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Hi,

I am looking to complete my quiver with some piste dedicated skis - I like the idea of having 'GS' skis but have no idea what to look for.

I'm 6'4", advanced skier and enjoys carving when on piste. Had some K2 amp chargers previously that were good fun but want something to take me to the next level of speed and manoeuvrability...

Any advice appreciated,

Tim
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Try some Head iTitans if you like carving or some iRallys for something a bit more versatile.
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I have some Dynastar WC GS 175cm (R18) which are absolutely fab.
It's a cheater ski, so not handicapped by a stupidly restrictive sidecut, but utilises the same technology & construction as their race model. I have a 2016 model, this is the current model:

https://www.proskilab.co.uk/h/giant-slalom/test-ski-2018-dynastar-speed-wc-master/535

Available radii are: 170 (R16), 175 (R18), 180 (R21) and 185 (R23).
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My suggestion: http://www.skiessentials.com/2018-ski-test?skis=volkl-code-l
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Personally I'd prefer slalom over GS but people go mad for the Rossignol Hero ski, a sort of gentle race ski for masters racing that seems to be universally loved

https://www.rossignol.com/int-pl/rossignol-hero-master-r21-wc-skis-alpine-2017-2018.html

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tjpritchard wrote:
Hi,

I am looking to complete my quiver with some piste dedicated skis - I like the idea of having 'GS' skis but have no idea what to look for.

I'm 6'4", advanced skier and enjoys carving when on piste. Had some K2 amp chargers previously that were good fun but want something to take me to the next level of speed and manoeuvrability...

Any advice appreciated,

Tim


Rossignol Heros or Masters spec GS, Im the same heigh as you and weigh 95kg with kit on and I enjoyed cheater GS skis a lot, I've also skied ones with a full metal race plate and its a bit much when the pistes bump up. I should say you should also look at Kastle MX88's as they are so dam close in feel to a GS ski but with a touch more versatility. I traded out my GS skis after buying some MX88's.
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@moseyp, the Rossi Hero Master is identical to the Dynastar Master that I suggested above (Rossignol owns Dynastar). It really is great (either version), but the Dynastar Master can often be found for less £££ than the Rossi. Very Happy
People aren't going mad for them for nothing. Very Happy snowHead
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snowglider wrote:
I have some Dynastar WC GS 175cm (R18) which are absolutely fab.
It's a cheater ski, so not handicapped by a stupidly restrictive sidecut, but utilises the same technology & construction as their race model. I have a 2016 model, this is the current model:

https://www.proskilab.co.uk/h/giant-slalom/test-ski-2018-dynastar-speed-wc-master/535

Available radii are: 170 (R16), 175 (R18), 180 (R21) and 185 (R23).

Why would the side cut be restrictive? It's easier to release some of the edge of a short radius ski for longer turns than it is to get a long radius ski to turn sharper. Personally I wouldn't touch anything more than a 14m radius ski for piste.
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@tangowaggon, he meant that the full FIS GS radius is restrictive as it's too long at circa 30m IIRC. The cheater GS race skis have the same construction but a shorter radius.
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@spyderjon, ah! Thanks, that makes sense.
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@spyderjon, that's exactly what I meant - thanks for clarifying it bud.
When I said "restrictive" I meant that, at cca 30m, the latest FIS GS rules severely restrict the rate at which a ski turns (basically radius).
Didn't put it as eloquently and as clearly as you have! snowHead
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Thank you everyone for your advice! That gives me plenty to chose from - expect a wanted post on the buy and sell page shortly! Really want to get some before my next trip but can't afford to buy them brand new at the moment.

I guess the cheater GS was probably what I was after originally but after looking at all the suggestions above I'm realising that there are a fair few good options so I'm not restricted to one ski especially when looking for second hand.
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Salomon X-Race SW is another option https://www.snowinn.com/ski-store/salomon-x-race-sw---z12-speed/136067897/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=3112879&country=uk&gclid=CjwKCAiAhMLSBRBJEiwAlFrsTtAgXGqlhFoU_IOYHOPU9XR80Bqea3xFuz76XgaW4MtA4r-gIAs57BoCXlYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds - I just picked up a pair with bindings for €350 to replace my somewhat venerable Streetracer 10's - virtually identical in almost all respects, but feels livelier. It's a heavy ski but unparalleled in ice IMO. (does that mean you can only snowplough in ice ? Wink )
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