I'm thinking about a new parka and pants in bright orange...
BRIGHT orange is the perfect colour for a built-in, passive, snowboarder/newschooler defense system.
I'm thinking about a new parka and pants in bright orange...
The Z90 has very little rocker in the tail.Sounds like the Renoun Z series is pretty awesome. Question, what was the rocker on the tail offer? It seems to have more than other skis.
I am a Latigo fan too, I am not sure it is what you are asking for though. Would you consider a cousin of a Blizzard? The new Nordica Navigator 85 or 90.Always been a bit of a Blizzard fanboi. Latigo?
There are still some Latigos available near me. Since my last post I read through the 4 page Epicski thread on the Latigo, the consensus seems to be that they are well suited to hard snow and bumps. Lively yet forgiving. Pretty much what I'm looking for, given that I'd expect to make the odd mistake while developing skills in bumps.I am a Latigo fan too, I am not sure it is what you are asking for though. Would you consider a cousin of a Blizzard? The new Nordica Navigator 85 or 90.
I really love the Latigos and am disappointed that they won't be made next year.There are still some Latigos available near me. Since my last post I read through the 4 page Epicski thread on the Latigo, the consensus seems to be that they are well suited to hard snow and bumps. Lively yet forgiving. Pretty much what I'm looking for, given that I'd expect to make the odd mistake while developing skills in bumps.
Exactly. And you very rarely get deep snow where I usually ski.I really love the Latigos and am disappointed that they won't be made next year.
Keep in mind that they are significantly narrower than what you're currently skiing, so they will be great for a groomer and bump ski but won't be all that great when you're getting into deeper snow. But then, that's why we buy quivers, right??
The Z90 has very little rocker in the tail.
Exactly. And you very rarely get deep snow where I usually ski.
Hmmm... my equal second favourite dog breeds behind German Shepherd . Hardly a deadlock breakerThe Latigo had a bit more spine and a lot more carve. It, too, is playful, but more like a Lab and less like a Sheltie.
Some interesting thoughts there Tony. IIRC you are shorter and a fair bit lighter than me? But no doubt a much more accomplished skier. The hype I've read on some other sites would suggest that the Invictus are big-mountain-slaying, hard-charging beasts. Carve ability is not a huge factor given the layout of my home mountain. I can get to and from appropriate bump runs via the network of green runs that get people to all but the most interesting terrain.FWIW I've skied both the Latigo and the Invictus 89ti, @ 170 and 171, respectively. Not on the same day, unfortunately. Pretty different skis.
Maybe it was the conditions or my aggressiveness level in the moment, but I was really surprised at how gentle the Armada was, even with the metal, yadda yadda. It was a rare instance where even I was looking for a little more beef. This from an Armada owner (TST). But playful, yes. For sure.
The Latigo had a bit more spine and a lot more carve. It, too, is playful, but more like a Lab and less like a Sheltie.
Both good skis. If you go with the Invictus, go long.
Invictus hard charging beasts? Harldy. @SkiNurse and @Tricia both love the Victas, the women version (which have the same construction) and they are far from hard chargers. The Invictus 89Ti is a great ski that does not require a ton of work to ski.Some interesting thoughts there Tony. IIRC you are shorter and a fair bit lighter than me? But no doubt a much more accomplished skier. The hype I've read on some other sites would suggest that the Invictus are big-mountain-slaying, hard-charging beasts. Carve ability is not a huge factor given the layout of my home mountain. I can get to and from appropriate bump runs via the network of green runs that get people to all but the most interesting terrain.
I really love the Latigos and am disappointed that they won't be made next year.
Keep in mind that they are significantly narrower than what you're currently skiing, so they will be great for a groomer and bump ski but won't be all that great when you're getting into deeper snow. But then, that's why we buy quivers, right??
The Latigo had a bit more spine and a lot more carve. It, too, is playful, but more like a Lab and less like a Sheltie.
Yep. I secured a pair at a heavily discounted run-out price. But heck those VMT 76's sound good.Well, if you want a Latigo, you better move fast,