JSkis, Fischer Motive/Ranger, Elan Amphibio

[udailey]

Okay, last question which I also posed to Phil and one more...
Mike and Tricia did your Soul Rider recommendation have anything to do with performance in skied out trees?
I read a few people agreeing the Soul Rider was real lively at 177 but dead is at 185. Do you think my height/weight will breathe life into a dead stick?
Uriah

 

[Mike Thomas]

IMO, they are not 'dead' at 185, that is what I owned, they rip. I owned them precisely FOR skied out tree skiing. They are very easy to noodle around on, yet they still let you open the throttle on trail. They are kind of unique in their character of 'happy to ski bumps at lower speeds' and 'happy to rail 18m turns at mach schnell'.

 

[udailey]

Awesome! That's all I need. Thanks everyone.
Uriah

 

[Tom K.]

So, @Mike Thomas, if I'm a guy that keeps coming back to my Motive 95s, is it likely that I'd enjoy the new Pro Mountain 95?

I absolutely LOVE a classic feeling ski the finishes a turn strongly, but admit that I wouldn't mind a bit more willingness to wiggle in the trees and bumps than the Motives afford.

Currently leaning towards some Monsters, but who knows....

Thanks!