I am a long-time skier, mostly Whistler Blackcomb and have skied in many conditions. In 2001/2 I had a pair of Rossi B2 Bandits which I loved for their responsiveness, quick turning, great on bumps, ok on groomed (a bit chattery), not so good off-piste.
I have a pair of K2 Missbehaved all mountain ski which perform well off-piste, not so good on groomed, which goes without saying.
I am looking for a ski to replace my Rossi Bandits and thought of Black Pearl 88 or Salomon Luxe. I am 5'6" 115 pounds and "mature". I used to ski pretty much anything as an advanced skier but have become more conservative as time goes on due to my age 61 and still fit (but not as fit as my ultra trail running days...it's all relative, LOL!). I want something that performs well on groomed, bumps and those days when off-piste is ugly for those wet west coast days.
Recommendations/comments inclusive of those 2 skis, please as I will be demo-ing this winter and want to check them out before I buy!
Thanks everyone!
I have a pair of K2 Missbehaved all mountain ski which perform well off-piste, not so good on groomed, which goes without saying.
I am looking for a ski to replace my Rossi Bandits and thought of Black Pearl 88 or Salomon Luxe. I am 5'6" 115 pounds and "mature". I used to ski pretty much anything as an advanced skier but have become more conservative as time goes on due to my age 61 and still fit (but not as fit as my ultra trail running days...it's all relative, LOL!). I want something that performs well on groomed, bumps and those days when off-piste is ugly for those wet west coast days.
Recommendations/comments inclusive of those 2 skis, please as I will be demo-ing this winter and want to check them out before I buy!
Thanks everyone!