I am researching my next high-performance carving ski. I really like the 2021 Dynastar Speed Course/Rossignol Hero Master M19, on paper. Especially the 179 length with the 19m radius. I really like that 18-20 cheater GS radius in a full-camber direct ski. However, most of these skis come with the R22 race plate. I am sure it's excellent, but the truth is that I always just blow up my legs when I'm on a ski with a race plate. So I would rather have a ski without a plate. Luckily, Dynastar also offers this ski without the R22 plate. They put a Konect SPX 12 binding on it in stead.
My question: will the non-plated version be what I hope it will be (super stable, great edge grip, but not so tyring on the legs as the R22 version)? Or is this ski completely useless without the plate?
My question: will the non-plated version be what I hope it will be (super stable, great edge grip, but not so tyring on the legs as the R22 version)? Or is this ski completely useless without the plate?