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Angel Diva
I demoed a few years ago (maybe 2019) the Great Joys and the Wild Joys and loved them both.
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Looking for a goldilocks ski: low 80s, damp, lightweight, turny
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Trailside Trixie
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I've heard great things about the great joy also. It's a shame they don't make them any longer
I love my wild joys so much I tracked down another pair to keep at my other mountain. Handles hardpack and just blows over any junky snow, slush, powder,mashed potatoes, death cookies, whatever. They are amazing. I think they only made them for a season. I don't understand why.
Thanks to all of you for the great recommendations! I wish I could try all the skis. I ended up getting a used pair of the Elan Wildcat 82C for cheap ($320 including shipping) and finally got to try them out yesterday. The first few runs were a little dicey. Not sure whether that was due to new skis or the very firm and slightly icy conditions. However, by the third run, I was feeling pretty comfortable. At 164--the longest I've ever skied--they were very easy to turn. These skis want to turn more so than my others.
I've never tried skis with carbon before, and these have some bounce. They handled the few areas of unevenness I encountered yesterday with no problem, and we even survived Kirkwood's "Ditch of Doom" together (scary name but actually an easier blue that's scary/fun like a waterslide with skis). I really want to know how they handle chop, too, but maybe next time.
I've never tried skis with carbon before, and these have some bounce. They handled the few areas of unevenness I encountered yesterday with no problem, and we even survived Kirkwood's "Ditch of Doom" together (scary name but actually an easier blue that's scary/fun like a waterslide with skis). I really want to know how they handle chop, too, but maybe next time.
