Posts by thebostonguy

well gang here's my update for today. skied the salomon 169 lord again this time at Vail. the bumps were firm to say the least but there were a few back bowl runs that softened up a bit in the afternoon. I did not feel any additional...

ok so,,,thanks for all the answers to questions i didnt ask,,,heres my update. Today i skied  the salomon lord in a 169 .....wow what a great ski. 128/87/115....15 ft. radius.i was directed to this ski by my instructor on wednesday...

^^^^^  I stay at the laquinta every year and find it perfectly suited to a skiers needs...its cheap, clean, hot tub, great breakfast included. I also get the superpass because it gives you a free bus ride and trax ride (light rail...

Quote:Originally Posted by Jimski Thanks.  I wasn't looking for bump skiiing technique in my earlier post.  My question was whether, when a person recommends a particular ski for bumps,...

thanx for all the productive replies people,  im taking it all in. for those of you who seem to want to give answers to questions i havent asked please move along.. im not fat ,, i ski level 8 ,i dont need lessons to run the skis i...

yesterday i demo'd a set of elan magfire 78 ti's. i got them in 160 and guest what,,,,they were NOT TOO short. I found the ski to be basically the dimensions and stiffness that was recommended and it performed quite well. It was real...

so you guys know i go to the gym six days a week....muscle is density.

i been visiting Utah for twenty years and considered my traveling opinion well refined so here goes.Stay in sandy/midvale. if ya need to do big city nightlife with alcohol take the trax (light rail subway) in and out of slc and ya don't...

Utah is the safest bet in the world (i.m.h.o.) you'll have oodles of snow by then.. they have plenty right now they just need a good storm to freshen up.First week of march plan on soft warm conditions requiring extra sunscreen and lip...

I'm looking for a super quick turning, easy swing, all mountain midfat, somewhat flexible, advanced  to expert ski that will plow through crud or heavy wet snow. This is what I'm looking for to advance my mogul skiing ability. i do...