Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Posts: 3141 Location: Wenatchee
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:
Nurse Ben wrote:
Arron, Aaron, Aarron, why do you insist on being such a little prick
Let the people have some fun, life is not so serious. It's the pre-season excitement over new gear, there's no snow, so we can't possibly post actual user reviews. I'm pretty sure every "reviewer" has stated how they "know" the ski.
That said, Ira posted an actual user review that was quite positive.
You're sorta bitchy this morning. Did you get your coffee yet? I find that if I try to do certain things before coffee, I tend to miss the little ironies of life
And back on topic,
Dang do those BC 125 look good leaning against the wall
You always resort to name calling when confronted with the truth. Try not being so serious and letting things get under your skin.
In an attempt to prevent total derailment of this thread ^^^,
gravity, the photo on REI's website is indeed what the ski looks like. Since it is new this year, the only experience you're likely to find is from folks who have skied some of Rossi's other XCD-type models, or if you're lucky, a rep. It might be awhile before anyone in the consumer market buys the 125's, gets them mounted up, and has any decent snow to try them in.
The closest ski to that offered by Rossi last year was the BC90, and the 125 seems quite a jump, but might be really great for what you're looking to do with it. _________________ A humble student at Fryingpan University.
Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Posts: 3141 Location: Wenatchee
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject:
QuiverQueen wrote:
In an attempt to prevent total derailment of this thread ^^^,
gravity, the photo on REI's website is indeed what the ski looks like. Since it is new this year, the only experience you're likely to find is from folks who have skied some of Rossi's other XCD-type models, or if you're lucky, a rep. It might be awhile before anyone in the consumer market buys the 125's, gets them mounted up, and has any decent snow to try them in.
The closest ski to that offered by Rossi last year was the BC90, and the 125 seems quite a jump, but might be really great for what you're looking to do with it.
That wasn't so hard was it? That is the type of response that is really helpful.
Yes yes, thank you much - all info appreciated! My first tele experiences were on Fischer Outtabounds and I remember it being so fun and easy to do quick little laps; to be able to do that in deeper snow would be great. Hopes are high....
Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 368 Location: the bc of pennsyltucky
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:56 am Post subject:
Dirk wrote:
they don't seem like total noodles
for this particular ski, i would prefer it to be a little noodly. it would help on the low angles without having to increase my speed. quite frankly, its exactly what i'm looking for. as others have already posted.....i just hope that it works with an excursion class boot. anything more and i'd prefer to just go big with 4 buckles and a stiffer ski. _________________ Man of Discontent
Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 1560 Location: Alden, NY
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:06 pm Post subject:
That looks like a ski perfectly suited for the adirondacks or other areas in the northeast with long rolling or flatish slogs to get to the goods. The guides were a good ski for this application as well but a little more width could really make slide skiing more fun. I skiied angel slide a few years ago on atomic chugaches. They were great for the approach but with nice snow they were just too skinny to be really enjoyable (in my opinion). Something this wide is starting to get more into the realm of what I consider to be a good bc ski with the added bonus of being able to move a lot quicker on the flats. From my experience i'd be willing to bet on them being faster on the flats than skins or kicker skins. I don't know as a pair is in my budget right now but I definitely can see what I think would be some perfect uses for them.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: binders
harpo-the-skier wrote:
May I suggest Dynafit?
I just don't get why anyone would chose this type of ski for an AT ski. A patterned base has several disadvantages, such as slower glide, poor wax retention, and interference with edge maintenance (i.e., you can't base-file them). The only reason to pick a patterned-base ski over a flat sintered base is the ability to tour over rolling terrain, grip on shallow climbs, and then link a few turns on the down without having to constantly skin/de-skin. As soon as you start doing steeper/longer approaches to access significant vertical, the advantage of a patterned base is lost. The type of meadow skipping this ski is designed for would be a weary slog in AT boots.
Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 10581 Location: Parker, CO and proud of it!
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:49 pm Post subject:
Graeme wrote:
"The type of meadow skipping this ski is designed for would be a weary slog in AT boots."... unless they were TLT5s, even maybe TLT4s
Those would be better, but I have to agree with Dirk on the grounds of the mode switch. My XCD skiing is usually best enjoyed as a non-stop type of endeavor. I don't want to be locking down at the top and Dynafiddling my heel out at the bottom....seems like a waste. I think learning how to execute a well balanced tele turn is much more proper.
Then again I also think Switchbacks are wasteful on a ski in this class _________________ "To me Plastic boots are kind of like a condom on the experience." -light skier-
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