Stability at Speed
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July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Super Wide;
Category ranking: No. 4;
Average score: 3.61;
Balance of skills: 3.66;
Best for: Long, fast turns through pow;
Not for: Hardpack, where rocker can feel wobbly
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Super Wide;
Category ranking No. 2;
Average score 3.75;
Balance of skills: 3.64;
Best for: Heli trip;
Not for: A balanced diet: Does not like groomed
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 2 (tie);
Average score: 3.78;
Balance of skills: 4.03;
Best for: Versatility; the Fuego likes almost all terrain;
Not for: Huge bumps—it’s too damp to be quick
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 6;
Average score: 3.31;
Balance of skills: 2.96;
Best for: Hard snow and dry skies;
Not for: Flyweights; this ski demands aggression
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 1;
Average score: 3.95;
Balance of skills: 4.08;
Best for: Speedsters who like to venture off-piste;
Not for: Skidding: It can’t be dialed back.
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 2 (tie);
Average score: 3.78;
Balance of skills: 3.71;
Best for: The category: It is speed-specific.
Not for: Anyone on a budget ($1,350 with binding)
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 5;
Average score: 3.59;
Balance of skills: 3.40;
Best for: Someone who wants a cruise-control option;
Not for: Ice storms; the Burnin lacks bite.
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 2 (tie);
Average score: 3.78;
Balance of skills: 3.54;
Best for: East Coasters: unsurpassed edge-grip;
Not for: A laid-back ride
July 24, 2009
Category: Women's Powder Wide
Category ranking: No. 1;
Average score: 3.85;
Balance of skills: 3.78;
Best for: Hard-snow versatility;
Not for: Holly-go-lightlies
July 23, 2009
Category ranking: No. 4
Average score: 3.62
Balance of skills: 3.70
Best for: The less skilled: It’s a great teacher.
Not for: Slalom turns
