I've just posted a question in the Ski Technique section about carving on my old fashioned skis. :oops: Surely I can't be the only person on this forum who feels most comfortable in "straight" skis rather than trendy carvers? As well as trying to carve on them I am fond of the fast stuff too and my Volkl P11s seem just right for the job. My husband has a pair of racing style skis and won't swap them for anything but he wouldn't know a carve if it cut him up and prefers fast downhill stuff.
Is anyone on here willing to admit that they still use straight skis or am I on my own here? And, is there anyone who has resisted buying/hiring carvers because they prefer a straight ski?
Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?
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Well, Snowcheeks and Dave Mac actually
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Many moons ago, I briefly used a pair of Salomon Equipe 9000 1S in 203. They were a bit quick.....and long, after my 190's :lol:
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Started by Snowcheeks in Ski Chatter 14-Dec-2006 - 25 Replies
Snowcheeks posted Dec-2006
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RossF
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
You are on your own :wink: :twisted:
Trencher
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
RossF wrote:You are on your own :wink: :twisted:
Well, Snowcheeks and Dave Mac actually
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because I'm so inclined .....
Bandit
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
Snowcheeks, have you tried a comparable modern ski to judge the difference?
I think I have a couple of pairs of straight skis if you want to add to your collection. Both K2's. Some TRC's and the original Extremes, both in 190.
I think I have a couple of pairs of straight skis if you want to add to your collection. Both K2's. Some TRC's and the original Extremes, both in 190.
Hirsty
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
I saw a pair of Head skinnys 210 in a charity shop.
I was tempted to buy them for some old school jollies until I saw the price - £150!
If they weren't the price of new skis (in a sale) I may have considered it.
When I spoke to the old dear behind the counter and explained (politely) that they were over priced and not exactly the most up to date gear, she told me (not so politely) that I didn't know what I was talking about. Bless her.
I wouldn't mind trying out a pair of skinny straights but to be honest I remeber the first time I got a pair of carvers to work properly - big cheesy grins and lots of whooping as I went down the hill.
Perhaps there is a niche in the market for a skinny ski producer.
I was tempted to buy them for some old school jollies until I saw the price - £150!
If they weren't the price of new skis (in a sale) I may have considered it.
When I spoke to the old dear behind the counter and explained (politely) that they were over priced and not exactly the most up to date gear, she told me (not so politely) that I didn't know what I was talking about. Bless her.
I wouldn't mind trying out a pair of skinny straights but to be honest I remeber the first time I got a pair of carvers to work properly - big cheesy grins and lots of whooping as I went down the hill.
Perhaps there is a niche in the market for a skinny ski producer.
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Ise
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
I saw a woman the other day on some Salomon Equipe 9000 2S at around 2m, it's holiday time, you always get people turning up with the most bizarre kit :lol:
Bandit
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
ise wrote:I saw a woman the other day on some Salomon Equipe 9000 2S at around 2m, it's holiday time, you always get people turning up with the most bizarre kit :lol:
Many moons ago, I briefly used a pair of Salomon Equipe 9000 1S in 203. They were a bit quick.....and long, after my 190's :lol:
Karen72
reply to 'Come on - admit it - who is still using old fashioned skis?' posted Dec-2008
I am worried now!! I have not been skiing for about 18 years and the last time I skiied was on the old style skis. someone please tell me it will be an easy transition to the shorter wider tipped skis
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