Peace then, from me as well.? The RX8 (and others that you referenced) are not intermediate skis, so you are on the right track there.? The green-blue-black skier suitability level icons will give you good information about what skier(s) the ski is aimed at or is suitable for, but make sure you look at the definitions of the icons because the green icon doesn't imply a ski suitable only for green trails.? I consider myself a green icon skier by Peter's method.
At 16 he ran his first marathon, in a world class time (for his age) of 2.5 hours
Impressive athletic conditioning, an excellent time for any age.? My experience has been that skiing fast on black terrain doesn't indicate much about the skier.? I have often gone skiing with youth groups, the boys all tend to gravitate to the black slopes (it's a male thing).? However, only you can assess the technique and skill that he has picked up and is able to use.? I will note that I have watched Dianne Roffe (Olympic gold medalist in downhill and Super G at the 1994 Olympics) at our local hill work on technique and what is most amazing about her (and most really good skiers) is how they can ski any slope slowly and still look so smooth and elegant.? All of this is not to denigrate your sons skills, but to give you some perspective on how I interpreted what you wrote.
He watched an expert making some runs, then was able to replicate the same motions on his first try, meaning he is an intuitive skier, and a natural.
Similarly, I don't know your ski ability and don't know how objectively you are able to evaluate your son's skills.? My experience from Little League coaching is that parents often aren't objective, but that is irrelevant.? However, if you see him as a recreational skier then it sounds like he is progressing wonderfully; if you think you and he are interested in more then most local ski hills have youth racing programs (that include instruction).
I am looking at some of the posts in the main page, on carving skis. As such, what is the consensus on some of these race-oriented carvers within the category of "Cruiser Carvers"? Dynastar Autodrive Speed SX, Head Cyber XP70 Ti (assuming I could get it), Volkl Carver Motion, Atomic Atomic SL:9 or GS:9.
Skis have changed a lot recently, so I would encourage you not to get a ski that is more than 3 years old, even where they were excellent skis at the time.? The "shaped ski" revolution started farther back, but the versatility and materials have continued to change.? The Head Super Shape is a very versatile, carving ski that a number of very good skiers really like (it is Gary's and Gregmerz's primary ski).
He really needs to demo some higher end skis, and Snowshow used to have a pretty wide variety.? Most shops will apply demo prices to purchase.
Jim
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