roda

John, As a member of the "buyer getting ready for a $1000 purchase" club I have not seen mention of the test skiers trying various sizes of the same ski and commenting on which they like better.  I have recently tried a 65" and 66" RC and like each one but for different traits. It appears to me that had I tried only one vs. the other I would have come away w/ different conclusions about the ski. I understand that that would add quite a few more rides to the tests but am interested to hear how the testers have come to decide what is right for them.  I still haven't decided what's right for me (leaning towards 65"): 150lbs, 34mph, 15 & 22. If anyone wants to comment I'm interested.  I keep hearing comments to wait on the '08s regardless of ski size.  Thanks very much to John & all the testers for all the effort.  -Rod A.

Do you have a template for a standard hole pattern or are you tracing a ski you already have? I'm looking to do a similar thing with an aluminum plate but want to make sure I make it universal to allow me to swap my hardshells from ski to ski. Idealy someone should have a CAD drawing w/ the hole pattern on it. -Rod