I’m looking for a carving ski that I’ll use exclusively on the east coast (VT and NH). I’ve been debating between a few Head models: 1) supershape I.speed 2) super shape I.magnum 3) head wc rebel I.speed 4) wc rebel I.SL wc rebel I.SLR.
About me: I’m 36, 5’9, 180 lbs. I raced in college in a very laid back D3 league. I have Icelantic shamans for skiing out west but out east I’m railing trenches on hard pack 99% of the time so I don’t need much versatility. The main challenge is that my wife is an intermediate that likes blues and taking her time on blacks so would be nice to still enjoy the ski somewhat without having to go mach5 all the time. I’m in good shape and don’t mind exerting myself, but I’m also trying to avoid the type of skis that just don’t feel fun unless I’m going 50+ mph. While I like going fast, east coast resorts are so crowded that I can’t let loose all the time anyway, so it would be nice to feel the skis have a little bend when I’m not going full throttle. I know there’s always going to be some sacrifice with performance/technical skis at slower speeds, I’m just hoping to find the more playful end of the spectrum and avoid that feeling I’ve had with some skis that it’s not even worth turning on blues or if you’re not going top speed.
I figured a race inspired ski or entry level race ski geared towards lighter skiers might be a good match but I haven’t tried any of these models yet and curious to hear what people think or I’m open to other suggestions too. I’d like a medium to medium/small turning radius or can be outside of that range if the skis versatile. I’m also just wondering what the main differences are between the two lines are (supershape VS WC rebels). Thanks everyone, really appreciate your help.
About me: I’m 36, 5’9, 180 lbs. I raced in college in a very laid back D3 league. I have Icelantic shamans for skiing out west but out east I’m railing trenches on hard pack 99% of the time so I don’t need much versatility. The main challenge is that my wife is an intermediate that likes blues and taking her time on blacks so would be nice to still enjoy the ski somewhat without having to go mach5 all the time. I’m in good shape and don’t mind exerting myself, but I’m also trying to avoid the type of skis that just don’t feel fun unless I’m going 50+ mph. While I like going fast, east coast resorts are so crowded that I can’t let loose all the time anyway, so it would be nice to feel the skis have a little bend when I’m not going full throttle. I know there’s always going to be some sacrifice with performance/technical skis at slower speeds, I’m just hoping to find the more playful end of the spectrum and avoid that feeling I’ve had with some skis that it’s not even worth turning on blues or if you’re not going top speed.
I figured a race inspired ski or entry level race ski geared towards lighter skiers might be a good match but I haven’t tried any of these models yet and curious to hear what people think or I’m open to other suggestions too. I’d like a medium to medium/small turning radius or can be outside of that range if the skis versatile. I’m also just wondering what the main differences are between the two lines are (supershape VS WC rebels). Thanks everyone, really appreciate your help.