3 ski quiver. Minnesota based. Dynastar Speed Zone 12 Ti (174cm) for hard and cold conditions - realistically I could spend 90% of my days on this ski. I like this ski a lot for what it's intended to do. K2 iKonic 84 (177, non-ti) for "everything else" which really just ends up being when I don't feel like working short turns on the Dynastars. Fischer Ranger 92 Ti (178) for travelling to real snow not in Minnesota - proved itself as the right ski for me in variable conditions at Big Sky late in the season. As thread title suggest, it's the K2 that is no longer inspriring, and I'm not sure it ever was. I supposed it served a purpose but I find myself looking at other skis and wondering if they might be "better" or "more fun" or "something the K2 isn't". Maybe it's the distinct lack of personality the K2 displays...mostly suitable for the middle ground and not trying to be anything else.
Skis that, on paper, might have more personality and still serve the purpose (and perhaps then some - I could see travelling to better snow with two pairs of skis):
- Salomon Stance 84
- Dynastar M-Pro 85
- Volkl Kanjo
- Elan Wingman 82 Ti or CTi
- Fischer PRO MTN 86 Ti ***NOS Wild Card***
Looking for some input and feedback so I don't just turn this into a Ready? Fire! Aim? exercise...
Skis that, on paper, might have more personality and still serve the purpose (and perhaps then some - I could see travelling to better snow with two pairs of skis):
- Salomon Stance 84
- Dynastar M-Pro 85
- Volkl Kanjo
- Elan Wingman 82 Ti or CTi
- Fischer PRO MTN 86 Ti ***NOS Wild Card***
Looking for some input and feedback so I don't just turn this into a Ready? Fire! Aim? exercise...