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2011 Volkl Racetiger GS World Cup Ski

Thoroughly enjoyable race ski

Nick Z Taos

Pros: Light and fluffy, very stable, surprisingly manoueverable

Cons: I can't tink of any

My biggest caution: I don't know how on earth they are measuring these things. A 183 barely measures 180. I would have purchased a longer pair online had I known this.   But this is the only complaint I have. I have a Dynastar Speed Course Pro GS in a 188 and an Elan GSX race ski in a 188 as well. Both have bindings superior to the old pair of Marker 9.1 race series bindings...
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A reasonable one ski quiver
A reasonable one ski quiver

2007 Volkl AC40 Ski

Pros: Good on ice, and bumps, superb carver, not bad in powder and crud either

Cons: The Marker iPT binding that comes with it must be cranked very close to max (12)

Rossignol gets back to it's roots with a smooth hard snow ski
Rossignol gets back to it's roots with a smooth hard snow ski
A great 88mm ski with a hard snow biased
A great 88mm ski with a hard snow biased

2014 Rossignol Experience 88 Ski

Pros: Likes to be doing something, particularly turning.

Cons: High speed stability is it's limits. Not for the more powerful of skiers.

1779 Results
2010 Volkl Mantra Ski

2010 Volkl Mantra Ski

“ This is a pretty kick-ass ski.  It's kind of like a really wide GS ski (96mm underfoot.)  It's at its most natural going really fast on firmer off-piste snow.  It will do short-radius turns, but it has to be muscled a bit and it's not necessarily pretty.  Moguls are a lot of work.  On groomed slopes, it holds a carve almost as well as my GS skis, but it's definitely slower edge-to-edge.  In...” --AndrewSwitch

100% Positive Reviews
2009 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski

2009 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski

“ Lovely ski I am a 43 yo 175 cm, 80 kg, fit and reasonable aggressive lifelong skier, level 9, recreational racer and part time ski patroller. Demoed 178 and 186 2010 Gotama's. Purchased the 186's. Mounted Volkl boot centre. Went for the 186's as I found they turned as sharply as the shorter length but were more stable at speed. Perhaps if had mounted a bit forward would have had more tail for...” --GuyB

100% Positive Reviews
2011 Rossignol S7 Ski

2011 Rossignol S7 Ski

“ I have had this ski since last season and have loved every aspect of it. I first rode it in Aspen then in Jackson Hole last season and it was epic! Ripped through powder, stomped everything with ease, and i was still able to have fun on the groomers. Get this ski!  ” --Huck26

100% Positive Reviews
2008 Head Monster iM 82 Ski

2008 Head Monster iM 82 Ski

“I've skied on about 50 skis in the last several years, and these are the best all-around, IMO.  Damp, medium flex, good edge grip.  Stiffer than I like in light powder, but excellent in crud and all other conditions.  I can ski faster with these.” --crudmaster

100% Positive Reviews
2009 Line Prophet 90 Ski

2009 Line Prophet 90 Ski

“Just purchased and skied 4 days on 179 prophet 90 's. Day 1 hardpack at Alta Utah. Day 2 ,4 " freshat Brighton. Day 3, 3 " fresh at Powder Mountain, Day 4, 25 " dump at Snowbird. Skis were extremely stable at speed and carved amazingly well for a 90 waist. They handled the powder well at Snowbirdas well as the cut-up as the day progressed. At 60 yrs of age, the 179 length required constant...” --tsbent

100% Positive Reviews
2010 Dynastar Contact 4x4 Ski

2010 Dynastar Contact 4x4 Ski

“ The Tester (Me): 6 feet tall, 220lbs, expert skier, agressive carver on the frontside and frequent venturer off-piste   I just spent the last season on this ski and it's my favorite hard snow ski I've ever been on. Amazing edge hold even when the mountain resembles Superman's Fortress of Solitude. I wanted something to be my daily driver out east. I have a pair of Line Prophet...” --Vern

100% Positive Reviews
2010 K2 Extreme

2010 K2 Extreme

“Just picked these up not even a week ago. I wanted to get a more advance ski that i could use in All-mountain fun over my Volkl Unlimited ski's. Great fun in the powder and in the trees, I havent put them againts Crud or Ice so far. (due to having a great Pow day when in the mountains.) They love to ski both forward or switch. Nice shock asorbing on hard landings, which is a plus. I bought mine...” --

100% Positive Reviews
2009 Head Monster im 78

2009 Head Monster im 78

“by Oren Last week we were down at Bachelor during my son's mid-winter break. I'd been thinking about a new pair of skis, and I had been in contact with Dawg/Scott and he had recommended several that he thought I should try.  Me: 5' 7", ~150 lbs, 55 year old male, level 6 skier looking to get better, ski around 15-20 days a year in the Northwest. For the last five years or so I've been skiing on...” --nolo

100% Positive Reviews
2008 Praxis Powder Boards

2008 Praxis Powder Boards

“The Praxis Powder Boards are my favorite skis. I own the 185cm rides. I ripped through 3 or 4 pair of Spatula's when they first came out, then I got a pair of the Praxis Powder Boards. These things kill it. They are by far the toughest skis I have in my Quiver. They make your day so much more fun. You can stomp huge fast airs and slow down for the silly traverse that is always below the biggest...” --freeridetahoe

100% Positive Reviews
2010 Volkl Unlimited AC50 Ski w/ Motion iPT Wide Ride 14.0 Binding

2010 Volkl Unlimited AC50 Ski w/ Motion iPT Wide Ride 14.0 Binding

“ I grew up racing everything from slalom to downhill and a bunch of mogul competitions thrown in the middle.  I had different skis for every race.  The AC 50s really can handle almost anything and I have been totally shocked by their versatility.  I'm 6'5" and 205 lbs and almost always push deep into my turns.  The Kendo totally crumbled under my weight at high speeds...” --gooner44

92% Positive Reviews
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