Volkl Vertigo

Oct 09
2009

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Help on Skis I should buy?

I am an intermediate and looking to get better, I ski east coast and I don’t really have a style of skiing that I would classify myself in yet, I like to go fast and I like to carve on separate occasions. I am 16, 5’9″ 135 lbs. I am looking at K2 Four, K2 Commanche, K2 Omni-Sport, Salomon Verse, Volkl V1 and V2, Volkl Vertigo, Atomic Beta Carve 8.18. I really have no idea which skis to choose from so any advice on what would be my best bet would be great, ranking the skis for me as well on best fit would be fantastic too. Anyone who has a pair of skis that I listed above feel free to give some input.

Thanks for the help.
I ski about 5-10 times a year.

All of the models you list are at least a couple of seasons old. Much of what you want is a good carving ski that will hold on firm snow.
The Atomic is close, but the 8.18 is not enough for the conditions, a 9.18 or 10.18 would be a better choice. The second set of numbers is the turn radius, the first set is the flex or stiffness. The K2 Four is about the closest that I know about, but the Four model has been in several different lines over the years. The Comanche has several different versions, the omni sport is not enough ski for what you want. I hope this helps, buy above your ability to learn on and improve.

U2 -Vertigo, Live in Zagreb, 9-Aug-2009