Goode XT - 1/2 way review

[Horton]

I have 13 rides on the XT so far but 6 of those are tournament rides. Of the 7 practice rides 2 or 3 were not in the best conditions. So really I have not had a lot of time to gather my thoughts about the ski. Considering the time of year I am not sure I will get a complete review written.

 

It is really premature for me to make conclusions about the ski but the fact that I ran into 39 in both tournaments says a lot. I run some 38s and maybe more this year than ever but it is nowhere near a 50% pass for me. Maybe not even a 25% pass. What that says is the ski rips when things get hectic.

 

One other thing I do know is that the ski works out of the box with stock settings. That for me is a big selling point. I can adjust a ski but am much happier not having to tweak.

 

[Horton]

@scotchipman no idea

[MickeyThompson]

@scotchipman what is rocker number?

[Zman]

Still curious how set up varies - if anything much - between your old N1 and this ski. And, I thought stock for front binding was 28-3/4, but you are running 29 ?

[Horton]

@Zman

XT

6.830

2.495

0.703

wing 9

28.75

 

N1

8 degrees

2.493

6.8430

.709 head

.705 slot

29.000

[Zman]

Thanks @Horton

Look forward to more results on your XT review. I'm considering updating from my early model N1 to a newer XT. When you are done testing the XT.....

[MickeyThompson]

@Horton .703 on the XT is that slot or head?

[Horton]

Head

[skialex]

@Horton the length on the XT, is it tips?

[Horton]

@skialex tips yes

[ozski]

@Horton how would you rate it for speed / space/ effort compared to a Vapor for example?

[MickeyThompson]

@Horton I am also interested in the answer to @ozski question.

[Than_Bogan]

In the past, @Horton has stated many times that he does not directly compare skis. Would guess this policy is still in effect.

[Horton]

@Than_Bogan is correct. I always avoid direct comparisons. The attributes of any one ski is far too nuanced for me to go down the road.

 

As speed goes - it depends on how you define it.

 

The XT gets plenty wide without perfect rope control skills - comparable with the best in class

 

The XT makes plenty of space - comparable with the best in class

 

The XT is not the lowest "strength required" ski ever. It takes less strength then Nano 1 but is lower mid back with the other top of the line skis.

 

Remember everything is a trade off. The fastests ski ever might not be a very good turning ski and the best turning ski might not be very fast. The XT is a favorite because it is a good blend of attributes. Few skis are as high performance and as forgiving as the XT.

 

 

 

[Horton]

Holy Crap finally finished! This took longer than it should have. Sorry.