Hotbeans Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 We have a shop at the local hill that rents out high-end ski's to demo for a day. So, if I get a wild hair and am looking for a ski that is towards the specialized end of tight tree's and moguls, what ski should I be asking for? It's been a few years since I've been on ski's, so a good intermediate ski would probably be in my best interest. (I did start skiing @ 4 and did so until I was 32 and REALLY loved moguls. I kinda miss them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I recommend staying on the board. Having the rotational control of a board with a low swing weight and having much less length (in general, the AM ski or pow ski you'd be on for this to get sufficient float will be 175+) helps keep the tail in control. Am I saying boards are better in bumps? No. You lose a lot of lateral stability and it's just plain hard to learn bumps on a snowboard, but once you get infected, it's just as fun as carving. I wish they made a mogul alpine snowboard..no clue what the specs would be..Soft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickythecat Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 If you're style is to actually carve the moguls/bumps, I would recommend a slalom ski. I've been using the HEAD WorldCup SL 160cm (I'm 5'-8") with good results. - Also what Bode Miller skiis on I believe. I also have'nt been on the skiis for a year now - started boarding - But as I am watching the Olympic Moguls tonight (right now), I'm thinking of skiing some bumps again soon. Carving them through them though, not killing my knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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