ToddF Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I know some skis are wider than others, what is theory behind it? Speed VS, Angle? Stability? It seems to me that this could be a big consideration in choosing a ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 25, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2013 As with everything in this sport I do not think it that simple. Wider skis are often shorter (not always). So the amount of ski in the water is (roughly) the same but in a different place. It is possible that you are trading roll (right to left) stability for pitch (tip height) stability. If the width is mostly in the tail the ski will ride flatter in the water as the tail will ride higher. Is that a good thing? Maybe. It will make a ski faster but it will turn differently. As we add width under the feet the ski will possibly feel more stable from edge change to apex but exactly were that width starts and ends can impact a number of things. If you talk to anyone who designs skis you will find that they work on "stuff" year round. I think it is a mistake to think you can see a design and think that is the ski for me. Ski shape (silhouette) is maybe the hardest part of the design process. Get it wrong by .003 and the ski just might suck. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted September 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2013 I've always kinda wondered what the tradeoffs really were with ski's like the Goode traditional vs mid-ride vs wide-ride. Is it something that can be described or is it more of a feel that you either like or don't? I would certainly think they would all react differently in the course but very curious how they react differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted September 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2013 It's all a feel thing. Silhouette is just one factor in ski design. Demo as much as you can without too many prejudices. Perhaps the best filter to decide what to demo is what are your buddies skiing well on. Try that and trust that the designer has done everything (including shape/width) right. Or break out the Superfil... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted September 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2013 I have found that wider tails are not necessarily a good thing when scrambling or needing a tight turn at shorter rope lengths.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 25, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2013 wow I hate to agree with @eleeski Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 And you are not riding one because....? WHEN A SKI WORKS, RIDE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 @OB now you are making me want to try a N1 or a N1XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerveit Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 switched to a mid for the first time, wish I'd done it when they first come out. No ski has ever felt so natural, the difference in my skiing and confidence is dramatic. And for the record it's not a Goode. Obviously it's down to technique and preference but I question why more manufactures don't do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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