Baller_ Wish Posted June 21, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted June 21, 2016 With all the seemingly great skis out again this year, it makes it tough to decide. Try before you buy is always the way to go and if you can try several all the better. So how do you test skis? Do you stay at certain rope lengths? Do you play with ZO settings? Do you stick to a certain number of passes? I could go on and on with veriables to answer but looking more for your personal dealings with new skis and test rides. PS...no I'm not looking. Actually did a little something on my Denali this morning that lead me to see what people do. I think this could be a very useful thread and am hoping to learn a thing or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 21, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted June 21, 2016 Set it up to stock, ride it. If it feels good, take it to 35 to see how it feels. If it feels bad, get out and move bindings or fin, depending on issue. Toss it as far as you can off the dock if it dont feel good after a few sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted June 21, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted June 21, 2016 I run back to back passes when trying something new. If I get within a few buoys of "normal" and it feels right, it has potential. If either of those are off, I'm done with that ski. Changing other variables (ZO settings, bindings, drivers) is a really bad idea and will prevent you from getting a good feel if that ski is for you or not. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 21, 2016 Author Baller_ Share Posted June 21, 2016 @Bruce_Butterfield not sure on ZO settings. Would have been with you on that a yr ago and was on C1 with my HO S2. Proto type Denali became A2 hands down. Production Denali, back to C1. If I had not changed or played with settings, I would have never discovered either skis potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 @Wish just what differences do you see between prototype and production versions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 @Wish just what differences do you see between prototype and production versions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 Exactly what @OB said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 Exactly what @OB said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 "You can't rely on @Horton 's reviews", Brahahahahahahaha, I just spit coffee on my lap top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 "You can't rely on @Horton 's reviews", Brahahahahahahaha, I just spit coffee on my lap top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 21, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yea I mount up a new ski with my current bindings, free ski it, make any adjustments then try it out on the course. If it works all the better if not then back on what does work until the next new fangled doo-hickie comes along.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 21, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yea I mount up a new ski with my current bindings, free ski it, make any adjustments then try it out on the course. If it works all the better if not then back on what does work until the next new fangled doo-hickie comes along.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 One thing I learned over summer testing a range of different skis and setups is that new is not always better. Don't be afraid to back track onto some of your older equipment from time to time, you might be surprised. And don't blindly follow the pack, its all about what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 One thing I learned over summer testing a range of different skis and setups is that new is not always better. Don't be afraid to back track onto some of your older equipment from time to time, you might be surprised. And don't blindly follow the pack, its all about what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 I need to pretty much insta-feel something good about the ski on stock settings or I move on. Season is too short to mess with something that doesn't feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 I need to pretty much insta-feel something good about the ski on stock settings or I move on. Season is too short to mess with something that doesn't feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 Personally I don't push it down the line unless it feels really good right away...I'm cautious and try to learn it a little first and get comfy with what to expect from it. Change is harder for me than most others historically. I'm a bit envious of the skiers who just go out on an unfamiliar stick and march down the line easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 Personally I don't push it down the line unless it feels really good right away...I'm cautious and try to learn it a little first and get comfy with what to expect from it. Change is harder for me than most others historically. I'm a bit envious of the skiers who just go out on an unfamiliar stick and march down the line easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 I don't think any ski will "get me more buoys" if I'm not a good enough skier. It is also difficult to test, because typically the first time I'm on a ski it feels pretty darned good (the honeymoon). I think because I ski a little less aggressively first time on a new stick. As I get more aggressive, they all start to have similarities, and my same old problems show up. I think I could ski the same score on 6-7 different sticks and like them all for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 I don't think any ski will "get me more buoys" if I'm not a good enough skier. It is also difficult to test, because typically the first time I'm on a ski it feels pretty darned good (the honeymoon). I think because I ski a little less aggressively first time on a new stick. As I get more aggressive, they all start to have similarities, and my same old problems show up. I think I could ski the same score on 6-7 different sticks and like them all for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 One of the best things about testing skis is feeling something different than what we are used to. I often go back to my previous ski and tweak the set up. "Man if I could get my onside to come around more like it did on that test ski..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 One of the best things about testing skis is feeling something different than what we are used to. I often go back to my previous ski and tweak the set up. "Man if I could get my onside to come around more like it did on that test ski..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 22, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 22, 2016 Anything less than 10 rides is dangerous. You just have to see how it works with your skiing and you can not do that in 3 rides. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 22, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 22, 2016 Anything less than 10 rides is dangerous. You just have to see how it works with your skiing and you can not do that in 3 rides. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 For me 10 rides can be 2 to 3 months. So last summer I tried 4 skis a few rides each and then # 5 was boom... a white and silver VTR felt like home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 For me 10 rides can be 2 to 3 months. So last summer I tried 4 skis a few rides each and then # 5 was boom... a white and silver VTR felt like home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lcgordon Posted June 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2016 Does anybody buy used skis? How would you go about testing skis for somebody who is on a limited budget and 1500 for a ski is out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 23, 2016 Author Baller_ Share Posted June 23, 2016 @icewebdan about your only option is to buy it, test it and if you do not like it repost it on Ski It Again and hope sell it for what you paid. Odds are you will be close and could even make a little...or lose a little. Won't be free or fast but it will get you through some skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted June 23, 2016 Members Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think OB1 summed it up. Personally I've had a lot of skis feel good @32 and feel like a completely different ski @ 35.....Usually worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lcgordon Posted June 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2016 @Wish Thanks. Will do next yearish I will be doing that I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2016 @acmx I can make almost any thing feel good on my opening pass. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 23, 2016 Author Baller_ Share Posted June 23, 2016 Find myself testing settings at 32 knowing my position is good. If the ski does not react well, a change is in order. At 35 I have to decide if it is me or the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OTF Posted June 23, 2016 Members Share Posted June 23, 2016 @wish "a lot" of times I test them in and on the water "a lot" of times holding a handle and "a lot" of times the handle is hooked to a boat :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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