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Black Diamond Megawatt Ski 08/09 Model

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I'm debating between these, Hellbents and Rossi S7s (largest...

By Ranked #406 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis November 18, 2008

I'm debating between these, Hellbents and Rossi S7s (largest size in all models). I'm 6' 240#, replacing a pair of 195 AK Launchers (original, aged). I ski fast, as deep as I can find, and usually try to stay forward; I'm not much of a jibber, which is why I'm not immediately going for the HBs, although they are a strong competitor. I'm leaning towards the megawatts because of the more forward skiing focus and the volume of glowing reviews here. The S7s seem like they have the most progressive features, but I'm wondering if they sacrifice forward performance for switch performance. I don't know why, but I'm leery of Rossi. Maybe it's just latent foam-core stigma. The slightly friendlier (if only slightly) price tag of the HBs is a draw. I'm indifferent to the graphics ;). Whichever ski I end up with will be part of a two ski quiver with 195 mod x pros (also original model). Any advice appreciated...

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By Ranked #14 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis November 25, 2008

i'd go with the rossi's there way better quality and wont let you. downBryan Bennett: Get the Megawatt's, no camber lets you drive this ski hard in all conditions, and stay forward on them. Rockered tip keeps them up in the pow and makes them real easy to ski in the shorter turns. Nice mid stiff core too. Plus no rocker on the tail, which you will end up loving since your not a switch rider. I don't know what this guys problem is, stop hating man, BD skis are sick.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
188cm 
Dimensions:
153 / 125 / 130mm 
Turn Radius:
42m 
Core Material:
CNC-machined solid wood 
Tail:
Flat 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding 
Recommended Use:
Powder performance, advanced to expert 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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