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Yet another ski advice question

swami2806

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Hi...new here...I was looking over the backpacking/hiking threads when I noticed the ski threads. Happy I found the site since it is new england specific so members here will be more aware of new england snow and ski conditions.

That said, I will be ski shopping next season. I'm a fairly new dad and I want to get the kid on the slopes eventually and don't want to get socked with buying everything all at once.

The last batch of skis I demo'd was two or three years ago, and I really like the dynastar intuitiv 71s. They seemed to do as they claimed--a good all terrain snow. I was short on the cash, wanted to upgrade boots too, etc., so it never happened.

I'm 6'-4" 170 lbs., 40 years old. I still ski on my now ancient Olin Extreme 205s, and I have actually extreme skied on them.

I am looking for an all-terrain, something that will handle the new england ski mts and all their varying conditions, as well as off-piste. I really like hiking mts like Cardigan and skiing down. I'm not interested in anything with a super wide waist for off piste. My extremes did fine in the deep fluffy stuff when we used to get real snow and they are narrow by today's satndards, especially at the waist. I'm not shooting off outcroppings so much anymore lol but I still love backcountry.

So, what should I take for a spin? Thanks in advance. --Jim
 

andyzee

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First things that come to mind are Atomic Metrons and Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels. Both are mid fats with decent sized shovels and tails. The side cut allows for good grip on firm snow and the wide tips allows for skiing over crud and powder. Keep in mind these don't excel in either but will handle a bit of everything.
 

Greg

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Try the Volkl Unlimited AC3 and AC4. Heavy, but a great all mountain option.
 

riverc0il

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If you like the Intuitiv series from Dynaster, an obvious pair of candidates would be the Legend 4800 and Legend 8000. The upper end of the Intuitiv series became the Legend series a few years ago with some adjustments to the line. Most notably, the skis in the Legend series are slightly fatter than your 71. Given your specs and desires, the 8000 may be right up your alley. I have pairs mounted with both Alpine and AT bindings and think it is a great BC ski as well as good for all mountain resort needs. Excels on natural snow, groomers need not apply.
 

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Agree with all the above, plus Fischer AMC76/79. Maybe an Elan Magfire as well...
 

swami2806

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Thanks everyone...getting a good list. I'll give the Volkls a try even though I'd rather have something lighter since I will be hiking with them on ocassion, and even though I still fit in clothes I had from high school, my Olins feel much heavier than they did in high school!

Rushski...catching any Rush shows this tour? I might actually head up to Tweeter rather than see them here in CT since the tickets are a little high for the show at the casino.
 
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