J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by MogulMonkey

I am off to les arc soon and have spoken to a few of the hire shops to see what ski's they hold. From what i described i was looking for i expected to be offered the Atomic Blackeye TI or Volkl RTM, Salamon BBR/XT800 etc which i have used all these before. However both shops i spoke to were directing me towards the Dynastar Cham 87. Does anyone have any views on these?
http://www.dynastar.com/GB/GB/cham-87_DA2K104_product_dynastar-skis-men-freeride.html
I am 5'8 88Kg and fairly aggressive skier and not phased by any slope or conditions apart from the dreaded moguls. So would look to have mixture of on/off piste when there.

looking forward to trying these skis out unless anyone has alternative thoughts and any ideas on length to ski i usually use 170-175ish although have used 186 BBR's which i loved. And how effective are they on the groomers given that they are 87 underfoot.
thanks

Wow..look who's top of the list:-)
probably correct as well with a 3am start:-(

Snowcrazy..do you know anything about the Red Bull freeride. we will be in 1800 from 12/1 and i understand that the redbull competition will be on all that week but cant find out anymore than that..I have even sent an email to Red Bull but they havnt replied. interested to know where they will be on the slopes and if there is easy access/viewing locations.

Ali
you can put me on the list for arc1800 on 12/1..3 days at Arizona Snowbowl around 18/2.. week in march TBC

Snowcrazy great posts as always..what is the new machine they have installed past arc 1800 and where exactly is it. was in arc 2000 in feb 12 and going again in a few weeks so interested to know.
thanks

Going to Hotel golf and will be hiring ski's as always(enjoy being able to change if conditions dictate).
Unfortunately the hire shops web sites do not give much more detail than price and i have phoned the 2 main hire shops in the Golf and neither were helpful.
So does anyone know what ski's inter and skiset carry in the top level of ski's - I will probably opt for the shop with most/widest choice. Used Inter in Ishgl a few trips ago and was very disappointed that the top level ski only Volkl tiger shark was available. to my eyes a hire shop with only 1 type of ski in the top level ski was not good enough so reluctant to use them again unless my experience is a 1 off. I guess this is directed at people that have experience of either shop in the golf or can recommend another shop.
thanks

Dids1 wrote:Hands up who googled them.
:D

Me.
i ordered a luxury pair and because they think i will look so good in them i have also taken a pair in black at a special rate -)
just posted all my ski's boots and winter shoes on ebay as i have no use for them any more :mrgreen:

onionrage wrote:

Is this the one you mean?

OMG thats shocking...but it does remind me of a few hours in the Nederhutte :lol:
and a guy from luton who had been in obergurgl for 2 weeks with his mates...they all went home but he was having such a good time he didnt get the coach stayed there on his own..never got to find out his name but do have a few photos of him on the tables...lol