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Ok I need someone to talk some sense into me, I have a 3 ski quiver already, J ski Allplays at 179 as my all mountain ski, some old Nordica hot rod 78's at 164 for ice skis and moguls, and I recently aquired some praxis Pow boards at 185 for obvious reasons. And last week I was happy with that a pretty well rounded quiver right? I shouldn't need anything else.
Until today I found some 2018 Rossi Exp. 88hd's with axial 3 120s on them for a steal. The only downside is they are 186 and the binding is mounted for 26.5 boots and I'm a 27.5. I'm thinking these are too much ski for some dedicated carvers and too long to be ice skates. I'm 5'9 160lbs, someone tell me these are too much ski or that it's just redundant in my quiver. My wallet is scared, and my girl might just kill me but at less then 300 its so tempting even just for the bindings.
But there's no way I need these skis right, or the bindings can't be remounted that close right? Or are they the perfect addition to my quiver for lapping groomers 😈
Probably too long bro, I’m 6’3” 185 and ski on 178 blends. Yea they are probably a bit short but still. And 4 pairs is kind of ridiculous, I have my blends and my snow blades that’s all I need.
benjulesProbably too long bro, I’m 6’3” 185 and ski on 178 blends. Yea they are probably a bit short but still. And 4 pairs is kind of ridiculous, I have my blends and my snow blades that’s all I need.
Honestly, if your just a resort skier you only realistically need a pair of all mountain skis (90-100)
This width of ski (In General) is super versatile and can will pretty much handle everything you can throw at it.. Park, decent pow (slightly above average snowfall in the west) and they can usually rip groomers.
You are going to have way more fun on the all play than exp 88's.
I work at a ski shop, and while that doesn't necessarily qualify me for jack shit I have sold my fair share of Exp 88's in my day. This ski is made as a high intermediate "one ski quiver" for people who ski exclusively resort but want to "be able to take it into the powder". It's super easy turning and can lock an edge quite well but I find that it gets a little squirrely if you are an aggressive skier and looking to put real force through it.
On the other side let me bring up a couple points :
1. They are too long unless you are really a charger
2. $250 or whatever you are paying for them isn't that great of a deal, especially for a 4th ski that isn't completely necessary in your quiver. I finally sprung for a carving ski when I found a pair of Mantras with bindings for $40.
As a general rule, don't bother buying something that you really don't need. Having a fourth pair of skis just means there's now three pairs collecting dust when you are skiing.
benjulesProbably too long bro, I’m 6’3” 185 and ski on 178 blends. Yea they are probably a bit short but still. And 4 pairs is kind of ridiculous, I have my blends and my snow blades that’s all I need.
What kind of steal? Are they like $2? Then yes buy them. Otherwise wait for something that you really want. I see skis for very good prices all the time but it's only really a steal if its the ski you are lusting after anyways.
Experience 88s as well as 99% of Rossi's lineup are dad skis at best rental/mountain fleet skis at worst. If you spend hard earned money on those skis as anything more than "I ski one week a year" it will be a waste.
NightFantasiesYou are going to have way more fun on the all play than exp 88's.
I work at a ski shop, and while that doesn't necessarily qualify me for jack shit I have sold my fair share of Exp 88's in my day. This ski is made as a high intermediate "one ski quiver" for people who ski exclusively resort but want to "be able to take it into the powder". It's super easy turning and can lock an edge quite well but I find that it gets a little squirrely if you are an aggressive skier and looking to put real force through it.
On the other side let me bring up a couple points :
1. They are too long unless you are really a charger
2. $250 or whatever you are paying for them isn't that great of a deal, especially for a 4th ski that isn't completely necessary in your quiver. I finally sprung for a carving ski when I found a pair of Mantras with bindings for $40.
