@MissySki has the Astral 84 and she can speak to them as well.I just looked the Astral up and it does look like another one I should be considering - it gets lumped in with the Kore and Rossi Experience Thanks!
It does help to chat with someone who like the similar skis, if you know one. I know for sure if someone loves BP, we got nothing to share with each other. I tried them out in different seasons, but every time I got on them, within 20 ft. I hated them like no other. I tried the shortest way to get down to get off my boots. It is a mystery to me how popular they are. They are like a cardboard, no rebound of any kind to me. So, that is my point. One could love a pair, another could vomit on them. One thing I can say is, some instructors use different pairs when they are teaching, softer and shorter pairs. Some stay on their favorite pairs. Happy demoing!And you are correct my skiing goal is improve improve improve
Small world! Massanutten changed quite a bit in the last 15 years since I've been skiing there regularly. The trails haven't changed much since the two were added to the summit, but the lifts, lodge, and teaching area are better. Plus they spent millions on better snowmaking infrastructure.@marzNC I've read you expressing this before and it did drive it home. I think this area has a good resell market so your right just an extended demo with a deposit return when you sell ;)
Just as an aside - when I was a young teen I live @ Massanutten - kinda learned to ski there (or to hit on lift attendants) and then didn't ski again for real until last year, a lot of years later
So I am completely dating myself but it was the early 80s when I lived there. We just lived there for one winter so I have very little recall of what the mountain was like but it is definitely fun to see it referenced regularly.Small world! Massanutten changed quite a bit in the last 15 years since I've been skiing there regularly. The trails haven't changed much since the two were added to the summit, but the lifts, lodge, and teaching area are better. Plus they spent millions on better snowmaking infrastructure.
@Gilly ... I get it... I bought skis this year without a demo and lucked out on the outcome (too short by far, although I loved the ski). The only reason I have my plan is b/c I hate selling stuff.
I’m also seriously contemplating breaking my own plan, getting a pair of Renoun Earharts and just winging it. LOL.
I’m excited to hear about your new gear and I totally get it.
Yes, the Kore 87 exceeded expectations for me, I enjoyed it a lot I should mention that I did try the Kore 93 on the same day but only for one run. I preferred the 87 a lot more for some reason, but in my notes I have that both are good. But the 87w was the one that stuck in my head!
He really wants me on a technical grooming ski - something that wont hide any technique issues. Narrow, very little or no rocker and small turn radius. This was a pretty big paradigm shift for me.