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Post by lynn on Jan 19, 2014 9:41:06 GMT -7
Second outing with these skis. About 3 inches of new snow on top of boiler plate. You know, the usual Northeast superb ski conditions. Skier: 5'4" 125lbs, intermediate level skier who enjoys playing off piste. The first outing were on a more typical NE day. Hard pack, nothing particulary soft or fresh to play with my new " wide, powder skis" . My first thoughts were they very stiff and planky feeling. Second day brought a HUGE change in opinion. These skis definitely required me to pay attention to ski movements. And they reward when you do. Initially I was struggling with them. They felt heavy and difficult. Because I was trying to lift them instead of tipping them. Once I let the ski do more of the work, they began to come alive for me: Plowed thru or on top of piles of pushed up snow, depending on what I asked of them. Handled the icy stuff in between the soft stuff as long as I put them on edge. Damp, no chatter or deflection. Jim thought that I was skiing better on these than the progressors. They "encouraged" me to not rush the turn ( as I am wont to do, especially in icy conditions) and twist the skis. I am looking forward to skiing them in even deeper snow (she hopes). I think they will be even more fun. I have even made detente with the bubble graphics. Lynn
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2014 11:14:18 GMT -7
Detente...too funny. I'm picturing weeks of acrimonious and heated discussion between you and your skis, all ending in a stalemate; a grudging acceptance of the status quo. That's the way of the world, eh? Diplomacy before war. Great to hear that your feet are getting along with your new skis too. That's really good news. Interesting observation by Jim, too, that you skied these better than your P-8's. Gary and Alice made the same comment to me a couple of years ago when I skied my P-9's for a few days, then switched to my Mythics (88 mm). More fluid turns, less hurried, no forcing them to come around, just letting them do their thing. There's something to this, it seems, and it really made me sit back and think about that for a while. It made me change the way I now handle my narrow skis. Here's hoping that the Mya's continue to grow on you. A couple of more days with them, esp. in soft snow, and I think the rancor will turn to genuine affection. Enjoy!
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Post by perry on Jan 20, 2014 17:42:14 GMT -7
Lynn, FWIW if these behave like a Rev 85, skiing the crud is where they shine. For you, they will be wide enough for knee deep powder as well. I skied some 8 - 12 inch powder last year and they had plenty of float. Great on soft western groomers too. But, again one of my favorite memories from last year was skiing a chopped up blue run with 12 - 18 inches of snow, some bumps below the surface and just going for it and ripping down it. ?
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Post by perry on Jan 20, 2014 17:43:45 GMT -7
Don't you hate Smiley app malfunction!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 7:42:07 GMT -7
Perry, you are correct -- the Mya 8 is almost identical to the Rev 85. I had a chance to compare the two side-by-side last spring, and the Rev is slightly stiffer, but that's the only difference. Sidecut is identical, same ERA 3 rocker, etc.. Both of my daughters skied the Mya (demoed for a full day at Lake Louise) and really liked it a lot. It did everything well -- crud, bumps, firm groomers, trees -- and had a very natural feel to it. Undemanding, but very smooth and calm at high speeds. Great skis! Lynn, once you get dialed in to how to make them dance, you will love them.
Edit: I should qualify...I was comparing last year's Mya 8 to last year's Rev 85. Since Lynn has the current version, they may be different this year. Also, flex may be different between lengths -- my girls skied the 163, and I think Lynn, you have the 156(?).
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Post by perry on Jan 22, 2014 9:16:22 GMT -7
Lynn, They really like flexing. Just lighten and tip the downhill ski and they start to initiate. Don't have the same carving sensation as a supershape. More of a brushed turn for me anyway. I think the tails release easier which make them easier in bumps. If you focus on carving, you can make them carve! They just don't naturally rail like a SS will.
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Post by JimRatliff on Jan 22, 2014 13:36:20 GMT -7
Yes, Lynn's are a 156, and I believe the only difference between 2013 and 2014 is the topsheet graphics. The real difference, I believe, is that an 84mm waist skis wider for a 5'4" person than an 84mm waist for a 6' person. Shorter legs => more effort. Like a prybar; the longer the prybar the more power you can create at the other end of the lever. I also think they take a little speed to wake up; not conducive to Lynn doing ultra slow 1or2 footed release drills. It was when she decided to "just ski" that the two of them began to bond a bit.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 20:22:31 GMT -7
Yes, Lynn's are a 156, and I believe the only difference between 2013 and 2014 is the topsheet graphics. The real difference, I believe, is that an 84mm waist skis wider for a 5'4" person than an 84mm waist for a 6' person. Shorter legs => more effort. Like a prybar; the longer the prybar the more power you can create at the other end of the lever. I also think they take a little speed to wake up; not conducive to Lynn doing ultra slow 1or2 footed release drills. It was when she decided to "just ski" that the two of them began to bond a bit. Seems a good mantra to follow all the time More fun, too!
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