HikenSki
Angel Diva
One should not demo if one does not have means, or self control, to buy skis one falls in love with. Last February I demoed for the first time and fell in love with the Kore 93w. I also really enjoyed the Experience 88 but not quite as much. Shops were pretty much sold out of the men's version in my size by that point and there was no way I was gonna be able to afford a pre-order for the fall. I settled for the 2018 K2 Alluvit 88 for a great price. I got two days on them in soft snow and chopped up conditions. They worked pretty well but felt I could use a stiffer ski and kept thinking about this darn Kores.
Yesterday, I hit the purchase button for a single pair of 171 on sale for an amazing price ($430) and grabbed them before they sold out. Local shops didn't have my size or had sold out, same thing online. My husband might kill me when he sees another pair at the front door. I also have a pair of Quattro 8.0cas I love for the icy, hard stuff early in the morning. I'm gonna justify my purchase by giving up my monthly massage for five months to cover the Kores.
Now I just have to figure out bindings. I demoed on the Attack 13s and liked the low stand height and feel. The Attack 11s while lighter have a delta btwn toe and heel, which concerns me because I also have heel lifts in my new boots. Both have GW which is nice should I go that route down the road. I've contemplated removing my Z10s on the Alluvits to save money and would do so later in the season to get my money out of those skis. I can find the Attacks online for a good price, but I want to support my local shop and they will put them on for cheap by buying from them. Decisions decisions. Perhaps bindings will go on the Christmas wish list.
Yesterday, I hit the purchase button for a single pair of 171 on sale for an amazing price ($430) and grabbed them before they sold out. Local shops didn't have my size or had sold out, same thing online. My husband might kill me when he sees another pair at the front door. I also have a pair of Quattro 8.0cas I love for the icy, hard stuff early in the morning. I'm gonna justify my purchase by giving up my monthly massage for five months to cover the Kores.
Now I just have to figure out bindings. I demoed on the Attack 13s and liked the low stand height and feel. The Attack 11s while lighter have a delta btwn toe and heel, which concerns me because I also have heel lifts in my new boots. Both have GW which is nice should I go that route down the road. I've contemplated removing my Z10s on the Alluvits to save money and would do so later in the season to get my money out of those skis. I can find the Attacks online for a good price, but I want to support my local shop and they will put them on for cheap by buying from them. Decisions decisions. Perhaps bindings will go on the Christmas wish list.