Ok, so I've been going back and forth on at least 5 pairs of skis over the past few weeks. I'll read an article or watch a video on a particular pair and then will think of that ski as my frontrunner. I'm at the point where I think I'm being too analytical and have over thought this process.The main factor I'm trying to consider is my size. It seems most reviews and articles are for guys 5'9"/175. I'm an athletic 6'3"/270. Im an advanced level skier, however I'm almost always on the piste and usually ski at a fast pace. I'm not a carver. I tend to make short/quick turns with a bit of skidding mixed in. I primarily ski west coast, Utah and California.
One big question is what binding should I go with? Some of the skis I'm looking at come with bindings as a package, however most top off at 12 and cant be upgraded because the skis have the rails pre-mounted by the manufacturer. According to most DIN charts I'm a 8.5, but the weight range is simply 210+. So someone who is my height and ability, but weighs 215 has the same DIN as me who is 55 lbs heavier? I'm would think my DIN should be higher.
The skis I've been considering: (all are 2020 models and in no particular order)
1) Rossi Experience 88 ti in 186 (only comes from my seller with Konect 12 binding) This would be my #1, but I'm concerned about the bindings.
2) Volkl Kendo 88 in 184
3) Atomic Vantage 90 ti in 184
4) Nordica Enforcer 88 in 186
5) Nordica Navigator 85 in 186
6) Blizzard Rustler 9 in 188
7) Dynastar Legend X 88 in 186
Any advice is GREATLY appreciated. If there is a ski I didnt mention please feel free to throw it out. I have a trip coming up in 3 weeks and need to figure this out ASAP. Thanks!
One big question is what binding should I go with? Some of the skis I'm looking at come with bindings as a package, however most top off at 12 and cant be upgraded because the skis have the rails pre-mounted by the manufacturer. According to most DIN charts I'm a 8.5, but the weight range is simply 210+. So someone who is my height and ability, but weighs 215 has the same DIN as me who is 55 lbs heavier? I'm would think my DIN should be higher.
The skis I've been considering: (all are 2020 models and in no particular order)
1) Rossi Experience 88 ti in 186 (only comes from my seller with Konect 12 binding) This would be my #1, but I'm concerned about the bindings.
2) Volkl Kendo 88 in 184
3) Atomic Vantage 90 ti in 184
4) Nordica Enforcer 88 in 186
5) Nordica Navigator 85 in 186
6) Blizzard Rustler 9 in 188
7) Dynastar Legend X 88 in 186
Any advice is GREATLY appreciated. If there is a ski I didnt mention please feel free to throw it out. I have a trip coming up in 3 weeks and need to figure this out ASAP. Thanks!