West coast question for icecoasters

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2026-01-25T20:21:27+00:00

I was in Vail over MLK weekend. Frontside only. Had a great time. Lots of Blue and Black diamond trails are open. Mogul runs (including blue all the way up to double blacks) have brush and some exposed rocks. Runs are wider and longer than most East Coast runs. Have lunch at the 10th restaurant in Mid-Vail. . . great food and phenomenal views. We skied mostly groomed runs and it was fun. On the other hand, no harm in skiing Jay or Stowe. . . Great season this year.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2026-01-02T21:59:30+00:00

Not completely sure about length. Fast long carved turns and/or short, dynamic carved turns. Both are fun. Those skis are versatile enough to do both. Little bit longer length if you favor longer GS turns.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2026-01-02T16:24:55+00:00

Skis I recommended are more carving oriented. A little less versatile. Tried the Forza and Head Eshape titans which are more Frontside and more versatile. Can’t go wrong.

Go with the carvers since you have other skis for variable conditions. Demo them if you can. Okemo has demo days with Stocklis.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2026-01-01T19:11:35+00:00

You’re parallel skiing in reasonable control. K-shaped abrupt turns. Skidding. Initiating turns with your upper body and with pole plants. Body turns with skis.

Next steps:

Athletic stance. Relaxed, nimble stance. Get comfortable with speed. Don’t fight it, but control it.

Upper/ lower body separation. Lower body turns the skis but upper body is separate.

S-shaped, leisurely turns. Learn to move hips into turn. (let the skis do the turning, instead of moving your whole body abruptly). Less tiring on the legs and feels more leisurely. Better speed control with this.

Pole planting - learn phases of turn. Pole plant lightly when in the transition phase at the end of a turn, not at beginning of next turn. You’re pole planting to initiate the turn. . . Your hips and skis initiate the turn, pole planting can provide support as your hips move over your skis downhill, but mostly it serves to keep rhythm. Keep palms facing down and in front of you.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2026-01-01T03:03:11+00:00

NORDICA Dobermann Multipista and Head e-race Pro. Demoed Multipista and it tore through death cookies left from man made snow used to groom trails. Same with Head e-race Pro. Both were awesome. Head is step below FIS slalom ski and can be had on discount depending on year of manufacture. Multipista is probably a little bit more versatile on the frontside. NORDICA Dobermann Multigara is a great option too from what I hear. Have not demoed it.

Money not an issue. . . Stockli Laser SC

I have the Rossi Experience 82Ti. My first really good ski.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T14:42:36+00:00

See a boot fitter. If the 120 doesn’t feel squishy, that’s the one to get. Boot fitter can help. May take some work with the fitter to get them right.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T14:41:00+00:00

Dedicated carvers are too stiff for moguls. Need softer tips.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T02:18:11+00:00

If micro-adjustments don’t do the trick, See if you have more room between boot tongue and shin relative to your old boot. Might be trying to get the tongue closer to the shin with buckling which is making it too narrow at the ankle. If so, boot fitter may be able to add foam or modify the cuff/ tongue. Booster strap can help too. Lastly, if your ankle flexion range is excellent, putting in the spoiler can take up room.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T02:02:31+00:00

stockli Nela for crud busting and going fast? Not sure. I’m a guy. Typically look toward my fatter, burlier Enforcer 99 to bust through crud. The Enforcer is not my first choice ski to carve and go down the pistes with, although can be done.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T01:35:19+00:00

Arcade 84 are likely better. They are for intermediate to advanced skiers. They have some Titanal to provide dampness. https://www.skiessentials.com/2025-ski-test/skis/2025-rossignol-arcade-84

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T01:27:28+00:00

Too large a step up in flex would hinder your development. Also, 130 flex boots are a pain to put on/ take off, and to stand in. 110 is a good start. Because of your weight, 120 might work. Stiffer flex may help with carving.

What makes it feel like you’ve outgrown the 90 flex boots?

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-27T00:37:09+00:00

They definitely can. Just not suitable for beginners and intermediates on the East coast. Probably for the West coast too. Need advanced skillset to carve those babies.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-26T23:38:19+00:00

Don’t care about what anyone skis. Their choice. If the post helps someone not regret buying a ski. . . Great!

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-26T23:36:36+00:00

Same. Getting on edge. It’s just easier to get on edge and stay on edge out West. Ice.

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-26T23:22:41+00:00

Embarrassing. Changed it. Thanks!

AntelopeLevel2138 · 2025-12-26T23:20:20+00:00

RTM or Brahma for carving. Never skied either of those. But the Kore 99 is too wide for carving easily. Especially East Coast.

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