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Skis stolen , but needed new ones anyway
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I am trying to make lemonade, one might say, as my skis, Fischer Pro MTN Fire, where stolen , which is part of a slope rage story for an other time. I got back into skiing after a long hiatus, due to a serious injury, but after my son showed a serious interest I was back at it. I made a good choice with the Fischer because I wanted to limit anxiety, rebuild skills, and last all day, I am 50. The Fishers had me carving again and bombing down the mountain without falls , and getting a good idea of what I want next. I want a ski that can handle a far amount of speed when I want it. A ski that is also forgiving and does not demand a ton of strength. A ski for typical Northeast conditions(front side) , and that will help continue skill building. I have been thinking about the Fischer Pro MTN TI , Nordica Navigator, Rossi hero, Volk Kango, and Liberty V82. I am also 6' but feel like I want to keep it on the shorter side of the size spectrum because all day longevity is important to me. I am willing to slow down when necessary. I just need a bit more damp feel for the rough patches , but not to stiff, because again they need to forgive me as i break on through to the other side, yea. Any ideas? Thanks
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It seems you know what the pros and cons of a longer or shorter skis are. If you're really opposed to the possibility of falling and you're confident enough on your mountains terrain a longer ski is safer. But, because you said you are skill building, and the skis you've suggested are not really chattery, perhaps you would be more happy with a shorter length, as the extra maneuverability is generally more useful than the little extra stability gained from the length.
And props for getting back into the sport! Enjoy
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What kinda dick steals someones pair?
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Navigators are a solid way to go. The libertys are going to be a blast wherever you take them. for a young company they put out a damn good carver. I would also recommend the armada invictus or invictus ti line. if youre looking for a air of sticks for short money evo.com has them for $399 in a 185 as art of their last chair sale and those things are a blast to carve.
I would demo around the ones youre interested (if you can) and see which one works for you. I also think you should give the black crows camox a good look. Though it is a twin tip the thing is a monster when it comes to frontside riding. ive never had more fun race carving on a twin tip ski.
good luck with your search. i hope i didnt ramble and confuse you too much. hope you get back out there soon!
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Thanks for the input everyone. It fantastic to be skiing again, this being the third after the long hiatus , and this year I saved and planned so I could take my son for a full week during this past Presidents Day school break. It ended on the most sour note, short of injury, but I wont let that bastard steal my zeal along with my skis.
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