 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Apparently, a rumour I heard from an Atomic sponsored skier, they are exactly the same shape as SX9s, but have these funky titanium tubes that you can see moving up and down them when the ski flexes - apparently this will make them more stable at speed, though I have to say I've not really noticed a stability problem with my SX9s!! 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Robbie, Don't know about SX10's but my SX9's are absolutely fab!! Hubbie has Head Icon XCRi (similar sort of thing) and he thinks they're fantastic - American brand so I was thinking maybe they'd be a good value buy in Canada?
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try the SX10's and then try the SX9's .... if the 10's seem better to you then buy them -coz that would mean they are totally awesome. I'm with the other two here - SX9s rock and kick the living CRA P out of Crossmax 10s!!!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks guys, will let you know how i go. Am demoing some more tomorrow. All good
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Robbie, I've been on the SX:11 and SX:9, so don't know about the SX:10. I really liked the SX:11 better than the 9, primarily because they didn't seem to have an upper speed limit. If you demo them, be sure to ski them all day, since the rumor is that they take a lot of energy to ski for an entire day...
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OK, many thanks for all the tips. Stayed on them all day long, and did some bump stuff too. All good. Big happy smile stuck on my face will need surgically removing 
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Robbie, Crossmax 10s are a big steaming pile of poo. (and smelly poo at that)
OK, given your love and commitment to Salomon, you may find that hard to take.
If you must be brand loyal, try the XtraHot, which I hear has been getting a few good reviews.
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Wear The Fox Hat, That is a little harsh, but i forgive you ! The XtraHot didnt do it for me at all, but there is a new Equipe ski in their range for next year that looks excellent - cant remember proper name).
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Robbie, yeah, I was looking at their new ones on Saturday, but to be honest, nothing stood out enough to make me want to order any.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Wear The Fox Hat, Yes, that is pretty much how i felt, hence i went off at a tangent and demo'ed some others. All good though, and am fairly in love the SX10'S. I guess that means my cross maxs get relegated to the dry hill!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Wear The Fox Hat wrote: |
| Robbie, Crossmax 10s are a big steaming pile of poo. (and smelly poo at that) |
WTFH, did you try these out in Austria? Before you went, I got the impression that you'd heard from some people you knew that they were OK - just the 9's that were shoite. As I mentioned elsewhere, I tried them out and thought they weren't too bad, although poss a bit "light" for me.
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Mark Hunter, sorry, you're right, it's the 9s that are not fit for human consumption.
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You know it makes sense.
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Mark Hunter, Wear The Fox Hat, Guys, Cross Max 9's?? What are these. I have always liked my 10's, hence 2 pairs in 3 seasons, but i tried the CrossMax 8's and they were way too soft for me, and not really up to it, but maybe a good intermeidate ski. So Mark, when you say the 9's are not fit for human consumption do you mean CrossMax or SX?? Sorry...  Since am v.intereseted in the SX 10, want to know.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Robbie, I've not skied the Crossmax 9, but here's the Salomon site with the info on. After WTFH's scathing report of the 9's, I don't think I'll bother, either. Did like the 10's though. My bro in law has just tried out the SX 10 and rated them hugely. Just wish I could afford the time for one more week to give them a go - guess they'll have to wait until next season....
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Poster: A snowHead
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Robbie, yeah, I mean the CrossMax 9. I'd sooner go to the darkside than ride a pair of them again.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks Mark Hunter, that was interesting. I have never seen the CM 9 out and about. Thanks for the comment on the SX 10's, good to know. I dont often get to be ahead of teh pack, and am enjoying it! Gotta go, due up the hill in 30 mins 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Robbie, good ski=ing
Sunny and 15C in Reading, BTW - was over there earlier. Think I know where I'd rather be......
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Thanks guys. Have managed to make a commitment, and am now the proud owner of a pair of SX 10's. Yippee. Hopefully it will be a long and meaningful relationship
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