http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/18/Alpine-Fat-Skis.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:04:59 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ROS0394/Rossignol-Phantom-SC-97-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141029#question_141029 Rossignol Phantom SC 97 Alpine Ski<br /><br />Howdy?<br /><br />I was wondering whether you had any other sizes avaialable for this great ski/ i am looking for a pair of 178 cm. If you don&#39;t have them now, any chance you will be getting them later before he new year?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MAP<br />Montreal, Qubec, Canada question_141029 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:04:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140949#question_140949 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />Shogun Vs. New Gotama<br /><br />What are the benefits / trade offs for each of these? question_140949 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:22:20 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140731#question_140731 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />Compared to previous Gotamas (I ride the 08s) how easy/not is it to stomp cliff drops?<br />With the rockered tail, do you have to land completely centered, or its a backslap? question_140731 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Line-Prophet-100-Ski/LIN0036M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140648#question_140648 Line Prophet 100 Ski<br /><br />I am 6ft and a level 7 skier. i am 140lbs and im debating whether to get last years model of the line prophet 100 in a 172 thats 60% off or this years prophet 100 in a 179 full price. question_140648 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:09:45 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140416#question_140416 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />Hi,<br />I&#39;ve read the reviews and the Shoguns sound excellent. Can someone please advise on what length I should buy.<br />I ski fairly aggresively, 5&#39;7&quot; in height and 187 lbs.<br />I spend most of the time off piste and enjoy trees. Should I go for the 173&#39;s or the 182&#39;s. My weight would sway me towards the 182&#39;s - but my height and tree skiing is making me wonder about 173;s.<br />Can someone help me out with a decision. Thanks, Paul question_140416 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:38:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140138#question_140138 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />So I have this question posted below on Dash&#39;s review and then decided to throw it up here also. I have the 186&#39;s and will be mounting the Barons on them and I&#39; am trying to figure out where I want to mount them, currently thinking about +1 which seems to be the consensus on TGR&#39;s forum for all around performance with some switch riding. However I have also heard +2 from Ingrid below so I&#39;am just throwing this out cause I want a good slashy/playful ski that will also charge and slay the pow. I&#39; am asking for too much? let me know what ya think. Thanks question_140138 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Dynastar-Legend-Pro-Rider-Alpine-Ski/DYN0195M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139907#question_139907 Dynastar Legend Pro Rider Alpine Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m looking for a replacement for my old Dynastar SF skis - 201. Any suggestions? I loved their speed and stability and stiffness. Always had a smile on my face. I&#39;m 6:8 tall, 220 lbs. Thanks, Jim question_139907 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:46:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139465#question_139465 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />Will the 173 get buried in the powder, though, or do you think the rocker, width of the ski and light weight bamboo will keep me afloat???? question_139465 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:39:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139311#question_139311 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />I just moved to Breckenridge for the season and plan on skiing back country, bumps, glades, bowls and hopefully lots of powder. Im stuck between the Shogun 173 and the 182. I&#39;m 5&#39;9&quot; 155 and am an aggressive/expert skier. I&#39;d like to be able to do some spins in the park, but def don&#39;t want to compromise what I really came here to do and end up drowning in pow on a short set of sticks. Would 182 be too long for the late season bumps and the thick woods? Would 173 be too short and will I sink when we get dumped on? What do ya think? Any info on the turning radius between the two size differences? Ive heard these are slow to turn so I am not sure about the larger ski. question_139311 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:42:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-Phantom-SC87-Ski/ROS0549M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138954#question_138954 Rossignol Phantom SC87 Ski<br /><br />Last year I switched to skiing after more than 15 years snowboarding. Would this be a good ski for a convert? Also, what size is appropriate? I am 6&#39;1&quot; 190lbs. I want something that I can grow with over a few seasons as i improve, but don&#39;t want to be too frustrated in the mean time. question_138954 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:02:49 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Line-Prophet-100-Ski/LIN0036M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138716#question_138716 Line Prophet 100 Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m coming from Rossi Bandit XX 177s. Loved the XX in fresh powder and front side. But when Colorado powder turns to tracked up crud they get squirrely and feel like my old straight, racing 210s. I&#39;m 6&#39; and 180 lbs., skied for 34 years and still love the powder. No more racing speeds or hucking due to an aging knee injury. I know the twin tips make the Prophet 100 ski shorter but like everyone else asking, should I go 179 (I&#39;m not getting younger) or 186 (My racing background sometimes leads to aggressive skiing). Thanks. question_138716 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:09:05 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Line-Prophet-100-Ski/LIN0036M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138000#question_138000 Line Prophet 100 Ski<br /><br />Has anyone thrown telemark bindings on these? Any recommendations? question_138000 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:22:57 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137661#question_137661 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />Im trying to decide whether to get the verdict or shogun as an all mountian ski... how does the shogun perform on crap snow/ question_137661 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:07:22 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Atomic-Blog-Ski/ATO0335M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137604#question_137604 Atomic Blog Ski<br /><br />Does anyone have a recommendation on where to mount these? I just ordered these - the dimensions are right up my alley - but there&#39;s not a ton of info out there on this ski. question_137604 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:46:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137295#question_137295 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />These things sound sick, and a great replacement for my 5 yo Pocket Rockets. But does the rocker effect carve-ability? Less ski on the snow....what does that do for stability and turnability on hard-pack? question_137295 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:17:37 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Atomic-Blog-Ski/ATO0335M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137280#question_137280 Atomic Blog Ski<br /><br />how would this ski for someone whol lives on east coast? basically on groomers for the most part. aslo how does this ski do in park? thanks question_137280 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:32:22 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137073#question_137073 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />Looking into these for my 16 year old son, he is 5&#39;8&quot; and 115 lbs, light but very athletic and skis 30 days a year. Is this to much ski or would he rock the mountain with it? question_137073 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:54:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Line-Elizabeth-Ski/LIN0066M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137072#question_137072 Line Elizabeth Ski<br /><br />.My 16 year old son is 5&#39;&#39;8&quot; and 115 lbs and is looking at the Elizabeth or the Sir Francis Bacons both in 172 or ? We live in Montana and he spends most of his time in the trees and side hills skiing powder, a few small cliffs, and hits the runs on his way back to the chair. He is very atheletic a solid skier and spends 30 days a year on the hill, question_137072 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:35 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Shogun-Ski/SAL1803M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135997#question_135997 Salomon Shogun Ski<br /><br />Write your question here...173 or 182? I&#39;m 5&#39;6&quot;, 148 lbs, very aggressive skier. My everyday ski now is a 176 Gotama and my powder ski is a 183 Katana. I&#39;m leaning towards the 173 Shogun as my new everyday ski. Opinion? thx. question_135997 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:51:14 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Atomic-Blog-Ski/ATO0335M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135957#question_135957 Atomic Blog Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m a 6&quot;, 154 pounds, advanced/expert/aggressive skier. Would the 185 be too long for me? Would it be hard to turn in trees and tight spots? question_135957 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:46:40 GMT