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I just read Peter Keelty's review of the '05 K2 Apache Chief (174 cm.) Big mountain monster plank, not sure what length was demo'ed. I don't think you want to ski these planks any longer. I'd also take your mid-fats with you on trips out West; I doubt you'll enjoy those skis in the bumps or in all but the most widely-spaced trees. Edge control on the groomers will require a different touch than the skis you used that one weekend in Timberline.
Actually skiing the skis will be worth more than any advice you get over the Net ...
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(Gratuitous post pad to make up some ground on Mr. Z.)
From Peter K's reviews, you'll need a lot of speed before the skis want to turn. I think you've just become a straight-lining maggot.![]()
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Ok what's the deal with these fat skis, are they really useful? When would you use them? I seem ok with my regular all-mountain skis out west, and this is off trail (although not in truly advanced terrain...)
Sure, I can see you might float a bit more but ... who cares? So you have snow up to your neck... isn't that the point?
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People on epic descriped it as a medium flexing ski that likes to turn.
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Ok what's the deal with these fat skis, are they really useful? When would you use them? I seem ok with my regular all-mountain skis out west, and this is off trail (although not in truly advanced terrain...)
Sure, I can see you might float a bit more but ... who cares? So you have snow up to your neck... isn't that the point?
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John,
Here is one review that influenced me. http://forums.epicski.com/printthread.php?t=20675
Look at Utah49's posts.
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Hmm.
We do not know anymore which length RS tested.
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I think that answers my question -- an optmization for the local or perhaps the traveler that has mucho deep powder experience and wishes to (hike to &?) ski truly advanced terrain...
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Hmm.
We do not know anymore which length RS tested.
I noticed that also; the length tested was one of their more useful features. I also noticed that they had the same (or virtually the same) review for the K2 for two consecutive years.
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I think it may very well be time for a massive grassroots review posting frenzy.
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