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A lone woman with her butt out and a gang of guys in sinister masks. Hey man…chill! They come in several cosmetic options. Could you please describe the feeling of buttering the vacation vs the metal? Flex Pattern And now, even more intrigue. Bottom Line For Now By the numbers, the J Skis Vacation looks like a competitive and compelling addition to the mm-underfoot playful, all-mountain ski category. Pages: 1 2 3. How similar and different is it to The Metal? All of our testers were on the longest length of the Kore , the cm.

You give the to five gorillas and expect smaller, lighter skiers to relate. Poor testing, boys. We had over skis to test and under 40 testers, it was challenging to get a mix of skier ability and sizes on each ski. We also had a lot of very large sized male testers, just what was available to us. With my pounds I usually have problem identifying with testers as they usually are under ! Hi Axel! The Kore is about g per ski plus or minus a gram or two in the cm length.

What would you recommend, size wise for the Kore ? I generally ski inbounds, but prefer to stay off the groomers, along with venturing into to some lift served backcountry in Utah.

I think the cm Kore will be a great length for you. Definitely a great ski for that terrain and I really think that at your size cm should be perfect. Although I did love this ski, it did not last for me as I skied 1. This year I was thinking of the Kore I like to ski fast, hard charging through crud and down big bowls. Trees are something I ski lots of too, and need to be able to slow it down, when my wife comes out, something to pop off litttle jumps, play around, go slow and have fun….

Oh yeah, live in Revelstoke, so need a ski that will handle powder for an hour or so untill it gets chopped out. But thats what I like best, flying thru the chop!! Does this sound like a good ski for me? Thank you. I think the Kore would be a great choice. We kept going back to how impressive the stability is for how light it is.

Other media outlets seem to use flyweights, so this is especially especially helpful for us bigger guys! Tried both the and the Blown away by Head this year. I want to buy them both, but if I have to pick one still deciding on that one… I would go with the An all around amazing versatile ski!

So light and flickable, feels like there is nothing on my feet. Need another day without wifey in tow to pound these things and see how they handle speed and cut up pow, my second favourite thing to ski!!

Thanks for sharing your experience on the Kore and , Chris! We agree, Head hit the ball out of the park on these new skis. Lots of manufacturers trying, few can match what Head achieved. These things ripped pretty well!

Awesome actually. Could see nice deep carve trenches in the snow going back up the chair!! So my main question…. Also considering new Faction 3. I think cm should be a long enough length for you, yeah. We did find that the Kore likes to be skied in kind of a neutral, balanced stance.

To me the Kore is a more versatile ski than the 3. A little quicker, more responsive, but I could see the Faction and the Moment outperforming it slightly in deep powder. Thank you for the reply! Took the Bibbys out today. Something I couldnt really do on the Kore. We are talking over 60 mph ripping tp the valley floor at the end of the day. Today was closer to 70 according to my gps. The Kore just didnt feel as damp and stable at full tilt. They are on rental bindings. And keep trying them.

What do I think? Thank you for your help. Yeah, that all makes sense to me. It just does what you want it to without any complaint. Have you tried moving the mount point forward a touch yet? I think that would be a great quiver for where you ski. Kore for a daily driver and Bibbys for pow days and when you just want to charge. Just skied the Kore and the Faction 3. Both great skis, but give a big nod to the Kore Such a smooth ski for being so light and having a pretty tight turn radius.

Also skied it in the length, but I would stick with the Much more stable and smooth at speed. The only thing I would change is the the mount point.

Felt I wanted to be a bit more forward, half to one centimeter ahead. Rep said he moved his mount forward half a centimeter. I currently ski on line prophet s at length.

Any recommendations on length for this ski? Been skiing for 25 years. How do you feel about the length of your Prophet s? The Kore is going to feel a little bit lighter and has more tip and tail rocker and early taper, so it will ski a little bit shorter.

Do you consider yourself a fairly aggressive skier? Ski fast? Those would be reasons to jump up to the cm. If you ever felt like your Prophets were hard to maneuver or too long for certain terrain I would stick with the cm. I have medium freeride skills. What do you propose for me? I think it comes down to how aggressive you are and how fast you like to ski.

Mike Anglin is very close to your size both in height and weight. You can see Mike skiing the Kore in the video about 30 seconds in. If you consider yourself a little less aggressive or like to ski slower and make lots of turns you could drop down to the cm length.

Also, have some quiet days with my young daughters on blues. Currently riding armada jj and really would like the Kore. Sound right?? How do you feel on your JJ cm? To be honest the swing weight of the cm Kore is going to be pretty similar because the ski really is impressively lightweight.

Have your JJs ever felt too long? Have they ever felt too short? Your height suggests , while your weight suggests I think a good determining factor will be how aggressive you are as a skier. Do you really need the extra stability of the cm? Chances are only if you ski pretty fast in ungroomed terrain.

Good in soft snow in the west, capable back here on the east for sure. The Enforcer has the edge in terms of power and damping. The Kore is much lighter. It feels quicker and a little snappier, and could definitely be described as more playful. So, Enforcer a little burlier and more powerful, Kore lighter, quicker, and more playful. I have the Enforcer in the and it feels a bit too much like a tank in the bumps and the powder. Sounds like the Kore could actually be perfect for you.

The Enforcer in the cm length is a lot of ski. You can flick them around really easily, but still open it up and ski at higher speeds without the ski complaining much at all. I think the KORE in the cm length is correct but am a little concerned it is too much ski — the tip is at the top of my head vs eyebrow height on my Kilowatts — with the rocker on tip and tail am I correct the is the length for me or should I consider the Will get a week on these in Utah for their first outing.

