Hello everyone, long time lurker, new here and first time posting.
I have been scouring the internet for while to try to get an answer to one key question for me: What are currently the best skis for Ice, Icy Conditions and Very hard packed snow?
I am an advanced skier working hard to combat my back seat bad habit (getting there) and I ski in eastern Canada where these conditions are common.
I am looking for an "Ice" ski to add to my quiver. From what I gathered, low 70s mm width and higher torsional rigidity make a good ice ski. Am I right?
The ski I am looking for needs to allow me to ski all day without crazy efforts, some forgiveness, good edge hold and the ability to skid the tale when needed.
From what I have read so far some of the top skis in the category are:
Kastle MX 75, Salomon S/Max 12, Stockli Laser SC, Blossom No 1 RC (in my quiver, bought it last week but have yet to ski it)
I have tried the Mantra M5 and M6 (both in my quiver now) and they are impressive on ice but looking for something more nimble and not as wide.
I have tried the Stockli CX (too much ski for me).
I have a Blizzard competition 70 which for my skiing style lacks bite on the ice.
The Stockli AX is praised everywhere but again looking for narrower (say 75mm and under).
I am eager to have the opinion and hear the experience of the Ski Talk community.
I have been scouring the internet for while to try to get an answer to one key question for me: What are currently the best skis for Ice, Icy Conditions and Very hard packed snow?
I am an advanced skier working hard to combat my back seat bad habit (getting there) and I ski in eastern Canada where these conditions are common.
I am looking for an "Ice" ski to add to my quiver. From what I gathered, low 70s mm width and higher torsional rigidity make a good ice ski. Am I right?
The ski I am looking for needs to allow me to ski all day without crazy efforts, some forgiveness, good edge hold and the ability to skid the tale when needed.
From what I have read so far some of the top skis in the category are:
Kastle MX 75, Salomon S/Max 12, Stockli Laser SC, Blossom No 1 RC (in my quiver, bought it last week but have yet to ski it)
I have tried the Mantra M5 and M6 (both in my quiver now) and they are impressive on ice but looking for something more nimble and not as wide.
I have tried the Stockli CX (too much ski for me).
I have a Blizzard competition 70 which for my skiing style lacks bite on the ice.
The Stockli AX is praised everywhere but again looking for narrower (say 75mm and under).
I am eager to have the opinion and hear the experience of the Ski Talk community.