I remember reading a few threads where the discussion of cheap mogul ski alternatives came up and that was to use a GS race ski, remove the plate and mount a flat mount binding on them - potentially moving the binding forward as well.
Shape wise this makes sense to me, as discussed GS skis and mogul skis share very similar and sometimes identical molds. One of my questions is in regards to flex though. I'd argue flex is just as, if not more important, to a skis performance in bumps. So how does the flex of a GS ski work for moguls? Initial thought would be the tips would be too stiff?
I've been looking for an affordable mogul ski option and true mogul skis are hard to come buy (at a good price at least). I'm 5'6" ~130lbs and a very strong advanced level skier and a pretty competent bump skier. I was looking at JR GS skis as I figured something in the 163-low 170's range would be ideal for a true 'bump' ski for someone my size and weight. Would something in that size range of a JR GS ski be a good option or should I be looking at shorter adult GS skis (~>175)? And if this is the a good route to go, how far forward should the binding be mounted? @Philpug and any other knowledge gear heads, your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Shape wise this makes sense to me, as discussed GS skis and mogul skis share very similar and sometimes identical molds. One of my questions is in regards to flex though. I'd argue flex is just as, if not more important, to a skis performance in bumps. So how does the flex of a GS ski work for moguls? Initial thought would be the tips would be too stiff?
I've been looking for an affordable mogul ski option and true mogul skis are hard to come buy (at a good price at least). I'm 5'6" ~130lbs and a very strong advanced level skier and a pretty competent bump skier. I was looking at JR GS skis as I figured something in the 163-low 170's range would be ideal for a true 'bump' ski for someone my size and weight. Would something in that size range of a JR GS ski be a good option or should I be looking at shorter adult GS skis (~>175)? And if this is the a good route to go, how far forward should the binding be mounted? @Philpug and any other knowledge gear heads, your advice would be greatly appreciated.