@SnowHot
I'm thinking I had the same surprise reaction to the Cheyenne at a demo day yesterday in NH. Was not expecting much, but was kind of wowed.
Me - 64 (but trying to ski younger) advanced (skiing for 42 years -great technique but slowing down to more groomers after aging and injury), 5'5", 120 lb, short legs. Demoed the 156 and felt like a kid again - so much fun and quicker than the R15 would leave you to believe, and seemed to hold an edge well underfoot by bending, not by brute stiffness (although we had a tad of warmth, so not our typical ice) and handle the small slush bumps in spots. A tad worried about being able to go fast enough with confidence.....???? when I can let em run - did not get that opportunity or and in really icy conditions.
Is there a difference between earlier years and the current 16/17 in construction (it appears that there is per realskiers and other info, although dimensions are the same - and have you been on both?? compare and contrast??
I was surprised because I had not like BP in the early years - also demoed it in 159 later in the day yesterday and was not that kind of fun - kind of planky - perhaps too long?? or I was tired?? A (younger, fitter,
expert) ski friend about the same size - perhaps a bit bigger and longer legs loved the BPs a few runs earlier.
Also did not get a chance to do Super Joy to compare....
And now SkiDiva has brought up the Renoun 77 - any idea on that as a comparison to Cheyenne other than $$$$$$$$ ????
Looking for mid 70 waisted New England front side ski that is not too much work but versatile......