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Expert Groomer Recommendations: 2006 / 2007
Atomic SL:9 | Blizzard Sigma X Cross Pro IQ | Dynastar Omecarve 10
Elan Fusion Pro SX | Fischer RX8 | Fischer RX9 | Head Hot Thang
Head i-SL Chip | Head i.XRC 1100 Chip | Volkl Supersport 5
2006 Atomic SL:9: Highly stable, made for slalom but actually quite versatile, strong edge grip, decent in short to long radius turns, good performance in bumps and trees, medium to high stiffness, men only, 2002/2003 Ski of the Year by Techsupportforskiers.com, serious experts also consider SL:11
Price: $1000 with Binding
Sidecut: 117-65-103 at 160 cm
Radius: 11 m at 160 cm
Lengths: 150, 160, 170 cm
More Info: Atomicski.com
2006 Blizzard Sigma X Cross Pro IQ: Highly stable and versatile, turny, strong edge grip, great in a variety of turn radi, good performance in bumps and trees, medium stiffness, men only. If you are totally into quick slalom turns, also consider Sigma SLR IQ.
Price: $1150 with Binding
Sidecut: 120-70-99
Radius: 15.5 m at 173 cm
Lengths: 159, 166, 173, 188 cm
More Info: Blizzard-ski.com
2005 Dynastar Omecarve 10: Stable, turny, bumps, trees, strong edge grip, great energy, best in short to medium radius turns but also handles long radius turns, light to medium stiffness, women only.
Price: $1100
Sidecut: 116-64-104
Radius: 13 m at 172 cm
Lengths: 152, 158, 165, 172 cm
More Info: My-dynastar.com
2005 Elan Fusion Pro SX: Stable, strong edge grip, bumps, trees, best in short to medium radius turns but also handles long radius turns, medium to high stiffness, women only.
Price: $850 with Fusion Binding System
Sidecut: 116-66-106 at 165, 170 cm
Radius: 12 m at 165 cm
Lengths: 155, 160, 165, 170 cm
More Info: Snowbizusa.com/elanUSA/
2006 Fischer RX 8: Extremely stable, phenomenal edge grip (eastern skiers take note), medium stiffness, excellent carving ski with effortless turns of all size radi, doesn't mind sliding off piste occasionally, men liked it more than women (women found short radius turns a little more challenging)
Price: $875 with Railflex2 FX12 Binding System
Sidecut: 115-66-98
Radius: 14 m at 170 cm
Lengths: 155, 160, 165, 170, 175, 180 cm
More Info: Fischerskis.com
2006 Fischer RX 9: Extremely stable carver in long radius turns (even in medium quantity snow), strong edge grip (eastern skiers take note), medium stiffness, feel free to bring it off piste, women liked it a bit more than men, Ski Magazine's 2005 Ski of the Year
Price: $950 with Railflex2 FX12 Binding System
Sidecut: 109-69-96
Radius: 17 m at 170 cm
Lengths: 160, 165, 170, 175, 180 cm
More Info: Fischerskis.com
2006 Head Hot Thang: Very stable, good edge grip, bumps, trees, good energy, forgiving, excellent in a variety of turn radi, light to medium stiffness, women only.
Price: $800 with binding
Sidecut: 112-64-95
Radius: 14.7 m at 170 cm
Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170 cm
More Info: Head.com
2005 Head i-SL Chip: Stable, strong edge grip, Techsupportforskiers.com sites it is a bit tricky but doable in the bumps, good energy, best in short to medium radius turns but also handles long radius turns, medium to high stiffness, men only.
Price: $900
Sidecut: 119-64-102
Radius: 11.1 m at 160 cm
Lengths: 150, 155, 160, 165, 170 cm
More Info: Head.com
2006 Head i.XRC 1100 Chip: Stable, strong edge grip, best in long radius turns, medium to high stiffness, men only, prefers groomed terrain but can slide off piste, highly recommended from a local pro we ski with.
Price: $900
Sidecut: 116-68-100
Radius: 15.6 m at 177 cm
Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 cm
More Info: Head.com
2006 Volkl Supersport 5: Stable, strong edge grip (eastern skiers take note), best in medium to long radius turns but can rip short turns as well, medium stiffness, men only, prefers groomed terrain but can slide off piste, highly recommended from several local pros.
Price: $1000
Sidecut: 114-68-99
Radius: 14.4 m at 168 cm
Lengths: 154, 161, 168, 175, 182 cm
More Info: Volkl.com
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