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Lots of talk lately on pow skis - so what do you ski (or want to ski) and why? What other powder skis have you tried?
And pics are welcome too!
And pics are welcome too!
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socalskier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm 5'2, 130 and ski the Atomic Century 156. I LOVE THEM. I skied Mammoth last weekend in 5 feet of pow and they were fantastic. They handled like a gem. I haven't written a full review of them, but I just can't even say how much I love them. They give me confidence and haul down the mountain.
Last week they floated and cut through fresh and tracked out powder. Run after run, they delivered so much fun, and pushed me to venture into tough steeps and some trees. They have really accelerated my development as a skier (since this is only be second season back after skiing as a child). Even on groomed runs, they are great, as long as it's not too icy. They don't hold an edge too well on super hard stuff.
I know you're moving to Tahoe next season, so they'd be a GREAT ski for you. I've skied them ALL season and NEVER gone back to my K2 True Luvs this season (I'm planning to sell them and upgrade to a narrower all mountain). The Centuries managed all conditions and have no problem being my go-to ski this season. I couldn't recommend them more. The only thing I would say is that I'm very happy I went with the 156 since I use them in such a variety of conditions. BUT, if these were ONLY a powder ski, I would probably ski the 166. I could've used that extra 10cm last weekend in the deep deep snow. But otherwise, I'm 100% satisfied.
Last week they floated and cut through fresh and tracked out powder. Run after run, they delivered so much fun, and pushed me to venture into tough steeps and some trees. They have really accelerated my development as a skier (since this is only be second season back after skiing as a child). Even on groomed runs, they are great, as long as it's not too icy. They don't hold an edge too well on super hard stuff.
I know you're moving to Tahoe next season, so they'd be a GREAT ski for you. I've skied them ALL season and NEVER gone back to my K2 True Luvs this season (I'm planning to sell them and upgrade to a narrower all mountain). The Centuries managed all conditions and have no problem being my go-to ski this season. I couldn't recommend them more. The only thing I would say is that I'm very happy I went with the 156 since I use them in such a variety of conditions. BUT, if these were ONLY a powder ski, I would probably ski the 166. I could've used that extra 10cm last weekend in the deep deep snow. But otherwise, I'm 100% satisfied.
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B.E.G.
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Dloveski - I hear ya! Btw, I might have mentioned this before - love your signature! (My other expensive hobby is gemology :D)
Socalskier - I am totally wanting the Century. Heard so many great things, plus they look pretty rad. If only I can FIND them at a decent price! I'm glad you mentioned the length thing - I was just talking about that on my other thread about finding the Century in a 146 (way too short). I wasn't sure if 156 was the best option, or if I wanted to go even longer to 166, which seems SO long to me (but this would be a quiver addition since I would still ski my Kenjas). I want some powder skis!
Socalskier - I am totally wanting the Century. Heard so many great things, plus they look pretty rad. If only I can FIND them at a decent price! I'm glad you mentioned the length thing - I was just talking about that on my other thread about finding the Century in a 146 (way too short). I wasn't sure if 156 was the best option, or if I wanted to go even longer to 166, which seems SO long to me (but this would be a quiver addition since I would still ski my Kenjas). I want some powder skis!
dloveski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I want to try the Centuries---I hear they are awesome not just for powder but for all terrain. I'm on the hunt for some to try.
I do love my LOGIKS, so it's not a repudiation of these lovely and awesome skis. It's just that I'm greedy and curious.
Don't go too short with these fats---I know length is an individual preference, but for float, error on the longer side of your usual front-side length.
I do love my LOGIKS, so it's not a repudiation of these lovely and awesome skis. It's just that I'm greedy and curious.
Don't go too short with these fats---I know length is an individual preference, but for float, error on the longer side of your usual front-side length.
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B.E.G.
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Really? Hmm...must. Go. Research....
Love my Auras, but man, I want to try those Centuries, too. Kicking myself that I didn't at the industry demo days. What I like about the Auras, though, is that they can take you through anything -- powder, hardpack (i.e. ice), crud, spring conditions, you name it.
I did try the Rossi S110's at Steamboat. VERY nice in powder.
I did try the Rossi S110's at Steamboat. VERY nice in powder.
Kim Kircher
Certified Ski Diva
I have a pair of Salomon S7s, which are great for powder. Unlike the Pontoons, which are good ONLY in pow, the S7s are a little more versatile, able to hold their own on more packed snow. While they won't win any slalom races or anything, they still have a nice feel. These skis run a bit short (so go longer). I'm 6' tall and I ski the 176s.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Look no further
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11974
I've skied a lot of skis this winter and think this is one of the best powder skis on the market, hands down!
lynseyf
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I don't have a powder ski as I don't get enough pure powder days but I ski a Rossi S3 any day the snow is soft. I would like to try the S7 as I like the S3 so much, would also like to try the Blizzard Crush but Blizzard skis don't seem to be so widely available in Europe.
I haven't tried many other fatter skis but my Boyfriend has a pair of Icelantic Shamen which he has let me ski ( very occasionally
) and they are pretty fun. I also got to demo a pair of Whitedot Preachers which were great fun also and much more versatile than their size would suggest ( around 110 underfoot and I skied the 180cm). Whitedot are a fairly new British ski company and they have been doing lots of demos in Scotland which was pretty cool.
I haven't tried many other fatter skis but my Boyfriend has a pair of Icelantic Shamen which he has let me ski ( very occasionally
) and they are pretty fun. I also got to demo a pair of Whitedot Preachers which were great fun also and much more versatile than their size would suggest ( around 110 underfoot and I skied the 180cm). Whitedot are a fairly new British ski company and they have been doing lots of demos in Scotland which was pretty cool.
tradygirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Black Diamond Megawatts - best deep pow ski I've been on that is still manageable in bounds (traversing, groomed runs, etc). I daresay it's even better than the Rossi S110s! Love the flat stiff tail. I've heard next year's model is going to be even better. Yummy!
The DPS skis look amazing as a pow-only backcountry ski, but I can't believe that they could hold their own in a resort all day as the pow gets cut up.
The DPS skis look amazing as a pow-only backcountry ski, but I can't believe that they could hold their own in a resort all day as the pow gets cut up.
