Question: Skis for lightweight guy

I'm thinking about buying Dynastar SkiCross 10.
I'm 5'4" (162cm) 125lb. Ski mostly on black trails.
I heard SkiCross 10 got very good review, but I think ski test is
usually done by guys heavier than me. Is SkiCross 10 suitable for a
lightweight guy like me? Or SkiCross 9 is a better choice for me?

The same question also applies to Atomic SX11 vs SX9 for me.

I have limited knowledge about ski equipments. Any advice will be
appreciated. Thanks.

I believe either the SkiCross 10 or 9 will work well for you. Dynastar has
an excellent reputation for making skis that work well for lighter weight
skiers. The differences you will notice between the 10 and 9 will be that
the 10 will have more energy and be more demanding while providing a firmer,
harder feel. The 9 by contrast will give you a lighter, more agile feel that
will not be as demanding and provide less snap at the finish of the turn.

The biggest suggestion I can make is to no buy either ski too long. If you
get a SkiCross 9 too long it will be more challenging to ski than a SkiCross
10. The proper length for the 03/04 SkiCross skis will be about nose to
eyebrow height when standing in front of you. The models from previous years
are designed to be skied a little bit longer.

The SX11 will probably not work well under a lighter skier. It is a very
demanding ski for a big aggressive skier. The SX9 is a bit more civilized. I
feel that both of them respond well to powerful input. As such I don't think
they would work well under a lighter skier. When I demoed them some middle
weight ladies (obviously VERY good skiers) were returning the same skis in
proper lengths for their size. Their comments were along the line of great
skis for one run, maybe two but I don't want to work that hard all day. That
aligns with my impressions of them from demo and I do have the weight to put
them in their place.

Aar

"ST" wrote in message
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I'm thinking about buying Dynastar SkiCross 10.
I'm 5'4" (162cm) 125lb. Ski mostly on black trails.
I heard SkiCross 10 got very good review, but I think ski test is
usually done by guys heavier than me. Is SkiCross 10 suitable for a
lightweight guy like me? Or SkiCross 9 is a better choice for me?

The same question also applies to Atomic SX11 vs SX9 for me.

I have limited knowledge about ski equipments. Any advice will be
appreciated. Thanks.

I like the SkiCross 9 better because the heel lift is lower. On the 10 I
feel I'm dancing on tip-toes. Aside from the binding mount platform, the two
skis appear to be identical. I outweigh you by 30 pounds but I'm not a
powerhouse, so maybe my experience is relevant.

Seth
http://skiingheritage.org
http://masia.org

"Aaron Daniel" wrote in message
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I believe either the SkiCross 10 or 9 will work well for you. Dynastar has
an excellent reputation for making skis that work well for lighter weight
skiers. The differences you will notice between the 10 and 9 will be that
the 10 will have more energy and be more demanding while providing a
firmer,
harder feel. The 9 by contrast will give you a lighter, more agile feel
that
will not be as demanding and provide less snap at the finish of the turn.

The biggest suggestion I can make is to no buy either ski too long. If you
get a SkiCross 9 too long it will be more challenging to ski than a
SkiCross
10. The proper length for the 03/04 SkiCross skis will be about nose to
eyebrow height when standing in front of you. The models from previous
years
are designed to be skied a little bit longer.

The SX11 will probably not work well under a lighter skier. It is a very
demanding ski for a big aggressive skier. The SX9 is a bit more civilized.
I
feel that both of them respond well to powerful input. As such I don't
think
they would work well under a lighter skier. When I demoed them some middle
weight ladies (obviously VERY good skiers) were returning the same skis in
proper lengths for their size. Their comments were along the line of great
skis for one run, maybe two but I don't want to work that hard all day.
That
aligns with my impressions of them from demo and I do have the weight to
put
them in their place.

Aar

"ST" wrote in message
...
I'm thinking about buying Dynastar SkiCross 10.
I'm 5'4" (162cm) 125lb. Ski mostly on black trails.
I heard SkiCross 10 got very good review, but I think ski test is
usually done by guys heavier than me. Is SkiCross 10 suitable for a
lightweight guy like me? Or SkiCross 9 is a better choice for me?

The same question also applies to Atomic SX11 vs SX9 for me.

I have limited knowledge about ski equipments. Any advice will be
appreciated. Thanks.