Description LENGTHS: 150/160/170/180/190 RADIUS: 20m
CHARACTERISTICS: Universal carving model that guarantees an effortless introduction to carving. The dynamic characteristics of this ski guarantee that it will grow with its owner until the advanced level has been reached.
TARGET GROUP: Carving beginners, occasional skiers and advancing skiers who want to continually improve their technique while having unlimited fun mostly on groomed terrain and want to keep the same pair of skis until they have become accomplished carvers.
TECHNOLOGY: Beta Triple Profile - Power Channels CARBON, V-Shape geometry
Summary: I tried out my wife's 170's which she has always loved and was amazed with this ski. Extremely stable, carves great and really fun. This ski is a sleeper. Anyone under 150lbs could race GS on these skis and not give away a bit to skiers on much more expensive skis. The tail is a bit narrow so one can get away with pushing it around, but skied right thet hold right in there.
Similar Products Used: Just about everything. Skied on race stock Atomic 10.22s for a few days before trying these. They offer a bit more grip but are no more stable.
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Review Date May 15, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Reviewed by: Ralph(Unregistered User)
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Intermediate
, from L.A., CA
Summary: I like these skis. They seem to turn fast, but they were pretty bad on deep powder on an expert run. They are better than my old Atomic straight skis, though I think skill is more important than equipment in any sport. I tried out some very pricey Dynstar 66's and I can say they were any better than these Atomics. I got a good deal on them and plan on keeping them for a long time.
Similar Products Used: None
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Review Date March 3, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Reviewed by: dave(Unregistered User)
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Advanced
, from chicago
Summary: These skis have got me pumped aabout skiing again (not hard to do though). Skied K2 5500 for 10 years and they took me everywhere but there was a Huge improvement across the board with the 8.20. At 6' and about 150 lbs. I went with 180's and they're perfect. Like to ski kinda fast and these skis are right there. I also like that they don't want to turn you back uphill as much as some of the bigger shapes. A great ski at a good price!
Similar Products Used: xsream7, k2 Modx
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Review Date February 3, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Reviewed by: Kevin Mader(Unregistered User)
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Intermediate
, from West Linn,OR,USA
Summary: This ski is the best ski I have ever skied on. It doesn't require any effort to carve or go fast. It skis ruts on racecourses wonderfully. It is a great ski for all but the most most advanced racers (olympic)
Similar Products Used: Volkl IceEdge
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Summary: pretty fun ski for some fairly agressive romping around. fairly versatile. not for beginner skiers, but probably would leave something to be desired for an "all I want to do is race" type skier, too. fun for the east coast style (not too steep, not too deep)free-rider.
Similar Products Used: Dynastar Speed SX
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