![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) Poster: A snowHead
|
|
|
![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
I have the Hot Rod Nitrous and can testify that it is a HUGE amount of fun. Likes to go fast. I was always contemplaing Stormrider XL's but did not get to test them and ended up with the Nitrous.No regrets.
From reading this and other forums, it seems the Nitrous and Top Fuel models have been the more popular sellers and I personally would have thought the 78mm waisted Nitrous adds a little more versatility.
Whatever, someone will be winning a great ski at the EOSB. Shame it won't be me
|
|
|
|
|
![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) 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?
|
|
|
![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
what it's dimensions??
|
|
|
|
|
![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
gregh, Not got 'em in my head, however the 'All-Mountain' version is around 124-84-120
|
|
|
|
|
![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
The Top Fuel was the best ski that I tested in April 2005 last year, it was the most impressive by a mile.
Despite it being 78 underfoot, it felt comparatively quick edge to edge, had good flotation in powder, forgiving in the bumps, and torsionally stiffer than an 18 year old male on Viagra, meaning that it held an edge on those high speed GS runs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
it appears the Eliminator has a Sidecut: 119-74-104
so interesting to see how it performs in the deep with it being sub 80cm width underfoot
Another to add to my list to hire next week for one day's skiing though!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminator and Modified: both 74 at the waist and same dimensions everywhere else. Modified has some layers of metal which I assume makes it stiffer.
Nitrous and Top Fuel: both 78 at the waist and same dimensions everywhere else. Top Fuel has some layers of metal which I assume makes it stiffer.
Afterburner and Jet Fuel: both 84 (I think) at the waist and same dimensions everywhere else. Jet Fuel has some layers of metal which I assume makes it stiffer.
Are we seeing a pattern here folks.
Re. the Nitrous / Hot Rod, I've only tried (and loved) the Nitrous, but I understand that the Hot Rod (having the metal) is more stable on hard pack and ice but consequently not quite so versatile all over the mountain. The Nitrous is also extremely stable and IMV would be ideal for all but the heaviest and most aggressive expert skiers.
I am not an expert (as you can see) but did my research on these skis. I would highly recommend the Nitrous as a hugely fun, aggressive but also forgiving ski that can go anywhere. It seems the whole range is superb though.
However, I'm surprised that I haven't seen many of them out there on people's feet. Didn't see any of the Hot Rod range in Serre Chevalier and only one or two people with them in Winter Park. Would be interesting to find out how well they have sold this season, especially compared to a perennial favourite like the B2 (which were everywhere, like Starbucks).
Those over on Epic seem to love the Hot Rod range.
|
|
|
|
|
![](templates/subSilver/images/full_size.gif) You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
gregh,
I'd think the shovel might help out there a bit, and it wasn't so very long ago that 74mm was wide..hence the XX's and Intuitiv 74..
Sounds like it has the making of a good all round plank to me
|
|
|
|
|
|