K2 One Luv

[ArmyWife]

Well, I finally got the chance to ski on my new One luvs at Breckenridge last week. I loved them. I thank everyone for the input I was given while deciding which skis to buy. I will admit though, that I would still like to demo the Burnin luvs and a couple of other stiffer skis. But I loved the One Luvs and think they were the right pick for me at this time since I don't get to ski very often. But I think that if I skied more and could advance faster, the Burnin Luv would allow me to go farther (you were right, Snowhot).

But for now, the One luvs took me everywhere I wanted with a big smile on my face and I don't regret getting them a bit. We also spent a day at Copper right after a big snow and I definately got a chance at skiing deep POWDER which was new to me. The One luvs handled it with flying colors. I usually stay away from the bumps but had to give them a shot--just to see--and the One Luvs were responsive and quick in the turns.

I never had any ice to worry about while we were there, so I can't report on that. But I definately wanted a ski that could handle that since we ski East Coast more than west --and I hear they handle the ice well (which is one reason I chose them). If they handle those conditions as well as everything else I won't have anything bad to say about them at all.

So from a 50 year old Intermediate skier's perspective I'll give them an A for sure. FUN FUN FUN!

 

[ski diva]

Hey, ArmyWife! Welcome back! So glad to see your post and to hear how much you enjoyed the One Luvs. Sounds like you had a terrific time. Nice your family's finally back together.

 

[ArmyWife]

Thanks Ski Diva. Yes, it's great to have my hubby home (although we just found out he's going back in about 3 weeks!). But he'll only be gone about a month so that's not too bad. But there goes our Spring ski trip.:mad: But now maybe I'll have to get together with the Divas in the spring instead. That week in Colorado just wet my whistle for more!

By the way--love the Diva store. Cute Cute Cute!

 

[Native Vail Gal]

Well, I finally got the chance to ski on my new One luvs at Breckenridge last week. I loved them. I thank everyone for the input I was given while deciding which skis to buy.

I agree ArmyWife! I used my K2 One Luvs and I found them WONDERFUL on all terrains! Total powder in Vail on Christmas day and then 4 days skiing icy Taos (and a little crunchy!) I just really love them!

Thank you for the advice on my one luvs, too! :D

 

[badger]

one luv vs Dynastar Exclusive 10 or 11

I was wondering if you had any experience with the dynastar exclusive series while considering the One Luv. I am a very petite intermediate skier. 95lbs 5'2". I've been reading about these two skis. My runs have been on mostly groomed slopes, not too much ice, but very hard snow. I live in the West. Don't go to the East.
Grip on frozen snow is a concern however! I feel pretty insecure on those icy mornings, but as the day warms, things go quite well. Any suggestions from others who may be reading this?

 

[Marigee]

Have you thought of the Dynastar Exclusive Legend. I bought mine last year in the spring and I love them. I ski most of my time out west - but also make some day trips here in the mid-atlantic. They have worked well for me in all types of conditions I ski (although I haven't had time skiing on ice yet with them.) I particularly thought they did well in the trees at Steamboat in Winter Park - as well as the groomed runs.

 

[Native Vail Gal]

I skiied on my new One Luvs in Taos this past January. It was really icy and I had no problem with gripping. It was really a nice ride!

I don't know about the Dynastars. I'm sorry I can't help you there!

 

[katievilla]

I tried the One Luv's for the first time this last month x2. I loved them as well, but only on the groomed and hard packed. We had some awesome powder this last weekend and I lost my balance on the One luvs. The Ski Shop said it was because the "foot print" was too skinny? Im not sure what that means, as I have never ski'd in powder before. Perhaps it was just operator error, we had about 2-3 inches of powder and people were shredding through it leaving piles and bumps.

 

[Native Vail Gal]

Well.....once again, I stand by my One Luvs. (Can you tell I love them!)

We have had AMAZING powder here in Colorado this year and they are fabulous in powder as well for me. Now, one thing I will say is that I've had to apply more of my "old school" skiing techniques in the powder. For that I am grateful to have learned how to ski when we had to work the ski rather than the ski doing all of the work for us. (Those of you who learned to ski in the 60's and 70's....do you know what I'm talking about?)

Perhaps this is why I am ok with my K2's in whatever Mother Nature throws my way.

I really do LOVE the One Luvs!:D

 

[katievilla]

perhaps thats why they are not working for me in powder? I learned on shaped skis about 6 years ago.

 

[Native Vail Gal]

That could be. It is a little more work, but that's how I like to ski the powder....old school!

Maybe these gals have another good recommendation for you. They sure do know their skis!

 

[volklgirl]

The Ski Shop said it was because the "foot print" was too skinny? Im not sure what that means, as I have never ski'd in powder before.

What they mean is that the actual snow contact area of the ski's base is too small to really float in powder. Generally this equates to a narrow-waisted ski (the area directly under foot). The wider this area is, the better the ski will do in powder. A mid-fat ski that will work reasonably well in powder will generally have a waist width of 75-86mm or more, although this varies with skier weight - the heavier the skier, the wider the ski needs to be.

In 2-3" of powder, any all-mountain or carvig ski should be fine. If you're having issues at that depth, you may need to look at getting a ski that's stiffer (or longer) overall or getting a lesson.