RCX to Z7ST

[skinut]

Just wondering if anyone has made a jump from the RCX to the Z7ST. What differences did you notice? Is it worth the upgrade?

[Shortenit]

Just changed from my 67' RCX to a 66" Z7st a few weeks ago. Loved my RCX but the Z7st is faster, requires less effort in all phases, turns easier and definitely quicker, with a tighter radius. Obviously being 1" shorter accounts for some of that. But it is just as stable and forgiving as the RCX. Took a set or 2 to dial back on my turn input, I would overturn it. Another couple sets to really get used to it and I'm not looking back. Everything about it is an improvement. Note though, when I first demo'd it for a set or two at a new site I wasn't sure it was all that different, now though there is no question it is better ski for me. Skiing deeper up the line (35 off) and much more consistently.  BTW, last year I skied the reg Z7 and did not find that much of a difference from the RCX and didn't make the change.

[mopowpow]

I went from a 67" RC to A 66" Z7ST at the beginning of the year.  Pretty much the same opinion as Shortenit.  I thought it was more stable than the RC, tighter turns, less effort.  It also makes an awsome offside turn that I didn't have on the RC.  The earlier the edge change the better it skis.