Have a few days on 188 AM R99s now. Pretty damn fun. Most of my thoughts have already been posted and are all positive. Two thumbs way up on these skis.
Have a few days on 188 AM R99s now. Pretty damn fun. Most of my thoughts have already been posted and are all positive. Two thumbs way up on these skis.
With so many great models around 105-110, is there space for an AM 50/50 92-95 width? (Give a little space in quiver)
Or, do those who have skied the AM R87 believe that a low 90s version is unnecessary?
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don't let them slap you in the face ;)
Also... Awesome!
Just finished a few more days on the 188 AM R99s and totally blown away! The last few days have been freeze/thaw cycles and they handled both the mornings and afternoons with ease. Short radius turns, long radius turns, bumps, whatever you want to to do at whatever speed you want and these boards simply handle it. Very easy skiing skis that inspire a lot of confidence and just plain fun! Thanks Marshall!!
Word! Love it thanks man.
My sentiments exactly! Just finished my 2nd day at Jackson Hole on my 188 AM R99s and am finding them more than adequate in places I never expected. Because of my size I tend to over ski them when things get rough, but when I just back off a little they hook up beautifully as if to say "relax, we got this."Quote:
Originally Posted by GiantManta
Awesome @mudfoot!
As my old coach would say “slow down to go faster” :)
If anyone is lusting for skis from this run, there is a drilled once R120 AM in the outlet right now ;)
Have a few days on my R87 comps in 182 and enjoyed them so far. The handle bumps much better day than my daily drivers (Enforcer 104 Frees) and seem quicker edge to edge. That being said, I don't think they carve as well as my Enforcers? Is that possible or am I perhaps not engaging them enough or trying to make too long of turns? I would be curious for how mags found their sweet spot with them, as it's been a while since I've been on a sub-90mm ski. I might just need a few more days - would be open to any tips or where you find these skis shine. (My Enforcers are great in so many conditions that perhaps I just need some nuance on the R87s.)Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliBrit
I have the same R87 comps. They’re much stiffer, and longer radius than enforcer free (at least the 186). They take way more effort to get them to bend into a turn - higher edge angle, more speed, driving the tip, etc. But they absolutely can reward you for the effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by fool
I thought that might be the case - thanks, JBDJ. Probably need a few more days on them and a few more leg blasters. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong