Ski Tester 2011

Downhillnow · 28-03-10, 10:45 PM

Hi. I've just returned home from testing the 2011 skis for SkiPress at Mt Ste Anne, QC. What an awesome opportunity. We had all types of skiing conditions, even fresh powder paired with all types of skis. It was 3 days of hard testing, averaging 9 pairs of skis per day. Has anyone ever done this before? If you get the chance go for it, it was a great time. I hope I get to do it next year.

powder7 · 13-04-10, 05:19 PM

It's a great opportunity to learn about what the industry has in store for us during the upcoming season. Gets you stoked on all of the new technologies. Which skis did you like the best?

Downhillnow · 14-04-10, 11:44 AM

Head's "Every one" was a good ride, nothing to complain about. The new Kastle's tested well across the board. Wide and short waist's were always solid. The reverse camber Rossignol's kept things interesting and would be a good buy if you were looking for a "different" ski.

I did enjoy Volkl's Estrella, skied very simillar to the head's and would be a solid ski.

I'm not a fan of the women's ski graphics. One company had the nerve to put ballet dancers, hearts and stars on their top sheet. Most women who can rip, don't need or want these tacky, cleche images on their skis.

SkiAssistant · 08-08-10, 04:06 PM

That sounds amazing! How did you get into that? I would love to get involved in somethig like that.

28-03-10, 10:45 PM	#1
Downhillnow go up the down Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	Ski Tester 2011 Hi. I've just returned home from testing the 2011 skis for SkiPress at Mt Ste Anne, QC. What an awesome opportunity. We had all types of skiing conditions, even fresh powder paired with all types of skis. It was 3 days of hard testing, averaging 9 pairs of skis per day. Has anyone ever done this before? If you get the chance go for it, it was a great time. I hope I get to do it next year. __________________

13-04-10, 05:19 PM	#2
powder7 Online Retailer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 7	It's a great opportunity to learn about what the industry has in store for us during the upcoming season. Gets you stoked on all of the new technologies. Which skis did you like the best? __________________ __________________ www.powder7.com - Sale Skis, Used Skis for Sale, and Demo Skis for Sale Best Mens Seller: Nordica Hotrod Afterburner Skis + Nordica Pro 2S Bindings Best Womens Seller: Rossignol Attraxion XI 11 Mutix Skis + Rossignol Saphir TPi2 Bindings Now in Stock: Optic Nerve Ski / Snowboard Goggles Leki Peak Vario S Adjustable Carbon Ski Poles

14-04-10, 11:44 AM	#3
Downhillnow go up the down Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	Head's "Every one" was a good ride, nothing to complain about. The new Kastle's tested well across the board. Wide and short waist's were always solid. The reverse camber Rossignol's kept things interesting and would be a good buy if you were looking for a "different" ski. I did enjoy Volkl's Estrella, skied very simillar to the head's and would be a solid ski. I'm not a fan of the women's ski graphics. One company had the nerve to put ballet dancers, hearts and stars on their top sheet. Most women who can rip, don't need or want these tacky, cleche images on their skis.

08-08-10, 04:06 PM	#4
SkiAssistant I haven't picked a title Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth Posts: 6	That sounds amazing! How did you get into that? I would love to get involved in somethig like that.