Skinny skis

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by JimG.

Check out the new Dynastar Twister. Could be my next ski for this season.

Austin, here's a link for the 06-07 Twisters:

http://www.dynastar.com/product.php?...id_dyn_target=

While you're there, check out the Nothin' But Trouble too...I'm eyeing this ski as an all mountain ski and it has dimensions that I believe match what it sounds like you are looking for.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by JimG.

No, I didn't say stiff tails, but you don't want the tails to be like noodles. Because if you get off balance even a bit, you're in the backseat with soft tails and it's usually unrecoverable. Good bump skis have medium action flex, at least that's what works best for me. You don't want noodles and you don't want GS carver tanks. Look for a wood core.

Modern bump skis do appraoch 75mm underfoot, but they're usually a bit skinnier. Most important, you don't want a ton of sidecut. That'll just make it hard for you to stay in the zipper.

Length? Bump skis run from about 155 to 175 cm for adults. I'm guessing that a 165 will work for you. Check out the new Dynastar Twister. Could be my next ski for this season.

Thanks. My 1260's have a 76mm waist but are only 106mm(i think) in the tip, so they should be good. I'll have to get new bindings to work with my AT boots so I'll probably move the mount back 1-2cm's to make them feel longer.

Is there any reason I will wish I had a longer ski in the moguls?

[SkiDog]

I still say...old straight boards...ski swap stuff...you talked about "grassy" and rocks...you dont want to spend bucks on that man...I know money was tight when I was yr age...

M

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by awf170

Is there any reason I will wish I had a longer ski in the moguls?

I don't think so...I'm 6'2" and my current 178's feel just about perfect. With the slightly more generous sidecuts today, I'll probably drop to 175's or so, but the added sidecut might make them feel longer, so I'll be demoing before I buy.

I can't imagine skiing something as short as a 165, but anything is possible with the rapid changes in ski tech. I know you said not to say it, but DEMO.

[SkiDog]

Originally Posted by JimG.

I don't think so...I'm 6'2" and my current 178's feel just about perfect. With the slightly more generous sidecuts today, I'll probably drop to 175's or so, but the added sidecut might make them feel longer, so I'll be demoing before I buy.

I can't imagine skiing something as short as a 165, but anything is possible with the rapid changes in ski tech. I know you said not to say it, but DEMO.

What size did you used to ski bumps with back before shape skis though Jim?

M

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by SkiDog

What size did you used to ski bumps with back before shape skis though Jim?

M

My bump skis were 203's.

[SkiDog]

Originally Posted by JimG.

My bump skis were 203's.

mine were starting at 195 up to 201....amazing how much things have changed...

You used to judge how "good" a skier you were by length of ski...that is certianly no more...

I still buy em too big I think...throwback from the old days..my Salomon GUNS are like 182 or something ....my old model (swallowtail) Dynastar BIGS are like almost 190...HA

M

[awf170]

Originally Posted by JimG.

I know you said not to say it, but DEMO.

Listen buddy, I said I can't demo because I have vibram soles. I guess I could use my old boots, but they are crap, or my dads boots but they are plug boots. I bet a ski will feel a lot different in a pair of plug boots vs. a pair of AT boots.

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by awf170

Listen buddy, I said I can't demo because I have vibram soles. I guess I could use my old boots, but they are crap, or my dads boots but they are plug boots. I bet a ski will feel a lot different in a pair of plug boots vs. a pair of AT boots.

Well, that's why I stepped up to the Garmont Adrenalins with the replaceable soles. DIN soles for demo, buy skis, mount Freerides, switch to rocker soles, voila!

I'm not sure why you are resistant to using your old boots. At least get a feel for the skis before you buy them, unless you're going to do the swap/trash meet thing.

[bigbog]

My God,
You'd thought that by 2006 you'd seen everything....
I saw this earlier...and I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me....
You bet, there's a place for everything awf170