Who can help me?

[mup1]

Hay everyone!

I'm new on this forum since I've been directed by a man (it's true ). I have a question for you, I'm looking for a new pair of ski's and I don't know where I have to start! Frist I'll describe myself:

Length: 177cm (5'8" I think)
Weight: about 70 kilo's (155 lbs)
I like to ski on the red and black slopes, off-piste is not really my thing, but you never know. I'm skiing for 15 years (so 15 weeks) and I'm 20 years old.

I had the atomic m2tron 9 series with neox (I don't know the word in English for them, I'm from Holland.. ). They were so incredibly heavy so I'm tired of them and want new ski's. The ones I've been looking so far at are:

K2 burnin luv (saw some good reviews on this forum)
Elan speed or wave magic
Head i XRC 800
Volkl attiva fuego

But I would like to hear some reactions about these ski's and maybe some suggestions for other pairs from you (to make is even more difficult for me ) And what lenght do you advice with my length and weight?

Thanks for your reply!

 

[pinto]

Hay everyone!

I'm new on this forum since I've been directed by a man (it's true ). I have a question for you, I'm looking for a new pair of ski's and I don't know where I have to start! Frist I'll describe myself:

Length: 177cm (5'8" I think)
Weight: about 70 kilo's (155 lbs)
I like to ski on the red and black slopes, off-piste is not really my thing, but you never know. I'm skiing for 15 years (so 15 weeks) and I'm 20 years old.

I had the atomic m2tron 9 series with neox (I don't know the word in English for them, I'm from Holland.. ). They were so incredibly heavy so I'm tired of them and want new ski's. The ones I've been looking so far at are:

K2 burnin luv (saw some good reviews on this forum)
Elan speed or wave magic
Head i XRC 800
Volkl attiva fuego

But I would like to hear some reactions about these ski's and maybe some suggestions for other pairs from you (to make is even more difficult for me ) And what lenght do you advice with my length and weight?

Thanks for your reply!

I skied the Head iXRC 1100 in Europe a couple of years ago ... I absolutely loved them on piste. I don't think they make it anymore, but the 800 is similar. I think a 163 would be fine.

Actually, from what I know, any of the skis listed looks like it would suit your skiing; mid 160s in length would be my choice.

 

[lucine]

K2 burnin luv (saw some good reviews on this forum)
Elan speed or wave magic
Head i XRC 800
Volkl attiva fuego

I've skied last years Burning and love and found it ---for me --a bit squirrely at speed, I was unimpressed and prefered the lotta love or even the true love over the burning.

I've demoed the Fuego and .....I think I love it.
I'd ask at the shops what length as they seem to have informed opinions and charts for each ski,
I'm also looking at the Nordica Victory.

 

[num]

I've skied last years Burning and love and found it ---for me --a bit squirrely at speed, I was unimpressed and prefered the lotta love or even the true love over the burning.

You prefer the True Luv over the Burning Luv for handling speed without chatter? Or other qualities?

 

[lucine]

It might be just me or maybe the ski length, but those orange skis kept talking to each other. The true love has a ratio similar to the Recon and to me, seemed to have more control in diverse conditions. I thought the Burning love was great on the frontside turning on groomers or in the smooth/HP bumps, but put any crud or loose stuff under them and they just bounced me around. And at speed I had no great feeling that they would see me through an unexpected drop or rise.
I do not like bouncing, I'd rather cut through the crud.
But.... This is just me, loads of folks love'em It also may be that they were not tuned properly . They were rentals.

Have fun

 

[num]

Cool, thanks for clarifying. I've heard some say that the Burnin Luvs weren't stable at speed, but I'd never heard them compared to True Luvs, usually One Luvs.

 

[num]

But I would like to hear some reactions about these ski's and maybe some suggestions for other pairs from you (to make is even more difficult for me ) And what lenght do you advice with my length and weight?

How about the Fischer Vision 70 or 73 in a 158? I haven't been able to try the Speed Magic or Wave Magic, but they certainly seem intriguing.

 

[Jilly]

If off-piste is not your thing, then I can understand you not liking the Metron anymore. On the Elans - I tried out this years Speed Magic. It's a carver and a speedster. Now it likes to be on edge, so its not a ski that you can relax for any amount of time. The Fisher vision Breeze and the Salomon Rush are some more that you might want to add to your list.

 

[Kano]

It might be just me or maybe the ski length, but those orange skis kept talking to each other. The true love has a ratio similar to the Recon and to me, seemed to have more control in diverse conditions. I thought the Burning love was great on the frontside turning on groomers or in the smooth/HP bumps, but put any crud or loose stuff under them and they just bounced me around. And at speed I had no great feeling that they would see me through an unexpected drop or rise.
I do not like bouncing, I'd rather cut through the crud.
But.... This is just me, loads of folks love'em It also may be that they were not tuned properly . They were rentals.

Have fun

Interesting reaction -- What you're saying about the Burnin Luvs is exactly why I'm looking at something other than my True Luvs!

