My worst skiing memory involves a ski bought at the Sear's Department store, they rattled so badly I had trouble making it up the t-bar. In their defense, knowing my father's 30's depression survivor mentality, he had probably bought me ski boots three sizes too big so they would last three years; I would grow into them instead of having to by me new boots every year.
More recently (though not recent), I do recall a pair of Salomon Street Racer's that were pretty bad. With a name like "Streetracer" I expected them to do well at speed, but they were totally unstable at moderate speeds. They were soft noodles and with next to no torsional rigidity.
More recently (though not recent), I do recall a pair of Salomon Street Racer's that were pretty bad. With a name like "Streetracer" I expected them to do well at speed, but they were totally unstable at moderate speeds. They were soft noodles and with next to no torsional rigidity.