Justification for a large ski quiver.

[prisnah]

one word: stability

And I wasn't talking about the 177's, that's a formidable size, I was commenting more on the 160 and the 168. I dunno, if I needed a pow ski I certainly would not be looking at Nomads. Maybe for a light day touring set up, but not for pow specific.....but I don't like Icelantic for that reason, they just remind me of skiboards.

It's all what feels good for you though.... I just feel much more stable at speed on 175's and up. I prefer twins or at least partial twins too so that makes a difference.

If you like a smaller size and are comfortable on them, stick with it, I just think longer skis ultimately improve your game.

Still, why all the small waisted skis? I just don't think it's a very diverse quiver. JMHO

 

[Puck it]

one word: stability



Still, why all the small waisted skis? I just don't think it's a very diverse quiver. JMHO

I went to the 105cm from the 74cm Recons for a big jump. I was looking at 88 Monsters or Pilgrims 90. I decided to for the big jump. I think I will I go for something in that range next. The Supershapes 160's are three years old and getting kind of beat up. The Magnums are their replacement and are longer because the 160's need to be on edge at all times when going fast.

The Nomads are incredibly stable at speed on soft snow. You should try them. They did come out with longer ones this year (180cm I think). The overall width give you the float. The Recons are not my favorite either. Another reason for the Magnums.

The Magnums are essentially replacing the old supershapes and recons.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

My 110mm Nordica Blowers are going to be the fattest skis I've ever skied on...I can't wait to take them out opening day on some white ribbon of death..lol

 

[Puck it]

My 110mm Nordica Blowers are going to be the fattest skis I've ever skied on...I can't wait to take them out opening day on some white ribbon of death..lol

Hopefully it is a soft and powdery white ribbon of death.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Hopefully it is a soft and powdery white ribbon of death.

LOL..well for opening day I always want to try out any new skis I picked up over the summer..even for just a run or two..then I'll switch to my Elans that are 67mm underfoot or my Rossi Scratch BCs @ 88mm underfoot..

 

[cbcbd]

Yeah... sorry, heading back to the car midday to change skis just seems like time wasted to me considering the kind of skiing I prefer.
To each their own.

 

[prisnah]

Makes sense i guess, sorta phasing out the old and adding here and there to make what will one day be an ideal quiver. You should really consider picking up something between 85 and 95 underfoot in a twin or partial twin as well, not too skinny for pow and not too fat for ice for those in between/spring days.

Mine's not very diverse right now either, talk about the pot calling the kettle black.....

Armada AR6 176
Bro 179
Public Enemy 179
Dynastar legend 8000

But I'm dumping the PE's and the Bro's and the quiver should look like this soon:

Armada AR6 (everyday)
Dynastar legend 8000 (carver)
Bro stiff 179 (Back/Slackcountry)
and possibly K2 Hellbent (pow)

 

[Puck it]

Yeah... sorry, heading back to the car midday to change skis just seems like time wasted to me considering the kind of skiing I prefer.
To each their own.

You get there early enough and you are in the front row.

Cannon is a two minute walk from the lodge or tram house (even better, you have to wait for the tram anyways)

At Sunapee, you ski right to the car and then hop back on the north peak chair.

South Peak at Loon and Bear Peak are the same as Cannon.

Very fast switch.

 

[Puck it]

Makes sense i guess, sorta phasing out the old and adding here and there to make what will one day be an ideal quiver. You should really consider picking up something between 85 and 95 underfoot in a twin or partial twin as well, not too skinny for pow and not too fat for ice for those in between/spring days.

Mine's not very diverse right now either, talk about the pot calling the kettle black.....

Armada AR6 176
Bro 179
Public Enemy 179
Dynastar legend 8000

But I'm dumping the PE's and the Bro's and the quiver should look like this soon:

Armada AR6 (everyday)
Dynastar legend 8000 (carver)
Bro stiff 179 (Back/Slackcountry)
and possibly K2 Hellbent (pow)

You are right. Are you the pot or the kettle? I forget.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Yeah... sorry, heading back to the car midday to change skis just seems like time wasted to me considering the kind of skiing I prefer.
To each their own.

