I'm currently using a 6-7 year old Enforcer (early rise, flat tail) that does it all but I'm getting the itch to buy another ski. I'm 62, 70", 160# advanced level who skis mostly out West. I am intrigued by the technology that is not in my ski such as lightness, taper, and rocker in the tips and tail. On my last trip I demoed some narrower skis. I liked the Kore 93 and Volkl Kendo, not so much the Rustler 9 and Sky7. I don't want to bring two skis out West so the new ski will have to be decent in most conditions, in particular hardpack, bumps and cut up powder. I know I'm overthinking this, but I am intrigued about getting instead a 10x ski such as the Ranger 102FR or similar.
The case for narrower is it's going to be better in the groomed, although with a tail rocker, I am not sure it's going to be better than my Enforcer with a flat tail. It may work better in soft snow though even if narrower. I am concerned with a wider ski if it's too much compromise in groomers. Thoughts?
The case for narrower is it's going to be better in the groomed, although with a tail rocker, I am not sure it's going to be better than my Enforcer with a flat tail. It may work better in soft snow though even if narrower. I am concerned with a wider ski if it's too much compromise in groomers. Thoughts?