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@mommehK 286736 wrote:^^I had a great chuckle out of it sonny boy....pretty sure you're older than KellyK
Maybe cronologically but definately not in attitude.
Maybe cronologically but definately not in attitude.
"Nothing changes if nothing changes."
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I would love to try out Pico. I don't think its too far from where I stay when I'm up there.
So the 2 day storm total for Killington and Pico was only 14. The larger snowfalls were south of us. I was hoping for more but still not too shabby. Got up around 6 to get ready for a powder day. Had to hop a couple of buses to get to Pico. I had been driving everyday but there was no way today. My bus ended up being 40 minutes late due to a breakdown so I was not happy that i would not be there before the open.
Finally made it to Pico and headed straight to the lift they not been open but about 15 minutes so it was not too bad and even better that I had not missed out on the best cause the summit chair would not open until 11:30. Pico is just loaded with glades and trees runs everywhere both on and off the map. There was powder to be had all over the place. They have a serious steep and very narrow run (where the power lines run) off the summit to skiers far left. I don't think it is on the map but it is an obvious line from the lift. Apparently only on rare occasions, after a huge dump, is it skiable.
I did get several nice pics at Pico as it was a bluebird day. The mountain was close to 100% open on this glorious bluebird powder day. Never waited more than 5 minutes for a chair, but I heard the waits over at Killington were running up to 30. Pico is definitely the locals hill and has a very different vibe laid back vibe that I loved. I also noticed a real lack of the stupid skiers/boarders that had arrived in force on friday at the K. (Hopefully, wink, wink, cough cough) my pictures will be able to do some of the talking once I get back. It was quite a shock to wake up to 2 degree Sunday morning in Vermont and by 6:30 I was in New Orleans to 70 degrees!
As a personal side note: after reading what some of you guys have posted about having different skis for different conditions, this was something I have been pondering. With this knowledge and knowing the conditions were about to dramatically change once the storm hit I swapped out my "performance" skis for an "all mountain/powder" skis. After a day, I had finally gotten used to them and boy what a difference they made for me in various conditions. I was able to ski foot deep powder and other mixed conditions that normally would have been very difficult for me with ease. This is probably the greatest revelation for me skiing in a long time as I have always rented the performance carving skis that work great on groomed hard eastern stuff but not so great in anything else, at least for me. I could tear up black groomed runs in those old skis, but once those same runs got a little choppy with small bumps (well, I would not even call these moguls just what happens after a half a day of skiing) it was tough sledding until now so I was feeling like a champ. I was hoping and bouncing with a modicum of fluidity like I actually knew what I was doing. I don't (or did not) have a lot of knowledge about skis but have been learning here so you guys are rubbing off on me.
I suppose in my limited ski vernacular I could best describe this set as much more forgiving but I had to sacrifice some of the ability to do a quick speed check with them as they don't have the edge the carvers have. I hope that makes sense. It was quite an eye opener and makes me quite excited for the future that with the right sticks and boots my best skiing is probably still in front of me.
Finally made it to Pico and headed straight to the lift they not been open but about 15 minutes so it was not too bad and even better that I had not missed out on the best cause the summit chair would not open until 11:30. Pico is just loaded with glades and trees runs everywhere both on and off the map. There was powder to be had all over the place. They have a serious steep and very narrow run (where the power lines run) off the summit to skiers far left. I don't think it is on the map but it is an obvious line from the lift. Apparently only on rare occasions, after a huge dump, is it skiable.
I did get several nice pics at Pico as it was a bluebird day. The mountain was close to 100% open on this glorious bluebird powder day. Never waited more than 5 minutes for a chair, but I heard the waits over at Killington were running up to 30. Pico is definitely the locals hill and has a very different vibe laid back vibe that I loved. I also noticed a real lack of the stupid skiers/boarders that had arrived in force on friday at the K. (Hopefully, wink, wink, cough cough) my pictures will be able to do some of the talking once I get back. It was quite a shock to wake up to 2 degree Sunday morning in Vermont and by 6:30 I was in New Orleans to 70 degrees!
