AtomicSkier Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I just got off the phone with the Atomic race rep...and of course I forced myself to drop the cash on the 2007s. They're only $100 more / pair over last years race stock on Ebay, so might as well support an atomic shop. I just bought 2007 Atomic GS:12s @ 183cm and 2007 Atomic SL:12s @ 165cm...w00t w00t! I pick them up at the pro night at buckmans in november this is the first time I've owned current generation skis, and i paid less then I originally though I would for TWO sets of 2007s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Congrats, post pics when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Oh boy... What size boot are you? Maybe its not too late for me to find you some respectable boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Oh boy... What size boot are you? Maybe its not too late for me to find you some respectable boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonked Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 sounds awesome! i wish i had money to buy some new skis. but i have NONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Grade Teacher Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Oh boy... What size boot are you? Maybe its not too late for me to find you some respectable boards... I'm with you on that. Atomics are way overpriced even on pro/race form. Help that boy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 And i thought a 600 dollar snowboard was expensive.. GS:12's retail for 929.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 And i thought a 600 dollar snowboard was expensive.. GS:12's retail for 929.00 $600 for a pair of race stock brand new skis is a good deal, imo. trev, I have a few pairs of atomics in my basement, if YOU still want to get on a respectable pair of ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 And thats exactly where they belong! In the basement or the bonfire! I want something I can land switch on thanks very much. Although the Nordica Hot Rods are kind of tempting me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 And thats exactly where they belong! In the basement or the bonfire! I don't know how you can say anything bad about Atomic race skis. #1, 99% chance you've never been on a pair of GS:11s or SL:11s, which are their flagship skis, and the only ones I'd ski now. Sure, their low end stuff is crap, but so is the low end crap from every other manufactorer. Their race skis are some of the best on the market, and they dominate Skimag's tests every year. I might be slightly biased, but i DO demo skis from other manufactorers, and I keep coming back to Atomic. That, and I really hate the thought that Id actually have to get bindings mounted. I love being able to mount my own, and be able to switch them in 10 minutes over to new skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 You're right. I've never skied anything high end from them. I did in the past and didn't like it that much. I'm personally a bigger fan of Head and Nordica. I like Nordicas expert line, not their race stuff. Maybe I'll click into your skis this year and see what the hype is about. If you do a 5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierboi Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 my coach is having me get 2 pairs of 191 gs 2 pairs of 165 sl a pair of 209 sg and a pair of 216 dh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 my coach is having me get 2 pairs of 191 gs 2 pairs of 165 sl a pair of 209 sg and a pair of 216 dh you're a fischer guy right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierboi Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 nah im on rossi now, i love fischer though also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Most kids around here can't ski something that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Most kids around here can't ski something that long. im gettin on 183 @24m, and thats scaring me a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Grade Teacher Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) im gettin on 183 @24m, and thats scaring me a little bit You better hang on. And don't get in his way. I think you will be spending more time on your SL after you try the GS. Edited September 27, 2006 by First Grade Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) im gettin on 183 @24m, and thats scaring me a little bit Damn, 24m? I guess that doesn't make the 21m look as bad Edited September 27, 2006 by skifreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 im gettin on 183 @24m, and thats scaring me a little bit Better radio ahead to make that turn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Better radio ahead to make that turn... all race stock skis are 21m or greater, which skidudes are as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justo8484 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 24m turning radius isnt that bad. i had a pair of skis that was 25m; they werent the quickest turning ever, but by no means unmanageable. they were 92 in the waist too, so yours will be even easier to manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 24m turning radius isnt that bad. i had a pair of skis that was 25m; they werent the quickest turning ever, but by no means unmanageable. they were 92 in the waist too, so yours will be even easier to manage. I just have to get better edge angle, which should be easier, since they're 183s, should be more confident laying them over harder, vs my short 170's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Grade Teacher Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I just have to get better edge angle, which should be easier, since they're 183s, should be more confident laying them over harder, vs my short 170's. Are your 170's GS or SL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Are your 170's GS or SL? My GS skis from last year were race stock GS:11s 170cm @ 16m, very rare, ski999 has them as well, and if not for USCSA restrictions, I'd be on them again. They are super stiff, and the PERFECT radius. The slalom skis im getting are 165cm @ 12m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Grade Teacher Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 My GS skis from last year were race stock GS:11s 170cm @ 16m, very rare, ski999 has them as well, and if not for USCSA restrictions, I'd be on them again. They are super stiff, and the PERFECT radius. The slalom skis im getting are 165cm @ 12m A 183 at 24 meters is going to ski completely different than a 170/16m. Hang on! What's all this "race stock" talk. Are they hand picked skis for you? What is USCSA and why the restrictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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