In my opinion it depends if you want it to be quicker and more maneuverable or stable and with plenty of float for deeper snow like what you said about your Cham 2. I definitely think you could ski both lengths, especially considering your current quiver of skis. Are you keeping all your current skis? Take your Mantra or your Cyclics. Less snow or feel like making smaller turns, exploring tighter terrain, etc?

Take your cm Kore or your Cham 2. Thanks for sharing all the questions and responses. Annually have made couple trips to CO or to Utah to enjoy lighter snow and bigger terrain Vail back bowls. Do you think this the best replacement ski for my SFB?

Not sure if the lack of float is the ski, my leg strength due to aging, or both. The other ski I also considering is Line Sick Day I think the Kore could be an awesome replacement for your current skis! I would actually go longer than your current skis to the cm length. They handle deep snow really well, are stable enough to blast through crud, quick enough for trees, yet can still lay down some carving turns on firm snow. Do you consider yourself a relatively aggressive skier?

The cm is definitely pretty approachable as the Kore is so light and uses quite a bit of rocker and early taper, but if you ski at slower speeds it might just be overkill. Luckily the Kore is a very popular ski and the cm is a very popular length. If you decide to go shorter I would think you could easily sell your cm and buy a cm without much actual cost to you, if that makes sense.

Hello, I was wondering your opinion on length as well. I have a pair of q98 and they feel a bit long. I like to ski fast and aggressive as I can for an intermediate to advanced skier. I do think the Kore feels a little bit lighter than the Q98, but not so much that there would be a drastic difference in the cm vs your current cm.

Ski bindings are an essential component and much like your boots are responsible for driving all energy and power into your skis.

They also need to keep you in when you want to stay in and release you when you need to be released. A: This may depend on your perceived commitment level to the sport, how many times you anticipate skiing each winter and what level you would like to see yourself in a season or two.

Someone coming from a very active background could pick up a pair of intermediate skis and grow into them within a very short time period. Someone looking to get out on some groomers to cruise around a few days a year may be perfectly happy on a pair of entry-level skis for more than one season.

A: There are many products that are being developed for entry-level skiers to help them develop faster. My suggestion would be to get yourself into something at least a step up from your starting level.

It will give you a product that you can grow into and not leaving you wishing you had a little bit more. A: Depends on your commitment to the sport, your desire to improve, and your natural ability.

With the advancement in ski technology, a beginner can pick up the basics much faster than 20 years ago. A: Buying ski equipment can be a little daunting for people. A: If an on-snow demo is possible, it is definitely a good idea to try before you buy. This will help give them confidence that your purchase will be right for you, your ability, and the terrain you ski. A: Spending some money on a quality learning program to help elevate you to the next level is the best investment.

A: If we all convinced one more person to come to the mountain just one more day, we might introduce millions of new people to the fun and freedom of sliding down a snowy slope that usually ends at a bar with a fireplace. A: Forty years ago there was only one way to fit a client for skis: have them raise their arm over their head and if they could cup the tip of the ski with the palm of their hand, it was a perfect fit.

Thankfully, things have changed and our Ski Size Calculator will help you determine what size skis to purchase. Only 1 guy is near a medium or light weight. I wanna hear his opinion too, because he— is me. We had varying sizes of male testers, but there was a large number of pretty big guys on our test team.

It can hold an edge on ice considerably well for a ski this light and this wide. Stays stable through crud snow, and even can handle some deeper snow too. The shape of the tip feels really nice in deep snow. I found them very easy to maneuver and stable at higher speeds.

Very quick under foot, but does require you to be on top of them. I found if you got backseated, they could send you for a ride. Right now I ski on Blizzard Brahma. I love them on groomers and very stable at high speed.

Recently had a chance to ski some powder. I stay out of the woods. Would the Volkl 90Eight be too short for me? Would it be a good choice?

Any other recommendations? I think that would be a fantastic setup as an all mountain ski and to start getting into ski touring. Also, again, much lighter weight. I ski an older Mantra and looking to use this ski on a telemark set up with the NTN freeride binding. PS; not same ken from previous question. I think the cm length would be a good choice, unless you specifically prefer shorter or longer skis.

Love your reports and read them on many skis by now. After just shredding my Movement Response X on a stone I am looking for a new ski.

I have been considering the BMT 90 or the 90eight and am not sure which one would suit me better. I also looked at the Black Diamond Helio I do a lot of touring searching for some lonely powder so weight is important but I am young and fit and want a ski thats also really fun to pow down the mountain.

Rather a few extra Gramm up the mountain but more fun down. I use Radical ST bindings. Great advice thanks for that! I wonder why the 90eight is so much pricier than the BMT?

Definitely hoping that the 90Eight will let me vary my turn radius. You mean the BMT is so much pricier than the 90Eight? The BMT uses a ton of expensive materials in its construction to achieve its light weight. There are downsides to being so light, as I mentioned before, but it costs a lot to get a ski to the weight of the BMT and still retain torsional stiffness, etc. I feel a bit out of place here but here goes. I like all the terrain on the mountain.

Looking at the Is this ski for me? The 90Eight should be a great ski for you! Ridge and 3D. Glass construction technique has definitely been proven to have solid torsional stiffness, so it can still hold an edge at speed. Nice and easy to throw around for a lighter weight skier, but still stable at speed too. I love the monsters and they are great tearing up the front-side of the mountain, but I am looking for something a bit lighter and easier to turn in the woods.

Would these fit the bill given my size?