If anyone wants to build me a chair from old World Cup skis I have cold green cash. Seriously....
They should still be legal Phil but anyone using them is putting themselves at a disadvantage because at that level sets will reflect the new equipment. And yes, there are going to be a LOT of 35m skis being dumped which are basically worthless now. Those worst impacted are those who were first year U19 Fis this year and had to be on the 35 m ski.
I have actually been playing about a lot on the 35 m Rossi and head recently and beeed to get some short tests posted...... since there will be some bargains in 35 m skis
.......And for free skiing, very limited use as you seldom (at least here) have the opportunity to ski them safely. You pretty much need an empty piste.
I usually take mine out at night for the last couple hours of night skiing when there are only a handful of people still on the hill.
I dont really have that issue, quite happy skiing them any time since I usually spend most of my time on a GS ski. In fact been skiing them a lot over the last month even as the snow has got softer without any real issues. I do notice however that, compared to my 30m race skis you do have to really emphasize laying it into the tip of them.
Yep, we refer to these skis as "binding holders".Yup! that's pretty much where they are going! I expect to see most of them here being sold without bindings, ending up in the $50-100 range
It is interested that the speed at which the technology (equipment) chasing technique and technique chasing technology is still increasing in skiing at this point. I would have thought it has run its course (no pun intended) in the last while considering how many changes have been made.
It is not that there are major changes technique wise, but more so adaptation to rapid refinement of technique as the technology is refine in response to the improvements.
IMHO some technique changes are stop gap improvements in the sense that they work but aren't really the best, this is confirmed by no real technology changes to play catch up. The technology changes only occur when a real improvement is made. Same applies in reverse. Best example of eveolution theory.
I'll be watching to see what those (respected) in the loop have to say in regards to the changes.
I think the FIS equipment rules only specify minimum lengths and radii... I could be wrong, though.
This link should take you to a GS training video LK Haugen posted. I think this helps supports @Primoz's point that "we might see better looking racing this year."
Setup oldest with a good deal on a 30m for the upcoming FIS racing season and I like them too - they couldn't be more different from the 35ms... sweet, sweet ski! Way better than the 27m of old: I guess the 35m debacle did push technology forward!
For the WC - they all worked hard at mastering the 35m, I think they will all love the 30m - should be a great WC season, this!