Hi, am new to Ski Diva want help on past beginner ski purchase!

[Jilly]

The Storm is an all mountain ski. The Unique's from Rossi replaced the Attraxion series. They are front side carvers.

Storm - 127-84-107 is larger overall than the Unique at 123-76-104.

Storm and Temptation are full rocker. The Cloud 9 would be similar ski the Unique 8 or 10.

I usually ski my Attraxion 8's or 12's at home. Tremblant gets the Attraxion 12's and Temptations 88's!

 

[segacs]

You're right that you won't be able to demo all of them, but you can probably demo two or three different types of skis, and decide whether you want an all-mountain vs. frontside, and get a sense of length and the feel of some different brands along the way. Then narrow it down and demo one or two more and you'll probably fall in love with something.

 

[TeeJay]

Thanks guys! I went out skiing today and demo'd the Salomon Bamboo's. I liked them a lot, but maybe it's just me but I thought the turning/edge hold could have been more encouraging. They felt nice overall though even though it was quite powdery today, not typicsl Ontario. But there was ice, and they are fine on ice. Will be looking to demo an all mountain next time. And another carver. Today was a lovely day to ski Ontario!

 

[segacs]

Glad to hear you had a great day. But just okay isn't the ski reaction you're looking for. Find the skis that make you say "woohoo" and buy them.

 

[Jilly]

Exactly, if it makes you smile - buy it!!

Where were you skiing?

 

[TeeJay]

Brimacombe. Towards Peterborough. Have never been there before. It's a hill, you know- Ontario style- but was nice!

Yes, I will look for the wow factor. Although there is pushing yourself a bit to ski something that challenges you I am guessing. But either way hoping to try especially Atomic, Rossi and Volki. Maybe another Solomon.

I think I really like the way the Salomon Bamboo ski felt as far as the material of the actual ski, it is solid and no chatter on any kind of snow (I'm not so good with the jargon). But gotta find a new turn/edge type ski.

 

[TeeJay]

By the way thanks again I really have learned a lot!

 

[TeeJay]

The Storm is an all mountain ski. The Unique's from Rossi replaced the Attraxion series. They are front side carvers.

Storm - 127-84-107 is larger overall than the Unique at 123-76-104.

Storm and Temptation are full rocker. The Cloud 9 would be similar ski the Unique 8 or 10.

I usually ski my Attraxion 8's or 12's at home. Tremblant gets the Attraxion 12's and Temptations 88's!

I think I want to categorize everything and know why you'd want wood as opposed to another construction, why you would want full rocker, etc.

 

[segacs]

I think I want to categorize everything and know why you'd want wood as opposed to another construction, why you would want full rocker, etc.

Have you had a look at the threads in the Gearipedia section? In particular, what you need to know about rocker and what you need to know about ski construction? Some great info there.

 

[Swamp Dog]

the Blizzard 7.6 was a hot ski in these parts a few years ago. I still have mine although they don't see much time on the snow anymore.

 

[Jilly]

Do you ski weekends? I'm only 1 hr away from Oshawa Ski Club!!

 

[TeeJay]

Have you had a look at the threads in the Gearipedia section? In particular, what you need to know about rocker and what you need to know about ski construction? Some great info there.

Yes, those descriptions are just what I needed! Thanks!

 

[TeeJay]

Do you ski weekends? I'm only 1 hr away from Oshawa Ski Club!!

Hey that's cool, I'm weekends sometimes weekdays. Is the club an actual club or is that the name of the store?

 

[TeeJay]

the Blizzard 7.6 was a hot ski in these parts a few years ago. I still have mine although they don't see much time on the snow anymore.

Thanks why don't you use it so much?

 

[Jilly]

Brimacombe used to be Oshawa Kirby. Oshawa Ski Club is the lodge at the far west end.

 

[Swamp Dog]

Thanks why don't you use it so much?

last year I picked up a pair of Bushwackers that I loved, this year I am infatuated with my Helles Belles. So many skis so little time!

 

[frenchgirl]

last year I picked up a pair of Bushwackers that I loved, this year I am infatuated with my Helles Belles. So many skis so little time!

I also have the viva 8.1 and the Black pearl( bushwacker 's female ski) and I still prefer the viva 8.1 on groomers.

 

[TeeJay]

Awesome will look at Viva 8.1, And Blizzard 7.6 except that I am realizing that although I've skied a long time you guys are (I am sure) well beyond me in ability so some of these skis may be too hard for me.
Hope I can demo again soon.

 

[segacs]

Have a look at tinymoose's demo day reviews from this weekend, too:
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/index.php?threads/camelback-demo-day-1-24-2013.17472/

And don't sell yourself short (hah!) in terms of the skis you can handle. If you had no problems driving the Salomon Bamboos, then most of the others in this list will probably be just fine for you as well.

 

[Jilly]

Did you check with the ski shop there - It used to be called Mont Kirby ski shop. They might have some demos. Also they have a ladies day with demo's, but not sure when it is.