Maybe too hard of a workout before then. Lol
I’m reasonably confident that two factors above contributed to my issues. I was going super slow (first time on snow this season so was being a scareful old lady) and burned out my legs before I felt confident enough to step on the gas. At which point I was too tired to feel good going at any reasonable speed.
Ah, making sense then! Haha
And now I learned something about ski geometry!
Thanks. Given the 60mph speeds you're hitting that extra stability no doubt is appreciated. My top speed likely will be half that and the 172cm stands an inch below the top of my head so proportionately they may be longer to me than the 183cm is to you. Plus I'm a lightweight at 145lbs (before Thanksgiving, anyways).
The only other factor may be the mount point, so make sure they aren't further back than Candide's line or -1.5cm. A ski shop mounted my skis -2.0 further back than factory recommended (which I didn't request), and they were noticeably more work than the next pair that was mounted on the line.
Only do highway speeds before any people are around and then usually average around 40mph when skiing open groomers. Never ski fast if there’s people around.
Your shop mounted Factions further back recommend or other skis? Candide skis used to have the CT line and then an “all mountain” line 4cm further back. If you were -2cm from the all mountain mark or -2cm from most traditional skis factory mark, then the turn initiation would be harder for sure.
That's why I prefer Outer Limits, etc. If they are out of control there the mountain spanks them for you. Though a helmet or glove mirror would work, you can ski backwards on your Factions or just wear something like this. That'll make them think twice before running into you.Kton has the most of almost everything in the EAST, including out of control teenagers and out of control boarders. If I don't get run into at KTON at least once its a good day. Luckily they bounce off me, I weight 250 lbs, I also swat them with my poles if I see them coming. The ones that sneak up from behind can be tough to deal with. Maybe I need to mount one of those bicycly mirrors on my helmet.
The more forward you mount any ski, it will pivot easier, ski shorter, be more balanced in the air and ski switch easier and have quicker turn initiation. There is “too much of a good thing” though with the quicker response if you ski with a forward stance and the ski will actually be more nervous and less stable for a traditional “drive the ski” skier.
us.factionskis.com
Does the 1.0 still pivot easily for you at -2.0? And I wonder about -3.0? My friend who is 6'1" and 215 pounds but is an older advanced intermediate bought the 178 because the 183 wasn't available. He obviously will have to mount at -3.0 and with a recent hip replacement won't be aggressively carving at high speeds or going off piste other than the rare powder or slush day. I had suggested he get the Dictator 1.0 in the 178 because it probably would ski longer (the 186 would be too long), but he liked the idea of a more playful pivoting ski since his stiff Volkl 180cm GS are too much work and not at all versatile. What's your educated guess on how these will work for him at moderate speeds?The more forward you mount any ski, it will pivot easier, ski shorter, be more balanced in the air and ski switch easier and have quicker turn initiation. There is “too much of a good thing” though with the quicker response if you ski with a forward stance and the ski will actually be more nervous and less stable for a traditional “drive the ski” skier.
Also moving the mount forward doesn’t change the natural turn radius so a long radius ski will still need more speed to get going regardless of mount.
You are perfect in the -1.5cm from CT mark(Progressive mount) as you ski in a more centered stance so it gives you a great mix of playful and stable there.
Faction now calls the CT mark “Newschool”, -1.5cm back “Progressive” and -3cm from CT/Newschool is called “Classic.” Here’s a link to Faction’s explanation of mount point options and their characteristics.
Mounting my skis – Faction Skis US
All Faction skis come with three lines printed on their topsheets indicating possible mounting positions for your bindings. The lines correspond to where the center of your boot lies on the ski when it is engaged in the binding. The three lines on each ski are: Classic, Progressive, and...
They will be good for him at -3cm as you’d want them to “ski longer” and be the most traditional for him. They still be playful and easy to pivot there when flat with its rocker, twin tail and more center mount than his old skis.
Thanks. Sounds exactly like what he's looking for. Now he can pretend to hang with his tween son, who just bought the K2 Reckoner 92 as his first twin tip... kind of the opposite end of the spectrum despite similar dimensions.
Was waiting for your review on them! My local hill is on the verge of opening and desperately want to try out all my freshly ground and tuned skis out again.
Didn't want to say anything yet as my first day back was a little rough! But I feel something there... Since its mainly groomers right now, I opted to try my m6 mantra and am loving them. Will be at Mammoth for the week so plan on letting these CT1.0s rip all over the mountain. Real excited!
