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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 22, 2009
Category: Men's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 6;
Average score: 3.00;
Balance of skills: 3.18;
Best for: Relaxed high-speed cruising;
Not for: Actually, you know, racing on the thing
July 22, 2009
Category: Men's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 4;
Average score: 3.28;
Balance of Skills: 3.25
Best for: Making soft groomed your racecourse;
Not for: Lazy skidding; it likes to be on edge
July 22, 2009
Category: Men's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 5;
Average score: 3.07;
Balance of Skills: 2.98;
Best For: Gaining new confidence at high speeds;
Not For; Soft snow (even by this category’s standards)
July 22, 2009
Category: Men's Speed;
Category ranking: No. 3;
Average score: 3.28;
Best for: Medium arcs with strong finishes;
Not for: Fast speeds on a regular basis
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