Icelantic Skis 2011 Tim Griffiths on 02/28 at 09:23 PM
I tried a pair of Shaman’s (173) for a few runs last week…. quite an interesting experience. They were so easy to turn in piles of soft snow on piste that you didn’t know it wasn’t fresh groomed, and off piste was just so easy. The power seems to transfer from the middle of the feet. Remarkably for such a wide ski, they carved pretty well too. If you are looking for a ski designed primarily for powder these are well worth your consideration. Purely on piste my Head 180 ic’s (163) still thrill more, but for mixed conditions and powder, these are great.
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Icelantic Skis 2011 gws on 03/17 at 06:41 AM
Bought a pair of Icelandic Keepers 189 this year. Skied them for 5 days in 6-14 inches of snow and powder at 4 different western resorts. Loved them. Would not use them for hardpack or icy conditions as the tail has a tendency to slide. You need to have loose snow underfoot to enjoy them. My wife couldn’t stand it that I was skiing so effortlessly in deep snow. Made my trip.
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