Confused

By Collin Tilbe Ranked #789 - Alpine Fat Skis February 17, 2009

I'm confused by all you people who say these skis rip in the crud??? Have you ever actually skied a true all-mountain ski? I've skied the tried and true Volkl Supersport 6 for years. These are Volkl's successors to the G3. The Supersports 6 is stiff and grinds through crud and holds to the hard pack anywhere. I bought the Gotama's this year hoping to get some more lift in the powder. Unfortunately, in Colorado our powder doesn't last long before it turns to wind slab or sun crust. I've got 30 days so far, and not one powder day. I see enough people skiing the Gomtama in all conditions though so I thought I'd give them a try on a non-powder day. Big mistake. These skis chattered on the steep hard pack and made me work twice as hard as normal. I ski a 115 flex Nordica Blower, so it's not like the boots aren't stiff enough. Also, the skis are fat, so they don't necessarily "carve" on groomers, but more glide. In powder I'm sure these puppies rip, but you guys skiing them every day are missing out on what a stiff ski can provide you.

Bottom line: These are a specialty ski and should be used as such. Otherwise you're wasting your energy and money.

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