As a personal side note: after reading what some of you guys have posted about having different skis for different conditions, this was something I have been pondering. With this knowledge and knowing the conditions were about to dramatically change once the storm hit I swapped out my "performance" skis for an "all mountain/powder" skis. After a day, I had finally gotten used to them and boy what a difference they made for me in various conditions. I was able to ski foot deep powder and other mixed conditions that normally would have been very difficult for me with ease. This is probably the greatest revelation for me skiing in a long time as I have always rented the performance carving skis that work great on groomed hard eastern stuff but not so great in anything else, at least for me. I could tear up black groomed runs in those old skis, but once those same runs got a little choppy with small bumps (well, I would not even call these moguls just what happens after a half a day of skiing) it was tough sledding until now so I was feeling like a champ. I was hoping and bouncing with a modicum of fluidity like I actually knew what I was doing. I don't (or did not) have a lot of knowledge about skis but have been learning here so you guys are rubbing off on me.
I suppose in my limited ski vernacular I could best describe this set as much more forgiving but I had to sacrifice some of the ability to do a quick speed check with them as they don't have the edge the carvers have. I hope that makes sense. It was quite an eye opener and makes me quite excited for the future that with the right sticks and boots my best skiing is probably still in front of me.
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What were the ones you tried exactly, did you make a note? There's a lot of variation within the All-mountain/powder category. If you have wide skis that still have some traditional camber and carve they can still perform great on hard pack you just lean the edges a little harder and your stance is a little wider. I like mine everywhere.
I also bet you tried skis that were twin tips and they can be more fluid and forgiving -- but you're right they don't carve as aggressively -- overall that can be a good thing, funner.
These type skis also let you turn in different ways -- you can spin/ smear turns as well as leaning the edges over to carve them. The nice wide shovel is also nice fro plowing through a SE warming spell afternoon
I also bet you tried skis that were twin tips and they can be more fluid and forgiving -- but you're right they don't carve as aggressively -- overall that can be a good thing, funner.
These type skis also let you turn in different ways -- you can spin/ smear turns as well as leaning the edges over to carve them. The nice wide shovel is also nice fro plowing through a SE warming spell afternoon
Funny you should ask. I just called them to inquire exactly what I skied on to give me a frame of reference.
the first set, the performance ones were Rossi's "experience" line rocker model (whatever that means).
And the all mountain were Ross's S80 flair tip. They said if I liked them that a newer and better version of that ski would be the Rossi twin tip S3. So how does a twin tip perform differently than a flair tip?
A lot of this is new to me, when they started talking about different bindings and chambers/rockers and stuff I think my eyes glossed over, but I need to learn cause it did make quite a bit of difference. I am excited as I said before it really made a huge difference so there is no telling how good I do with my own boots that actually fit and the right ski for me.
I will have to update this thread a little later on which trails I did cause my Pico map is still in my bag and I was only there one day so I don't remember the names.
the first set, the performance ones were Rossi's "experience" line rocker model (whatever that means).
And the all mountain were Ross's S80 flair tip. They said if I liked them that a newer and better version of that ski would be the Rossi twin tip S3. So how does a twin tip perform differently than a flair tip?
A lot of this is new to me, when they started talking about different bindings and chambers/rockers and stuff I think my eyes glossed over, but I need to learn cause it did make quite a bit of difference. I am excited as I said before it really made a huge difference so there is no telling how good I do with my own boots that actually fit and the right ski for me.
I will have to update this thread a little later on which trails I did cause my Pico map is still in my bag and I was only there one day so I don't remember the names.
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I nearly bought a pair of Rossi S3 two years ago -- I've heard they are an ideal ski for east coast and sometimes powder versatility -- I also think they could be found to demo -- next time you go around here call and see if you can find a shop w/ a pair to try -- then you could find a deal easily this summer on a pair if you confirmed they work for you around here too
Their not too fat --like 98, that's a pretty good one quiver waist size --
Their not too fat --like 98, that's a pretty good one quiver waist size --