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OK, I'm new to Snowheads. Be Gentle. I just started my dry training for next season and inevitably started dreaming about new skis. My current skis (Volkl Karma 177) are 5 years old and took a beating in the snow-starved Alps last season, so I think I can justify a new pair. Given I'm a Warren Smith Academy devotee they have to be Volkl and I've previously demo'd the Mantra's and loved them so this was my starting point. However, with no fresh snow to play with last season I learned to love the moguls and so I'm thinking maybe the Kendo would be a better option. I spend 100% of my time skiing in the Alps and would describe myself as an off-piste/edge of piste skier. This is where I have all my fun and I only ski the piste to get to the off-piste. I'm also a realist and most of the time this means I'm bashing about in the variables rather than cutting fresh tracks in deep powder. However, given the Kendo is a slimmer version of the Mantra I'm thinking I should progress to 184cm to give me the extra float on those days when I do find powder. I'm male, 77kg and 174cm. What do you think?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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chrisdsgreen, Theres been loads of stuff on here in last 2 years about Mantras, I cant comment on Kendo's but from what you say I'd go for the Mantras, I have just bought a pair of 2010 model ready for next season having ski'd my 2007's and they served me well doing exactly what you are doing. I ski 184cm's and am 95kg+ and no problems, they handle brilliantly both on piste/ in crud and powder, not the greatest in moguls but thats likely the driver!
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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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chrisdsgreen, By the way......nothing at all wrong with Mantras on moguls but obviously not the best given their geometry but for a freeride ski I'd thoroughly recommend the Mantras. Also Marker Dukes or Griffons, very responsive and like to be pushed (some would say heavy combo but when I'm stood on them what's the worry?). Only carrying them short distances, lift access to most off-piste we do.
I'd be interested in feedback on Warren's training courses, am thinking of doing a Manchester fridge course in the autumn to improve off-piste, worth it? PM me if you prefer rather than diverting your thread. Cheers.
Welcome to SH BTW!
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chrisdsgreen Ellis Brigham currently have a pair of 184 Kendos with Tyrolla bindings for just under £330. At that price why not just buy them and try them?
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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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Tiger2, I agree........they look good at that price!
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Thanks to you the both. The Ellis Brigham Kendo's are now mine. I'll let you know how I get on with them. Markymark: I sent you an email about Warren Smith courses.
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Job done within two hours!!
The power of snowHeads or wot?
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Markymark29, Well done........will look at your message re WS, cheers.............enjoy your skis
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