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Post by superbman on Nov 3, 2014 5:59:42 GMT -7
I have been without a 88-95mm ski since i sold my head rnr last Fall. But,I missed having a versatile all-mountain eastern ski in this waist width. So, on friday, I took advantage of EVO Gear's big outlet sale and ordered a new 2014 Head REV 90 177cm, w/ a New Rossi Axial2 120 binding for $449.00 (shipping included!). At that price, I was willing to take a risk. I had been eyeing the Venturi 95 as well, but Jackson Hogen strongly suggested going with the Rev 90 for what I wanted, which is: A decent softer snow bump, tree ski that won't fold when it hits the firm pack beneath and can arc a decent turn. And, it has to have enough guts to reliably control a loaded toboggan in sketchy conditions.
I have had great luck with Head Skis in this width: In fact, these are the only skis I have owned in this width: Head monster im88 (loved that ski), Head peak 88flowride (curious ski, but did somethings really well others not much), Head ipeak90 (a great ski I wish I hadn't sold), Head RnR (loved it in some terrain, but not in others. Awesome on groomers, in wide crud, medium bumps…a chore, for me, in tight and tricky east coast glades).
I'm hoping the REV is similar to the speak 90, but with slightly better carving firm snow chops. Anyone have any experience with this ski. I own it either way now, but I am curious what others know about this ski. Again, at this price (new with good binding shipped no tax for 449.00!) it'd have to be the worst ski ever for me to be disappointed.
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Post by livingproof on Nov 3, 2014 15:19:00 GMT -7
Liam,
Thumbs up on your purchase. Two years ago when I was looking for a competent carver that was soft snow capable, Philpug gave a solid recommendation for the Head Rev 90. I believe it does not have a metal layer. I ended up buying (and selling ) the Rev 85 which had too much overlap with my 78 waist daily driver, both Phil and High Angles predicted I would find this overlap to be so. The various reviews on the Rev 90 are very positive and in-line with what Jackson Hogan wrote. My thinking is you not find many owners to get feedback, it is just not purchased much...for whatever reasons. Like you, I'm a Head fan, but, in the 90 category there is just so much competition. I hazard a guess this width is the "one ski quiver" grouping, sought because of dual competency on soft and hard snow. Perhaps you are the acid test of ski in that your requirements run the gauntlet of conditions, trees and patrol sled work.
For sure, you got a great price, and, if you find it less than satisfactory, you'll recoup a great percentage of your cost.
A general question for all: do we expect too much out of a ski? We all take flyers on new skis and sell them far before end of lifespan. Then repeat the process, seems like a definition of insanity. But it sure is fun.
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Post by superbman on Nov 3, 2014 18:08:20 GMT -7
There is a healthy market in used skis…I hold onto bikes for a long time, but skis I move quickly. This was't the ski I was originally hunting for either, I had all but purchased a K2 Shreditor 92…but something clicked when I saw the price of this ski..we'll see.
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Post by superbman on Nov 3, 2014 18:08:40 GMT -7
I had looked at the Rev85 as well….just didn't speak to me.
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