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Favorite Narrow-Waisted Skis (below 80 mm)
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No, I haven't tried it yet, though I really want to.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Ohhhh for some reason it just hit me that what I was thinking were the Nelas when I posted this last night were actually the Renoun Earharts.
That’s what I get for scrolling around on my phone when I wake up in the middle of the night.
Amie H
Angel Diva
MissySki
Angel Diva
Great to hear, especially on the bumps piece! Can you expand on the “weirdly easy” piece?
I’m hoping to try them at Sunday River’s demo day in a couple of weeks. They should be there, just unsure which size they’ll have. Curious how they will feel versus my Stockli Stormrider 85.
It stinks that it was crowded yesterday, seems so early for weekdays to be like that. But I guess limited terrain exacerbates crowding too. :(. Hopefully better today for you!
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I purchased the Stockli Laser MX and am very excited to be trying these out for the first time in a couple of weeks up at Wolf Creek for first of my season turns. I am also very happy to meet @marzNC and @Olesya Chornoguz who will be there at the same time coincidentally!
This Laser MX is a ski that caught my attention when it came out a few years ago, but isn't one readily available to demo. The sensation of a narrow ski is hard to beat on wide groomed terrain. I too have the Z-77 and those are fabulous, but mine are a bit long, so have not used those for a few years. The Nela 80 has been my primary ski and it is sublime in just about everything. So, I pulled the triggger on the Laser MX knowing that Stockli will deliver quite the ride! I will let you know how they do !
This Laser MX is a ski that caught my attention when it came out a few years ago, but isn't one readily available to demo. The sensation of a narrow ski is hard to beat on wide groomed terrain. I too have the Z-77 and those are fabulous, but mine are a bit long, so have not used those for a few years. The Nela 80 has been my primary ski and it is sublime in just about everything. So, I pulled the triggger on the Laser MX knowing that Stockli will deliver quite the ride! I will let you know how they do !
Olesya Chornoguz
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Another fun easy-going ski that is 80 mm wide is Stockli Montero AX. I bought them this year after demoing, skied them a few times at Big Snow and they were a lot of fun.
Bookworm
Angel Diva
I have these Blossom AM77 and I absolutely love them. They are smooth, powerful, and fast. I tried the Lasers and liked these better. They're a bit cheaper than the Stocklis as well, but just as good if not better (at least for me)
Following. I want new skis. I'm an eastern skier and want s narrow waisted ski. I'm on old Rossi Bandit 2's (with a 76 waist) and want new skis with a narrower waist if possible. Recommendations apprecioated.
I have never heard of Blossom Skis before!
Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
Well we'll well, did you say narrow waisted skis?
You sing my song!
I am on Atomic X9 WD, which is 75cm. My daily pair. These are stiff, stable, a performance pair.
And I just picked up Atomic S9, which is 68 and they are true slalom pair. I just have them put Phantom on them yesterday. I have not been on them yet.
We are expecting some new snow tomorrow.
Today was my third day on the hill here in Aspen. It has been hard, so X9 WD has been great. I will take out my new pair tomorrow if it does not snow.
You sing my song!
I am on Atomic X9 WD, which is 75cm. My daily pair. These are stiff, stable, a performance pair.
And I just picked up Atomic S9, which is 68 and they are true slalom pair. I just have them put Phantom on them yesterday. I have not been on them yet.
We are expecting some new snow tomorrow.
Today was my third day on the hill here in Aspen. It has been hard, so X9 WD has been great. I will take out my new pair tomorrow if it does not snow.
Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
Meant to say "hard packed".
Peaheartsmama
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I have really enjoyed my Volkl Flairs the last several years - it’s 76 underfoot. Easy to turn and light.
Amie H
Angel Diva
I guess it felt good? No struggle, no lag in the back, it wasn't "work" outside of choosing the line.
I was thinking about the pros/cons of these skis. The main "pro" I notice (which may be a 'con" for other people) is they really silence chatter from crud and changing terrain quality.
I used to dive a big Buick sedan, with a floaty suspension. It had a nice trim level and tires that shut out all road/external noise. The rental SUV I'm driving this week, I can hear the road beneath me and some wind noise, and I don't love that.
That's the best way I can describe it - like an old school, high line sedan with a "suspension" to handle potholes, but that can also handle turns with aplomb.
Someone who wants to feel that crunchiness, like driving a low-to-the-ground sportscar, this might not be the ski to choose.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Thanks! I can definitely understand that dampening effect as the Stormriders do the same. Very smooth ride.
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Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
So, I got on my new Atomic S9 today.
Boy, you need to show up! Want to turn.
My legs are not quite ready for the pair that has 11.9m radius yet.
This was my 4th day today.
Hope to get back on them very soon again.
Boy, you need to show up! Want to turn.
My legs are not quite ready for the pair that has 11.9m radius yet.
This was my 4th day today.
Hope to get back on them very soon again.
@Mudgirl630 I SUSPECT THAT MY REACTIONS TO THE LASER MX ARE GOING TO BE THE SAME AS YOURS ON THE S9.................... I'd better be ready to ride or I'll get thrown off for sure.
Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
That is the thing..... You have to ski purposely@Mudgirl630 I SUSPECT THAT MY REACTIONS TO THE LASER MX ARE GOING TO BE THE SAME AS YOURS ON THE S9.................... I'd better be ready to ride or I'll get thrown off for sure.
