Look out for the Dynastar Big Dump! A new addition this year to the revered Legend series, this rocket ship is about as burly as they come. The Big Dump has the same sturdy construction as its smaller siblings- the XXL and Pro Rider- but with considerably more width and an early rise tip to keep the Big Dumps from submerging when skiing a really big dump! Incredibly stable at speed, the Dump has a super long turn radius and with single offered length of 192 cm, these skis are designed for arcing 50 mile per hour pow turns on exposed Alaskan faces and leisurely stomping 40 footers. If you are weekend warrior at the local resort, a backseat skier, or have a heart condition these boards are NOT for you (no one wants to see patrol carting you down the mountain on the meat wagon). But if you duck ropes more often then not, spend half of your salary on an annual heli-trip, or are on a quest to find the gnarliest skiable line in the universe then the Big Dump just might be your dream ride.
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09-10 Fischer Watea 114 Scores 90 out of 100
Feb 19 09The Watea 114 is a new addition to Fisher’s freeride line. It is the fattest ski in the Watea series which has now completely replaced the now classic Big Stix freeride line. The 114 proved to be exceptionally light for a ski its size (I skied it in a 186cm length) and it managed to hold up reasonably well while cruising choppy hardpack and groomed resort terrain. The 114 (as well as the new Watea 101 and 94) features a tip shaped like the bow of a boat to drive up the ski and prevent hooking in deep powder. Along with the “Powder Hull” tip, the Watea also sports a simple yet sharp looking woodgrain topsheet to round out a great package designed to maximize your pleasure in all your powder pursuits.
08-09 Dynastar Huge Trouble Scores 87 out of 100
Feb 12 0908-09 Dynastar Huge Trouble Scores 87 out of 100
By: J H Schmitt
Length: 185
Turn Radius: 33 meters
The Dynastar Huge Trouble is a super fat backcountry twin tip boasting dimensions of 140-115-130. But don’t sell this fatty short, it is actually much more versatile than its formidable width suggests. The Huge rips up the whole mountain thanks to its burly construction. Tip these big sticks over and the Huge has all the torsional rigidity you need to really hold an edge- even on the firm stuff. It’s wide shovel and stiff tip allow you to plow through crud and powder alike while a softer (but not too soft) tail allows you to load up and pop off jumps.
You probably won’t be able to shred bumps like Toby Dawson or the tear up the half pipe like Tanner Hall on the HUGE, but please, please don’t call it just another “powder specific ski.”
Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 0
Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 0
Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 0
Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 0
Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 0
Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 0
Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 0
Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 0
Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 0
Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 0
Performance in Powder 0
Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 0
Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 0
Performance in Bumps, Trees 0
Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 0
Design, Innovation and Graphics 0
Durability and Warranty 0
Value vs. Price Paid 0
Overall Impression 0
Would you buy this product (again)? 0
TOTAL SCORE = 00/100
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TEAM MEMBER PROFILE: John Henry Schmitt
Discipline: Alpine Skiing
Age:
Gender: Male
Ability Level: Beginner
Years skiing/riding:
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Favorite type of terrain:
· Alpine Lift Served
Expert runs
Extreme includes Chutes and Couloirs
Backcountry skiing
Park and Pipe
Favorite conditions:
· Alpine
· Crud and Mixed snow conditions
· Powder
Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder?: Yes
Are you a sponsored athlete?: No
Professional Snowsports Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/Brand):
· SkiProphet.Com™
Title: Equipment Tester
Certifications:
Years working in the Snowsports Industry:
Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence: Jackson, Wyoming U.S.A.
Favorite Product Brands: Women’s specific
Major accomplishments: I learned how to fold laundry yesterday…