It works out well if you're tailgaiting..:beer::beer:

 

[Puck it]

It works out well if you're tailgaiting..:beer::beer:

They call it the "Beach" at Sunapee for a reason.

 

[RENO]

5 Snowboards, 3 skis...
Unless something breaks, I pretty much just use my Ride No4 board/Salomon F20 boots and Flow NXTFX bindings all season no matter the conditions. This setup is great in everything East or West and I'll probably be on it for several more seasons. Looking for new boots, but I'm gonna just get this season's F20. Before that I rode the Ride Timeless for 5-6 years. That was a great board, but the No4 setup is wayyyyyyyyy lighter and maneuverable. I can't use my other boards now that I have the No4 unless something breaks. I like to be comfortable and enjoy what I'm doing instead of experimenting all season with different equipment. Takes a lot of time to get used to different equipment. I get out about 30-35 days and don't want to be equipment testing all season. Also used to ski in the morning and snowboard in the afternoon, but got tired of that. I enjoy riding more anyway. Now I just stick with riding...

Maybe I need to check out some new ski equipment? :lol:

 

[deadheadskier]

Anytime my lady questions the number of skis I have, I simply say

'And how many pairs of shoes do you have?'

argument over

 

[drjeff]

Anytime my lady questions the number of skis I have, I simply say

'And how many pairs of shoes do you have?'

argument over

I used to use that one until my wife came up with the reply "but how much do your skis cost?"

Then I find that not only is she's getting a new pair of shoes, but she's also getting a new pair of skis

 

[cbcbd]

You get there early enough and you are in the front row.

Cannon is a two minute walk from the lodge or tram house (even better, you have to wait for the tram anyways)

At Sunapee, you ski right to the car and then hop back on the north peak chair.

South Peak at Loon and Bear Peak are the same as Cannon.

Very fast switch.

Actually for me it's just the fact that I have 4 skis and each one of them have a different type of binding, requiring for me to switch boots or change the sole on one of my boots... so yeah, that's prob why it keeps me from doing that.. If I had skis with same bindings all around then I'd prob be more prone to changing on a whim.

 

[severine]

I used to use that one until my wife came up with the reply "but how much do your skis cost?"

Then I find that not only is she's getting a new pair of shoes, but she's also getting a new pair of skis

Be thankful she's not buying shoes like Carrie on Sex and the City! Those rival the cost of a pair of skis!

 

[drjeff]

Be thankful she's not buying shoes like Carrie on Sex and the City! Those rival the cost of a pair of skis!

Fortunately with a short, wide foot, all of those snazzy shoes with designer names that I can't pronounce don't fit her! So about as expensive a shoe as she has is her roughly $100 Merrill hiking boots!

Now her ski boots, well the price of those could rival *most* anything you'd find in the boutiques along 5th avenue. But fortunately they keep her feet, comfy and WARM and give her the performance she's looking for, so that keeps me from having to listening to "boot whining" on the hill/lifts!

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I used to use that one until my wife came up with the reply "but how much do your skis cost?"

Then I find that not only is she's getting a new pair of shoes, but she's also getting a new pair of skis

I thought fancy womens shoes cost as much as skis..

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Actually for me it's just the fact that I have 4 skis and each one of them have a different type of binding, requiring for me to switch boots or change the sole on one of my boots... so yeah, that's prob why it keeps me from doing that.. If I had skis with same bindings all around then I'd prob be more prone to changing on a whim.

Wait so you need different boots for different skis???? All my skis are adjusted for the same boots..weird..unless you have tele or AT boots..

 

[JD]

I have 3. I set of powder boards for early season, basically rock boards (rossi Axiomes). I pair of nice BC boards (karhu bc100) and 1 pair of cross country powder boards (alpina cross terrains) Life's too short for hard pack.