Dynafit Legend as AT ski?

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_ I was poking around one of the local alpine shops and I
came across the Dynastar Legend skis[1]. Since it's getting
close to ski buying time, I'm looking to get something:

light
75-80mm wide
Cheap

_ These skis looked fairly interesting and for alpine skis
were noticably light. Looking at the weights listed on
www.rei.com they seem comparable to any BC specific
skis I know in that size. Does anybody have any experience
with these skis?

_ Booker C. Bense

[1]- http://www.ski-review.com/content/view/31/34/


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Booker C. Bense wrote:
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_ I was poking around one of the local alpine shops and I
came across the Dynastar Legend skis[1]. Since it's getting
close to ski buying time, I'm looking to get something:

light
75-80mm wide
Cheap

_ These skis looked fairly interesting and for alpine skis
were noticably light. Looking at the weights listed on
www.rei.com they seem comparable to any BC specific
skis I know in that size. Does anybody have any experience
with these skis?

_ Booker C. Bense


Sounds pretty good to me. I scored a pair if
K2 Explorers (ca 1998-99) for a great price
in great condition. Haven't used them yet off
piste because we don't have any snow off-piste.

They are mounted with Silvretta 404's. Look great
standing there in the rack, wish I could take them
out, snow predicted this week, maybe Sunday.

K2's aren't terribly light because (I think) of
the wood core. My old XScreams are a bit lighter.

The following is from REI' website concerning
the Legend 8800:

If you love powder, steeps, trees and a challenge, the Legend 8800s
will deliver the flotation and stability you need.

* Super flotation, incredibly stability and easy control make these
skis a treat for freerider
* Float smoothly through all snow conditions with the hull-shaped tip
* Kick-tail permits the tail to release and skid for more
maneuverability
* Autodrive SD cap tip allows instant turn entry and stable, smooth
and tenacious performance on hardpack
* Oversized sidewalls at the waist ensure excellent stability and
edge grip on all kinds of snow

Be aware that there is a Woman specific version of this ski
called the Exclusive Legend. It's narrower at 75mm waist
(same as my K2's) but in a longer length might work well as
a BC ski. The Legend 8800 has an 89mm waist. It's a BIG ski.






VtSkier

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VtSkier wrote:
Booker C. Bense wrote:
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_ I was poking around one of the local alpine shops and I
came across the Dynastar Legend skis[1]. Since it's getting
close to ski buying time, I'm looking to get something:

light
75-80mm wide
Cheap

_ These skis looked fairly interesting and for alpine skis
were noticably light. Looking at the weights listed on
www.rei.com they seem comparable to any BC specific
skis I know in that size. Does anybody have any experience
with these skis?

_ Booker C. Benet


Sounds pretty good to me. I scored a pair if
K2 Explorers (ca 1998-99) for a great price
in great condition. Haven't used them yet off
piste because we don't have any snow off-piste.


_ I have a pair of these and they are pretty nice
skis. I got mine in 1999 and they are starting to
noodle out a bit after 4 seasons. ( I bought them
used, so thats pretty good IMHO). At the time they
were about as light as you could get in that size
and are still reasonably close to anything in that
size range.

_ I think mid-fats have improved some since then,
those skis pretty much wanted to turn at one
radius. The newer skis seem more verstile, but
if the price is right and you like making quick
linked turns... There are certainly much worse
skis of that vintage around. Many of the early
efforts at shaped skis were pretty dreadful.

_ Booker C. Benet A
LocalWords: Dynastar noticably verstile

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