Dynastar 8000-8800

[NESkibum]

Jeff,
You are totally mistaken by saying that you would have an overlap with the Metrons and Mantras. They are two completely different skis!!!!

 

[madskier6]

Jeff,
You are totally mistaken by saying that you would have an overlap with the Metrons and Mantras. They are two completely different skis!!!!

I agree that they are two totally different skis. I said there would be "some quiver overlap". My point, which I didn't effectively convey in my post, is that I've got a frontside all mountain ski that I'm happy with in the Metron. To add another ski to my quiver, I want it to be completely different: a powder specialist. While the Mantra is more of a powder ski than the Metron, it also has some carving capabilities that I'm not looking for in a true powder ski. The Gotama fits the bill for me because it is a true powder board that also skis well in other conditions. It doesn't have the burliness that the Mantra has & it smears turns in powder & crud very smoothly.

Don't get me wrong. The Mantra is a nice ski & if I didn't have the Metrons, it might be my daily choice for average East Coast conditions. If I had both the Metrons & the Mantras, it's not clear to me which ski I would choose on a given day. They have similar capabilities for me. Yes, the Metron can carve better & yes, the Mantra can ski powder & crud a little better. But their difference is not that great. Since I can't afford to have 4 or 5 skis in my quiver, I want skis that clearly address the type of conditions that I like to ski in. The Metron & Gotama do that for me.

 

[Mildcat]

If anyone is looking for 8000's keep an eye on SAC today. I just got the daily email and there will be some on there.