Rossignol Zenith Z5 Oversize (2008)

For the last two seasons, I had decided not buy skis. I rented good skis and great skis here and there. Then I skied for two days on these Z5's. Wow! Total shock: Great control. Great acceleration. Great carving capacity. Awesome in short and long radius turns. Great in moguls. They could be a bit more stable in long radius at high speed. They are an awesome all-around ski.  
I will admit that they are not at the level of the demo Völkl's I tried in Switzerland. But at that price (Z5 demos were $425.00 plus taxes), they beat the Völkl's ($1200). And they do almost as good in every area. Two reasons to glide down with a stupid grin on my face. 
Seriously, I enjoyed every moment on them Z5's. And, considering I bought them, I will not be renting any skis for a while. And I have that grin on my face while typing this...

For the last two seasons, I had decided not buy skis. I wanted to try lots and lots of high end skis. I am a bit over 6 ft. and I weigh 210 lbs. So, I rented good skis and great skis here and there. Then I skied for two days on these 170cm Z5's. Wow! Total shock!! These skis have it all: Great control. Great acceleration. Great carving capacity. Awesome in short and long radius turns. Great in moguls. They could be a bit more stable in long radius turns at high speed. Regardless, they are an awesome all-around ski.  
I will admit that they are not at the level of the demo Völkl's I tried in Switzerland. But at that price (Z5 demos were $425.00 plus taxes), they beat the Völkl's ($1200). And they do almost as good in every area. Two reasons to glide down with a stupid grin on my face. 
Seriously, I enjoyed every moment on them Z5's. And, considering I bought them, I will not be renting any skis for a while. And I have that grin on my face while typing this...