Movement Skis Thunder Alpine Ski - 2007 BCS

Last night a storm rolled into Northern Utah, accompanied by lightning. By 9am this morning, the resorts were reporting 18" of new. I got out on these boards, and was very impressed. I dropped right in for some faceshots, and the 177's felt great! (I'm 5'10", 145lbs) Very nimble in the trees. When you get back to the catrack, these things rail, holding a great edge! After things got a bit skied out, the Thunders continued to impress, blasting through crud. They deflected nicely, and I didn't get bounced around, they just powered through the choppy stuff. They've got plenty of pop too, when you want to boost a roller. This is a 1 ski quiver. All in all, very fun skis! Not too wide, does it all- Great little rippers! Although I've got them setup with Alpine bindings, this skis versatility would make it a great backcountry stick.

just got mine last friday, and used them for great east-coast powder day. snow was knee deep in the trees,a nd these are so light-yet-powerful. they make me look like a hero. i have read reviews talking about how stiff these are, but i have little reference, as they are my first skis approaching twin-tip profile. these seemed right for me, as i never hit the park, but spend lots of time on edge on groomers, and hit untracked trees whenever the snow flies. after two great snowy days on these, i trust them in tight, steep stuff, and like them all around.

i am a 37-year-old, who skis 50 days per year. i am strong, 175lbs, and form is good. was looking for something new, different, and fun. went for the 177, and found a new favorite for any day there's new snow.