sweetnsnooty
Certified Ski Diva
I consider myself an intermediate skier with plenty of room for improvement, since I’ve been off skis for about 6 years. I’ve skied on straight Rossignol Slaloms in size 178. I’m 5’4, 125 lbs. After years of being off skis, I don’t like my super long Rossignols anymore. I feel that I have to work way too hard to maneuver them and they’re too fast for enjoyment. What was I thinking when I bought them 10 years ago? They are LONG! 
On Saturday, I tested the K2 One Luv skis in size 156 and had a blast but later decided that they are too easy for me! After taking 6 years off from skiing, the One Luv's gave me enough courage to rip down a black diamond and I felt rather confident. I did start out on easier blues and my first thought was, “These are rather slow and boring!” It has crossed my mind that perhaps the skis were not freshly waxed and I forgot to ask the ski shop about that later. I loved how easy and effortlessly I was able to turn - bam, bam, turn after turn, left, right, left, right, I had a blast! On occasion, I enjoy a stretch of just cruising and these skis did not allow me to do that without thinking that I was going to fall! I was going pretty fast, straight down on a rather mellow slope when I felt terrible chatter! My left leg bounced from underneath me with such force, I'm amazed I did not fall! This happened on a few occasions and after that, I simply refrained from going straight. Perhaps there was something wrong with the binding, I just don't know; however, I had no issues carving and being aggressive - it seems that the skis just do not like to be taken lightly, they need a beating and they need to be held down. At the end of the day, I decided that if I were given a free pair of One Luvs, I would take them out from time to time, but it's not a pair of skis I would commit to.
On Sunday, I purchased the Dynastar Exclusive Legend skis in size 158 (without prior testing) and my first impression was, “Wow, these are rather lively!” I was able to ski for just a couple of hours that day and I remained on the blue slopes to get to know the skis better. They certainly have a very different feel to them than the One Luvs. I feel that I need to practice a bit before I muster up the courage to rip down a black diamond. The Exclusive Legends feel flexible, soft, ready to be taken on. I was able to carve the turns, though I feel that these skis need to be approached in a different manner than the One Luvs – it’s probably my technique that is off. After all, it was just the second day in my life on shorter, wider skis. I’m happy with my purchase because I feel that I have plenty of practicing to do before I master these skis – IF I ever do, LOL. I guess I forgot to mention how light these are – WOW. Light and pretty fast and stable! I’ll have to put in more hours before I’m able to give more details but so far so good! These puppies have given me the impression that they have lots of fun in store for me and will not let me down. We’ll see! I did not want to demo a bunch of skis due to $, hence my purchase based on reviews and recommendations from ski shops.
One Luvs I tested were 156; my Exclusive Legends are 158. The 2 cm difference is non-existent. Standing tall next to each other, the skis appear to be the same length.
On Saturday, I tested the K2 One Luv skis in size 156 and had a blast but later decided that they are too easy for me! After taking 6 years off from skiing, the One Luv's gave me enough courage to rip down a black diamond and I felt rather confident. I did start out on easier blues and my first thought was, “These are rather slow and boring!” It has crossed my mind that perhaps the skis were not freshly waxed and I forgot to ask the ski shop about that later. I loved how easy and effortlessly I was able to turn - bam, bam, turn after turn, left, right, left, right, I had a blast! On occasion, I enjoy a stretch of just cruising and these skis did not allow me to do that without thinking that I was going to fall! I was going pretty fast, straight down on a rather mellow slope when I felt terrible chatter! My left leg bounced from underneath me with such force, I'm amazed I did not fall! This happened on a few occasions and after that, I simply refrained from going straight. Perhaps there was something wrong with the binding, I just don't know; however, I had no issues carving and being aggressive - it seems that the skis just do not like to be taken lightly, they need a beating and they need to be held down. At the end of the day, I decided that if I were given a free pair of One Luvs, I would take them out from time to time, but it's not a pair of skis I would commit to.
On Sunday, I purchased the Dynastar Exclusive Legend skis in size 158 (without prior testing) and my first impression was, “Wow, these are rather lively!” I was able to ski for just a couple of hours that day and I remained on the blue slopes to get to know the skis better. They certainly have a very different feel to them than the One Luvs. I feel that I need to practice a bit before I muster up the courage to rip down a black diamond. The Exclusive Legends feel flexible, soft, ready to be taken on. I was able to carve the turns, though I feel that these skis need to be approached in a different manner than the One Luvs – it’s probably my technique that is off. After all, it was just the second day in my life on shorter, wider skis. I’m happy with my purchase because I feel that I have plenty of practicing to do before I master these skis – IF I ever do, LOL. I guess I forgot to mention how light these are – WOW. Light and pretty fast and stable! I’ll have to put in more hours before I’m able to give more details but so far so good! These puppies have given me the impression that they have lots of fun in store for me and will not let me down. We’ll see! I did not want to demo a bunch of skis due to $, hence my purchase based on reviews and recommendations from ski shops.
One Luvs I tested were 156; my Exclusive Legends are 158. The 2 cm difference is non-existent. Standing tall next to each other, the skis appear to be the same length.
here after I made my selection. I know Dynastar isn't as popular as Volkl here, but I'm curious as to the reasons. Raised heel? Too light? Softer feel? Personal preference? Feel free to PM me if you aren't comfortable chiming in on this thread. 
It won't dampen my enthusiasm for my skis, but it will give me something to consider when I try them out. I too, was not able to demo anything in my neck of the woods, had a serendipitous ebay experience, and decided to buy used and "demo" them for the whole next year. (I also read the glowing reviews on Ski Press for 2009. The Legend was a standout, the highest in the ratings for women's all-mountain skis.) Anyway, your feedback would be appreciated, and may help me and my fellow Dynastar Diva adapt to our skis!
Honestly, the only negative thing I noticed about the One Luvs was the chatter, otherwise I really did have a great time on them. The Legends seem like they may be too advanced for me at the moment and I have the opportunity to grow into them, whereas the One Luvs seemed too little of skis for me and they make me feel like I don't know how to ski them, therefore my technique requires practice.
was it fun!!! Goodness, these skis are AWESOME! We've made good friends! I was out for 6 hours today, tearing up the slopes! I have yet to find these puppies' speed limit, boy they GO FAST! Light as a feather and fast! Easy to turn, flexible, gripping the ice, I have absolutely no complaints! They plow through crud and float on deeper snow, I can't think of anything that these awesome skis cannot do! I must say, the first hour we were just getting to know each other, I proceeded cautiously and even bit it quite good -- that was the only time I fell. After that, I just let it go, I didn't hold back. The Exclusive Legends sure like to be pushed and they reward quite nicely! Once I figured out how to maneuver them, they became MINE! Fun fun fun!!! Can't wait to go out tomorrow again! Wooo hooo!!! 
We're a smaller group compared to some of the other much-loved skis here....but think of this way: these skis are half the price (usually) of the "other" ski (I have a pair of E-Legends and E-Legend Powders, WITH bindings, that, together, cost less than a pair of unmounted Volkl Auras 
