Looking to pick up some new skis. Right now I am considering last years Volkl Bridges. Have any of yall used this ski? The reviews are pretty good. Are there any reasons to avoid this ski, or can you suggest any alternatives to consider? Appreciate the help!
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Posts: 105 10/08/11 16:57:11
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Aaron |
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Posts: 240 10/09/11 21:59:41
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Where do you ski (what area of the country)? If you're skiing somewhere it snows a ton, you may want a slightly wider ski.
The dimensions on the Bridge look about right for a general All Mountain ski. I haven't skied that particular one, but volkl skis in general are good, sturdy skis. I prefer a rockered tip and more traditional tail than that ski has, but lots of people like full rockered skis. I would definitely go with at least an early rise tip for an all mountain ski - it makes life easier in deep snow and crusts. |
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cestrickland |
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Posts: 105 10/10/11 22:01:29
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Ill be mostly out west. Vail is going to be my home mountain. We are just starting to get snow. Very excited to get everything setup.
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WheatR |
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Posts: 8 10/29/11 19:43:28
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Hey Charlie, I hope you're doing well! Coincidentally, I purchased the 2011 Volkl Bridges last year and love them! I used them out in MT all winter and have no complaints. That's so exciting to hear you're out in Vail! Let me know next time you come through Cville!
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hrothgarbike |
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Posts: 1467 10/30/11 00:01:25
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The best all-mountain ski is the one you are on, provided you can ski all of the mountain on it. I think this is a bad question. There is no best ski. It's all opinion. Volkl does a great job, so it's probably not a bad ski. I got K2's for free one year. That was the best all mountain ski I have ever had. Geeze, I hope I get some more free skis. I have not skid the best ski made in a few years.
 Sorry, I had to have some fun with this. No one has ever given me Volkl's.
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Posts: 6 11/03/11 06:20:43
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For sure try out some different skis. It's close enough to the beginning of the season to wait until you have a chance to try a bunch of different gear. There's a lot of different styles of all-mountain skis right now, and you might find you want something with some tip/tail rocker, with a little less sidecut, or something a bit wider. Take the time to demo some options before you pull the trigger on the Bridges...
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Posts: 282 11/03/11 10:14:44
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Demo's the way to go. shops usualy let you take off the price of the demo when you buy the ski. I'll never buy a ski without trying it first.
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skiology90 |
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Posts: 41 11/07/11 16:20:31
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Agree with hrothgarbike, the best ski will depend on you, but demo'g is the best way forward. I haven't skied the bridge (95mm underfoot) but probably similar to volkl mantras (96mm) which carve great, do decent on crud and powder. This depends on ski ability/size/average snow conditions, but a lot of traditional skiers looking for the 'quiver of one' tent to undervalue wider skis (+100 mm underfoot) for fear they won't turn well on hardpack (assuming we're talking only resort skiing and not backcountry touring). While that used to be the case, there are dozens of so called 'powder' skis that rip on-piste AND float you in the powder. Some to consider demo'g would be volkl gotama (107mm), K2 coomback (~100), sidestash (~110), Atomic Access (100) or Blog (110), Armada TST (101) or even JJ (115). These latter two have a reputation as a park/jib ski, but am told by what I consider reputable sources that they more than hold their own when carving turns on the groomers. And of course, you'd want to consider the Rossi S4 (98) and the very popular s7 (115).
All of these skis have some form of rocker, but vary in degree and whether its one or both tips. The 2012 Freeskier Review. has a pretty good sample to help compose your demo list. good luck |
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hrothgarbike |
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Posts: 1467 11/07/11 21:07:15
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The s7 and the gotama are on my list. Demo any ski with rocker. I got a set of Dynastar 6th sense slicers in a 175. They ski like a 155/160 on the hardpack and tend to hook if you push them hard. I usually ski a 170-175, and if I had the chance to demo them first, I likely would have gone with the 180+ size. I got the Dynastar because of my price.
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lkuracina |
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Posts: 465 11/08/11 00:27:49
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I agree with the demo plan. Try as many as you can. Some ski shops have a polocy where part or all of the cost of the demo ski can go towards the purchase of a new ski. So check out your local shops for a deal like that.
