So my trusty 2013 Atomic Crimson Ti are great- I really enjoy their stability & "crudability," hold on hardpack, and they even do well in 6-8" fresh.
But... they are very heavy, with a lot of it in the ends- this makes me a very sad boy in the trees/bumps because it takes so much energy to swing them around.
Thus, I'm looking for something a bit lighter, with similar, East coast frontside-oriented performance, but also respectable when I dip into those Eastern bumps and trees- which is 1/3 to not quite 1/2 of my skiing. I have carvers and powder skis; these are destined to be East coast daily drivers.
The Vantage seems like a lighter Crimson, so may feel familiar to me? The Experience seems a touch... betterer overall? Its tighter radius is attractive. I can grab either, '20/'21 model, for ~same price.
Thoughts?
But... they are very heavy, with a lot of it in the ends- this makes me a very sad boy in the trees/bumps because it takes so much energy to swing them around.
Thus, I'm looking for something a bit lighter, with similar, East coast frontside-oriented performance, but also respectable when I dip into those Eastern bumps and trees- which is 1/3 to not quite 1/2 of my skiing. I have carvers and powder skis; these are destined to be East coast daily drivers.
The Vantage seems like a lighter Crimson, so may feel familiar to me? The Experience seems a touch... betterer overall? Its tighter radius is attractive. I can grab either, '20/'21 model, for ~same price.
Thoughts?