Transcendentalism personified

By Pat Rich Ranked #50 - Alpine Fat Skis February 11, 2009

Buddha style. I have last years models and i have to say, aside from buddha transcending off the mortal plains of my ski I most impressed. I am 5'9 and 150 and I got the 183 because the 176 weren't in stock, think i could return them when they got the correct size...no need. These skiis are just right, just floaty enough (i like to punch through on big turns) and super agile for their size. I love tree skiing and these are serious confidence builders in the trees. a touch heavy for touring, but not bad, and the down is always good. wind damaged, crust, groomers, waist deep steeps? no biggie. i have flex 70 boots that i am skiing through but even then they are controllable and predictable and it is not hard to imagine what a nice 120 would do because they harbor no surprises in their handling. supremely versatile and just right size for the freeride binding, not to much flex either. demerits? the topsheet is week and gets beat up quick but the base is hard as rock...i tested. Also the buddha sitcker is almost gone after 1 season. Goats are good, bottom line.

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