Need some help and guidance.
I can afford a single pair of skis this year - my budget is probably up to ~$600 max.
I'm replacing my Atomic Beta Ride 9.22's which have seen their fair share of days.
What I'm looking for and how I ski:
I like something all-mountain, I tend to do it all. I probably spend less time on groomers than I do in glades and on moguls. I occasionally hit the terrain park, so something I could actually attempt a 360 in would be good. e.g. at the AZ summit I spent the majority of my time in Brackett's Basin, and hit that smaller terrain park on the runout ... forget the name of the trail now. Also spent time on the moguls there.
Basically covering a lot of area
I like going "off the beaten path" a lot. Would also like to do some off-piste (like Tucks) next Spring.
So.... something versatile. I realize that wanting a set of skis that performs OK everywhere means they won't be GREAT anywhere, but them's the breaks. I will make do and I'm sure no matter what I end up with it will be leaps and bounds beyond my Atomics.
Suggestions welcome! I have some brand affinity for Atomics simply because I loved mine for so long, but I'm open to just about anything. :grin:
I can afford a single pair of skis this year - my budget is probably up to ~$600 max.
I'm replacing my Atomic Beta Ride 9.22's which have seen their fair share of days.
What I'm looking for and how I ski:
I like something all-mountain, I tend to do it all. I probably spend less time on groomers than I do in glades and on moguls. I occasionally hit the terrain park, so something I could actually attempt a 360 in would be good. e.g. at the AZ summit I spent the majority of my time in Brackett's Basin, and hit that smaller terrain park on the runout ... forget the name of the trail now. Also spent time on the moguls there.
Basically covering a lot of area
I like going "off the beaten path" a lot. Would also like to do some off-piste (like Tucks) next Spring.
So.... something versatile. I realize that wanting a set of skis that performs OK everywhere means they won't be GREAT anywhere, but them's the breaks. I will make do and I'm sure no matter what I end up with it will be leaps and bounds beyond my Atomics.
Suggestions welcome! I have some brand affinity for Atomics simply because I loved mine for so long, but I'm open to just about anything. :grin: