STOCKLI SNAKE CORAL

Stockli Snake Coral

The Stockli Snake Coral ski is best suited for freestyle down the mountain slopes. Just choose among the lengths of 166 cm, 177 cm, or 188 cm for a perfect ski with a smooth ride that is easy to handle.


It's specially good on park and powder trails with its twin tips. The radius for the 166 cm is 18.2 and for the 177 cm ski is 21.2. If you are comfortable with the 188 cm, the radius is 24.2. The sidecuts are at 122, 88, and 111 along the tip, waist, and tail respectively.


These measurements of the ski allow you to carve in almost any type of snow. The ski carving is smooth and snappy edge to edge. They respond well to maneuvers and you can have a blast on a groomed red or blue with fresh edges.


These skis are light and you can feel the pop off on the trails. They glide on the powder well and floated better. They are easy to push, more so when you are on the fronts to get them to perform. If you are a beginner or a mid level skier, you will find these skis can take you to the next level and enhance your skiing experience.


You should try out a pair of these skis before selecting one to buy, as you will be able to judge for yourself the right length you require. These skis will let you carve out the snow to your hearts content and yet, you can be sure of feeling in control every time you go down the slope.

BURTON CUSTOM SNOWBOARD

Burton Custom Snowboard

The Burton Custom snowboard is a class in itself. It can easily handle your mountain rides down the slopes giving you a smooth, powerful, and controlled ride. You can get your freestyle kick if you are an experienced snowboarder using this board.


It comes with a Super Fly II Core technology to give additional strength and make the snowboard light. This is done by placing stronger or lighter wood in certain targeted regions of the core thus making the snowboard easy and lighter to ride without compromising on its feel.


The Dualzone EDG technology makes the wood grain position along the toe and the heel edges. This adds to the durability of the snowboard and makes the edge hold superior. The wood grain along the toe and heel edges is perpendicular to the rest of the wood core.


For flexibility and quick response, the snowboard uses Triax response fiberglass. This helps in maneuvering through big mountain slopes. For longitudinal snap and added pop, the snowboard uses Carbon I Beam for ultra light backbone.


The sidewall ratio is 10:45 to optimize 2 different angles for absorbing impact. Aggressive riders will find this really enjoying while using this snowboard. You can slice and dice to your heart’s cdesire in the snow with a good grip and rip edge tune.


The thickness of the tip and the tail is tapered to reduce the swing weight for those who like to pull through the extra 180. You will also find it really good in powder.

ROME ANTHEM SHOWBOARD

Rome Anthem Snowboard

The Rome Anthem Snowboard is an affordable snowboard that can easily take you down the ski slopes no matter what your terrain might be like. If you are an early morning starter on the groomers, you will find carving easy to handle.


Going down the slopes among the trees and natural terrain is a smooth ride. It will take you to new levels of lightness with quickness and power you want in a snowboard.


The snowboard core comes with PowerAmp technology with impact plates in addition to LDC technology and AC technology. This makes the snowboard not only lighter but gives it a stronger finish with a promising smooth ride to the snowboarder.


The impact plates are thinly milled Titanal aluminum ones under the bindings to give boost to the strength of snowboard up to 2.5 times in case of compression damage. The low-density control system used in the manufacturing of the snowboard gives it a lighter finish.

Bamboo laminates are mapped into specific regions in the snowboard core to increase power and amplitude. Thin air channels are milled to keep these snowboards light under the foot. This is an all terrain freestyle snowboard with a CarbonTriax 45 laminated construction.


It has carbon along the edges that gives it quicker transitions from edge to edge. It has a radial sidecut and the stance is centered. It has a sinterspeed base. The sidewalls are ABS. You can choose from sizes of 153 cm, 156 cm, 159cm, and 162 cm.

VOLKL UNLIMITED

Volkl Unlimited AC20

The Volkl Unlimited AC20 is a new ski in the Unlimited series and is best suited for advance to intermediate skiers. It comes in a wide range of varying lengths that is not common in most skies. You can choose among the lengths of 153 cm, 163 cm, 170 cm, 177 cm, or the longer 184 cm. The AC20 is a great choice.


It's a combination of 3Motion system and the new Power Grip construction. The radius for the 153 cm ski is 13.5, 163 cm ski has 15.1, 170cm has 16.7, and for the 177 cm ski, it is 18.4. For the longer model of 184 cm, the radius is 20. The sidecuts are at 118, 74, and 103 along the tip, waist, and tail respectively.


This ski is much lighter and quicker in performance. The waist is neither bulky nor wide and you are totally in control of the ski on almost all the trails down the mountain slopes. With effortless edging, you will feel yourself gliding through the crud.


