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2009 Women’s Specific Salomon Lady Scores 93 out of 100 Points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 9 All Mountain skis, Salomon by admin

Feb 11 09

2009 Women’s Specific Salomon Lady Scores 93 out of 100 Points

Rated by Julie Sexton

The Salomon Lady scored high in my book because of it’s ease to turn and width for floatation in powder. The tip and tail were soft so initiating a turn at any time was very easy. This ski is very maneuverable and fun to ski! At 85mm under foot, there is plenty of width for floatation in some snow, making it a great all mountain ski. This was the first ‘rockered’ ski I have ever been on, and I would now have to say I am a believer in this trendy ski technology!

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 5

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 5

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 5

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 4

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 4

Performance in Powder 5

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 4

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 5

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 93/100

This was a Product Test ONLY

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out skier Caitlin Keys at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in January 2009

 Video shot using the Adventure Eye Video System

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2010 Elan Deep Spice Women’s Specific skis Score 85 out of 100 points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 6 Powder skis, Elan by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Elan Deep Spice Women’s Specific skis score 85 out of 100 points

By: Julie Sexton

Size Rated: 168cm

Likes: This is a great, stable Women’s Specific powder ski. The graphic is awesome!

Dislikes: The Deep Spice is a little chattery at fast speeds

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 3

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 3

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 3

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 4

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 4

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 85/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

 

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

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2010 Elan Free Spice Women’s Specific Ski Scores 88 out of 100 points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 9 All Mountain skis, Elan by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Elan Free Spice Womens Specific Ski Scores 88 out of 100 points

By Julie Sexton

Size Rated: 165cm

What a difference a year makes! The 2009-2010 Elan Free Spice rides much smoother and is more maneuverable than the 2008-2009 model. While crud and bump skiing were ‘Average’ (according to the RateSkiGear.Com rating system) all other factors considered with this ski were rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. This ski rides well in most ski conditions and speeds, and the tail does not seem to be as stiff as the 08-09 model. Graphics for 2009-2010 are beautiful. This is a great high performance Women’s Specific All-Mountain ski!

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 4

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 4

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 4

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 4

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 4

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 88/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out the rating for the 2008-2009 Elan Free Spice on RateSkiGear.Com:

http://www.rateskigear.com/products/free-spice/ratings/1

or see it in action….video taken in January of 2009 at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (rated by Caitlin Keys)

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2010 Line Pandora Women’s Specific Ski Scores 92 out of 100 points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 6 Powder skis, Line by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Line Pandora Scores 92 out of 100 points

By: Julie Sexton

Size Rated: 176cm

Dimensions: 142-115-139             Turn Radius: 15.5

Likes: Beautiful graphics. Slight rocker technology designed to be a women’s specific powder ski. The Pandora handled well on the groomers, hard pack and crud conditions we had the day of the demo. This is a very responsive and lightweight ski that was fun and comfortable to navigate

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 5

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 5

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 5

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 4

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 3

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 5

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 5

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 92/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out the Line Pandora in action at the 2009 WWSRA On-Snow Demo at Snowbasin Ski Resort

Sponsored by Adventure Eye Video Systems

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2010 Line Celebrity Women’s Specific Ski Scores 91 out of 100 points

Posted in 2 Intermediate Level, 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 9 All Mountain skis, Line by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Line Celebrity Women’s Specific Ski Scores 91 out of 100 points

By: Cora Mikkelson

Size Rated: 165cm

Dimensions: 125-90-113     Turn Radius: 14.2

Likes: Very responsive in the given conditions (groomers, hard pack, crud) and fun to navigate. The graphics are fun!

Dislikes: A little chattery on the hard stuff

Check out the Line Celebrity in action at the 2009 WWSRA On-Snow Demo at Snowbasin Ski Resort

Sponsored by: Adventure Eye Video Systems

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2010 Roxy Mumbo Jumbo Scores 92 out of 100

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 6 Powder skis, High Performance, Roxy by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Roxy Mumbo Jumbo Scores 92 out of 100

By: Julie Sexton

2010 Roxy Mumbo Jumbo 176cm

Dimensions: 140-110-118     Turn Radius: 15

Likes: Given the width and weight of the ski, I was surprised at how well it handled in the crud, hard pack and groomers. The ski was very stable even at high speeds, and the ‘rocker’ technology makes this a ‘hero ski’

Dislikes: The graphic could use some work…..a little too girlie for a Women’s Specific ski

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 5

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 5

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 3

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 3

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 5

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 5

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 92/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out the video shot at the WWSRA On-Snow Demo in Snowbasin Utah to see the Mumbo Jumbo in action:

Sponsored by: Adventure Eye Video Systems

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2010 Roxy Broomstix Scores 85 of 100 points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, Roxy by admin

Feb 10 09

2010 Roxy Broomstix Scores 85 of 100 points

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My first impression of Roxy skis was that they were made for beginner to intermediate women skiers and children. So, I was pleastantly surprised at how demanding of a ski and stiff the tail on the Roxy Broomstix. The ski held up with no chatter at high speeds, thus making me feel comfortable and stable while ripping up groomers, crud and hardpack.

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 5

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 4

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 3

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 3

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 3

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 4

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 85/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out the video of the 2009-2010 Roxy Broomstix at the WWSRA On-Snow Demo at Snowbasin Ski Resort in Utah:

Sponsored by: Adventure Eye Video Systems

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2010 Women’s Specific Roxy Swell Scores 83 out of 100 points

Posted in 1 Entry Level, 2 Intermediate Level, 5 Women's Specific, Roxy by admin

Feb 10 09

2010 Women’s Specific Roxy Swell Scores 83 out of 100 points

By: Julie Sexton

Roxy “Swell” was just that, swell. The ski is made for beginner to intermediate skiers that may need a confidence boost while on the slopes. Roxy determined that since many ladies ski in the ‘backseat’ they would design a ski that would make backseat skiing comfortable and easy to turn. Thus, the “Roxy Roller” technology was born. This design feature is like a ‘roll’ in the tail of the ski, and assists the skier to initiate a comfortable turn at most speeds from whatever stance they prefer. This ski, with a fun feminine graphic, will make beginner/intermediate women look like heroes out there!

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 3

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 5

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 3

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 3

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 3

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 3

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 3

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 3

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 3

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 83/100

 

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out the video from the 2009 WWSRA On-Snow Demo in Snowbasin Utah to see firsthand how the Roxy Swell skis!

Sponsored by: Adventure Eye Video Systems

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