Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 21, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2011 Not including those that are sponsored to ski on certain skis, what brand/model of ski was most common on the podium at Nationals for 36 mph skiers? (B3, M1, M2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwillygood Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 i didnt see alot of slalom for m1 or m2.....but im sure strada and goode were up there, as they were in B3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Lots of Stradas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted August 22, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2011 Stephen Seal 5th men1 Slalom 68" Obrien Elite Biggest grin he had at Nationals getting a slalom medal and standing on the podium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted August 22, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2011 Here is the men 1 podium shot. if you know who they are you may know what ski they ride. In Stevo's mind slalom is what you do when you cant jump!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 I don't think I saw a Goode at all. It was a wide variety, but yes, Strada's and A2's would be what I noticed the top guys riding. Def not many if any Goodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller3536 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 M2, there were 3 D3's(2 X7's and 1 RCX), 1 HO A2 and 1 Goode 9900 SL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 Obviously, Goodes dominate the podiums for the 34 mph guys. But it seems there's a mixed bag among the 36ers. It looks like from the M1 photo there were 2 HO's and 1 O'brien. So, I'd say A2, X7, and Strada are the top 3....in no particular order. I've been on an A1 for 2 seasons now. Its taken me to my PB of 4@38...but I'm thinking about making a swithc. I can't decide if I stay on the HO train or try something new. But I'm pretty sure it won't be a Goode....at least not until I reach M3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thread hijack. Webbdawg, I'm on a borrowed A1 as well, and am trying to decide whether to stick with the A1, or go with the A2. Have you tried the A2 yet? It's said to have the best of the A1 but better onsides I believe. I'm comfy on the A1, so I'm not sure on making a change just to do so. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've been a LOYAL HO skier for years. I started skiing the course on an HO VTX, then went to a Phantom, then Phantom Truth, then a System 8, and now an A1. I am leaning towards the A2 as my next ride, but some of my ski buds tell me I need to get outside the HO "box" and try something else. I have not tried the A2 and honestly don't know much about the ski. I'm REALLY curious about the Strada. I think Horton did a pretty extensive A2 review. The truth of the matter is that ALL of these skis (A2, A1, Goode, X7, Strada, Elite etc) are capable of running 39+ off. So at the end of the day, I know its me and not that ski, but if one ski "fits" or helps better than another, I'll take every competitive advantage I can get! I may look into doing a demo program through H2Osmosis. Every ski I've bought in the past, I've bought blind, without a test ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 The guy on the left is Randy Cole and he skis on a Prophecy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 Seems like lots of boys and girls ski on D3's. Wonder if this will translate into some loyalty as they turn into M1, M2 and W1, W2. Have also wondered if D3 markets more aggressively to the younger skiers with this in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 D3 usually markets to the junior skiers one reason being that they are the only company that makes 3 event skis, its a one stop shop for good gear. I think D3 skis are very stable and easy to ride for most people, kids in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 @unksskis and webbdawg99, the A2 is a great ski. I highly recommend you both try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 22, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2011 Open men: 2 Goodes, 1 D3, 1 HO and 1 Connelly. A fun event to watch. All those guys in the division are good! Does the ski really matter for those guys? Nick did ride my Leeski. It went places I'd never taken it. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskii3156 Posted August 23, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2011 Boys 3: 1st: Strada 2nd: 9800 3rd: Nano 4th: X7 5th: Razor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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