You can track really well with these skis and they let you be in control without demanding too much skiing experience from your side. It's an all mountain ski and you can easily run down the entire mountain without too much effort.


The quick turns are easy to maneuver. Even aggressive skiers will find it sturdy and stable enough to enjoy their skiing. It is a great ski to take your skiing experience to a new level under all conditions. They are very stable and reassuring while carving the snow slopes with them.

KASTLE MX

Kastle MX 88

The Kastle MX 88 ski is for the freeriders down the mountain slopes. For unrivaled power, stability and control choose among the lengths of 158 cm, 168 cm, 178 cm, or 188 cm for a smooth and power packed ride that is easy to handle.


It is great on any type of mountain terrain in almost all conditions. The radius for the 158 cm is 15, for the 168 cm ski is 17.5 and for 178 it is 20. The lengthier model at 188 cm has a radius of 22.5. The sidecuts are at 128, 88, and 113 along the tip, waist, and tail respectively.

They are good for those with some level of skiing experience. You can take on the blacks with ease and speed as they turn hard and stay very stable. On the powder, they simply are amazing.


Whether the track is fresh or has already been used a number of times they are easy to handle and you actually enjoy maneuvering them. Though they are priced on the higher side, but if you can afford them, they will not disappoint you. You do not have to be aggressive with them as they are light and stay on top every time you try them on a crust.


So if you are one of those power skiers who likes to go zooming on the mountain trails and are looking for a pair of skis that should provide the stability and yet the desired power while you remain in control, then these skis offer the right combination.

ATOMIC GS12

Atomic GS12 Skis

Atomic GS12 is another ski in the giant slalom category. The ski is designed with competitions in mind and hence requires some level of expertise in its handling. It is a well balanced ski with great grip and pretty solid stability even at high speeds. Down the slope it gives a smooth and pleasurable gliding performance. Skiers will find it easy to handle the changes in turn radius.


With the category being giant slalom, the Atomic GS12 ski is 175 cm in length. The tip is 111 mm, waist is 66 mm and the tail is 94 mm wide. This ski is enhanced by Powerbridge technology to make it more responsive in most extreme conditions.


These racing skis offer great opportunity to medium level skiers to enhance their racing skills, while expert users will find it thrilling. It sure does pack a punch of both, pace and performance.


Though performance is average for short radius turns but medium to long radius turn performance is a pleasure. It is excellent to maneuver and control and great in initiation. The cutting grip is solid even at high speed.


From the stability point of view it is excellent with a great edge hold. Carving is another point where this ski scores top points. The Atomic GS12 is easy to handle and its excellent skid control makes sure that you stay on top at high speeds. It is comfortable to ride and the contact with snow is excellent. The performance in powder lacks a bit but then it is designed for racing and you can enjoy all the thrills down the slopes.


The Atomic GS12 is an excellent racing ski overall which makes it an ideal choice for competitions or just to enjoy high speed runs and turns.

ROSSIGNOL RADICAL

Rossignol Radical Mutix R11 Skis

The Mutix technology used by Rossignol to make the Radical Mutix R11 skis allows the skier to go in for short radius and long radius turns by simply changing the arms. This is one ideal pair of skis for both short and long turns. These skis are in the slalom category and are also available in giant slalom category.


The Radical skis are easy to handle and gives a pleasant experience while skiing. Though, it is not designed for competitions but the ski is versatile enough to deliver a power packed performance. Medium to expert skiers will find the Rossignol Radical Mutix R11 ski just good enough to give a pleasurable ski run on the snowy slopes of the ski resorts.


The ski is available in various sizes with 175 cm being used for the giant slalom category. The tip is 118 mm, the waist is 70 mm, and the tail is 102 mm wide. It is quite stable on different runs and the performance is great in powder.


The skis have good contact with the snow and their performance in long-radius turns is better than the short-radius turns. The initiation and carving is excellent with a good edge hold and grip. It is easy to maneuver with the skiers finding its skid control above average, which can vary from one skier to another depending on the level of expertise.


Overall, the Radicals are easy to use, versatile and comfortable giving a pleasurable skiing experience.

COPPER MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

Copper Mountain Ski Resort Review

Copper Mountain Ski Resort is located at 209 Ten Mile Circle in Copper Mountain, which is 75 miles towards the west of Denver. It has 125 ski trails and 22 lifts. Like all other ski resorts that cater to user of every level, it is also divided in to three levels: beginner, intermediate and expert.

Sunny Copper Mountain Ski Resort

The beginner area is well marked and the kids can have all the fun there without fearing of going into difficult areas. Not only kids but also adults who are just starting out will find their lessons services on skiing good enough to get a foot hold into skiing.

