Sup NS,
I need your help for a quick question on my next skis. I searchbared but did
Jul 13 2014 12:37AM
NegromancerSo what is your question exactly?
sorry i'm on mobile... so here's the deal: i'm looking between a 95mm ski and a 90. last year i was on a 97mm and i felt that i was way more stable on rails than with my other skiny skis (coreupt yard) that i used on shitty days. does the width affect your stability on rails? if no what does it change except for floatation?
ps sorry for looking like a fucking newb on this one
Jul 14 2014 2:06PM
smaller width will be a very small bit harder to balance on rails compared to a larger width, however easier to do switchups faster because they are lighter with less material. Larger will be easier to balance on rails however a bit slower for switchups etc. I went from a 92mm to an 85mm last season when I got new skis and It was noticeable but really easy to get used to after a couple of sessions.
Jul 14 2014 2:12PM
The bigger factor for what width will work best is the technique you slide rails. If you slide totally flat base you may find a slightly wider ski gives more stability as you have more surface area.
however if you like to angle your feet ie angle front foot you may find a wider ski hinders you as your foot is further from the rail when you angle your foot.
The he bigger factor overall is weight though. Wider skis will be heavier and also have a higher swing weight so it is for this reason most park skiers still stick to skis of 90mm or less. Yes you can go wider but you will be slightly holding yourself back in the park compared to a more dedicated park ski.
Jul 14 2014 4:44PM
beauchampsorry i'm on mobile... so here's the deal: i'm looking between a 95mm ski and a 90. last year i was on a 97mm and i felt that i was way more stable on rails than with my other skiny skis (coreupt yard) that i used on shitty days. does the width affect your stability on rails? if no what does it change except for floatation?ps sorry for looking like a fucking newb on this one
If that's the range you want Alpha X and the b-dog is the ski for you, at 166 I think they're 92mm and at 182 they're 95mm, so it goes up 1 between every size 166,170,176,182
Jul 14 2014 11:42PM
ShaolinTangIf that's the range you want Alpha X and the b-dog is the ski for you, at 166 I think they're 92mm and at 182 they're 95mm, so it goes up 1 between every size 166,170,176,182
yeah i already got my skis in mind (stanston k-10) 90mm width. i'd like to thank everybody for the input it really helps! +k for everyone who posted above!