Hey Folks,
I'm looking to ID a small number of powder skis to demo next year. Hoping more experienced hands here can help me narrow the list. Thanks in advance for any tips.
Here are the specs:
1. They should be good at both Alta (East Greeley, West Rustler, etc.) and also mellower/slower stuff like Power Mountain aspen tree glades (blues).
2. Other than 1 above, versatility not a top priority. I want them for 8" fresh days and up. Inbounds fresh pow and softer cut up snow. If slopes turn to crud I envision swapping them out for my 98s.
3. I ski easier blacks at resorts like Solitude, Alta. Plenty of room to improve in general, but found some confidence last year at Jackson demoing Bonafides (stability at speed through chop). Planning to build on that experience in steeper & deeper terrain and skiing faster. Bones introduced me to the concept of dampness. I understand it and it applies well to my skiing style, though am not necessarily seeking that as dominant characteristic in pow sticks.
4. 6' 175lbs
Other stuff:
- Current wider ski is Elan spectrum (2014) 105mm 180mm. Was my first ski and can't say I've ever loved it, but I have not been analytical about strengths & weaknesses.
I'm looking to ID a small number of powder skis to demo next year. Hoping more experienced hands here can help me narrow the list. Thanks in advance for any tips.
Here are the specs:
1. They should be good at both Alta (East Greeley, West Rustler, etc.) and also mellower/slower stuff like Power Mountain aspen tree glades (blues).
2. Other than 1 above, versatility not a top priority. I want them for 8" fresh days and up. Inbounds fresh pow and softer cut up snow. If slopes turn to crud I envision swapping them out for my 98s.
3. I ski easier blacks at resorts like Solitude, Alta. Plenty of room to improve in general, but found some confidence last year at Jackson demoing Bonafides (stability at speed through chop). Planning to build on that experience in steeper & deeper terrain and skiing faster. Bones introduced me to the concept of dampness. I understand it and it applies well to my skiing style, though am not necessarily seeking that as dominant characteristic in pow sticks.
4. 6' 175lbs
Other stuff:
- Current wider ski is Elan spectrum (2014) 105mm 180mm. Was my first ski and can't say I've ever loved it, but I have not been analytical about strengths & weaknesses.
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