 Poster: A snowHead
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I am the proud owner of a pair of delaminating Scott missions 2007. I love the versatility of this ski. I ski with my children, intermediate friends and some proper powder skiing. The arildite is holding the tips together and they 'might' last another season. No doubt I will spend the next few months researching a replacement however I'm so scared they won't live up to the trusty missions.
Has the tech moved on much? Any advice? What should I demo next?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| pchaloner wrote: |
| Ias the tech moved on much? |
In that sort of ski? Not significantly.
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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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pchaloner, what do you like about them and what are the dimensions of the model you own??
I used to really like my Missions, then tried some other skis and haven't really looked back tbh
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They are 178 and 91w (or 89w can't remember). I'm just so used to them I guess. i've used them in all conditions and after 6/7 years of ownership (2/3 trips PA) i know exactly how they will react in any situation. I haven't tried many skis since buying them and I used to rent before this set. I fancied trying some piste skis for speed and tried some Vokl race skis which I hated although i appreciate they are designed for a different market (not me) - Total leg burners that want ride flat out. Skis are expensive. If these are on their way out what shall I buy next? What skis have similar characteristics? The only negative is weight and slight twitchiness at speed when riding flat.
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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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Forgot to mention that I will only have a one set quiver.
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My "favourite ski" journey: Scott Mission Santiago Mission 2006 (same, different top sheet) in 183 (I'm 185 and Heavy..)
Then - Scott Crusade 189 - really nice all round ski same float but way better on piste - same height but getting lighter
now - DPS wailer 99 in 190 (? or 192???) - does everything except boy racer and even there keeps up no prob, off piste/mixed etc great - still 185cm! but now ~100kg (ok so I like cheese..)
my conclusion for you : look at the Scott Venture. or buy my even older than yours Mission which I still have! but they are too long 
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pchaloner, if you fancy trying some piste skis that do surprisingly well off piste, try some Head Titans or Magnums (not as stiff as the Titans) depending on your weight....
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Hey mishmash, thanks for the advise on the ventures. I might have to give them a spin.
Can Dynastar really live up to Scott's? Controversial topic I know but there is something about supporting the understated brand.
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pchaloner, hubby was also the proud owner of a pair of Scott Missions. Now replaced with Dynastar Cham 97s. I don't think he would prefer to be still skiing on the Missions, although he does still have them.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I have the Scott Venture but my son who is taller and a heavier build has the Crusade, we generally ski together in Scotland and have really enjoyed them. We also have them fitted with mountaineering bindings and skins.
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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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there is something about supporting the understated brand.
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even if they fall apart?  Have they had a hard life?
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