What to demo?

roark · Dec 12, 2005, 8:45 AM

I have a pair of Volant Super Carves. They're great for ripping up courdory but can be a bit of a beast in anything ungroomed (this also has *something* to do with my abilities but I digress). I can't decide if I should go with a moderately mid fat all mountain (which would probably mostly replace the volants - I demoed the Saloman Scambler Hot Pilot at K this weekend which were a blast… the volants felt like garbage after that) or a true powder/crud ski (which I have yet to try) to complement the groomers. I'll be hitting as many demo days this year as possible (next up: Mt. Snow this weekend!). I also will be doing some recreational racing up at Pat's starting in January. Of course I will most likely hold off purchasing until the end of the season ($$) unless some great deal (used?) comes along. Suggestions/comments?

roark · Dec 16, 2005, 10:23 AM

It thinking some fatties tomorrow, suggestions/ your favs?

Catul · Dec 16, 2005, 10:36 AM

From what I've read, the Volkl Unlimited series (AC3, AC4 etc.) would be similar to the the Solomon Scramblers so check those Volkls out. For powder, the Volkl Mantra has received rave reviews, definitely try and demo those - apparently they're not bad on groomed stuff too. Love to hear what you think of these, let us know!

roark · Dec 16, 2005, 12:13 PM

I was just over at epicski reading about the mantras. Not sure if I could make enough pow days out here to make them worth it but will definately have to try em out!

Marc · Dec 16, 2005, 12:50 PM

I've decided I'll be up at Snow for demo day tomorrow, on my hit list are:

Rossy Bandit B2
Volkl Unlimited AC3/4
Volkl 5 star, supersport allstar
Atomic SX9, SX:B5
K2 Apache Recon/Crossfire
Dynastar Legend 8000

Anything else that should be there? There are probably quite a few people here interested in the same style ski as the ones I've posted...

BeanoNYC · Dec 16, 2005, 5:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc

I've decided I'll be up at Snow for demo day tomorrow, on my hit list are:

Rossy Bandit B2
Volkl Unlimited AC3/4
Volkl 5 star, supersport allstar
Atomic SX9, SX:B5
K2 Apache Recon/Crossfire
Dynastar Legend 8000

Anything else that should be there? There are probably quite a few people here interested in the same style ski as the ones I've posted...

Try out the Rossi Z9's .... I hear good things about them. I want to get up there for the day, but it's looking bleak.

riverc0il · Dec 16, 2005, 6:31 PM

marc, add in the elan m666 & let us know what you think!

Dec 12, 2005, 8:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,325	What to demo? I have a pair of Volant Super Carves. They're great for ripping up courdory but can be a bit of a beast in anything ungroomed (this also has something to do with my abilities but I digress). I can't decide if I should go with a moderately mid fat all mountain (which would probably mostly replace the volants - I demoed the Saloman Scambler Hot Pilot at K this weekend which were a blast… the volants felt like garbage after that) or a true powder/crud ski (which I have yet to try) to complement the groomers. I'll be hitting as many demo days this year as possible (next up: Mt. Snow this weekend!). I also will be doing some recreational racing up at Pat's starting in January. Of course I will most likely hold off purchasing until the end of the season ($$) unless some great deal (used?) comes along. Suggestions/comments?

Dec 16, 2005, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Marc I'm with psycho --> Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dudley, MA Posts: 5,504	I've decided I'll be up at Snow for demo day tomorrow, on my hit list are: Rossy Bandit B2 Volkl Unlimited AC3/4 Volkl 5 star, supersport allstar Atomic SX9, SX:B5 K2 Apache Recon/Crossfire Dynastar Legend 8000 Anything else that should be there? There are probably quite a few people here interested in the same style ski as the ones I've posted... __________________ Making sanity obsolete since 1982...

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riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,818	marc, add in the elan m666 & let us know what you think! __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

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Dec 16, 2005, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,325	It thinking some fatties tomorrow, suggestions/ your favs?

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Catul Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 157	From what I've read, the Volkl Unlimited series (AC3, AC4 etc.) would be similar to the the Solomon Scramblers so check those Volkls out. For powder, the Volkl Mantra has received rave reviews, definitely try and demo those - apparently they're not bad on groomed stuff too. Love to hear what you think of these, let us know!

Dec 16, 2005, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,325	I was just over at epicski reading about the mantras. Not sure if I could make enough pow days out here to make them worth it but will definately have to try em out!