J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by tantus

Hi there,
 
I was on Atomic D2 SL for 2 years but they are now completely dead (few rocks on the piste did the job) so I am turning my attention to the Volkl race series.
 
I am struggling to decide between 3 models  - SL Speedwall, SC PSI and SL PS.
 
The SC seems to be the most versatile (I guess it would be a bit more stable at higher speeds and longer turns?) but I am a bit scared that when something pretends to do everything it usually does nothing perfectly. Do you know something about the SC?
 
Then there is the SL PS. The powerswitch sounds good in theory but does anyone know if itworks in reality?
 
Any other thoughts from people who have skied one or more of these models? Also, what length do you think I should get? I am 1m85 (6ft1) and 83 kg (185 lbs). Maybe 165cm if I went for the SL PS/SL Speedwall and 170cm if I went for the SC?
I am 30, skiing since I was 10 (in the past 3 years I skied around 35 days per year) and I like to push myself a lot but I am not a racer.
 
Thanks
 
D.

SwingBeep wrote:This tutorial http://www.jonsskituning.co.uk/content/view/35/50/ might be of use, if want to move the bindings further forward.

Thanks, Trencher. I will be on them very soon and I can't wait

Trencher wrote:These are aimed at average club level racers, not elite athletes. I think you'll be fine on them. If you find they hook into turns unexpectedly at first, you may want to detune the tip edges for a few inches, but be conservative, because once you are used to them, you'll want to get the tip edges sharp again. You may well find they ski better for you with the bindings set in the forward position, and you may want to move the binding further forward beyond the regular adjustment (this is quite easy to do and worth experimenting with). The double deck thing is just a flex modifier, and doesn't make them hard to ski.

Start on some conservative terrain, and just roll the skis on edge to get the feel of them. After that, you can figure out how to how to tighten up the turns. They are an sl ski, so will not like very wide (true GS) turns at very high speed, but will just eat up medium radius turns at moderate speed. A lot lot more versatile, and overall fun than a GS ski.

Trencher, thanks a lot for the tips. Do you think I got the right length? I took the 170cm as I wanted a bit more stability but a couple of friends already told me that I should have gone for the 165cm. I am 6ft1 (185cm) for 83-84 kg.

Hello,

I am 185cm (6ft1) , 84kg. I just got myself the 2009/2010 Atomic Race SL Double Deck 170cm. The shop owner suggested that if I am an advanced skier I should get these as they are not too difficult to handle and that they are quite versatile - slalom skis that remain stable at higher speeds when doing GS turns (this is why I got the 170cm pair)

Initially I didn't intend to buy these but I got a great price and I did. Now I am reading some reviews and it appears that they are not that easy to handle at all and they are destined to competition level skiers.

I would consider myself an advanced intermediate/advanced skier and I am now worried that I got overly ambitious and will not be able to enjoy these skis. What do you think?


Thanks


Dean