Posts by tch

I'm not surprised to hear that the powder ski market is softening.  Let's be honest: in MOST ski areas, the number of days it snows more than 8-10" is probably under 20  and sometimes under single digits (admission...

OK, I also believe the thread title is misleading.  But here is something I have to confess.  A week ago, a young woman wearing a bright red helmet rode up a full 6-pack with me and a bunch of her friends.  When she got...

Quote: Originally Posted by dawgcatching  The Brahman hould have a little taller "big-mountain" rocker profile, or whatever you want to call it.  Bigger turn radius as well. Other than that, pretty close. Lots of...

East in March is really variable.  It's almost always softer and used...but it might be really soft and it might be frozen/re-frozen.  I'd highly advise following a couple of resorts and picking skis/equipment...

Quote: Originally Posted by dawgcatching  I haven't skied the 173cm; I bet it skis like a wider Magnum 8.5ti in 174cm which I like alot (we have it in the demo fleet). That ski is great in tight spaces and bumps, much...

Dawg, I've read a lot of your comments on the Bonafide and you always have a consistent response.  Q: have you ever skied it in a shorter length?  180 seems long for your weight and how you like to ski.  I'm 170lbs and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bob Peters  Both times as I was loading my skis for the hike, I had like a dozen skiers go past me to streak down the groomed portion of the Cirque.  NO ONE skied the bumps/junk to the...

Yeah, I might agree with beyond and procos, but there is also the characteristics of a ski lenght relative to purpose and situation.  For me, the 180's would have been great if I were into large radius, go-fast, wide open and...

I've already posted in another thread but again: I'm 5'7", 170 fairly muscular pounds, 57 y.o., advanced skier.  I tried 173 and 180 and, for me, 173 was more maneuverable and fun. It would definitely be the right size for...

Quote: Originally Posted by kirkwoody  Actually, I have no problem with someone not liking a ski I like. The real issue was that I see so many on the wrong sized ski. But you answered that. I think having a right sized...