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I'm seeking an expert opinion concerning a possible ski purchase. I'm in need of an all mountain ski that is good in bumps. I tend to spend about 40% of my time on the mountain in the bumps. Good advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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I'm seeking an expert opinion concerning a possible ski purchase. I'm in need of an all mountain ski that is good in bumps. I tend to spend about 40% of my time on the mountain in the bumps. Good advice would be appreciated. Thanks

asked by David Stokely 28 weeks 5 days ago

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by sallyfranck submitted 28 weeks 3 days

Hi David, take a look at the Gear Finder on this site: you'll want a ski that's not too wide in the waist (80-something mm's underfoot), and you might want to consider a ski with rocker: the early rise in the tip will help the ski turn easier and more quickly. Take a look at some of these: http://www.skinet.com/skiing/gear/skis?width=81-95&gender=Male&awards=5. If you can, make it to a demo day at your local hill so that you can try out your top choices. Good luck!

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I'm seeking an expert opinion concerning a possible ski purchase. I'm in need of an all mountain ski that is good in bumps. I tend to spend about 40% of my time on the mountain in the bumps. Good advice would be appreciated. Thanks

by thinnmann submitted 27 weeks 5 days

Dedicated bump skis have less sidecut and are skied shorter than "all mountain" skis. I suggest you pick up a pair of used GS racing skis on eBay that are only as tall as your nose. GS skis are usually pretty long, so if you find a pair originally skied by a woman racer, that works! Use them on bump days. Save your "all mountain" skis for the mid-winter hero-snow days! I just saved you about $800.

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