WINTER SPORTS

Deciding which ski to buy?

I’ll start 1st with some background on me that’s important to know for this post: I’m a pretty advanced skier, but not expert, however I’m completely novice when it comes to buying my own skis since I’ve been skiing hand-me-downs my whole 21 year life. I’m 5’11, 165lbs, athletic. So in answering this question, keep in mind…I can handle both these skis just fine, I’m merely looking for opinions about the quality of the deals. That being said, the decision is between a pair of 2010 165cm Dynastar Contact Cross Ti’s (120/73/104) for $499 and some 2010 165 or 170cm Fischer RC4 Race SC Pro’s (117/67/99) for $561. Both skis have bindings included. I will be using these mostly on groomed East coast mountains, but I have a Montana trip planned for the near future (still probably mostly groomed trails there though). So what do you all think, which one is more for the money even though they’re pretty different skis?

Well you should be on a 170-175 based on your size and ability. But the way you describe how you ski, you should buy the Dynastar’s, they are a great all-mountain ski. The Fischers are a slalom ski and while they will turn on a dime, at higher speeds they will be a bit wobbly and won’t be as good overall. Don’t feel you need to buy one of these two pairs of skis. The 165′s will be a bit short for you. If you can stick it out for the rest of the season, you will find killer deals at the end of the season, and will be able to get the right ski for you, for a great price.

2011 Dynastar Contact Cross Skis Review from skis.com

Dynastar Contact Cross Fluid 178cm 2011 Skis w/ PX12 Ti $399.99

Dynastar Contact Cross Fluid 172cm 2011 Skis w/ PX12 Ti $399.99

2011 Dynastar Contact Cross skis. 178cm. New, Includes bindings $445.00

2011 Dynastar Contact Cross skis. 165cm. New, Includes bindings $445.00

Dynastar Contact Cross Skis + PX 12 Fluid Bindings 2011 – 165 Dynastar Contact Cross Skis + PX 12 Fluid Bindings 2011: If you are a solid carver and live to tip and rip, the Dynastar Contact Cross Skis + PX 12 Fluid Bindings 2011 will bring you skiing bliss that will have you tearing down the hill like never before. This ski will hook like nobody’s business, and its shapely cut gives you the most performance for your money. Get ready for an on-hill ecstasy t…

Dynastar Contact Cross Skis + PX 12 Fluid Bindings 2011 – 158 Dynastar Contact Cross Skis + PX 12 Fluid Bindings 2011: If you are a solid carver and live to tip and rip, the Dynastar Contact Cross Skis + PX 12 Fluid Bindings 2011 will bring you skiing bliss that will have you tearing down the hill like never before. This ski will hook like nobody’s business, and its shapely cut gives you the most performance for your money. Get ready for an on-hill ecstasy t…

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Dynastar Swirly Skis – Women’s $265.95 The lady looking for a versatile ski she can wear while spending hours in the park or on the half-pipe might want to consider the Dynastar Swirly. These skis are ideal for shredding up the park but are also suitable for hitting up the trails on occasion. The durable construction will hold up to almost everything you can put them through and keep you looking good while doing it. Dynastar Swirly skis are a girl’s dream come true. Key Features of the Dynastar Swirly Skis: Model: SWIRLY Sidecut: 112-78-102 Radius: 18 Sizes: 155, 165, 175 Size: 155 cm Color: As Shown Gender: Female Age: Adult

Dynastar Legend 94 Ski $699.95 Why plunk down for a bloated quiver when you can slay it all on the Dynastar Legend 94 Ski? The Legend 94 combines a stable 94mm platform, a rockered tip, and vertical sidewalls to create the ultimate all-mountain ripping machine.

Dynastar Legend 85 Ski $599.95 The mountains trembled when the Dynastar Legend 85 Ski was born. With a stable yet nimble 85mm platform and a deep sidecut, this hardcore ripper will slash turns down pristine open bowls, steep techy terrain, and fresh groomers with equal gusto. A true go-anywhere ski with plenty of agility, the Legend 85AAAs early-rise tip blasts through crud and floats when the going gets a bit deeper.

Dynastar Team Legend Ski – Kids’ $200 On tracked-out days, watch your little shredder clip into the Dynastar Kids’ Team Legend Ski and blaze down groomers. When there’s a dusting of powder on the mountain, watch Jr weave through powdery trees with a perma-grin. Thanks to the fat tip and the burly build, the Team Legend busts through crud and pow alike.

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Dynastar 6th Sense Huge Ski $699.95 For an epic day of shredding and stomping big airs, make sure the Dynastar 6th Sense Huge Skis are dangling from your feet as the chairlift creeps along slowly up the mountain. A wide, 115mm waist provides float in the pow and a stable ride over chunder. A rockered tip and tail increases float and makes turn initiation a breeze, and the a hybrid camber profile underfoot increases control over hardpack and variable conditions.

Dynastar 6th Sense Superpipe Ski $449.95 Packing more pop than a can stuffed full of cola and explosive candy, the Dynastar 6th Sense Superpipe Ski rules the park and pipe. A lively core gives this ride a snappy feel on take-off and a buttery-smooth flex during jump transitions and while navigating pipe walls. A low swing weight makes adding another rotation or two to your favorite aerial worth considering.

Dynastar Legend Big Dump Ski $799.99 Break out the big guns, the Dynastar Legend Big Dump Skis, when the heavens open and bring feet of snow for you to play in. Thanks to its 120mm waist and progressive ski tip the Big Dump Ski lives to slash down wide open powder fields, stomp down pillow-lines, and maneuver through spacious trees. Not for the faint of heart, these burly skis delivers face-shot after face-shot, and reminds you that these aren\222t just any pair of planks.

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