Copper Mountain

The lifts are convenient to use and all the runs meet in the same areas. The terrain is good and you can get to relish some scenic views here. The staff is friendly and they have a great day care facility that you can use if you have small kids.

Lost Track in Copper Mountain

There is 2,450 acres of area marked for skiing and snowboarding. This gives ample space if you want to get away from the crowd on your own. It's complete getaway for the family offering shopping, dining, convenient lodging, and family activities in addition to its main attraction of skiing.


However, Cooper mountain resort does not have much difficult backs to offer, but at times like after big storms, you can get big bumps on the trails. They could really be difficult to ski on if they have not been groomed yet. There are no extreme terrains but some are steep. Copper is easy to access and you have to send more than a day or two to actually get to know the mountain.

ASPEN SNOWMASS

Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort

If you want to see a large crowd of skiers, this where the crowd is. The Aspen Snowmass has terrain that ever level of skier can use. It has three terrain parks each for one level of skier. There are 500, 250 and 150-foot long super pipes catering to expert, intermediate and beginner skier respectively.


The heavily treed terrain ranges from steep fast mogul runs, open deep powder, groomed trails, and gentle beginner areas. The trees are lined wide along the trails. Expert skiers can use the steep chutes, tighter tree trails and powder stashes at High Alpine. If you are fond of moguls, you can go to Sam’s Knob to Promenade, Fast Draw and Wildcat trails.


If you are an intermediate skier, you will find excellent groomed trails over the entire Snowmass Mountain. You can go to Elk Camp for some steep challenging trails with the Long Shot trail leading you down to Two Creeks. The Big Burn can also be used to enhance your skills as the trees are well spaced out and provide some great tree powder turns.


If you want your kids to start skiing, you can have them start at Fanny Hill. Later on they can head to Sam's Knob for a long trail down through Max Park and Scooper trails. You can even have them try out at Buttermilk trails.


Over all Aspen Snowmass promises an enjoyable skiing trip for the entire family. Moreover, once you get to know your way around, it will not take you much time find the trails that suit your style and level.

K2 PONTOON SKIS

K2 Pontoon Skis

The K2 Pontoon skis are designed to give performance on downhill and powder snow trails. There is a rocker built into the ski, which gives it a bowed up tip and tail. This allows you to control your speed in the powder like no other ski and the quickness of these skis is incredible. It is easier for the skier to maintain balance on any surface condition for maximum control.


The tip has a width of 160mm and the waist is of 130mm. This makes the tip stay above snow surface on the trails. You cannot bury the tip no matter how hard you try. This gives a feeling of flotation for which the K2 Pontoon is best known. There's a side cut right under the foot, which makes it easy to maneuver, especially on firmer trails or get back to the lifts for another round.


Despite the 130mm waist, they are quick enough to turn. K2 Pontoon skis are not designed to race, but if you are going to fast, you can slow down easily by sliding sideways. You cannot only use them on power dump trails but also on low descents. You will easily float around trees and sail smoothly through loosely packed moguls.


The tips and tails of the skis do not grab and this makes it easy to pivot your feet to make a turn. Very little effort and speed is required to make turns. They have a good swing weight. You can ski for a much longer period of time without getting tired on the Pontoons. The core material used is Fir or Aspen wood. Though recommended for experts, even intermediate skiers will find them easy to handle as they take their skiing experience to a higher level.

ROSSIGNOL BANDIT B2W

Rossignol Bandit B2W Skis

The Bandit B2W skis from Rossignol, offer a smooth ride and durability that comes with the brand name. Rossignol is a 100-year-old company in the business of manufacturing skis and the Bandit B2W stands out.


It is the ski that women will find good carving ability, in addition to a promising smooth ride especially down the hill. Made with W Flex, it is designed for women have a fair amount of experience in skiing. The material makes the skis softer, more flexible, and lighter by about 15% than regular skis. This is just about ideal for women to enjoy skiing more.


If you have no idea what the snow is going to be like, you can count on your Bandit B2W skis to match your skills in giving you an easy ride in both deep power and on groomed trails. It comes with the W mounting position that improves turn initiation. This position is about one centimeter forward from the unisex models.


The skis are very responsive even under adverse conditions. What gives it an edge is the integration of aluminum in the tip of the ski. This not only gives more control at high speeds by increasing torsional rigidity but also adds stability while skiing in inconsistent snow. You will find them easy to maneuver on varied terrain on the mountain slope. Long and short turns are easy to make and they hold even on steep hard pack with fluff scraped off.


Specially designed for women having intermediate to advance skills in skiing, the Bandit B2W is for the women who want total versatility and control over their skiing. The Rossignol Bandit B2W skis are built so that you can enjoy skiing safely and yet take on new challenges on new trails.