Harald did not seem too crazy about them (in a post on Fri Oct 18, 2013),
h.harb wrote:Actually the iSupershape is an up-tuned race ski, less of a de-tuned version, for a few reasons. It has more side cut at the tail, a wider tail than a slalom ski. The KERS system also stiffens it up considerably. That's why some don't like it in the bumps. It's not my first choice in bumps, but it's not horrible. We ski it in the bumps very well. If you release your legs with hip and torso CA, the tail of the iSS has almost no hooking up effect. If you rotate through with hip torso or shoulder, at the release, the iSS will hang on and hang you up.. Just some technical descriptions on why some people like some skis over others. Jackson just about says this in his piece, "the ski won't make you a better skier," unless you are in charge of how each ski improves with the right movements.
but now carries the ISS Speed in his shop as a replacement for the ISS/SS. Is the newer ISS Speed different and now the preferred ISS? It seems that the ISS Magnum has a deeper side-cut and would be quicker turning and edge-to-edge.
Any thoughts on this or a comparison between the Magnum and Speed? I currently have the Dynastar Omecarve (which I like very much), have not skied for 2 years and am looking at getting back and possibly a new ski purchase.
- Thanks