Message #58

[Gary]

Hey Guys, the only add ons for me on the RX8 is that in addition to finding it very versatile, the edge hold was amazing and confident building..it was also really easy to put up on edge. I found it skied up to boot high snow with ease. This is my go to ski for 80% of all conditions and terrain.

It's no wonder this was a hugely popular ski these past few years.

I did find that the squared off design of the tail on this ski wanted to hold you in a turn sometimes more than I wanted to be there for. I could actually feel the stress in my hamstrings sometimes at high speeds in full out locked carves when transitioning. So with wreckless abandonment, I took out the drummel and rounded off the square edges on the tail. Still held the carves well but allowd me to release for the next turn with less energy from me. As I wasn't skiing gates with this ski, I believe for me, this modification made it better for groomed and mixed snow conditions.

I ski this in the 170 length and I'm 156 lbs. This skis to date is one of my all time favorites.