saltyant Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:36 PM, toast21602 said: You will notice very little difference between those widths. Try something ~85, 95, 105 Expand Thanks toast. I have nothing to compare my current skis to so it would be interesting to see how something wide like 95 or 105 compares. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:18 PM, saltyant said: I'm baffled how I still have account privileges after getting yelled at by someone on here every other day. This is fun! Expand I know the owner of PASR..if you ever getting banned I'll just harass him until you're unbanned and if that doesn't work I'll put his phone number on a men seeking men ad on Craigslist. 1 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) On 12/23/2017 at 7:32 PM, Barb said: That’s how I always feel shortly after I get to NJ. I feel your pain. Expand My moms like it's gonna be cold tomorrow do you have a jacket(in the 40s tomorrow) I said I brought a fleece and she said why don't we go to Macy's and I'll buy you a jacket..fuck that.. im sure there are people who don't have parents that would appreciate some crap ass Macy's jacket..but I'm not one of them. Edited December 23, 2017 by GrilledSteezeSandwich Quote
toast21602 Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:43 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I know the owner of PASR..if you ever getting banned I'll just harass him until you're unbanned and if that doesn't work I'll put his phone number on a men seeking men ad on Craigslist. Good way to get permanently banned and charged with harassment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Shadows Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) For real. Idiot. You anonomously post it on grindr Edited December 23, 2017 by Shadows 1 1 Quote
RootDKJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:34 PM, saltyant said: I'm considering demoing some Volkl RTMs tomorrow at Camelback. Sounds like it might be a perfect day to try them - super hard pack. They let you demo 3 different skis for $60. Taking into account the aggregate advice of everyone on here, I should try different widths before I buy. My options are Volkl RTM 81, 84, and 86. They also have others available. Expand What are your other choices? Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:48 PM, Shadows said: For real. Idiot. You anonomously post it on grindr Expand Oh yeah I forgot about grindr..thanks Shadows... Quote
saltyant Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) On 12/23/2017 at 7:49 PM, RootDKJ said: What are your other choices? Expand Volkl Kendos, and Atomic Advantage 77-83 cti. There are so many options and differences that I'm a little overwhelmed. But ultimately it comes down to how I feel on them, and if I like a pair I will likely buy it. im glad toast told me that the rtm widths differences are too subtle to notice, so I wont waste one of my 3 options on a different width of the same ski. Edited December 23, 2017 by saltyant Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:49 PM, RootDKJ said: What are your other choices? Expand Out of all skis why the Volkyl RTMs?? Those widths are so similar. I'd check out the Bacons. Quote
saltyant Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) On 12/23/2017 at 7:55 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Out of all skis why the Volkyl RTMs?? Those widths are so similar. I'd check out the Bacons. Expand They seem like a good ski and are popular. Idk. What are Bacons? I'll test rtms once and then pick 2 other completely different skis Edited December 23, 2017 by saltyant Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:00 PM, saltyant said: They seem like a good ski and are popular. Idk. What are Bacons? I'll test rtms once and then pick 2 other completely different skis Expand 1 Quote
saltyant Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) On 12/23/2017 at 8:05 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Expand Thanks. If they demo them I'll check them out. I can also go to Blue and see what they demo... Edited December 23, 2017 by saltyant Quote
RootDKJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:54 PM, saltyant said: Volkl Kendos, and Atomic Advantage 77-83 cti. There are so many options and differences that I'm a little overwhelmed. But ultimately it comes down to how I feel on them, and if I like a pair I will likely buy it. im glad toast told me that the rtm widths differences are too subtle to notice, so I wont waste one of my 3 options on a different width of the same ski. Expand Kendos. I wouldn't pay $60 to demo at Cameltoe though. That's a fucking rip-off. Windham is $55 and you can switch out skis as many times as you want all day. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:14 PM, RootDKJ said: Kendos. I wouldn't pay $60 to demo at Cameltoe though. That's a fucking rip-off. Windham is $55 and you can switch out skis as many times as you want all day. Expand But windham is 3+ hours away and Salty would have to buy a lift ticket as well. Anyway often the price you pay for the demos is applied towards the purchase price of skis. Quote
RootDKJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:34 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: But windham is 3+ hours away and Salty would have to buy a lift ticket as well. Anyway often the price you pay for the demos is applied towards the purchase price of skis. Expand But, but, butttttt It's also a much bigger mountain, with much longer runs, bigger demo fleet, and they still apply the demo price towards the purchase price. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:54 PM, saltyant said: Volkl Kendos, and Atomic Advantage 77-83 cti. There are so many options and differences that I'm a little overwhelmed. But ultimately it comes down to how I feel on them, and if I like a pair I will likely buy it. im glad toast told me that the rtm widths differences are too subtle to notice, so I wont waste one of my 3 options on a different width of the same ski. Expand Since you're still a n00b, I'd stick with something with a smaller radius to help you learn to arc turns at slower speeds. Nothing more than 17m. I think you need a ski between what you have an Kendo's...it's a little too stiff for you I think. 1 2 Quote
RootDKJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:38 PM, AtomicSkier said: Since you're still a n00b, I'd stick with something with a smaller radius to help you learn to arc turns at slower speeds. Nothing more than 17m. I think you need a ski between what you have an Kendo's...it's a little too stiff for you I think. Expand Yeah, so bacons for salty too Quote
SallyCat Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 7:18 PM, saltyant said: I'm baffled how I still have account privileges after getting yelled at by someone on here every other day. This is fun! Expand Aw, Salty, I was a dick and got yelled at and yelled back and whatever. They still let me post and I jam up the threads because I really want to be a writer but all I do is grade papers so I post on PASR. If I'm still here pretty much anyone is safe. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:41 PM, RootDKJ said: Yeah, so bacons for salty too Expand I was on matt edge bacons the other night they're playful. Quote
RootDKJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:43 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I was on matt edge bacons the other night they're playful. Expand Yessir! Quote
saltyant Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) On 12/23/2017 at 8:38 PM, AtomicSkier said: Since you're still a n00b, I'd stick with something with a smaller radius to help you learn to arc turns at slower speeds. Nothing more than 17m. I think you need a ski between what you have an Kendo's...it's a little too stiff for you I think. Expand Thanks AtomicJeff. I know everyone on here advocates wide skis and stiffness, but I'm on a different level than you all. Maybe in a few years. I'm looking to progress from entry level to intermediate, not expert/advanced. I thought I had a good handle on what is meant by lengths and widths... I should get 170 length, and 80-90 width. Now you introduced another dimension (17m) so I'm all confused! Edited December 23, 2017 by saltyant Quote
RootDKJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 Salty, if you don't know what the turning radius of a ski is, you should. Also, how bad are you boots? Boots are far more important than skis. 2 Quote
SallyCat Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) On 12/23/2017 at 8:45 PM, saltyant said: Thanks AtomicJeff. I know everyone on here advocates wide skis and stiffness, but I'm on a different level than you all. Maybe in a few years. I'm looking to progress from entry level to intermediate, not expert/advanced. I thought I had a good handle on lengths and widths... I should get 170 length, and 80-90 width. Now you introduced another dimension (17m) so I'm all confused! Expand Try the 90ctis, trust me. They are very forgiving and hold an edge well. They are also very light. My other recommendation is a dark horse, but the Nordica Soul Rider is an awesome, playful ski that holds an edge well but is forgiving and fun. True Blue should have that one; I know they carry Nordica now. Edit: if your boots suck, take care of that before you demo skis. JD at Blue is a good bootfitter, just make sure you ask for him. His staff are lovely but they are salespeople more than bootfitters. Edited December 23, 2017 by SallyCat 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:45 PM, saltyant said: Thanks AtomicJeff. I know everyone on here advocates wide skis and stiffness, but I'm on a different level than you all. Maybe in a few years. I'm looking to progress from entry level to intermediate, not expert/advanced. I thought I had a good handle on what is meant by lengths and widths... I should get 170 length, and 80-90 width. Now you introduced another dimension (17m) so I'm all confused! Expand What's your height and weight? 5'11 150??? If you don't weigh much you need a lot of force to bend a stiff ski..I know guitar who's like 150-160 pounds said mantras are too stiff for him. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted December 23, 2017 Report Posted December 23, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 8:45 PM, saltyant said: Thanks AtomicJeff. I know everyone on here advocates wide skis and stiffness, but I'm on a different level than you all. Maybe in a few years. I'm looking to progress from entry level to intermediate, not expert/advanced. I thought I had a good handle on what is meant by lengths and widths... I should get 170 length, and 80-90 width. Now you introduced another dimension (17m) so I'm all confused! Expand 3 things...length, width, and radius. If I had to pick a ski for you, it'd be something 170-175cm long, 80-90mm width, and 15m radius without any metal. Ideas anyone? Quote
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