Kano

 

[lucine]

Interesting reaction -- What you're saying about the Burnin Luvs is exactly why I'm looking at something other than my True Luvs!

Kano

Isn't it great we can all have different ideas about the same ski.
If we were all alike we would all own the same ski regardless of size, strength, and personality.
Like I said it may have been the particular pair or the length, or maybe I just didn't have a good day that day. or , GASP I may have not been ready for the ski yet. I've been told that you shouldn't buy a ski you are not ready for.
I think the True luv are an all mountain intermediate, the one luv may be more advanced with a front side emphasis and the lotta loves an all mountain advanced, Burning luv; front side advanced.
something for everyone!

 

[SnowHot]

K2 burnin luv (saw some good reviews on this forum)
Elan speed or wave magic
Head i XRC 800
Volkl attiva fuego

I've skied last years Burning and love and found it ---for me --a bit squirrely at speed, I was unimpressed and prefered the lotta love or even the true love over the burning.

I've demoed the Fuego and .....I think I love it.
I'd ask at the shops what length as they seem to have informed opinions and charts for each ski,
I'm also looking at the Nordica Victory.

Wow, lucine and I have a lot of similar demo results.
Of the list you have in mind........

K2 burnin luv (saw some good reviews on this forum)
Elan speed or wave magic
Head i XRC 800
Volkl attiva fuego

I'd rank the k2 Bl in the same way lucine did. It carves well but has a speed limit. When it reaches that speed limit, it gets chattery.

The Fuego, is a phenomenal ski but may need you to stay on top of it all day. If you're not an advanced skier you may want to reconsider that selection or it may tire you out. If you are an advanced skier, then snatch it up and enjoy!!

I've skied the Elan Speed Magic and Wave Spice(in fact I own both) Of the two, the Wave Spice is my favourite. With the 80 waist and the wave technology, I plow through anything in the path and never lose that stable feeling. Carving and edge to edge is a lot better on these that you may think with a midfat ski. The only area these skis didn't excel is the bumps.
IF you're looking to get away from the weight of the Metrons then the Elans are not the direction you want to go as they are nearly the same weight.

I have not skied the Head you are considering so I can't help you there, but as Lucine has recommended, you may want to look at Nordica.
Of those in the Nordica line, I'd highly recommend the Firefox and the Conquer. Two different ski's with different personalities, but both Phenomenal!!!

 

[back2ski]

Is there somewhere that lists the skis weight on websites, like they do the sidecut and length? It's probably not something they want advertised as so many variables go into it.

 

[mup1]

Thanks for the help! I'm going to ski in a indoor ski next week to try some of the skis you mentioned (even though those circumstances won't be the same (by far) as outside, but is has to do..). I hope I'll find the skis I want, but we'll see. Otherwise I'll have to rent the skis for a year and try different ones on the real slopes. Luckily I did sell my metrons, so someone else can have fun with them (I hope she does like skiing off piste haha).

Again, thanks!

Minouk

 

[Rossi]

Ski Looking

I was looking for reviews on skis and some how I found this site which is great because I am sort of looking for new skis and this site has some good info. I checked out the size chart which was helpful.

I was in the ski shop droping off my skis to be tuned and the owner goes "are you still sking on those old skis" so he showed me some new skis.

I have Rossi Bandits 170 which I love but he told me this is the last year their making Bandits ,the Bandits today have a much more rounded tip then mine, so maybe they are old.

I ski in the East which means hard packed ice,unless you ski the day it snows. Okay it's not that bad,but i won't be needing any deep powder skis.

So anyone have info on the Rossi attraxion v or attraxion XI mutix also looking at the Nordica Olympia Fire Fox XBI. Sales guy said Nordica is making some nice skis.

Just wondering how often do most women buy new equipment?

 

[skigrl27]

Is there somewhere that lists the skis weight on websites, like they do the sidecut and length? It's probably not something they want advertised as so many variables go into it.

funny you mention that. I emailed Volkl a few days back asking to tell me the weight of their Mantra in 170 vs. their Aura in 170. The so-called "Volkl Guru" emailed back & had no answer for me!!

Are you kidding me?? Ummm....like, don't you guys make the skis & stuff??

 

[Jilly]

Rossi, Robyn and I ski on Rossi on this board. I'm currently on the Z5, but got to demo both the attraxion V and IX. I really liked IX, but its expensive. And I'm not sure if the arms aren't a "gimmick". They work, but the ski is around $1000.00 here in Canada. That said, mutix arms are going to be on more skis next season. I'll have to check with the rep about the Bandit being deleted. I don't remember him saying anything last time we talked. I'm also on Rossi boots too. Robyn is skiing the V, so I'll let her tell you about them, as she's got lots of time on them.

 

[volklgirl]

Several of us have demoed the Firefox and I believe we all fell in love. It's very similar to the Fuego in turn shape and size, but is calmer and just slightly less demanding.
Here's links to the reviews:
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2605
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2064
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2388