Buying 2007 Ski Gear?

[highpeaksdrifter]

I've heard essentially the same about the Metron B5 from several others...over on "THAT last 10% of the last quarter of your turn was SKIDDED!" Epicski.Com. Liked Nordica's Speedmachine 14 but it was a little soft, and never got to try the 16...as well as their blue ones...;-), so there are already a couple skis in the crosshairs...

Bog U gonna think I'm nitpickin on U, but I don't mean it that way. Nordica kinda made things confussing when they retooled the Speedmachine line. I believe UR referring to the SM14.1 as being too soft 4U. In 04/05 the SM14 was the top of the line in the SM series. In 05/06 they made the SM16.1 the top end. The 04/05 SM14 is a fairly stiff carving tool, it's more similar to the SM16.1. The blue ones you are referring to are probably the 12.1 which would be too soft 4U.

This season the SM line is headed by the Mach 3. Similar to the 16.1 in speed, stiffness and edge hold, but waisted at 72mm v. 67mm make it a more versital whole mountain weapon. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a pair.

 

[awf170]

Alright, all done shopping... almost. Still need to get some booster straps. I picked up a pair of flicklock adjustable poles and a pair of mega-rides. I am one happy camper. Getting a job has made me one cheap kid. I now understand that one pair of skis is enough, because a pair of skis is not worth one month of minimum wage work from hell. So now my only set-up will be inbigs+freerides+mega-rides. Hopefully I won't be stuck skiing hardpack or moguls...

 

[JimG.]

Hopefully I won't be stuck skiing hardpack or moguls...

Yeah, that'll never happen here in the East where everyday is a powder day.

 

[awf170]

Yeah, that'll never happen here in the East where everyday is a powder day.

thanks, thats good to know, maybe i should get some fatter skis then? But seriously, I pretty much only ski when there is fresh snow. My dad won't go skiing unless it has snowed in the past few days and is soft. Even in this horrible season I think I averaged close to 50% for powder days in the east. I pretty much had atleast some untracked snow every day I skied this year. So if I just skied every weekend no matter what I defiantly wouldn't just have fat skis, but when I never ski with just groomed icy conditions I think it is fine. I do kind of want a pair of really skinny skis though for moguls...

 

[riverc0il]

I now understand that one pair of skis is enough, because a pair of skis is not worth one month of minimum wage work from hell.

man, you are gonna love post college when that pair of skis is a week's pay or less. seriously though, i envy your connection to the sport at such an early age. i didn't get into the BC until post college and you're dropping into tucks on a pair of freerides before you can even vote. word to that.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I am done this year. Last year I got just about everything new...Now I just want to use it.

 

[bigbog]

...hmmm,

Bog U gonna think I'm nitpickin on U, but I don't mean it that way. Nordica kinda made things confussing when they retooled the Speedmachine line. I believe UR referring to the SM14.1 as being too soft 4U. In 04/05 the SM14 was the top of the line in the SM series. In 05/06 they made the SM16.1 the top end. The 04/05 SM14 is a fairly stiff carving tool, it's more similar to the SM16.1. The blue ones you are referring to are probably the 12.1 which would be too soft 4U.

This season the SM line is headed by the Mach 3. Similar to the 16.1 in speed, stiffness and edge hold, but waisted at 72mm v. 67mm make it a more versital whole mountain weapon. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a pair.

...Could very well be! Now I know I wanna try a couple Nordicas again.. :grin: ...in addition to their mid-fatties.

 

[Vortex]

I went to take 4 pair of skies to get tuned Sunday to Ski Fanatics in Campton. The 1st 2 generations of the Atomioc SX11's( Mine) and my wife skies and my daughters..

I ended up with a pair of the 2006 (last generation) Atomix Sx11s' Got a nice deal and I wanted a new pair, but did not want to pay alot, cause 1 of my old pair still had some life in them.

I got my wife a nice coat and a nice/shell. I'll be getting my daughter new ski boots come fall and a new board for my son. They will have the Burton line. My son is into name recognition. I think I miss ski season.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I went to take 4 pair of skies to get tuned Sunday to Ski Fanatics in Campton. The 1st 2 generations of the Atomioc SX11's( Mine) and my wife skies and my daughters..

I ended up with a pair of the 2006 (last generation) Atomix Sx11s' Got a nice deal and I wanted a new pair, but did not want to pay alot, cause 1 of my old pair still had some life in them.

I got my wife a nice coat and a nice/shell. I'll be getting my daughter new ski boots come fall and a new board for my son. They will have the Burton line. My son is into name recognition. I think I miss ski season.

