So I recently demoed the Black Pearls along with several other skis, and the Black Pearls were the clear winners in terms of performance, if not graphics. Now there are a few pairs out with the cool black/purple/light blue graphics, and they just got one one pair in my size at California Ski Company, along with a few pairs in longer sizes. They are $595, same as last year. It's my birthday Monday, perfect time for the sky fairy to arrive. I thought of waiting until the sales in a month or two, but it would also be really fun to ski on them for the upcoming presidents day weekend, when we'll be up for four days. Yay!
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Black pearls with 2013-2014 graphics now at California Ski Company
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They are my favourite so far for sure. Now I will be even more tempted to buy them.
I think it's just the topsheet that changed, but I'll double check that before I buy them. I'm putting Kneebindings on them so I have to wait until the tech who does the Kneebindings comes back from the big ski convention this weekend. If I just wanted Markers I could have them tomorrow, but I've been pretty happy with the Kneebindings on my Atomic Centuries.
I called Blizzard and they are the same as last year, just different topsheet. I also conferred with them and they said they would recommend the 159 for me, which is what I demoed. I'm a fairly lightweight 5'2, and they didn't ski as short to me as some more rockered skis like the S7, which I preferred in a longer length. The bull graphics on the first model are very distinctive, but I don't think there is any left in that size. I also like the new graphic and the black and blue even match my Full tilt boots and roxy jacket, not that I try to be all matchy-matchy.
marzNC
Angel Diva
How long have you had Kneebindings? I'm thinking they might be a good idea if I ever buy skis flat. Just as an extra safety measure for my ACL-less knee.
I was an early adopter of the Kneebinding in 2008, and I've put the same set of bindings first on my Fischer Maungas and then onto my Atomic Centuries. I like them, and the data they've collected so far looks pretty good. Over 100,000 skier hours on the Kneebindings and no knee injuries among any of the skiers who've been using them. They are also easy to adjust ramp angle on since they have inserts that allow you to raise the front and rear. California ski company has them, but all the REI shops have the jigs for them.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Thanks for the info. Not sure REI shops in Raleigh even know how to mount bindings ;-)
maggie198
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I love the new graphics! I've become very fond of the bull, though I have to admit I was put off by this look at first. But a couple hours of demoing on them changed that opinion. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. But I really, really disliked this years graphics the most. Very nondescript, imo. Next years - beautiful!
