Administrators Horton Posted May 25, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 25, 2015 I really do want to jinx it ... It is not even the honeymoon yet but we are dating and she does some cool stuff. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted May 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 25, 2015 As Billy Idol once said, "...more, more, more" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fox197 Posted May 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 28, 2015 Any more word on the v-type review @Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 29, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 29, 2015 @fox197 no I have had only 3 rides. Not great rides... no fault of the ski. I have some idea what I am going to like when I get some quality rides. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 29, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 29, 2015 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 30, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2015 I got the secret settings from the factory today.... same as the factory settings I should have started with. First ride with those settings was .... well about how I ski after spending 10 hours at work :-( The second set on those settings was perhaps my best set so far this year. I am getting my head around this ski. As always I know early impressions can be totally wrong so I am not saying a lot Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted May 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2015 @Horton sorry if I'm slow here, but are you saying the "super secret settings" are factory?... Did your ski not come on factory settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 30, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2015 @Live2ski stupid me called around to find out what the hot numbers were. The stock numbers are way better than the information I received. Completely rookie move on my part Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2015 Rookie move=@horton=no surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 30, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2015 @skidawg you let @dirt in your house and call me a rookie? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2015 @dirt always brings beer and humor-he's always welcome (as well as @Horton ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 30, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2015 First ride today it's even better. I think the boys at HO might have a winner Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 @horton do you feel at all like with the factory settings the ski has a long turn radius? I felt like it didn't "snap around" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2015 @Ilivetoski hmmmm the ski turns extremely well. What size ski are you on? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 66 my weight is about 145. I'm a little bit light but I was on a 66 vapor which had the same size range. The turns are extremely stable and a ton of angle but I just don't feel the ski whip around. That's what i "feel" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 The wing was at 9 however.. It wasn't my ski, it was the one I tried. I don't think wrong angle could do that but I could be completely wrong. @Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gginco Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 @ilivetoski. A 36mph 39 off buddy off mine started on a 67 and told me he couldn't really get it to work so he downsized to a 66 and fireworks went off. I would say he's on the light side for a 67 so it was a good call too go shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 @gginco before down sizing I want to try playing with the settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2015 @Ilivetoski only one or two rides? As the years go on I realize that my opinion after less than 10 rides is generally wrong. I am I think 8 rides in on V Type and it was until the last 3 where I got it. I can't tell you how many times on others skis I thought it was amazing the first three and then decided I was wrong Also if you get a ton of angle a slow turn may be better as long as it doesn't put you down course. Personally I need a ski that finishes further inside the ball line Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fox197 Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 this review will help me make my mind up between the v-type and H2 @Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 @fox197 You need to ski both skis regardless of the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fox197 Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 @ozski Not much chance down my way of getting a chance to try both skis. I wish I could. I'm coming off of a A2 so really leaning towards the v. But there hasn't been much hype about it like the vapor and d3s. And ive had a run on the Vapor for 2 weeks and hated it with a passion. Couldn't get comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 D3 have a demo program, not sure about HO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 I went from an A2 to an S2 to an A3. I thought each one was an improvement over the last. Plus, they were all skis I felt immediately comfortable on. I expect the V type will be even more refined. I'm not on an HO right now, but I'd like to get my hands on a V type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2015 @Dano ? Disagree? Accidental disagree? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dano Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 @Horton yup accidental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2015 @Dano happens Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2015 Ooooooo boy best ride of year.... again. This thing is getting better. Might be a contender for MOASS. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonskier Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Ok I cant resist. @Horton What is MOASS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 Mother Of All Slalom Skis Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 Pronounced => Moe Ass Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 @ob you read poorly Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 John you may ban both of us but I think OB has credibility on this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 Just my opinion... For the most part I think the reviews note honest critical concerns about the ski's performance in different areas of the course and for different skier styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 OB and Scuppers may have a point, I was starting to think likewise, would a review be best done by a group of skiers (different levels) and then collate the information. @Horton is a great skier, he seems to get on with most skis, but for some it's not like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted June 1, 2015 Gold Member Share Posted June 1, 2015 @OB I think that's the "problem": None of these ski suck at anything. But there will be things they do better or worse. Then add on to that that skis are just plain getting better. Indeed, why would anybody release a ski that wasn't at least overall better? So every year's crop being the best skis ever is not just possible but expected! The worst part of reviewing skis is that two different skiers may have almost exactly opposite experience on some aspect of a given ski. I like @Horton's reviews a ton, but it's only when I've read the detailed experience of several different people that I can start to think a ski might be worth my cash. That was why I wrote my own review on the N1, and strongly encourage other people to do the same. I think there is much more to be learned from reading separate reviews than from anybody trying to "aggregate" people's experience into a composite review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 @ob ok. I currently believe v type will be one of my all time favorites three skis. How is that? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 I think john explains very clearly in his reviews what technique will match what characteristic of that ski. If you can't execute the specific technique, that ski will suck for you. I have actually been currently rereading his A2 review in order to maximize the potential in my ski (A2) I wouldn't read one his reviews and buy a ski, I would buy a ski then read the review, like a manual almost really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 @alex38 I try to describe the ski so if you know your strengths and weaknesses it should help you make a choice. Nothing replaces demo demo demo. I just re-read the A2 review. I am proud of that one. Some skis are easy to write about and some are painful. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeaustinskier Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 I agree with @Horton - demo demo demo. In my opinion this is why SIA works so well. The OB4 system didn't work for me, however, the guy that bought it from me loves it. Both of us are happy. Do your homework and take a chance. If you experiment carefully and methodically then you'll become a better skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Brunner Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 @Horton no problem with tip raise on finish of the turn? btw. please some more video footage of you on youtube :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 @Christian Brunner Mmmmmm one clip of one pro at the point of failure does not say much about the ski. On the other hand the V Type does forgive an impatient on side turn so I can for sure show you some tip up exits. Yes I will try to get out some video soon. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 There is plenty of video out there of skiers at their hardest passes where there is tip rise. Video of Regina comes to mind where she runs some difficult passes with tip rise. At their hardest passes no skier looks as clean as they do at their easier passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 The Green Vapor review was on the money. After riding it for more than a year, I went back and re-read the review and John nailed it. The reviews are good, all of the high end skis are good. He's subtle with the downsides, but he definitely addresses them. Keep it up Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 @bananaron I do not want to totally derail this thread... start a new one and I will answer Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 I think the Quest review was on the money too, I re-read that one recently as I'm trying to tweak mine a bit and it's right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 I reread the Prophecy review after I had been skiing on mine for a while and became frustrated with it. I found that I had to ski technically correct on that ski otherwise it would punish me. That's basically what the review said, but I had to read the review again to fully grasp the content. My technique is not as correct as Horton's, and I have to take that into consideration when reading the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Brunner Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 now he needs to ride all his other favorites with reflex and rewrite all reviews ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 1, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 Kill me now Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller acmx Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 After Reading @Horton Review Of The Helix2, I'm Pretty Sure It Wouldn't Suit My Style, I Def See value In John's Reviews. Keep Them Coming Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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