Alpine ski recommendations?

[HickOnACrick]

I haven't been on an alpine ski for about 8 years. I am looking for an all-mountain ski and binding and would like some recommendations.

I have 20+ years experience, most years with 20 or more days on the slopes.

I am also looking for a good deal...any recommendations?

[possumturd]

Originally Posted by HickOnACrick

I haven't been on an alpine ski for about 8 years. I am looking for an all-mountain ski and binding and would like some recommendations.

I have 20+ years experience, most years with 20 or more days on the slopes.

I am also looking for a good deal...any recommendations?

Define good deal. $600 for the latest greatest high end technology, is a good deal. $350/400 for last years stuff is a good deal.

Do you want a recreational ski or a high end performance ski?

[HickOnACrick]

A good deal would be last year's model, high performance, all mountain, with light and safe bindings whose DIN reaches at least 12.

A local shop offered the Rossi Bandit B74 with Axium 120 bindings mounted for $550, but I can get them for less off the internet...the thing is, I don't know sh*t about skis anymore.

[possumturd]

Originally Posted by HickOnACrick

A good deal would be last year's model, high performance, all mountain, with light and safe bindings whose DIN reaches at least 12.

A local shop offered the Rossi Bandit B74 with Axium 120 bindings mounted for $550, but I can get them for less off the internet...the thing is, I don't know sh*t about skis anymore.

Well if you are a descerning skier then I recommend demoing several ski's before you buy. I would venture to say that an all mountain ski will usually be in the mid 70's under foot say 76, with varying side cut depending on the carving performance you want. Mid Fat's are going to be in the mid to high 80's under foot and are designed for more off piste use than groomed carving. But these ski's make great all mountain skis with just a small drop in piste carving or hard pack skiing. For example I have a friend who is an advanced skier. He bought a pair of K2 Seth's for off piste riding. This ski I would consider a fat ski and it's twin tip to boot. He loved the thing so much that he used it as his all mountain ski and this thing is is in the 90s under foot.


What is your weight and hight?

also, I just noticed you are in SLC;Pow galore, so that makes a difference as well.

[BillyD]

Go with something in the mid 80's to mid 90's underfoot, especially if you are skiing in Utah. Trust me you will be sorry if you don't. B74 is a bit narrow. Try ebay and steep and cheap. Lots of good deals. There are a ton of good skis out there so most brands make a good ski. Demoing would be nice, but definately not necessary. If you live in SLC, I would also suspect there are a bunch of gearheads looking to get rid of last years gear.

[original durangotang]

Go to a ski shop on the slopes.

Demo a number of different skis. The shop employees should be able to help tremendously. That is what they do.

[tellutwurp]

One of the most important things is whether you like a soft forgiving ski or a stiff ski.

I agree with what is said about widths, mid 80s to high 90s can be both a powder ski and all around ski. Above 100 is getting a bit too fat for everyday skiing in my opinion and less that high 80s isn't going to perform in the deep stuff.

I like alpine touring so I recommend the bca Naxo 21, they are strong and local. You can trek and they can handle abuse. I did break mine once, but I walked into the office in Boulder and they handled it on the spot. Probably should stay away from the terrrain park with them from now on...

Anyway, that is my take. and these are the all around skiis I will be purchasing.

Volkl Mantra

• Intended for expert freeriders who readily transition between deep powder and corduroy
• New refined sidecut for more carving possibilities than last season
• Sidecut (tip/waist/tail in mm.): 133-96-116
• Turn radius: 22.5 m. in 184-cm. length

[ENDOMADNESS]

mid 90s to low 100s under foot in Utah (or wyoming and colorado).

mid 80s is for cali and the east coast groomers.

I have 3 skis (tele and alpine) that are 96-103 under foot. Use them everyday with no qualms.

Although i don't hit the moguls all day long like i used to...

[possumturd]

Here are some considerations

Elan 888 light but with good edge control they also have a 999
ELAN Skis - Elan Skis


Dynastar Legend Pro
Dynastar

K2 seth
K2 Skis 07/08

Head Monster series
MONSTER 102 - Ski - HEAD.com

Fischer Watea series (under freeride section)
FISCHER Ski, Rackets, Hockey, FCT




get a ski like the ones above and combine that with the kinda snow you guys get and you will be wondering why you waited so long.

[dograft83]

I have loved the k2 seths. I have skied them all over the slopes. The place they lack is bumps and ice. I have also liked the k2 recons as an all mountain ski. The recon do come with bindings but they are marker and I do not like that brand of bindings. as far as bindings go rossi makes some great ones