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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Deffo the Rictors. Got a pair and they are fab!!!
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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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Thanks Tootie but compared to what? 
1-0 to Rictor.
But not sure my ski abilities is good enough for Rictors?
(sorry for my gramma and spelling)
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2-0 to the Rictor. Use mine mostly on piste. They like to be worked a bit for best effect, the "fast edge to edge" is true, or at least, if you're used to a skinny ski, you won't notice any sluggishness. Like skiing a 72mm underfoot that's actually 81mm, when on piste.
Wouldn't call them a n00b ski at all, but a relative n00b could skid anything and not tell the difference.
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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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2-0 it is
Thanks a lot Andy great to hear.
A single question? n00b?
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Bobbles, newbie
edit: oh and welcome to sH 
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Lol. I have just exhibited myself as total newbie 
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Ouch!
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Not sure I dare now 
Not a good message to send my patients anyway (physiotherapist).
But 0-3 Rictor...
No one who goes for Charger?
Btw hope you are back on your feet soon.
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Skied the K2 Rictor last season. 2011/2012 model.
My very first time on a pair of fattish, all mountain skis and loved them very much.
Very stable on the sides and carved well on piste.
When skiing them, i did not feel the stiffness some people mentioned about them.
They do feel quite heavy and rigid in my hands though.
Have seen a pair of 2012/2013 model in a shop. They look great (no more green)!
Hope you are going to enjoy them as much as I did.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Thank you for your input Snowpie.
Hmm.. quite heavy and rigid doesn't sound good to me. 4-5 years ago I tried a mid fat Dynastar (don't remember which one) and handed it after a short while because they was to heavy and not nimble at all - in my p.o.v.
But will the feel of the Charger be lighter and less rigid?
Agree on the colour, but I will go for a 2011/2012 model because of the price. I don't match in colours anyway 
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K2 are heavy, but not as heavy as some (eg their Völkl cousins). A bit of weight is good, but they don't feel as heavy as the GS skis I used before. Would also say that they are reasonably nimble too, possibly something due to that early rise tip rocker? If anything, mine seem to lure me into starting the next turn too early - sometimes need a little bit of patience.
Charger will probably be a bit stiffer if it's more of a fast piste ski?
I say try to blag a pair to test.
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You know it makes sense.
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Agree with Andy.
K2 are quite heavy. However, once you're on them, you don't feel their weight. Wonder if this is due to the rocker tip.
Skied a pair of Kastle MX88 just before the Rictor, and found them much heavier and stiffer. Enjoyed them but had to ride them really hard. The Kastle are unforgiving and will drive you to the direction they want. You need to be in control.
Tried Jam from Movement later this year, and they are really stiff even when I put all my weight on them. Mind you they are meant to skied by heavier skiers than me (I weigh 10 stones) if you need a reference point.
Whereas, the Rictor are so easy to steer I really felt the carving turn even on hard snow (not icy though). And they aren't even carving skis. Easy to control your speed, quick from edge to edge, to do hockey stop etc...
If you manage red/black fine and enjoy a bit of ruough on the side then they should be fine for you.
But again, it's all from my personal experience
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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Btw Rictor it will be!
Great forum!!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Hi very similar requirements to me and i went for the k2 impact. to throw a spanner into it. also loved the salomon enduro. cant remember the model but was the middle one in the series.
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Thanks DB but I have two diffent stores to choose from
Only concern is 174cm or 167cm?
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Would guess 174. I'm 188cm/100kg and got the 181cm version. Thought it might have been too long, and longer than I used to ski before (with the exception the the 195 Elans I got as rental skis one year), but it seems about right.
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Mattiwilkin I haven't stumbled upon the Impact before you mentioned 'em but seems to me that it could be a alternative.
I will have a look into it but guess it will go for Rictor unless I find myself a much better offer
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Thanks again Andy
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Superb DB.
174 it is me being a n00b
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I agree, go with the 174. I am 196cm and 95kg and have the 181s. If you do take them off piste, better to have them slightly longer.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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Thanks Mattiwilkin but I rather add a few bucks and get a brand new 11/12 season ski (369 £).
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You know it makes sense.
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Now ordered a pair og Rictor 11/12. Looking forward to week 2 and a couple of days in Sölden L
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