Message #1086

[Ron]

John, ski on what you ski well on:)  The MAgfire series is a great line, the 10 and 12 are awesome skis that will go very well from groomed to crud. Its a strong ski not for the meek. I think if you have tried it and seem to do well on it, go for it. Skiing crud is just like skiing the groomed for ther most part; especially if its loose crud. Try to ski it just like a groomed run and see how you do. The key with the crud is not let your skis go flat, this is where folks get into trouble. IF they are flat, they will tend to pop up and send you off balance.  Make your turn transitions lightening quick, do not let the skis run flat for more than it takes to throw your weight across the fall line and into the next turn. If you tense up and ride it flat, that's where you will pay! IT takes a little time to get used to it but my instructor says it this way; You don't cut butter with the side of your knife, you cut butter with the edge, its the same thing.