She is currently using a Rip Stick 94, but she notices that the tip start to chatter on firm groomers.
Pretty much any ski with rocker will have some top flap on firm groomers. I’d suggest she just try to ignore it.
She is currently using a Rip Stick 94, but she notices that the tip start to chatter on firm groomers.
Her Elan skis are not that well tuned, but I can easily remedy the tune. From my limited experience, the skis seem a bit wide for learning how to properly carve a ski. That said, should she try ski with less rocker? Do,you think that the Nela 80 might be too stiff for her?The Ripsticks are not the worst on groomers. Well tuned and not detuned?
If they are well tuned and still not working for her I'd go down 15-20mm in width for a dedicated groomer ski. Lots of good skis. Nela 80? @Lauren?
What size Rip Stick is she on? I found stability was significantly better when sizing up a bit…still…the tips are soft, and there is a decent amount of chatter when it’s firm. But less noticeable if you’re on a larger size. For reference I’m your wife’s weight, only 5’5”, advanced skier. I was most comfortable on the 170.What ski should she use while on groomers and scrappy groomers. Suggestions for a mid-80 cm ski work for a women (135 lbs), 5’ 8”. She is currently using a Rip Stick 94, but she notices that the tip start to chatter on firm groomers.
Yes on the less rocker. I pulled the Nela out of a hat, more or less. You should listen to Lauren above - why I paged her.That said, should she try ski with less rocker? Do,you think that the Nela 80 might be too stiff for her?
@AmyPJ may be able to weigh into this conversation...I know she's spent some time on the Nela 88...not sure about the 80. And if I recall correctly, she's spent some time looking for a good carving ski to supplement some of her wider skis over the past couple seasons.Yes on the less rocker. I pulled the Nela out of a hat, more or less. You should listen to Lauren above - why I paged her.
I haven't skied the 80, but the 88 is not too stiff even for this often tentative skier. That being said, the Stockli rep wants me on a pair of Laser SCs next season to really step up my skills. They are 72 under foot.@AmyPJ may be able to weigh into this conversation...I know she's spent some time on the Nela 88...not sure about the 80. And if I recall correctly, she's spent some time looking for a good carving ski to supplement some of her wider skis over the past couple seasons.
Nice!I haven't skied the 80, but the 88 is not too stiff even for this often tentative skier. That being said, the Stockli rep wants me on a pair of Laser SCs next season to really step up my skills. They are 72 under foot.