Skis with ridged bottoms - next big thing? Maybe

[Horton]

I did a  HO CO-X review this year and am about to write a review of the Connelly V. Like the CO-X the Connelly V has a ridged or "Tile Roof" pattern on the bottom.

The short version of the review of the "V" is: for the price, it is the best ski I have ever ridden. Darn thing cost only  $349 (blank) and I ran into 38 on it last night.  

I am thinking the ridges thing is not a gimmick. The only down side is that after skiing I had a craving for Ruffles.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_BfUMw2HkaKs/RxVY7UGxE9I/AAAAAAAAAKs/tIWAp3ZM-cc/s400/ruffles.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HO 410]

Is there a bigger purpose to the stepped bottom, or is it simply to get more speed out an otherwise slow/er ski shape and flex?

[lottawatta]

Where do I get my hands on one of these?  What sizes do they come in.  I don't see any technical info on Connelly's website.

[Horton]

I do not know if they are in shops yet. I am sure more info will come out soon. I think this ski will be a hit.

[wnourse]

Have been skiing the "ladder" as my ski partners call it for a week now.

HO Co-SL 67" w/ Franken Fogmans.

This ski is legit. Ran my best set of the season this morning (.5 -38)

Great turn shape, good speed and carries wide even if you make a mistake.

We have then at 599.00 right now ready to ship (shamless plug, Thanks John!)

Will@summersetmarine.com

 

 

[eleeski]

Weren't you making fun of my wallboard texture bottom skis? Or the ridges on my ski? Or my fat skis? Imitation is the sincerest form of flatery.

If only I had enough skills to do my skis justice...

Eric

[h2odawg79]

Horton, are either of these a shaped ski or are they both narrow traditional ski's?  Poly cores?

Thanx!

[UWSkier]

The SL version of the CO-X has a PVC core.

[Deke]

Do those directional ridges help you go uphill?

[Horton]

The HO looks like normal high end slalom.The Connelly is just a little wide. I think the Connelly is legal for INT wide ride.

[kona]

"Do those directional ridges help you go uphill?"

 

 

Funny, over there heads but funny.

[jimbrake]

Not over everyone's head, Kona. If your ski doesn't have the ridges you can still slap on some skins.

[Chef23]

I would be very interested in the Connelly if it is legal for INT wide ride. Can you measure it? I have been thinking about a wide ride ski but would wait if there was something interesting coming next year.

[Sethro]

I talked to the Connelly rep at the Malibu Open about the new V.  He said it is basically the replacement for the F1X, with a slightly narrower tail than the F1X had.  It will be available in 69" so I'm hoping to try one some day.