Message #11695

[LivingProof]

Any thoughts on the following:
In January, Phil and I were at Elk on a demo day. I demo'd at least 6 pair that day including the Kastle 88's presently coated with storage wax for the summer.

One pair of skis had no glide what-so-ever. I don't want to discuss the specific ski as members here have them in their quiver and they have a very good reputation. I needed to pole anytime on flats and it was a real PITA. It was January and had been in the 20's for a while so I don't think the rep would have waxed them in a product not meant for winter temps. I don't remember ever having to work so hard getting skis to glide. One run and I gave them back to the rep. I told him of the lack of glide and he could not explain it and indicated they had been waxed recently but not that day. He asked other reps if anyone reported unusual glide that day and they said not.

What do you think?