Quote:
|
Originally Posted by DEVO Perfect timing for this thread. I skied last year on a 72mm waist ski and loved it for groomers, but now really want to find a 80mm for this season. I agree that 80mm seems to about right for this coast. Anyone have any suggestions for just such a ski? Preferably in a twin tip. |
I highly recommend the K2 Public Enemy skis from last year (the new ones are up to 85mm under foot). They are twin tips and very versatile. K2 markets them as all-mountain skis that happen to be twin tips, so their focus is versatility all over the mountain, not just the park. They are pretty burly too, which helps when the cover is thin and you are risking some rocks. The mounting point on these skis is considerably further back than on a normal park ski - thats probably where most of its versatility and stability at speed comes from. You can probably find these for under $300 on the net since their MSRP was in the 400s to begin with.
People say that the 1080s and Scratch skis are real good for the east too. They aren't quite as durable, but have a lower swing weight and are probably quicker edge to edge. I am about to mount a pair of Scratch skis up and try them out this year - will let you know what I think. Both of these skis are 80mm.