Hi all! I am heading over for a working holiday in Big White, Canada this season and need a pair of skis to hit the slopes on! I am from NZ, have a pretty good idea of what skis are good for the local slopes here but I'm thinking that Big White will be pretty different to what we have here. Thinking of a combo ski that's real plush through powder, but isn't a pig to handle on groomed slopes would be ideal....?
I've had Salomon Rockers recommended to me, but fear they might be a bit wide for groom riding?
Does any one have some suggestions for a setup that might suit me?
Thanks!!
First New Skis - Big White, thoughts on models?
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Started by Timarto in Ski Chatter 12-Aug-2013 - 1 Reply
Timarto posted Aug-2013
Ranchero_1979
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Have a set of Salomon Shogun mounted with touring bindings which are pretty versatile. Would have no issue of recommending a Salomon rocker 2 ski
Reality is a fat ski will never be as much fun on piste and visa versa. I would go for liveliest ski you can find between 95 and 105 given snow will be much better than NZ. Have heard a lot of good stuff about DPS but would definitely be more on the offpiste side as huge rocker on them.
If you're going for a season I would suggest a touring setup or you will be pretty frustrated come the spring. Would be tempted to get 2 x sets of skis even if the piste one was second hand. If you go for the middle ground of 84mm ish will end up with something which is pants
Reality is a fat ski will never be as much fun on piste and visa versa. I would go for liveliest ski you can find between 95 and 105 given snow will be much better than NZ. Have heard a lot of good stuff about DPS but would definitely be more on the offpiste side as huge rocker on them.
If you're going for a season I would suggest a touring setup or you will be pretty frustrated come the spring. Would be tempted to get 2 x sets of skis even if the piste one was second hand. If you go for the middle ground of 84mm ish will end up with something which is pants
Topic last updated on 13-August-2013 at 11:19