Basil j wrote:SLX is a fun ski that just works. I know people who still look for the pre- amphibio version.
IMO its rather stiff to use for developing PMTS skills. Once you have the Essentials down it rocks.
Basil j wrote:SLX is a fun ski that just works. I know people who still look for the pre- amphibio version.
jbotti wrote:This thread got me thinking about the skis that I have that I don't ski. Here is a partial list:
Head SS Kers (its old and worn but with sentimental value))
Head IM 78 177 (really worn with no camber left but has huge sentimental value)
It's been a fun thread. Very limited originality (by most) which is a good thing!!
Basil j wrote:Have you tried any of the Curv series yet? I demoed the 72mm waist and 80mm waist versions and they were both excellent carvers. I also tried the Dynastar Speedzone ti12 in a 174cm and it was also very good.
B.Mulligan wrote:How often are you on the whiteouts?
HeluvaSkier wrote:Fischer RC4 WC SL Medium 165
Fischer RC4 WC SL Stiff 165
Fischer RC4 WC GS Master 191
Fischer RC4 WC SL Stiff 165
Fischer RC4 WC RC Pro 185
Fischer RC4 WC RC Pro 175
Fischer RC4 WC SL Medium 165
Fischer RC4 WC SL Stiff 165
Fischer RC4 WC GS Master Stiff 188
Fischer MTN 95 186
Fischer MTN 95 178
Head Monster 98 184
Blossom White Out 176
Blossom White Out 182
Blossom Wind Shear 180
Blossom Snoras 180
Blossom White Out 176
Nobile SL 165
ZAG Z-One 184
Elan SLX WC 165
Fischer RC4 WC SL Medium 165
Fischer Progressor 9+ 175
Head GTO 200
Head GTO 180
Fischer RC4 WC SL Stiff 165
Nordica Hellcat 186
not a single ski I would recommend for a skier who is learning PMTS (except maybe the Nobile SL)
skiffie wrote:Just wondering, the same ski is on your list multiple times... the Fischer RC4 WC SL Stiff 165 shows up 3x for example. Was that intentional? Lol.not a single ski I would recommend for a skier who is learning PMTS (except maybe the Nobile SL)
Just curious why is that? Too stiff, too race-y, too much / not enough sidecut, etc.?
HeluvaSkier wrote:skiffie wrote:Just wondering, the same ski is on your list multiple times... the Fischer RC4 WC SL Stiff 165 shows up 3x for example. Was that intentional? Lol.not a single ski I would recommend for a skier who is learning PMTS (except maybe the Nobile SL)
Just curious why is that? Too stiff, too race-y, too much / not enough sidecut, etc.?
Yes, I have multiple pairs of the same ski.
All of my skis are too stiff/aggressive or not enough side cut for the majority of PMTS skiers.
skiffie wrote:Ah ok thanks for explaining. I assume since you use them though they're still good for PMTS... just not for people learning?
HeluvaSkier wrote:skiffie wrote:Ah ok thanks for explaining. I assume since you use them though they're still good for PMTS... just not for people learning?
For an expert level PMTS skier, many of my skis work very well - especially when on very hard snow or ice. Fischer and Blossom skis especially, have very easy, predictable and consistent flex patterns (though they are likely stiffer than what would be ideal for a skier who is still developing). I actually find Head RD product to be too stiff for my liking, so ski Fischer instead as their race room stuff runs much softer, in general.
skiffie wrote:HeluvaSkier wrote:skiffie wrote:Ah ok thanks for explaining. I assume since you use them though they're still good for PMTS... just not for people learning?
For an expert level PMTS skier, many of my skis work very well - especially when on very hard snow or ice. Fischer and Blossom skis especially, have very easy, predictable and consistent flex patterns (though they are likely stiffer than what would be ideal for a skier who is still developing). I actually find Head RD product to be too stiff for my liking, so ski Fischer instead as their race room stuff runs much softer, in general.
Thanks for the info
Darren wrote:
1) I have fisher RC4 SL how do you tell the stiffness of it. My skis are slightly bent @ the tip. Would a softer or stiffer ski be more likely to get bent ? (softer probably less metal to bend out of shape though would bend further)
2) I took the plates off for binding mounting to put on knee bindings would that soften the ski much ?
3) Also have a pair of Head none RD ISL both skis have .5 base & 3 degree side angle the fishers hold better on ice would it be practical to put 4 degree side angle on the isl to try to make them hold as good an edge as the fisher sl racing skis.
4) Is it practical to put a sharper edge angle on a ski with less torsional stiffness so the ski would hold an edge as well as a race ski?
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