consistent, but hooky

By Jack Wizo Ranked #72 - Alpine Fat Skis December 28, 2009

I thought these skis were pretty good all season last year. I rode them in every kind of condition possible. I put more than sixty days on them. Through all of that they were consistent and reliable. Predictable on hard-pack and in fresh, they were great. I rode the 179, and at 160lb, and 6 feet, I mostly remained on the top. If the slope angle dropped, though, I'd wallow. Should have gotten a ski taller than me.
The other complaint I have is that this ski is too hooky. The contact points are very far out on the tip and tail. This is great for carving, but I feel that the tips catch a bit too soon. This might be taken care of by detuning the edges, but it in the crud and thick powder, the tips still seemed to hook in and make tighter radius turns than I wanted. Good for cliff stomps, and switch landings, though.
Good consistency, but I think I'd go for the Blend, as it has a softer nose shape.

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