Sorry to ask for assistance, but can't seem to come to a conclusuon by myself so thought I'd turn to the forum!
I'm currently in the process of looking for a new pair of skis. I live in Iowa and ski with my kids (10 and 7) here 10-20 days a year on the local 200 foot hill. I make it west 5 -10 days a year.
Im 6 foot 205 pounds and like to ski fast on groomed terrain. Stick primarily to front side groomers of any pitch a d e hoy a variety of turn shapes. Will on occassion get into trees or small moguls but definitely not my preferred skiing. Can see doing more of that if kids want to ski there.
I currently ski 2011 salomon lords and they have served me ok. Recently on a trip to colorado i demod blizzard bonafides, Blizzard rustler 9, amd head kore 93. Preferred the bonafides but enjoyed them all.
I'm considering the bonafides but also have given thought to:
Blizzard brahma
On3p wrenegade 96
4frnt msp 99
Black crow orb
Black crow captis
Rossignol experience 88
I'm struggling a bit to hone in on the correct width i think. Also, while I enjoyed the bonafides, I only skiied them for an hour or so. A bit concerned with how some of these stiffer offering will test my conditioning for an entire day. I may also end up getting a 2nd set of dedicated front side skis around 70 width for use just in iowa.
I'm guessing this may be too vague but thought i would get some opinions if possible.
Thanks!
I'm currently in the process of looking for a new pair of skis. I live in Iowa and ski with my kids (10 and 7) here 10-20 days a year on the local 200 foot hill. I make it west 5 -10 days a year.
Im 6 foot 205 pounds and like to ski fast on groomed terrain. Stick primarily to front side groomers of any pitch a d e hoy a variety of turn shapes. Will on occassion get into trees or small moguls but definitely not my preferred skiing. Can see doing more of that if kids want to ski there.
I currently ski 2011 salomon lords and they have served me ok. Recently on a trip to colorado i demod blizzard bonafides, Blizzard rustler 9, amd head kore 93. Preferred the bonafides but enjoyed them all.
I'm considering the bonafides but also have given thought to:
Blizzard brahma
On3p wrenegade 96
4frnt msp 99
Black crow orb
Black crow captis
Rossignol experience 88
I'm struggling a bit to hone in on the correct width i think. Also, while I enjoyed the bonafides, I only skiied them for an hour or so. A bit concerned with how some of these stiffer offering will test my conditioning for an entire day. I may also end up getting a 2nd set of dedicated front side skis around 70 width for use just in iowa.
I'm guessing this may be too vague but thought i would get some opinions if possible.
Thanks!