Last season skiing at Alta I demoed some skis and fell in love with the Rossi S7s. A number of the shops up at Alta (Utah) has demo purchase option. However you don't get the skis until the end of the season. They will only sell the ski if still in good condition. I ended up purchasing the S7 from them. I got them in May and never made it up skiing after that so I'm eager to get out on them. They come with the demo binding (some people don't like that, but for the price you can't complain). The cosmetics are scuffed-up but the bases are in reasonably good condition. And shipping was included in the price. Now buyer beware. I have heard of people buying end of season demo skis from local shops around Bellevue WA where the quality of the ski and/or bindings was very suspect. My other skis are great carving skis but not as sweet in the powder. Also on these newer fat skis your ski style changes a little and it's very easy to get sloppy (they are forgiving). I like to get back on my carvers to kick me back into a better skiing style (more forward on the ski). |
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skiology90 |
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Posts: 41 11/08/11 12:51:57
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Not overload you with info.... but I struggled to get a hold of some of these skis last year given the popularity of some skis, such as the Rossi s7 - especially on a powder day. Plus every shop I know was sold out of the originals by early to mid season meaning you'd have to wait until end of year-demo-clearance or next year if you decided on it. As an alternative, a reputable local ski shop can accept returns, in some cases. They don't advertise it but I know that Rossi, and I believe Volkl, will accept a pair of returned skis from the shop if a customer bought it un-skied and absolutely hated it. Again, not something advertised, but worth asking if you're set on picking up a particular ski that will sell out and can't find a demo.
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Posts: 20 12/14/11 11:23:32
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K2 Side stash. Liberty Helix. Both very fun all around skis!
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Aaron |
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Posts: 240 12/14/11 21:16:27
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I have a pair of Faction Alias's that haven't seen much use that I'd be interested in selling.
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Posts: 5 12/15/11 13:18:25
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Looking at a ski to be the best is tough - I think you need a quiver with several pair because the snow changes and one ski won't fit all conditions - think at least 2, if not 4, pairs of skis. Not all of them have to be the latest design. Many times just the top plate changes and the technology is still the same. And shop around - there's some great deals out there. I totally agree with the demo approach.. how do you know unless you try - like buying a pair of shoes.
Over the last 4 years I've collected a few pairs of skis to play on - I'm in the Pac NW in the Cascade Crud area. Sometimes we get great ppppow and other days we have crust with death cookies.. just depends. I run a pair of Volkl AC30s, K2 Phat Luvs, Line Celebs, and my latest addition Armada VJJs are in my main quiver. You can see the variety but each type serves its purpose - more often than not, I bring two pair to play because the snow is different in the afternoon than it is in the morning.. Do the demo thing - watch for demo days on the mountains and take advantage of playing on several pairs. Hope this helps.
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Posts: 240 12/25/11 10:20:58
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I got a pair of 4FRNT VCTs last season that I have loved - great everyday ski from a cool, Salt Lake City-based company. They've since discontinued it, but the Turbo looks like it would be a pretty great replacement.
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bkimages |
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Posts: 13 12/26/11 16:08:58
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Hey all,
It's not just about the ski. I will be upgrading soon to the SkiLogik Rockstar. It's also about the bindings. Skiing inbounds? You absolutely have got to go for the Marker Schizo bindings. I ride these on my SkiLogik Howizerts at 110 under foot. The bindings have a little key or can use a screw driver to move the binders in a forward, mid, or back position depending on the conditions. No snow lately so I have been skiing them 1 1/2 cent. forward. When the pow comes, I move them back. One ski, any conditions. Check it out. |
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Replies
| Best All Mountain Skis | 10/08/11 16:57:11 | cestrickland |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 10/09/11 21:59:41 | Aaron |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 10/10/11 22:01:29 | cestrickland |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 10/30/11 00:01:25 | hrothgarbike |
| Volkl Bridge | 10/29/11 19:43:28 | WheatR |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 11/03/11 06:20:43 | MT_mpahl |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 11/03/11 10:14:44 | ScottRad |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 11/07/11 16:20:31 | skiology90 |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 11/07/11 21:07:15 | hrothgarbike |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 11/08/11 00:27:49 | lkuracina |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 11/08/11 12:51:57 | skiology90 |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 12/14/11 11:23:32 | Thefridge11 |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 12/14/11 21:16:27 | Aaron |
| you need a quiver | 12/15/11 13:18:25 | Vstil |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 12/25/11 10:20:58 | Aaron |
| Re: Best All Mountain Skis | 12/26/11 16:08:58 | bkimages |
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