Need Recommendation For Intermediate/Expert New Skis (older models)

[munch9000]

I'm due for a new pair of skis and while fishing around various message boards I had seen some people recommend getting a pair of Head XP 60s from 2 seasons ago on ebay. I found them, but not in my size....so I am looking for any other recommendations that I might be able to find new on ebay from a season or two ago instead of shelling out $700-800 at the local ski shop.

I have been skiing for most of my life (I'm 22 now). Almost all in the northeast. Mostly groomed trails but I like the occasional moguls or trees to keep things interesting.

Ideas/Suggestions?

 

[ctenidae]

I'm sort of in the same boat. I've heard Bandits, either B1 or B2 recommended as a good all-purpose ski. Not so sure about that, though.
(I'm on Dynastar SkiCross 7's now. I like them, but I'm outgrowing them quickly. This is 90% the last season (second) on them.)

 

[57stevey]

Atomic 9.22/R:9 (my ride) is a versatile mid-fat like the Bandit... if you want something turnier like the XP-60, Fischer Sceneo 400 is a fun ski.

 

[RossiSkier]

Inexpensive Mid-Fat - Rossignol RPM 21 (Bandit XX)

110-74-100 - MID-FAT; 21M Radius at 184

Lots of these new 2003 models floating around EBAY at a cost of between $125 and $150. Very inexpensive. It is the equivalent of the Bandit XX without the high price. It is a fabulous crud buster and with the fat mid and tips you can float on high snow. These Ebay skis come in the shrink wrap with no bindings so I would get a pair of Pro 120's or 140's to mount on the ski's XPULSION riser plate. Total cost with mounting shouldn't $300.

Here are two auctions for an RPM 21

at 177cm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21245&item=7128819037&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

at 184cm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21245&item=7128819063&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

CHICKEN SKIS ROCK

P.S. I could not find the forementioned Atomic and Fischer models for sale new, but there are some of these models used available.

 

[powers]

The RPM's are a great do everything ski. The shape of an XX with the construction of a race ski. Maybe too much energy for a light skier in the woods but rides great everywhere on the mountain. And, for under $150, thats a smokin' deal. P.S. - the "21" stands for the volume of snow displaced by a particular size, like surf boards I guess. Thats what the NE rep. told me anyway.

 

[RossiSkier]

yes the 21 is the Side Cut Radius at 184 CM.

http://www.12182.com/ski.ht1.gif

Want to know your sidecut radius?

http://www.math.chalmers.se/~olahe/Fri/skiradius.html