First time poster seeking advice on an upgrade as I have only skied on 2 pairs of shaped skis as I took too long of a break.
Here are my stats: 48 years old 6 feet tall 220 lbs (I know, I'm on a diet, my goal weight is 195-200). I was rated 3 years ago as a 7 out of 9 at Smugglers Notch. My Current setup is: Solomon Q85 in 174 with Atomic Hawx 110 boots. Being from Long Island I try to get 2 multi day trips to Vermont and 1-2 day trips to the Pocconos every season.
Because I ski with my family, I can be on the greens in the morning with my wife and daughter and then blues and some blacks with my son. The only time I am ever in the trees is when we take lessons, which we try to do every trip (and my son likes to go in the trees as well). But I would say my I am on the trails 80%.
I want to try a ski with some metal in it for better edge grip on the groomers and playful, but not something that will wear me out. I am not a “fast” skier but I do notice that the Q85's tip chatter at higher speeds, but they are light and easy to ski. The skis can be no longer than 180 as they will not fit in my ski carrier.
I had narrowed it down to Volkl Kanjos or Blizzard Brahma CA's as the Kendo/Brahmas would be too much with the 2 sheets of metal. My experience on shaped skis is limited, I have only skied on the Q85s and a very short pair of 2015 Experience 88s. I liked the 88s much better.
It just so happens my local ski shop had a screaming deal on Volkl Kanjos in 175 so I put a deposit on them (the mountain I am going to does not have the Kanjos to demo).
Did I make a good choice?
Thanks.
Here are my stats: 48 years old 6 feet tall 220 lbs (I know, I'm on a diet, my goal weight is 195-200). I was rated 3 years ago as a 7 out of 9 at Smugglers Notch. My Current setup is: Solomon Q85 in 174 with Atomic Hawx 110 boots. Being from Long Island I try to get 2 multi day trips to Vermont and 1-2 day trips to the Pocconos every season.
Because I ski with my family, I can be on the greens in the morning with my wife and daughter and then blues and some blacks with my son. The only time I am ever in the trees is when we take lessons, which we try to do every trip (and my son likes to go in the trees as well). But I would say my I am on the trails 80%.
I want to try a ski with some metal in it for better edge grip on the groomers and playful, but not something that will wear me out. I am not a “fast” skier but I do notice that the Q85's tip chatter at higher speeds, but they are light and easy to ski. The skis can be no longer than 180 as they will not fit in my ski carrier.
I had narrowed it down to Volkl Kanjos or Blizzard Brahma CA's as the Kendo/Brahmas would be too much with the 2 sheets of metal. My experience on shaped skis is limited, I have only skied on the Q85s and a very short pair of 2015 Experience 88s. I liked the 88s much better.
It just so happens my local ski shop had a screaming deal on Volkl Kanjos in 175 so I put a deposit on them (the mountain I am going to does not have the Kanjos to demo).
Did I make a good choice?
Thanks.