Pros: More versatile than the outgoing Mag 8.7
Cons: needs a bit of work to get a short radius turn out of them.
Review:
The outgoing Magnum 8.7 was one of my favorite skis. I remember the first time I saw the 8,7 and flexed it, I knew it would be a great ski, a powerful wide body frontside carver. The new flip core skis are great in their own right. While the 8.7 could be skied off piste, it let you know that it wasn't it's favorite terrain. The new Magnums immediately let you know that they are more comfortable in the crud and junk and are still happy on the groomers too. The Flip Core with it's early rise tip AND tail just makes the new Magnums more fun.
Product:
Length Tested: 174, 181
Dimensions/Turn Radius: 125-85-111 19.5@174cm
Camber: Early Rise Tip & Tail w/camber,
Binding: Demo
Mount point: Suggested
Environment & Conditions:
Location of Test: All over
Number of Runs: 10+
Snow Conditions: Packed
Demo or Own: Demo
Tester Info:
Username: Philpug
Age: 48
Height/Weight: 5'10" 185lb
Ski Days/Season: 60+
Years Skiing: 35
Aggressiveness: Moderate (Finesse)
Current Quiver: 13 Blizzard Bonafide, 13 Blizzard Gunsmoke, plus various vintage skis
Home Area: Squaw & Northstar
Preferred Terrain: bumps, off-piste, trees
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