Densolite vs. wood cores for durability

I've read about the different construction types and their respective merits, but still have a few concerns.

In general, I realize that wood core skis, however relatively more heavy, are more durable and will take more of a beating than densolite core skis. Is the difference really that significant? Am I more likely to get a core shot on a pair of densolite skis than wood?

I guess my main question is whether a densolite core ski will last for more than a few 30 day seasons? I'm looking at some Atomic Sugar Daddies and Big Daddies but am worried that they'll be limp after a couple seasons. I've only skied wood core skis for the last 20 years and might have to go with some big K2 wood core ski instead. I'm 6'5" and 200 lbs, so I don't want to buy a ski just for one or two seasons.

Any opinions?

Thanks

No worries with Atomics, they`re built very sturdy. I`ve hammered on several pairs the past decade and they`ve not gone flat on me once. I`ve seen a couple broken edges that Atomic claims they have beefed up in current models. My original black 9.22 Betacruises have over 200 days on them and lots of camber left. I`ve also skied Teledaddys, Sugardaddys, MX 11s, 10 EXs with durable results.

flat camber is all the rage these days. ;)

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Originally Posted by davep

flat camber is all the rage these days. ;)

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Yeah, all the cool kids are after the flamber.

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Originally Posted by davep

flat camber is all the rage these days. ;)

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The key is to build a ski that way -- not wait for it to die and flatten out. ;)

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Originally Posted by AKinOR

I've only skied wood core skis for the last 20 years and might have to go with some big K2 wood core ski instead. I'm 6'5" and 200 lbs, so I don't want to buy a ski just for one or two seasons.

Any opinions?

Thanks

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Only a question.

What size knitting needles will I need to use if I want to make my own braided wood core?

I just picked up a pair of 2007/08 Atomic Snoop Daddy skis i found at a thrift shop for $10 yesterday, and i can confirm that the Densolite foam core is built to last. They’ve been drilled 3 times now but the fuckers got pop.

I still think atomics bases and skis are some of the most indestructible skis. Sugar daddies and the Canadian rockies were a good match.