OK - I had to tell someone.
I just picked up my Salomon BBR's 8.9 today!!!
Now in exactly two weeks I will be trying them out..... I cannot wait.
Anybody else try them yet.
The thing that I fear is that they are the LONGEST ski's I will have ever ski'd on.
Will I struggle on 1.86's ? seeing as I have normally ski'd on a 1.65 until now (and play around on 1.3's when I get bored)!!
Some facts: I am personally 1.90 CM tall! I have started to do Blacks (in terms of ski ability), and will be venturing into some Powder for the first time!)
Any opinions?
Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?
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Started by Darrylhuk in Ski Chatter 04-Dec-2011 - 33 Replies
Darrylhuk posted Dec-2011
Pavelski
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
First those are very special skis! I hope you know the "history" behind their production!
These skis can not be classified in any "traditional" grouping! Very fast turning skis! Easy to ski on soft soft surface! Do not lean back on that narrow tail!!!
On first runs go to easy easy slopes since these skis have unique "performance" parameters!
Enjoy length. To answer your question they will be easier to ski,,after you have taken the time to learn about what they can do!
These skis can not be classified in any "traditional" grouping! Very fast turning skis! Easy to ski on soft soft surface! Do not lean back on that narrow tail!!!
On first runs go to easy easy slopes since these skis have unique "performance" parameters!
Enjoy length. To answer your question they will be easier to ski,,after you have taken the time to learn about what they can do!
Darrylhuk
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
WOW ...... Pavelski...
You must have been there in the SHOP with me ;-) - thats EXACTLY what the sales guy said. He could not contain his excitement. He LOVED the ski's - and it was not just sales talk - he really did!
I am even more excited now.... I cannot wait to go play!!!! :mrgreen:
You must have been there in the SHOP with me ;-) - thats EXACTLY what the sales guy said. He could not contain his excitement. He LOVED the ski's - and it was not just sales talk - he really did!
I am even more excited now.... I cannot wait to go play!!!! :mrgreen:
Rossyhead
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
I demoed these a few weeks back at my local indoor snow dome and literally couldn't stop smiling-wonderful ski, very very easy and flattering to carve with but without the violent slalom kick in the tail.
Apparently they are supposed to be able to ski powder because of the huge shovel but Im not convinced because they are still narrow under foot but id love to give them a try!
You. Will. Love. Them
jealous
Apparently they are supposed to be able to ski powder because of the huge shovel but Im not convinced because they are still narrow under foot but id love to give them a try!
You. Will. Love. Them
jealous
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Baggy pants, wide stance. Mad steeze, cork 3s
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Pavelski
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
In the skiing world, we talk about "classics" like classic cars. The XKE, The Datsun 240, the Austin-Healy 300 , Porsche 911.
The ski is a classic even before it is known by the general public.
Trust me,,heaven is coming fast to you!
You will have a smile that will last well after your skiing trips!
Friends will beg to try them ( refuse) Let them suffer!
Enjoy ever second with them!
The ski is a classic even before it is known by the general public.
Trust me,,heaven is coming fast to you!
You will have a smile that will last well after your skiing trips!
Friends will beg to try them ( refuse) Let them suffer!
Enjoy ever second with them!
OldAndy
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
Being a confirmed hirer :D ...
I am basing my choice of shop this year on who is renting the BBR.
Desperate to try this thing out.
I saw a couple of pairs in Tignes in April last and they do look different!
And gorgeous.
Darryl - I hate you :lol:
I am basing my choice of shop this year on who is renting the BBR.
Desperate to try this thing out.
I saw a couple of pairs in Tignes in April last and they do look different!
And gorgeous.
Darryl - I hate you :lol:
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SwingBeep
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
When I first saw the Salomon BBR I thought the tips looked remarkable similar to the tip on a Dupraz D1 snowboard.
I thought Serge Dupraz had probably had some design input, but this doesn't seem to be the case, as on Friday Serge launched the Dupraz D2 all-mountain skis.
They have an asymmetric side cut (one side for piste, the other for powder), a wider tail than the BBRs, and like the BBRs come in two sizes, 171cm (160/105/140) and 181cm (170/115/150) might be worth testing if you get the chance http://www.dupraz-skis.com/index.php?lang=gb
I thought Serge Dupraz had probably had some design input, but this doesn't seem to be the case, as on Friday Serge launched the Dupraz D2 all-mountain skis.
They have an asymmetric side cut (one side for piste, the other for powder), a wider tail than the BBRs, and like the BBRs come in two sizes, 171cm (160/105/140) and 181cm (170/115/150) might be worth testing if you get the chance http://www.dupraz-skis.com/index.php?lang=gb
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Just got my BBR's! Is a LONGER ski harder to ski on?' posted Dec-2011
ooooohhhh they are ugly
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