Advice needed on Volkl G4...

[DefJef]

I have the opportunity to grab a used set of '02 Volkl G4 188s. He says they are in good shape, only riding about 25 times.

I am 6'-4.5" and 200 lbs. Do you think 188s are long enough for all mtn. riding? (I currently have 205 old school K2s).

The seller is offering these for $200 w/out bindings (i can put my old bindings on them i assume)

Thoughts? I am pretty interested in these, but what to get some feedback from y'all....

Thanks

 

[riverc0il]

size sounds right but the price sounds wrong for three year old skis. $200 would be okay with bindings but those skis are three years old. you can get current model skis at the end of the season without bindings for probably only one hundred more.

 

[thetrailboss]

I agree. Price is too high. I am 5' 11" and skiing on 170 cm, so the length will be great for you (assuming that they are fat enough to be versatile).

What do you ski? I've heard from many folks that Volkl's are quite stiff and can be demanding. If you are a fast trail skier, good ski for you.

 

[DefJef]

What is a better versitle all mountain ski to check out?

How about Salomon Scream or K2??

 

[powers]

As far as the G4's are concerned, its a great ski. It loves to be pushed hard
but can get you into trouble if you are light and fall into the back seat. these things are basically GS race skis in a freeride width. Your extra weight and height should make these into great all around skis with some lively pop and they wont bag out after a season of use. Volkl used to grind the camber into the wood core of the ski rather than bend it into shape. This causes the core to be sprung when pressed flat, where as normal cores would be relaxed. Think of a recurve bow. I think they still do this on the new skis. If you can get the price down to $150 or so you would do pretty well. Just make sure you squease the skis together and look for any tip or tail splay which would indicate that they are bent. This same ski new is in the $750-800 range.

I have a good friend that has these in this size and he loves them for hard charging powder days in the woods.

 

[coreybyrnes]

yeah... i agree with most everything being said above... but these skis are definitely made for powder so if you're skiing corduroy most of the time these skis will not be the best... your turns won't be as fluid as they could be... just something to consider...