realskiers

I'm surprised you had such a bad experience with Fischer JB....I'd have to believe the manufacturer would take them back if there was identifiable manufacturing flaw. Althought I've never had that problem mainly in part since I've never had to base grind a pair, it would be interesting to hear from others who may have had this very same experience.

I know Terryl, Svends wife is on a pair of P8's and they were base ground at the begining of this season and there was no problem...as a matter of fact they skied better. Still after owning a pair of Head SS where the skis actually de-cambered after about 60 out....I'm guessing anything can happen.

I have not skied any of the newer Heads but rememeber the first days of the IM72 and IM 75 and I actually found them too damp and short in the energy department. My faith in Head was then renewed with my purchase of the Head SS. It should be noted that I liked a ski with a bit more energy and feedback. I've heard that the newer wider version of the Head skis are much more repsonsive...nice!

My Kastle 78 are damp in the sense they seem to quiet down or absorb vibrations through out the ski but have plenty of energy (and sometimes too much in the tail in bumps) for all mountain skiing.

It's fun to hear about the new gear and what their manufacturers are bringing to the table. It's nice to know they are producing such great products today.    g