Rank the Race Skis in Order...

[maxwerks]

Here's another puzzler View attachment 113281
Y series with black sidewalls and PX18 binding, ex Europa Cup ski

 

[maxwerks]

Same ex racer is selling a pair of y series Dynastar from season 2018/2019

Any thoughts on the differences betweem the 2017/2018 and the 2018/2019 models?

 

[ScotsSkier]

Top sheet and plate (R22 rather than R21) .....
The big change was on the 17/18 when they narrowed the tip and moved the plate forward an inch (still the R21 on the 17/18)

And yes, that little white sticker on the tail is normally an indication it is (one level) of the team skis. Often the black sidewall as well but that is not always accurate

 

[maxwerks]

I purchased both, will report back on how they compare

 

[Triplet]

I purchased both, will report back on how they compare

Almost 2 years later, but do you still remember the differences? : )

 

[Peter P]

There is nothing finesse about the Head i.SL.RD 165 ... it requires manhandling and a lot of attention at the top of the turn - does that put it in the "power" category? The 160 is much sweeter.

The Atomic FIS 165 is really nice. I skied a softer one, a 37/27 and it's really nice to engage... I would say finesse, although it's really energetic as well.

Skied an Atomic 158 and a Fischer 158 as well and they are sweet - I would put them in the finesse category, although they're got lots of power - I don't think there's a FIS SL to be lacking in the power category...?

I have my sights set on Atomic FIS S9 however cannot decide between 157 versus 165 ... I am 5'11" 180ish ... 51yo ... currently using Stockli FIS SL 165 and am looking for something one small notch easier to bend on Nastar course. Thanks

 

[razie]

Tough one. We can make an argument both ways, I know of good masters racers using both... You're on the big side so maybe I would lean on the side of the 165... For my part, for freeskiing, I'm not going under 165 anymore, they become too twitchy.

What about a 165 somewhat used? Or get a 165 and free-ski it a lot to soften it some? That an option? Or if you can choose the stiffness of the S9, get the softest 165?

p.s. that was an old post - back then the Head was the black top sheet version, which was followed later by the white top sheet ones which are much better at the top of the turn. Also, I skied a lot more SLs since then... my favorite FIS SL is still the Fischer, but now I'm warming up to the Blossom - which has a different character. Dynastars are not entirely bad either... I don't know the Stocklis SL - what do they ski like? Sounds like they're quite beefy.

 

[markojp]

The black Head was sort of a low point. New ones are much better.

 

[maxwerks]

Almost 2 years later, but do you still remember the differences? : )

Hah! another 6 months and a foot operation on. I was never able to directly compare the skis because I sold the Dynastars on to my trainer. I can report the Rossis are more powerful and stiff, compared to my Fischer rc4 and Volkl FIS SL. I like them best when it gets icy and need an immediate edge grip. When more finesse is required I take the softer skis. For sure my slalom technique is not good enough to truly utilize a Rossi y series. Its a lot of ski!

 

[Zirbl]

I don't know the Stocklis SL - what do they ski like? Sounds like they're quite beefy.

Tested a handful of next season's FIS SLs today. The Stöcklis were way stiffer than anything else I got on. N.B. these were retail FIS skis, not race stock, and Nordica didn't have the R.D. to try.

 

[DocGKR]

Blossom FIS SL was about the worst ski anyone had every tried here.....

5'11" 180ish sounds like a 165.

 

[Tony S]

Tested a handful of next season's FIS SLs today. The Stöcklis were way stiffer than anything else I got on. N.B. these were retail FIS skis, not race stock, and Nordica didn't have the R.D. to try.

You going to give us more notes?

 

[Tony Storaro]

Tested a handful of next season's FIS SLs today. The Stöcklis were way stiffer than anything else I got on.

 

[Zirbl]

You going to give us more notes?

Would you want them if I told you my favourite slalom ski is

The black Head

that was

sort of a low point

?

 

[Tony S]

Would you want them if I told you my favourite slalom ski is

that was

?

Of course.

 

[Zirbl]

Of course.

Right you are. Give me another go on them tomorrow. Conditions were wank for judging SLs today, probably will be tomorrow but at least I'll have had a few more runs.
Anything in particular you'd like to know?

 

[Tony S]

Right you are. Give me another go on them tomorrow. Conditions were wank for judging SLs today, probably will be tomorrow but at least I'll have had a few more runs.
Anything in particular you'd like to know?

Nope. Just your impressions.

 

[Tony Storaro]

Right you are. Give me another go on them tomorrow. Conditions were wank for judging SLs today, probably will be tomorrow but at least I'll have had a few more runs.
Anything in particular you'd like to know?

Forget all those skis that are not blue and dont have Stockli on them. Concentrate on the Lasers. Super importanrt.

 

[Paul Lutes]

Forget all those skis that are not blue and dont have Stockli on them. Concentrate on the Lasers. Super importanrt.

Sit down, take a deep breath ......

There are other FIS SLs that are just as good, probably even better under the right conditions, than Stooooooooockli, mostly depending on the given Indian.

 

[DocGKR]

Yeah, Stockli makes some great skis, but around here, their race skis are not as popular as those from some other manufacturers; in addition, the ones I have skied on have not performed as well as those from other vendors. You have got to try and see what works for you and your style.