2009 RCX or Z7

[Stevie Boy]

So wheres it at ? with so many people happy with the RCX and and variedcomments on the Z7 , which is the way forward, , do you go with theknown or into the unknown, ski technology moves on but there is oldertechnology that got Andy Mapple to 1 @ 9.75 metres it is not all aboutthe ski ! However I will demo both and I will buy a new ski, but canany one give me some constructive advice before Demo so that i do notget carried away and make a rash decision.

 

[Horton]

Both are truly great skis. The key advantage to the RCX (for the moment) is that the setup numbers and quarks are known. I am skiing well on a Z7 but am in touch with a number of skiers who are searching to find the right settings.

When I get the Z7 under control and write a review, I expect to use the phrases Very forgiving and Easy to ride. Honestly my second ride on it was my best ride of the year so far. I am skiing well but and struggling to work out how to get everything out of it. I have a setting the makes me narrow but turns unreal and a setting that gets me wide as heck and turns kind of average.

My standard advise for skiers who do not know what to buy is the RCX. Almost no one regrets buying an RCX. I am not saying it is the best ski in the sport but I do think it has the very wide appeal.

Ok. Get the Z7.

[mylemsky]

Stevie Boy, were you able to try both? What did you end up buying?

 

Thank you.

 

Myles