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Stockli Rotor 72

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11/8/09 at 1:30pm
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I want to buy the new ( 2010 ) Rotors but, have no experience with TTips. I am 6'4", weigh 120 lbs. Curently own Stockli Laser SL FIS version 156 cm. I'd like to have second pair of skis for variable conditions ( crud, moguls ) which are not so demanding as Lasers but with a bit of Stocklis " sporty " solid feeling . I have no opportunity to test them and have to place order next week. Choosed 167cm length . Am I correct ? Do anybody tested that Rotors ? What about turn finishing on TT skis because of rounded tails ?
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11/8/09 at 5:03pm
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Unless you want to ski backwards, why not look at one of the Stormriders.  The XL is an awsome all round ski and would cut it in crud and moguls.  For your weight I'd go to 170cm.
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11/9/09 at 7:38am
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Stockli's Laser Cross skis would be a worth looking at. The Cross Pro - is stiffer with excellent high speed stability, and the Cross ED is a little softer and quicker - more versatile. Another very good ski from Stockli is the Rotor 76 (called the ED this year I think), it is a bit wider than the above skis, but is super fun, and shines in variable snow conditions.  The great news is that Stockli doesn't make any stinkers, so you will probably love any of these skis.   FWIW, I find that skis with turned up tails let you release the turn a little easier and quicker, but they don't finish the turn as strongly  A good skier can adapt to either pretty easily. 
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11/9/09 at 8:42am
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Originally Posted by Taxman View Post

Unless you want to ski backwards, why not look at one of the Stormriders.  The XL is an awsome all round ski and would cut it in crud and moguls.  For your weight I'd go to 170cm.
I missed something... I am 5'4", sorry Demoed Stormriders and that ski is not for me, too sluggish.

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11/9/09 at 8:53am
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Originally Posted by Lobo View Post

I want to buy the new ( 2010 ) Rotors but, have no experience with TTips. I am 6'4", weigh 120 lbs

You are 6' 4" and 120 lbs? Did you do your metric conversion wrong, or do you friends call you "The Stork"?
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11/9/09 at 8:57am
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Stockli's Laser Cross skis would be a worth looking at. The Cross Pro - is stiffer with excellent high speed stability, and the Cross ED is a little softer and quicker - more versatile. Another very good ski from Stockli is the Rotor 76 (called the ED this year I think), it is a bit wider than the above skis, but is super fun, and shines in variable snow conditions.  The great news is that Stockli doesn't make any stinkers, so you will probably love any of these skis.   FWIW, I find that skis with turned up tails let you release the turn a little easier and quicker, but they don't finish the turn as strongly  A good skier can adapt to either pretty easily. 

"...Stockli doesn't make any stinkers..." but they did, a lot I am with Stockli from 1996, so I know. What can you say about effective edge length of TTips in comparison with " normal " ski in the same length ?
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11/10/09 at 8:08am
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We didn't bring in the Stockli Rotor 72 this season, so I can't quote you the exact differences in its effective edge vs. the more flat tailed skis.  But, in general, twin tip skis have a shorter effective edge length vs. flat tailed skis in the same length.   
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