Maybe a new ski for Root?

[RootDKJ]

I'm really thinking about getting something wider for next season, buying in the next few days of course. Currently, I'm skiing on a 06/07 K2 Apache Crossfire. I really like this ski. Carves beautifully, very stiff, very forgiving and zero chatter (and damp). Great for eastern hardpack at Blue and night skiing. Not so great in anything deeper than 3 inches or spring snow. I mostly only ski groomers, rarely hit the woods, avoid bumps like the plague. I pretty sure I'll be able to carve well on any of these when needed.

On my short list:
Nordica Top Fuel (78) - I demo'd this while night skiing at Blue. Carves great and felt fun.
Nordica Jet Fuel (84) - Also demo'd this night skiing at Blue. Carved good, no complaints
Volkl AC50 (85) - Top rated, but didn't demo. I saw this at a shop the other night and I was surprised how light the ski is. Shop guy tells me it carves great, and very stable.

So, I'm leaning away from the Top Fuel, because I already have a narrow carving ski, I enjoy, and it seems like it would fill a similiar role.
Anyone care to discuss differences between the Jet Fuel and AC50?
Which one would be more forgiving (JF?)? Less chattery? Float better? Better in the spring?

Thanks
Root

 

[andyzee]

Love my Jet Fuels.

 

[RootDKJ]

Love my Jet Fuels.

What size do you ski them in?

I love my Speedmachine boots!

 

[andyzee]

What size do you ski them in?

I love my Speedmachine boots!

178. I also have the K2 Axis XT which is the predecessor do the Crossfires. Love that ski for carving, but lately, just been sticking with the Nordica's

 

[RootDKJ]

Would you go with that size again?

That's the other part I'm on the fence about, going with a 170 or 178. I prefer a shorter, more manageable ride over pure speed.

 

[andyzee]

Would you go with that size again?

That's the other part I'm on the fence about, going with a 170 or 178. I prefer a shorter, more manageable ride over pure speed.

Yeah, I'm 250+, 6', need a longer ski. I tried shorter (Atomic Metrons) and liked them, but prefer the stability of a longer ski at high speeds.

 

[gmcunni]

fwiw, love my afterburners (jet fuel without the metal). 5' 7" 190 / 170 cm ski

 

[andyzee]

fwiw, love my afterburners (top fuel without the metal). 5' 7" 190 / 170 cm ski

One thing about the Jet Fuel, it is a stiff ski. One that has also peaked my interest recently is the Atomic Nomad Crimson.

 

[RootDKJ]

One thing about the Jet Fuel, it is a stiff ski. One that has also peaked my interest recently is the Atomic Nomad Crimson.

How would you compare the stiffness to your K2 (or anything else you've skied)

 

[RootDKJ]

Yeah, I'm 250+, 6', need a longer ski. I tried shorter (Atomic Metrons) and liked them, but prefer the stability of a longer ski at high speeds.

I'm 5'11" 250ish, but I've lost 13lbs in the past 6 weeks and plan to get down to 210ish by November, which is another reason I'm considering the 170.

 

[andyzee]

How would you compare the stiffness to your K2 (or anything else you've skied)

These are a good deal stiffer.

 

[TheBEast]

I too have the K2 Apache Crossfires (which I love for all the reasons you do)......but added the Volkl Mantras to my quiver last year. While they rip in the woods (oh and they love powder and crud), they're every bit as versatile on the groomers and hardpack. Skied them at Jay a couple of weeks ago when the woods were too "frozen" to ski and they just rip up the groomers. Checkem' out. Don't know much about the Nordicas....

 

[andyzee]

If concerned about stiffness, Nordica Hot Rod AFTERBURNER, same as Jet Fuel, but without the metal.

 

[RootDKJ]

If concerned about stiffness, Nordica Hot Rod AFTERBURNER, same as Jet Fuel, but without the metal.

Not really I prefer a stiff ski, more debating over length and AC50 vs. Jet Fuel...:dunce:

 

[Glenn]

I'm 5'11" 250ish, but I've lost 13lbs in the past 6 weeks and plan to get down to 210ish by November, which is another reason I'm considering the 170.

I'm about 150-155lbs and I ski the Hotrod Nitrous in a 178. However, I tend to like to open them up.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

go for the 178...you'll appreciate the extra stability..my Elans are 176s and there're the shortest I'm comfortable skiing on..