Smart move buying your gear in the summer. My local ski shop is closed until Sep :-(

 

[Vortex]

I have everything bought by or before columbus day weekend. My son will be very happy when he find out ski fanatics has Burton. I never buy the new year products anyway, I can be a season behind. Can't do that with the kids, they have to be in fashion and keep up with the Jones sort of speak.

I do plan on taking a picture of all 3 pair of skies with me and mounting it. Kind of proud having all three generations of one ski. Ow ya I like the sx11 series.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I do plan on taking a picture of all 3 pair of skies with me and mounting it. Kind of proud having all three generations of one ski. Ow ya I like the sx11 series.

You have an interesting insight into the SX11. How would you describe the change from one generation to the next?

 

[freeheelwilly]

All new skis bindings and boots:

Stokli Scot Schmidt's with Hammerhead bindings and a pair of T1s.

 

[Vortex]

The 1st sx11 had a bunch of bumps on the ski and kind of a pointed tip. Bumps were there to help keep the ski on the snow. Very heavy very stable. Took some work to turn. I like that.

Tthe 2nd generation seemed a bit lighter no bumps and rounder tip. Seemed a little easeir to turn. The last generation has a slight bit more side cut, supposed to turn even a bit easier. The ski remains heavy and stiff. Great for carving and ice and crud.

Its design is to be a Super cross ski, but park and jumps are not my thing. Basically the 2nd geration was a bit easier to ski than the 1st. They hold well a a good speed.

I hope the 3rd will be a bit better. I still ski on the 1st generation for a rock ski. Its lost its strong rebound after maybe 120 days on them. The 2nd generation with 60 days still hold well, but in a race its just a step off its preformance. Probably a good excuse I'll use in the Race thread. lol

I probably will ski on the 2nd generation until race season starts. I can feel the difference in the two pair I have used. I suspect I will feel the same in this one. Just seems like they have been adjusted just a little bit each time and I love them.

My point here is I found I ski I love and wanted to ski on it as long as possible. Probably in another 2 seasons.... I'll try to adjust as the technolgy has. The sx11's are not being made anymore I guess.

 

[tree_skier]

I went to take 4 pair of skies to get tuned Sunday to Ski Fanatics in Campton. The 1st 2 generations of the Atomioc SX11's( Mine) and my wife skies and my daughters..

I ended up with a pair of the 2006 (last generation) Atomix Sx11s' Got a nice deal and I wanted a new pair, but did not want to pay alot, cause 1 of my old pair still had some life in them.

I got my wife a nice coat and a nice/shell. I'll be getting my daughter new ski boots come fall and a new board for my son. They will have the Burton line. My son is into name recognition. I think I miss ski season.

I didn't know they made the SX11's in a jr. size

 

[Vortex]

I checked the yard sales for you Dave, so you could join the 80's. Seriously next years model .... I think they said were 166cm. New name and even a little more firm. Giant skies.:idea:

 

[tree_skier]

I tested a bunch of volkl and fischer skis last spring. My favorites were the full bore race skis. The racetiger sl race and gs race were just awesome. The fischers skied pretty much the same as my current ones. I would rank the volkl's slightly ahead of the fischers. As you know Bob price plays a role in my choices but don't be supprised to see me on the racetigers this winter. The other fun ski was the top Volkl unlimited (forgot the desination). A really fun ski on the spring conditions but didn't give me enough on the hardpack. It would be something to add to the quiver after hitting powerball.

 

[Vortex]

I knew you were looking into Gear Dave. Just having fun. All be it known, Dave is a very successful posters here. He just deserves alot of crap.

 

[Rushski]

Actually got a pair of Nordica Beast 10s last year and love them. I'm an advanced skier and needed to get a new pair of boots to fit over my destroyed/repaired Achilles Tendon. Yes they are pretty far down their lineup, but are very comfortable and do stiffen a fair amount in the cooler weather. If I were racing, I would go stiffer (and release the buckles after every run).

I have been in Lange XRIs (Pink Panthers), Kastinger Comps and a couple different pair of salomon Equipes over the years. Do love the response of super stiff boots, but can't beat the comfort of a well-made lower end boot. Just not low end...

 

[Chris_skis]

I already have a new pair of RX8, so I was thinking of getting some all mountain, such as AMC76 for when I go out west and for the rare powder days in the east. I tried a few pairs of all mountain and twin tips, but the twin tips were so much fun.

I liked the 1080 Foil and Head Mojo 80, but I will demo a few types before buying.

 

[WWF-VT]

Looking to "retire"my Dynastar Speed SX's from 2000. Plan to purchase Fischer RX8's. Same ski for 2007 but can get the 2006 model for 50% off