LOVE foam...some atomic, some sallie...

M

tree_skier · Oct 24, 2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiDog

Quote:

Originally Posted by tree_skier

I have made the mistake of buying foam in the past, in fact the worst ski i've bought in the last 35 years was the rossi 4s ( the teal green ones) after about 10 days the biggest noodle you could imagine and they got rave reviews from alot of sources.

Again, this is why I ask...this was a VERY POPULAR ski in its day...I mean I can remember those were like every other pair int he lift line...
M

It just points out that alot of people are more into image then performance. The first 2 years of the 4s it was the hottest ski on the market because of the color. Ski it hard for a few days and it was cooked. The first couple of days it was a great ski but by the third week of the season it was god awful.

If you ski 5 days a year buy a foam ski if you ski 20+ wood is the only way to go.

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Foam	3	13.04%
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Oct 21, 2005, 7:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
highpeaksdrifter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Warming Earth Posts: 3,313	I think wood is superior by far. IMO it is a stronger core and just feels stronger when you ski. Foam core skis also break easier. __________________ The Stone Age didn’t end because people ran out of stones.

Oct 21, 2005, 8:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,852	wood all the way. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

Oct 21, 2005, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,576	In the words of Cosmo Kramer, "It's the wood that makes it good." __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Oct 22, 2005, 8:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigbog You're now FAR away from #128 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: maine Posts: 1,172	........ yes, I like the stuff that used to grow....

Oct 24, 2005, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
JimG. MRG-20th hole Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hopewell Jct., NY Posts: 6,100	To put it another way, foam sucks.

Oct 24, 2005, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
SkiDog Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sandy UTAH Posts: 1,620	dont both have their place for certian applications? AT setups might be best served by a foam core ski as they are lighter (usually). I also have been doing MUCH research on this subject and find that some opioions shared by those on this board seem to differ from the ski community in general in regards to skis like the Salomon 1080 line. these skis get RAVE reviews by ANYONE that skis them, and I have really not found too many bad things said about them at all, espeically have yet to really find defiinitve proof that they have a shorter life span then a wood core ski. I'd think if the life of the ski was that short by now the ski community wouldve caught on and started "bad mouthing" the maker.. Just my thoughts would love to hear more..Thanks. M __________________ http://www.firsttracksonline.com

Oct 24, 2005, 11:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
tree_skier Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SOUTHERN VERMONT Posts: 1,136	I have made the mistake of buying foam in the past, in fact the worst ski i've bought in the last 35 years was the rossi 4s ( the teal green ones) after about 10 days the biggest noodle you could imagine and they got rave reviews from alot of sources. Besides nobody ever made a snowboard or ski named the foamy but burton made a snowboard called the WOODY

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