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Adjusting to longer skis

raytseng

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yes, give every new ski a couple days of skiing before judgement.
If nothing else, the flex of the ski will soften from factoryfresh; making it a bit easier to feel and maintain in control.
 

GregK

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Kinda sounds like the tune on the Enforcer might be off. You’re description sounds like a railed ski or a ski that doesn’t the same base bevel as before and you’re catching it earlier than on the on the Bonifide. Maybe the new skis have edges way sharper than you’re used to?

Tune issues would prevent you from swiveling quickly and easily in tight spots and then the skis “feel long”. The Enforcer mount is 3cm forward than you had on the Bonifide and a more forward mount makes a ski “ski shorter” and pivot easier. So a 180cm ski that’s stiffer with less rocker, mounted 3cm further back should actually feel longer than a 3cm more forward mounted, 185cm ski with softer flex and more rocker. The Enforcer should actually be easier to ski for someone your size.

Get the tune tested first and then maybe fine tune with a gummy stone if needed. Enforcer 100s are great skis in the areas you’re describing so something sounds amiss.
 

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