Baller skialex Posted June 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2016 I've skiing 4 different skis of the same brand but different shapes/ year/ models, all seemed very familiar and when I flex tested them all numbers where very close. I also flex tested 3 skis of the same model/size/year/color and the two where almost identical and the third was way off and a lot stiffer at 33"-41", I believe that that was not a good thing. So I want to know what is your thoughts, experience on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted June 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2016 Flex and torsional stability is more difficult to predict and obtain, whereas shape is a factor which very easy to change. So logically flex is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 28, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2016 Flex is only one piece of the puzzle. Flex numbers are semi meaningless when comparing different ski designs. 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 skialex Posted June 28, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted June 28, 2016 @Horton you are right but English is not my native language and I'm trying hard to express my thoughts, not saying to go soft on me B) I have ridden softer skis that felt fast and carried a lot of speed. Obviously bevel, rocker, flat spot etc all play important part. A round bevel ski that sits high in the water and go fast from side to side might need to be softer than a deep ridding turning machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 28, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2016 Ski design is like baking. If you change the flour you may have to change the baking soda and yeast. It is all a balance. 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 MattP Posted June 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2016 @horton you have been hanging out with Parsons too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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