Flashback to Nano 1

[Horton]

I pulled my old Nano 1 off the rack today since I heard Goode was bringing it back. The old ski is exactly the way I remembered it or maybe even better than I remembered. Not super fast but ridiculously forgiving. I ran two 32s, a 35, a 38, and 2 @ 39. That equals my practice and tournament PB.

 

For me 38 is pretty hit and miss. Anytime I run it I'm darn happy. To run it first set on N1 in a few years is an eye opener. I'm not saying the 38 I ran was pretty. It was pretty horrendous but in the end 6 balls is 6 balls.

[dave2ball]

Just goes to show you how well the flex tail is working

[wskier]

That's why I like this web site. I loved the 9100 butt I like the 9200 better nobody that I skied with liked it as much as the 9100. I think the 9100 was a game changer. It's nice to see @Horton goes back and rides past review skis.

 

 

 

 

 

[wskier]

Also bought a HO 2012 S2 off Hortons review and I still love it.

[wskier]

Also remember the Kidder Hammer

[skibug]

@Horton that's what I been talking about....!

[Horton]

Best part is the look of disbelief on my neighbor / boat driver Bob's face when I pull out some random ski and run 38 first try.

[Wish]

Pull the S2 back out for a swerve. Considering doing just that this winter.

[dthate]

Very cool John, are you going to have time to ride the new ONE....

[Razorskier1]

@Horton -- that was sort of how I felt skiing the Flextail. Scores weren't pretty, but I could put up scores. Pull my brains out, reach turn, repeat. Never rode the N1. But . . . finding a ski that gives you margin for error can be a recipe for running high scores more consistently.

[Horton]

@dthate the reason why I pulled out my old N1 is that I am getting one of the reissued skis next week from Goode.

 

I am going to do a mini review on the reissued skis and then the plan is to do a Rev6 review in the spring.

[skiboyny]

Be curious to hear your review of Rev6. I can't imagine what can be done to a ski, to make it better than the Rev

[Cent]

Also looking forward to Rev 6 review.

Own a Nano 1 and a Rev 6 and prefer the Rev 6.

[Zman]

Can a review to compare the new N1 with the new N1XT be included? Would be curious how they compare.

[A_B]

I don't know, basing anything on practice scores, is sort of you know, not legit.... :)

[MISkier]

Break out a 9500 and compare it to the Rev 6 and the N1.

[Horton]

@Zman that is sort of unofficially in the works.

 

@MISkier 9500 was a big deal in it's day but i do not think it is on the MOASS short list like the N1

 

I am also looking forward to Rev6. Seems like the buzz on that ski started slow and is building.

[skiboyny]

I have a 9500 in my basement. I don't believe it's in the same league as the REV. Different animal really...

 

[dthate]

@Horton looking forward to your assessment of both, thx

[Booze]

I never liked the N1, but my all time PB is on a XT.

[Horton]

Cross my fingers i should ride XT tomorrow. (Depends on when FedEx gets here)

[wawaskr]

@Horton will love to hear your comparison of the Nano One and the XT. Will you be getting the new version of both skis to ride?

[Horton]

@wawaskr I would assume that the new XT will be the last ski I will ride this year

[The_MS]

@wawaskr The XT is a bit faster then the N1 but is also a bit more squirrely

[liquid d]

imo the N1 is more foregiving and a bit less critical on setup. It seems the XT has a bigger flatspot which i believe gives it the increased crosscourt speed, but it gives up a bit of turning ability for that advantage. You need to try both to pick the right stick for your style.

[Horton]

 

[The_MS]

Not sure how I received an off topic icon but I would say that @liquid d explained it better then me.

[Justin_C]

N1 vs vapor?