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V Expression vs. Scratch

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magicrichard
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Hey guys,

I'm new here so be nice :)

I am just in the process of acquiring some twin-tipped skis. I was wondering whether the Rossignol Scratch (174cm) or the Volkl V Expression (178cm) are any good?

I can get a good price on both - and i was wondering which was the better ski?

Cheers

Rich
May 26 2004 8:18AM
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Hef
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You should try searching first. That will bring up any time its previously been discussed and you can also search reviews. Its just above the store button (top right). Hopefully that will provide some insight.

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May 26 2004 8:21AM
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Hef
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haven't skied either of them myself so I can't help

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May 26 2004 8:24AM
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magicrichard
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Hey,

Yeah i tried searching - and it seems that the expresions are quite soft.. but i don't know if that will be a problem. I weigh about 80Kgs

I still wanna be able to ski groomers as well as mess about in the park.

RIch
May 26 2004 8:26AM
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Hef
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I personally reckon that if you're gonna ski groomers you want a stiffer ski, it means less chatter. But if its too stiff it will be really unforgiving in the park.
I loved the Public Enemy - its good everywhere and had a nice flex to it - i'm 85 kilos and it sempt fine to me.
Word has it that the scratch FS is one of the best universal skis. So i hear

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May 26 2004 8:38AM
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magicrichard
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Actually - they are only the Scratch Echo - baseline model. Does that make a huge difference i wonder?

Rich
May 26 2004 8:39AM
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Hef
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Its got a cheaper (shitter) core in it. Reduces its durability. not sure about it effects on flex

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May 26 2004 8:56AM
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magicrichard
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OK,

Well i have bought both pairs. And the designs are both ok (although the expressions suck a lil) I was wondering if anyone could clarify whcih is stronger... and which would give me better performance on grommers - cos i still ski on those for about 50% of the time!

Cheers

RIch
May 28 2004 8:30AM
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Hajen
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try both on the same day, after a while you will feel the difference between the skis.
May 28 2004 10:11AM
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magicrichard
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That's a fair comment.
Do you know nething about the M1000 binding - it is on the Volkl and it looks very flimsy to me?

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May 28 2004 10:18AM
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J.D.
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^Marker? Yeah, it'll prerelease on landings a lot. Rossi Axial/Scratch/Power is the binding for you. The Markers are, to their credit, very lightweight bindings, but yeah, pretty flimsy.

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May 28 2004 10:21AM
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magicrichard
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Yeah,

Well my Scratches have a niec 'Axium' binding on them. Is that as good as Axial - im guessing not - but it looks a lot better than the Marker. Neither of them look as though they release sideways very well - which is worrying cos last time i went skiing, i bust out sideways a lot...

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May 29 2004 3:15AM
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