Okay, going to be as specific as I can. I know there's no one perfect answer to these threads, but with enough deets I think I can get something I am very happy with.
I ski Colorado exclusively (might start heading to Utah or Wyoming once a year), so I am pretty spoiled snow wise. I am now 50, but in pretty good shape. More numbers;
Height: 6'2"
Weight: Varies - 185-195 depending on whether or not it's donut Friday
Current gear:
One pair of skis - Grace Skis 'Jake' model.
https://www.skimag.com/gear/grace-jake-2013
The company isn't around anymore as far as I can tell, which is too bad, but it's time for me to move on. I do plan on keeping them as a pow ski.
Bindings (on the Jakes) : Marker Jester
Boots: Technica Cochise 120s.
Turn ons;
Bumps (needs improvement)
Moderate speed on the blues to get to the lift
après Ski
I would also like to start skiing more trees.
Turn offs;
Super mega ultra speed
Park skiing
Long lift lines
So, for my current Grace skis, I struggle with getting them on edge in the moguls. I've learned to ski them and can handle myself, but I really feel like they're a ton of work. They feel heavy and cumbersome. I lose a lot of my edge to the rocker tip, so effectively I feel like I am skiing the 166 and not the 186. They don't handle that well on ice / super packed snow, but they're not the worst either.
Additionally, I am starting to feel it in the knees, and that's even if I am skiing greens with my youngest. All in all, I think there's better out there for me.
So, I am open to any suggestions, but I have been looking into these specifically;
Dynastar Legend (either 106 or the 96)
Head Kore series (99 maybe?)
DPS Wailer 99
My goal with these skis is to improve my mogul skills, still hit the steep stuff, get some powder days in, and feel comfortable enough in the skis response to try some trees.
Thanks in advance for any input you have!
Mike
I ski Colorado exclusively (might start heading to Utah or Wyoming once a year), so I am pretty spoiled snow wise. I am now 50, but in pretty good shape. More numbers;
Height: 6'2"
Weight: Varies - 185-195 depending on whether or not it's donut Friday
Current gear:
One pair of skis - Grace Skis 'Jake' model.
https://www.skimag.com/gear/grace-jake-2013
The company isn't around anymore as far as I can tell, which is too bad, but it's time for me to move on. I do plan on keeping them as a pow ski.
Bindings (on the Jakes) : Marker Jester
Boots: Technica Cochise 120s.
Turn ons;
Bumps (needs improvement)
Moderate speed on the blues to get to the lift
après Ski
I would also like to start skiing more trees.
Turn offs;
Super mega ultra speed
Park skiing
Long lift lines
So, for my current Grace skis, I struggle with getting them on edge in the moguls. I've learned to ski them and can handle myself, but I really feel like they're a ton of work. They feel heavy and cumbersome. I lose a lot of my edge to the rocker tip, so effectively I feel like I am skiing the 166 and not the 186. They don't handle that well on ice / super packed snow, but they're not the worst either.
Additionally, I am starting to feel it in the knees, and that's even if I am skiing greens with my youngest. All in all, I think there's better out there for me.
So, I am open to any suggestions, but I have been looking into these specifically;
Dynastar Legend (either 106 or the 96)
Head Kore series (99 maybe?)
DPS Wailer 99
My goal with these skis is to improve my mogul skills, still hit the steep stuff, get some powder days in, and feel comfortable enough in the skis response to try some trees.
Thanks in advance for any input you have!
Mike
