Skinny skis

[awf170]

Thats right I think there is a change I might need some skinnier skis. Depending on what I get for selling a bunch of ski crap laying around the house on ebay. So I'm looking for a ski that will be good in moguls, icy trails , and nasty icy, rock, grassy glades. It needs to be decent on groomers, but it isn't that important. Moguls are more important. So I was thinking something around 75mm in the waste with minimal sidecut, also not too stiff because I'm skinny and will be skiing with AT boots. Don't tell me to demo because a) I know that already, and b) because I can't because of the rubber soles on my boots. Just throw out some skis.

Also it does not need to have any powder skills. Anything over 3 inches I will be on my other skis.

[SkiDog]

Originally Posted by awf170

Thats right I think there is a change I might need some skinnier skis. Depending on what I get for selling a bunch of ski crap laying around the house on ebay. So I'm looking for a ski that will be good in moguls, icy trails , and nasty icy, rock, grassy glades. It needs to be decent on groomers, but it isn't that important. Moguls are more important. So I was thinking something around 75mm in the waste with minimal sidecut, also not too stiff because I'm skinny and will be skiing with AT boots. Don't tell me to demo because a) I know that already, and b) because I can't because of the rubber soles on my boots. Just throw out some skis.

Also it does not need to have any powder skills. Anything over 3 inches I will be on my other skis.

Bro go to the local ski swap and pick up some old model skis. Simple as that. Don't buy new...try something in the Rossi Viper line maybe.....Dynastar verticals if you can find em..I have a pair of Rossi Vipers lying around. They're 201's though

M

[Greg]

You consider 75mm waists "skinny"?

[BeanoNYC]

How about a pair of twin tips? I think it's Jim that recommend them in the moguls.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by SkiDog

Bro go to the local ski swap and pick up some old model skis. Simple as that. Don't buy new...try something in the Rossi Viper line maybe.....Dynastar verticals if you can find em..I have a pair of Rossi Vipers lying around. They're 201's though

M

Yeah, I was thinking that. But I still want something decent. Is everything crap at those swaps?

You consider 75mm waists "skinny"?

Yes. It isn't skinny?

How about a pair of twin tips? I think it's Jim that recommend them in the moguls.

Probably a good idea. I have a pair of line 1260's right now that would be absolutely perfect for what I'm looking for but they are just too darn short. They are 164's + a huge twin tip, so in reality they are probably more like 155's. Maybe I'll try to trade up some how with those.
I have never really got into moguls before. Is it okay to have a really short ski or will it feel terrible?

[Greg]

Originally Posted by awf170

Yes. It isn't skinny?

As an East coast skier? No.

[SkiDog]

AWF I think you can find some real GEMS at ski swaps....just make sure they got some base left..and stone grind em...wax em up...and go for it....oculd save you some BIG BUCKS...and the only HUGE difference in old skool straights and today moguls skis is weight and likely slightly more sidecut...but...bump skis are meant to be straight..least for me..

Good luck man...for a young kid..you have quite the quiver..wish I was that lucky when I was your age...

Im still on the hunt for the TRUE "one ski quiver"...ill find it one day..

M

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by BeanoNYC

How about a pair of twin tips? I think it's Jim that recommend them in the moguls.

That's what I use...I recommend trying them though, and then buying after demoing if you like them. I use older twin tips with relatively stiff tails. Newer twin tips have very soft tails and as such are not really good in bumps unless your technique is flawless.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by JimG.

That's what I use...I recommend trying them though, and then buying after demoing if you like them. I use older twin tips with relatively stiff tails. Newer twin tips have very soft tails and as such are not really good in bumps unless your technique is flawless.

So in bumps you want a stiff tail then soft rest of the ski? And what about length?

[JimG.]

Originally Posted by awf170

So in bumps you want a stiff tail then soft rest of the ski? And what about length?

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.