New skis: I must do it right this time! (Was: new tools for this coming winter)
I want a new pair of skate warm RCSs, and I *must* do it the absolutely
perfect way this time. This means: No lame hand squeeze tests (my 1998 skis); No lame "Oh, this is out last pair of 193s, but I am sure it will fit you" (my 2000 skis) No lame "Oh, we are out of RCSs, wanna give Hypersonics a try?" (my 2001 pair) No, I need *my* skate warm RCSs which will *fit* and which will *kick ass*. |
Call Zach
wrote in message ups.com... I want a new pair of skate warm RCSs, and I *must* do it the absolutely perfect way this time. This means: No lame hand squeeze tests (my 1998 skis); No lame "Oh, this is out last pair of 193s, but I am sure it will fit you" (my 2000 skis) No lame "Oh, we are out of RCSs, wanna give Hypersonics a try?" (my 2001 pair) No, I need *my* skate warm RCSs which will *fit* and which will *kick ass*. |
FITZGERALD wrote:
Call Zach .. . . no, I think he maybe should make a phone call to "Herr Fischer", in der Homeland. (just kidding!) wrote in message ups.com... I want a new pair of skate warm RCSs, and I *must* do it the absolutely perfect way this time. This means: No lame hand squeeze tests (my 1998 skis); No lame "Oh, this is out last pair of 193s, but I am sure it will fit you" (my 2000 skis) No lame "Oh, we are out of RCSs, wanna give Hypersonics a try?" (my 2001 pair) No, I need *my* skate warm RCSs which will *fit* and which will *kick ass*. In reality, I thinks it's very difficult to pick an optimum/ideal pair of skis, because of the weather/snow variables. In surfing, if one keeps their eyes & ears open for the opportunity, it's possible to demo ride an actual contest/pro board, at least if you live near let's say, Santa Cruz. Perhaps maybe Salomon will do a demo day of the actual skis used by their team members. Ha! mark |
In reality, I thinks it's very difficult to pick an optimum/ideal pair of skis, because of the weather/snow variables. In surfing, if one keeps their eyes & ears open for the opportunity, it's possible to demo ride an actual contest/pro board, at least if you live near let's say, Santa Cruz. Perhaps maybe Salomon will do a demo day of the actual skis used by their team members. Ha! mark Why not? Every points race I ever competed in for windsurfing had the demo boards and sails (some were even experimental) laying on the beach......So why can't we demo skis? |
nordvind wrote: In reality, I thinks it's very difficult to pick an optimum/ideal pair of skis, because of the weather/snow variables. In surfing, if one keeps their eyes & ears open for the opportunity, it's possible to demo ride an actual contest/pro board, at least if you live near let's say, Santa Cruz. Perhaps maybe Salomon will do a demo day of the actual skis used by their team members. Ha! mark Why not? Every points race I ever competed in for windsurfing had the demo boards and sails (some were even experimental) laying on the beach......So why can't we demo skis? The past two years Fischer has had a tent on Vasagatan in Mora where one could test Fischer skis. I think that Atomic also had an arrangement there with Fliesbergs store for a day or two where you could test Atomic skis on the Vasalopps tracks. I think you needed your own boots. And my wife purchased Fischers one year that were no so good fit to her and she went back to the store after Tjejvasan and the store exchanged them for a better (just a smidgen softer) fit. |
Rev - BUY EARLY when they have selection. Don't wait for sales in March.
JK |
I have heard this before!
Some shops are like that and some not: - No lame hand squeeze tests (my 1998 skis); - No lame "Oh, this is out last pair of 193s, but I am sure it will fit you" (my 2000 skis) - No lame "Oh, we are out of RCSs, wanna give Hypersonics a try?" (my 2001 pair) I feel lucky when I know it will take the local shop 4-5 days to get a new hand picked pair directly from the factory. If it looks perfect in shop too then I'll buy it. (yes this is for Madshus skis sold in Norway) |
Sorry to hear that your previous ski buying experiences haven't been
that great. I hope it goes better for you this year. I think you've gotten some good suggestions from the group. Demos area great way to test skis, and all companies love an opportunity to demo their skis. West Yellowstone is the best place that I'm aware of to demo skis because the companies all put a lot of resources in to being there. And it's early enough so that you've got decent shot at finding some good skis after figuring out what you like. Regardless of whether you've been on demos, you've still got to get some help finding an appropriate pair. You want to find somebody who understands ski construction, what the various companies are ding with their current models, and what will best complement your characteristics as a skier. I've just posted a skate ski flex sheet (PDF) on my website that outlines most of the qualities that are relatively easy to measure in skate skis, and how they relate to performance. You can find that at http://www.engineeredtuning.net/ . There should be a link from the front page - otherwise go to the Flex Evaluation page. The good news is that most companies have struck a really good balance in their ski design, and it is certainly possible to find skis that handle a broad range of track and snow conditions. It would be nice to start with a goal of finding three pairs of skis to cover the whole range, but you can get ninety percent of the way there with a single pair. Best of luck! Zach |
Sorry to hear that your previous ski buying experiences haven't been
that great. I hope it goes better for you this year. I think you've gotten some good suggestions from the group. Demos area great way to test skis, and all companies love an opportunity to demo their skis. West Yellowstone is the best place that I'm aware of to demo skis because the companies all put a lot of resources in to being there. And it's early enough so that you've got decent shot at finding some good skis after figuring out what you like. Regardless of whether you've been on demos, you've still got to get some help finding an appropriate pair. You want to find somebody who understands ski construction, what the various companies are ding with their current models, and what will best complement your characteristics as a skier. I've just posted a skate ski flex sheet (PDF) on my website that outlines most of the qualities that are relatively easy to measure in skate skis, and how they relate to performance. You can find that at http://www.engineeredtuning.net/ . There should be a link from the front page - otherwise go to the Flex Evaluation page. The good news is that most companies have struck a really good balance in their ski design, and it is certainly possible to find skis that handle a broad range of track and snow conditions. It would be nice to start with a goal of finding three pairs of skis to cover the whole range, but you can get ninety percent of the way there with a single pair. Best of luck! Zach |
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