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Originally Posted by 9dreizig
Here's the basic differences:
New skis don't need to be bent to turn ,, hence no forward stiff boots needed.
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No, you really should have your knees bent.
If you buy boots at a pro shop they ask you your skill level, if you say advanced or expert you will receive a much stiffer boot.
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keep your weight balanced,, now turn using weight shift from outside little toe to big toe..
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Hard to balance you weight if your knees are not bent.
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New skis are inherently unstable unless you're on an edge.. so no more flat ski cruising
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Are your skis floating, sort of like fishtailing on both the tip and tail of the ski?
You are not bending your knees and are leaning back too far.
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Fat skis allow for floating over the crude, MUCH easier than old skinny skis.
I agree with finding a stiff ski, not easy with the new designs many are noodles ..
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This is part of choosing the correct ski for the type of skiing and your skill level.
The "noodles" are because when on the edge it makes a tighter turn radius.
I use two pair of skis on groomed trails, I'm one of those posers going like 90mph down the blacks diamonds, carving like a mad man all the way.
I'm 6'1", my go to ski is my 163cm (5'-3 1/2") Head icon TT so that's a looser ski, tight radius and a total carver.
But I'm getting older, I don't do moguls anymore and can only handle the constant carving for a half day.
Then I will change to my Elan 176cm (5'-7 1/2"), which are bit stiffer and wider, for a break. On those I can do a full tuck on a 50* hill, great for getting from lift to lift without walking.