http://www.rossignol.com/

:thumbsup

Hell yeah, TIMBERLINE HERE I COME!! Nothing like NOT spending Thanksgiving with the family, and going skiing instead!

I do hope that Jaccuzi is just as good on the 3rd night, as it is on the first :)

I bought a pair of these last week. Can't beat Atomic. THese are the R:11 Ti

http://images.andale.com/f2/105/103/...whole_2004.jpg

The Salomon Screams were my other choice.

wow, i havent shopped for skis in a couple years now.

i should get a new pair this year. i would get salomons, if i were you boneprone. they are great skis. a friend of mine is sponsored by them and iv seen him put those skis through hell.

its really amazing how much snowboard technology is being put into skies.... like the increasingly more present rounded tips and tails, and the tail raise and transition that are now on more and more skis.

This decision is like the difference between the standard package and the luxury package with cars. You like cloth or leather? =P Pilots are like the cadillac of the Xscream series. If your are a extreme aggressive skier who spends most of his time in the air I would go with the normal Xscream because it's lighter. I have both Xscreams and Pilots now I prefer Pilots.

Another Note: Something I remembered that sums up shaped ski's the best. My ski instructor always said: With shaped ski's don't over ski them, Let the ski do the work. And that's the truth... Shaped ski's are so simple and forgiving compared to straight ski's.. You just go along for the ride.

-Tony

Am I the only one that Snowboards?

The kind that stick out of your ears... I think those ones are lovely.

I have the xcreams the older ones 1 season before they came out with the pilots-- I think they are great.

Lensman's Atomics are nice too!

hell no :1orglaugh

50 for all 3

go Rossignol scratch fantastic easy ski ... and in no time you'll be going :

http://www.actiphot.com/posts/flo_rail_sunset.jpg

Ok last question..

Now im looking at the
Salomon Scream Xtra Hot skis..

Are these gunna be great fluid and great cutting skis like the standard pilot or screams?

buy these
http://www.elanskis.com/EN/ski/ski.php?ski_id=6

you have a ski instructor and you own two pairs of $500+ skis. what a fucking joke.

Ive skied for 22 years and a few of my friends and family are ski instructors. I spend a lot of time in the presence of great skiers, so im always being filled up with advice.

All this ski talk is getting me excited for the upcoming season. Im not familiar with the Xtra Hot skis so I can't dispense any advice. Are you getting into a new pair of boots as well? Choosing the right boots is as important as the right ski for you.

-Tony

ahhh shit....

I have my 11 year old boots.

Damn, i feel so outdated..
But im one of the better skiiers on the slopes when im out there, and I even teach it as I am a part time instructor for kids, but FUCK, i knownothing about this newest technology!! I feel like a newbie.

The only thing new Id ever get is a jacket every 3 years.. But thats it! And Sunglasses.

I think im gunna stick with the boots I have already unless you can reconmend some that would really kick ass with the skis?

Shit..
I just checked..

I have 4 pairs of fucking skiboots in my garage.

And only 2 pairs of skis.

I bought some on clearance 3 years ago that I forgot about..

But i have no idea if they are any good.

They are Rachilie (sp) and the others are Nordica.

They were good at the time.
But i have no idea what thier focus is..

All i know is that they are considered "intermidate all mountain boots"

So tell me TonyL....

Am I gunna make it 5 pairs of boots in my garage now???

What should i get..

I plan to buy new ski stuff too, mines are too old. I just found some kick ass Rossignol boots for only $65.
my wife has atomic boots and skis with salomon bindings, they're great, so I'm gonna buy atomic skis and rossignol boots

Boots are totally a personal thing. You need to feel comfortable in your boot if your feet aren't comfortable it's not fun to ski. How powerful of a skier has a lot to do with it as well. If you are very strong skier you can use a stiffer boot . Goto a shop and try on boots until you find a pair that "feel" good. Orthotic inserts are always a great investment, if you spend a lot of time on the slope you will help save your knees and improve your form.

-Tony

Crosscountry is the game. Will get you in shape:Graucho

Dude, do you sell skis or something??

LOL! I live in north Idaho surrounded by about 15 ski resorts kind of a way of life up here =)

-Tony

the K2 Escapes would definatley be the best buy they are an all around ski even for mogles
:thumbsup

Boney.. invest in a kickass comfortable pair of boots.. and demo different skiis this year.. I used to be a die hard soloman skiier.. still have my old 2s's in the attic.. I did not care for teh xcreames when I demo'd them.. they did fine in bumps.. but were jicky at high speeds and chattered..

lens good choice.. my favorite demo so far has been the Atomic line.. 9.2 betaride all mountain ski.. good for cruisin or hittin some bumps...

but honestly.. buy boots first.. and then demo.. till you fall in love with a ski.. besides.. then you dont' have to worry about tuning them.. or hitting rocks ;-))

I just lug my old Soloman 9.2 equipe boots with me these days...

cheers bro

I have always skiid on Dynastars, however I demo'd some awesome Rossignals last year.

That is what you should do, because skiis are so individual. Buy the skiis off ebay for the deal, but first try them out. Go to a ski shop, or a high end rental place at any decent mountain, talk to the guy about how you ski etc, and take them out for a spin.
Then, go to ebay and grab them there.

Also, I always pick my skiis out around labor day. The shops are selling off last years stuff. I replace my skiis every 2 years or so. Last year I got 1500 bucks worth of gear for 300 bucks at a last year sell out.