Just a user preference poll-Ski brand

[Lostone]

184 Rossi CUT. Didn't know what chatter was until I tried those.

IMNATHO, shape skis don't like to be ridden flat. If you don't keep them on edge they'll really jump around on you. They're just trying to teach you to link all your turns.

As for me, I have four pair of skis. And it is kinda cheating to choose the Rossis as the ones I use the most because I have 2 pair of Bandit XXs. So if I divided my time equally, the Rossis would have twice the time.

As it happens, they are also my utility ski. They go everywhere and do everything. Not nearly as good as the Vokl G4s in the woods or powder, but not a bad ski to get "stuck" with if it does snow while I'm out. 8)

 

[Sky]

IMNATHO, shape skis don't like to be ridden flat. If you don't keep them on edge they'll really jump around on you. They're just trying to teach you to link all your turns.

Lostone, you are probably absolutely correct, although I don't think I skied the Atomics any differently when I demoed them...and had a spritual awakening. I was suddenly a lot more confident. I was skiing the fall line of Smith Walton (the steepest trail @ Wachusett) immediately.

I've since, as I said earlier, taken the lessons, read a book, skied a lot more...and stay on my edges.

Good point regardless pal. Thanks....and what the hang is IMNATHO?

 

[dmc]

K2 "Totally Piste"
Salomon "Crossmax 10 Pilots"

 

[Vortex]

Atomic Sx11's 2 pair. 1st time on Atomics. liked them so much I bought another pair.

 

[ctenidae]

In My Not All That Humble Opinion

 

[riverc0il]

i LOVE my volkls unconditionally. will take an aweful big impression for me to ever switch brands again. i had a pair of rossi 9x's break on me (beyond repair) after only 2 years of use; so i'll probably never try them again.

i'm still a volkl man on the groomers as originally posted, but i am definitely a dynastar convert off piste with the legend series.
:beer:

 

[riverc0il]

Marc - demo the 724's this season. They're a bit more forgiving in the crud and bumps than the Volkl carvers. They still like to ski fast though. I haven't quite settled on whether they're right for me based on what I like to ski though.

the 724's of last season have transitioned into the "unlimited" series for 05/06. 724s won't be at the demo tables since it is last year's ski.

i would actually prefer race styled slalom skis in the bumps compared to the 724s. they were a tad heavy for my bumping tastes. my volkl is a p50 motion which is essentially the p50 platinum which is essentially volkl's race ski redesigned for a more all mountain approach. light and narrow enough with appropriate flex (for me at least) that can kick it in the bumps.

i can't imagine those F1s would be very good in the bumps though.

 

[riverc0il]

IMNATHO, shape skis don't like to be ridden flat. If you don't keep them on edge they'll really jump around on you. They're just trying to teach you to link all your turns.

so true! even on flat terrain i always keep my skis on edge. the tracking is just crappy when you point a shaped ski straight unless it is a race ski well tuned (well, crappy as in ANY deviation or tendency to turn is crappy when trying to put a ski straight on a line).

 

[Marc]

i can't imagine those F1s would be very good in the bumps though.

No, they're quite heavy... the Marker bindings don't help either...

But I've yet to try any ski more fun on groomers.... it kicks ass there.


I would def. prefer something light. The last thing I need when trying to pick up mogul technique is a heavy ski that won't respond when I need to make last minute corrections (as I will and a lot of them). This may not be as much of a problem for a better skier.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

With one exception in my adult life I've always used Nordica boots. I guess I just have the foot for them. When I was offered the position of pro rep for Nordica at Whiteface I jumped on it. I had never used their skis, but had heard good things and hoped for the best. Turns out they exceeded my expectations, they are great. Demoed almost the whole line last season. I got this years Hot Rod Top Fuel last March. Best ski I've ever been on, can't wait to use them again.

 

[thetrailboss]

I'm surprised by the number of Rossi fans on this poll...though the variety here is varied.

 

[Sky]

In My Not All That Humble Opinion

OK, thanks.

 

[tirolerpeter]

Ski Brand?

I have tried a variety of brands at times while traveling without my skiis, but when it comes down to buying, my last three pairs have been Volants. Despite critical comments by others about alledged excessive weight I find them most suitable and comfortable for me. I first learned to like them in a 200cm length straight ski. I still use that ski at times when I encounter early day groomed "frozen granular." No ski I have ever used can match them in edge holding power. And, regardless of my speed, they simply never chatter and skip. The last five years I have used the Volant "Power Karves" in a 183cm length. These skiis have a wide shovel and tail, and a pretty deep sidecut. They too just never let go, are great in powder, and are the best "crud busters" I have ever had the pleasure of using. I really can not "over-ski" these babies. In fact, I wish I could ski well enough to exceed this ski's limits. Just toward the end of this past season I bought a pair of Volant "Genesis" Platinums in a 165cm length. They are not quite as stable as my other two pairs in terms of flat out running, but I really bought them so that I could spend more time in the trees and bumps. I feel these three different skiis give me a nice spread to choose from depending upon conditions.

 

[ChileMass]

Re: Ski Brand

I have been an almost lifelong Rossi man. Had some K2s when I was a kid, and did a couple years on Atomics back in the 70s before they got ripped off at West Mountain. Currently on a pair of 201-cm GS racing skis with a moderate sidecut, and they are quick as lightning, baby.

Finally gave up the long Rossis for some shorter, shaped Heads last year, and they are fun. Gotta get something newer this year, though.....

 

[tjd]

The Retro Rooster Returns in 2006 on Some Models

Long live the chicken skis!

Everyone in the family skis on them (2 adults, 3 kids)

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

I have a LARGE quiver. (I know, compensating for a...never mind).

The last two seasons, the most days have been on Rossi's. That does not make them my favorite, but it does put them balance them between I love them and I'm willing to...you get the picture.

"It's a fine line, between love and hate."

 

[Zand]

My main pair are Head Mpulses which are 167s. I favor Atomics after demoing a number of different kinds in between 160 and 180.

My old pair is a pair of Elan Jrs. Actually, they were my first pair. Only 140s, pieces of crap except for a beginner. They were my only pair for 5 years until last year. Sometimes, I'll use them when the coverage is horrible, but I usually stick to the Heads (which are a year old for me). My next pair will probably be Atomic, but I might not buy new ones for a while if the Heads keep working as good as they have. I'll just demo them if I want to ski on them.

 

[skibum1321]

I love my Dynastar Intuitivs.

 

[riverc0il]

I love my Dynastar Intuitivs.

:beer: word, which intuitiv? intuitivs are the predicesors of the legends. i have an intuitiv big/inspired, what a ski.

 

[Pinnah]

Lift-Served Bias : No Backcountry Skis

The 3 skis of mine that get most use are/were marketed by: Garmont, Black Diamond and Kazama. All of them are (nordic) backcountry skis and aren't listed in the poll.

Interestingly, a lot of skis sold under one name are made by another. My old Garmont Monashees were made by Kneissl, who sold the same ski under the name TourStar and who made the same ski for Karhu under the name Outbound. My Black Diamond Synchros were made by Atomic, so in a sense I ski on Atomics but not really. And of course, Kazama has been defunct for a long long time.

There's good deal of inbreeding on the alpine side. No way I can follow the manufacturing/distrobution soap opera.