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Skeptical about going back to asymmetrically dimensioned skis

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weastcoat
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So I’ve been riding Wets for a couple years now, and I love how they are symmetrical in both flex and dimension. 115-88-115 is a nice shape for a rail ski.

I’m looking to pick up a used pair of Icelantic nomads or DaNollies (unlikely I’ll be able to find these) next year just to change things up. the nomads (95 model) aren’t quite symmetrical. 130 tip , 120 tail. The asymmetrical flex doesn’t bother me as much as the asymmetrical dimension. It’s honestly been a minute since I’ve ridden asymmetrical skis, and I feel like it would make it odd as hell to carve switch, edge into switch 2s, etc. Or will I not notice a difference? Idk it just spooks me as someone who does a good 30-40% of their skiing switch, and I pretty much learned how to ski switch/ do switch tricks all on my Wets. I’m worried that if I swap to an asymmetrical ski that I will have a tough time. Anyone ever been in this situation or am I just overthinking the hell out of it?
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MoneyMakerMike
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weastcoastSo I’ve been riding Wets for a couple years now, and I love how they are symmetrical in both flex and dimension. 115-88-115 is a nice shape for a rail ski.

I’m looking to pick up a used pair of Icelantic nomads or DaNollies (unlikely I’ll be able to find these) next year just to change things up. the nomads (95 model) aren’t quite symmetrical. 130 tip , 120 tail. The asymmetrical flex doesn’t bother me as much as the asymmetrical dimension. It’s honestly been a minute since I’ve ridden asymmetrical skis, and I feel like it would make it odd as hell to carve switch, edge into switch 2s, etc. Or will I not notice a difference? Idk it just spooks me as someone who does a good 30-40% of their skiing switch, and I pretty much learned how to ski switch/ do switch tricks all on my Wets. I’m worried that if I swap to an asymmetrical ski that I will have a tough time. Anyone ever been in this situation or am I just overthinking the hell out of it?


Overthinking
it might feel weird at first but you’ll adjust quickly.
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Koshermilk
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You’ll adjust in a day or two, I went from symmetric factions to asymmetric magnus 90’s. Just gotta feel out skiing switch the first couple times
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dolanslebensraum
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I dont think a ski needs to be dimensionally symmetrical in order to ski switch well. Probably helps, but i dont think its a game changer.

I had line invaders years ago mounted at -1 cm and they were full symmetrical skis. They were pretty nice riding switch, but it didnt feel like worlds better than non symmetrical skis riding switch.
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daffyboi31
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Only symmetrical skis, there’s no going back after wets. 😫😫😫
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Session
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Asym is dying anyways.
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SofaKingSick
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SessionAsym is dying anyways.


what are you basing that on? pretty sure there used to be more symmetrical skis and they're rarer these days. really don't think the pros outweigh the cons
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Slowbro
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SofaKingSickwhat are you basing that on? pretty sure there used to be more symmetrical skis and they're rarer these days. really don't think the pros outweigh the cons


Yeah back in the day it felt like most park skis were symmetrical. I'm not even sure that they are really better for skiing switch. Switch skiing is pretty different from skiing forwards.
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CatdickBojangles
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SessionAsym is dying anyways.


Asym side cut is dying.
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Session
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SofaKingSickwhat are you basing that on? pretty sure there used to be more symmetrical skis and they're rarer these days. really don't think the pros outweigh the cons


Ah, when I think asym I think of the outside and inside edge have different shapes. Carry on.
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