 Poster: A snowHead
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Does anyone know the outcome of the Daily Mail and SKGB 08 ski tests.
I bought a pair of Volk Energy Motions a few years ago on their reccomendation for best prestige/advanced piste ski. Sadly I've manged to snap the core in the middle of one of the skis and need a replacement in the next couple of weeks.
Have so far looked at K2 Hellfires - looks nice - maybe too soft and atomic duo D2 - not keen. Just wondered what the experts think for this year if anyone can help?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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We have a Gear Guide online to have an ogle at - www.fall-line-media.com
It's got a thingy where you put in what you want to do and how good you are and then it gives a few options, which might get you started. You'll be astonished at how effective the new breed of fatter-waisted skis are.
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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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Rossi Radical's? A couple of my friends who are very good skiers like them.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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fallliner, I'll second that. My mew planks at 98mm turn in the moguls better than my old 76's 
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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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Advanced piste ski? Volkl Tigershark
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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I agree with the last post. Volkl Tigersharks are awesome ski's... pricey but very very worth it!
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Or if you want another pair of Volkl motions I have a pair going to a good home for a good price!
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Thanks for the replies.
Which Tigershark model? - they look pretty awesome from what I've heard.
What size and price for the motions?
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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.
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I've used the 10 ft model without power switch, which is the advanced level ski rather than the "expert's" 12ft. The 10ft is narrower at 73mm but I found they did the job on- and off-piste in all but deep fresh. In that they sank a bit. The 12ft is probably more versatile. Not sure I would pay the extra for the power switch gubbins, I can just see it being ripped off by some Parisian teenager on snowblades in the lift queue!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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OK, think i'm going to insult a few people here, I really must appologise but I'm affraid its time for a bit of cynical truth here, ski reviews in many GB magazines are quite biased. The are swayed by marketing money amongst other things which is really unfortunate. They are good to get a rough idea about a ski but to be honst youre far better off actually speaking to guys on some of the good forums rather than trusting what the media writes, obviously this is a total generalisation but in my experience there was only one mag (now unfortunately online only) that gave totally unbiased reviews! Have you tried natives.co.uk and ski-review.com to get a feel? Could try demoing at some of the UK indoor slopes aswell? Best of luck, now I'm off to loveyourdonkey.com!!
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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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fallliner, I'm obviously missing something - where do you input ability/use for search? Thanks
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You know it makes sense.
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I have been told this by a few of the retailers that I have contacted - the reviews are biased by advertising.
Currently looking at Dynastar contact grooves, Volkl AC30 and Tigershark - it gets more confusing!
holidayloverxx click on 'GEAR' at the top then enter your ski preferences.
Hhave you tried takeyourdonkeyskiing.com? I've just purchased two pairs of skis and some trotter bindings..
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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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bob sleigh, Ah, click on Gear Search and choose skis from the drop down - and it's recommended my skis!
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