Any Rossi or Dynastar - I have my choice, but which would you choose?

**InspectorGadget** · 07-29-2006, 07:41 AM

I am a dedicated Volkl skier.

However, through a business deal, I now have my choice of any Rossignol or Dynastar ski. I'm confident most people are going to suggest Squads or Legend Pros; but, it's a wide open field and there's lots to choose from. What ski would you choose?

**mntlion** · 07-29-2006, 07:53 AM

dynastar will have a similar feel to volkl I think.

Pros or XXL for fats, 8800 for all mountain

**El Chupacabra** · 07-29-2006, 08:16 AM

189 Squads (or whatever the exact length is that's right around there), 'cuz that's what I'd pick. The 194s I demo'd were fun, but in reality, probably a bit long for everyday use.

Legend Pro if you don't already have a ski like it; probably more versatile than the Squad.

**Jumper Bones** · 07-29-2006, 08:19 AM

SQUADS

and not in the pussy length/flex ie less than 189

**MTT** · 07-29-2006, 12:16 PM

LEGEND PRO RIDER

**gforce** · 07-29-2006, 12:48 PM

No rossi or dynastar is going to ski like a Volkl...but go with the Squads.

**WWCD** · 07-29-2006, 01:31 PM

Telling us what you have now will help with recommendations.

**dirtybryan** · 07-29-2006, 02:13 PM

Unless this deal requires you to ski them, since you would prefer Volkls, get the most expensive ski, ebay just under what it retails for and get yourself a ski you want. I like some rossi and dynastar skis, but figure thats one more option.

**Jumper Bones** · 07-29-2006, 05:34 PM

he's a volkl rep...

...don't think affording skis is an issue, probably just wants the most fun bang for the buck possible here.

**dirtybryan** · 07-29-2006, 05:44 PM

I'll have to keep that in mind.

**upallnight** · 07-29-2006, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jumper Bones

SQUADS

and not in the pussy length/flex ie less than 189

isn't the 189 the pussy "soft" flex? the 194 is the unadultered version, no?

**squirrelmurphy** · 07-29-2006, 06:57 PM

184, 17whatever are the pussy versions, 189 and 194 are the 2x4's

**FigureEleven** · 07-29-2006, 07:55 PM

Legend Pro XXL... fat sandwiched goodness available in 200cm.

**upallnight** · 07-29-2006, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by squirrelmurphy

184, 17whatever are the pussy versions, 189 and 194 are the 2x4's

194 isn't even firmer than the 184? (why more than a handful of folksneed it, i'm not sure.)

**pechelman** · 07-29-2006, 10:31 PM

Pro XXL, Squad, or LP in that order
size is up to you

**shmerham** · 07-29-2006, 10:56 PM

When they say 'any', do they really mean any? Seems like Squads and LP's are sometimes not considered in deals.

B4's make a good touring ski, as do scratch bc's/sickbirds.

**squirrelmurphy** · 07-29-2006, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by upallnight

194 isn't even firmer than the 184? (why more than a handful of folksneed it, i'm not sure.)

firmer than the 184, i dunno if its got any extra beef than the 189, i'm sure its in one of the squad threads somewhere. 184 is kinda explosive-stiff from what i remember, and 189 is burly as hell

**bossass** · 07-30-2006, 03:12 AM

My 184s are burly as shit, but perhaps I got some pre-production version.

I've owned LPs and now Squads.

Go squad.

**Meathelmet** · 07-30-2006, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by bossass

My 184s are burly as shit, but perhaps I got some pre-production version.

I've owned LPs and now Squads.

Go squad.

Yo, Bossas.

Whaddya like of your 184s?

My im103s are utterly drilled,screwed,duct taped and epoxied together atm, and i dont know how long they will last next season.
Was thinking for the 184s as a replacement..

Why?

-100:ish dimensions.

-More sidecut (huh??

i know, just looking for a ski that you can ride on the edge a bit more. with 103s the speeds are always mach looney when you put the ski on the edge)..

-Relatively stiff.

-Never had rossis before.

**orange** · 07-30-2006, 08:24 AM

Scratch FS's or Troublemakers, with p10 risers.

Okay I'm sorry I had to. The general conclusion is Squads.

**upallnight** · 07-30-2006, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by squirrelmurphy

firmer than the 184, i dunno if its got any extra beef than the 189, i'm sure its in one of the squad threads somewhere. 184 is kinda explosive-stiff from what i remember, and 189 is burly as hell

i'z purdy sure the 194 is even stiffer, which is re-damn-donkulous.

(in another thread, i related the story of how we had to break my friend's ski, essentially, to make them rideable -- and he is a phenomenally strong skier.)

184 sounds like a good ski for mortals...but is it too short for you, inspectorgadget?

**Plakespear** · 07-30-2006, 09:29 PM

Does this deal go for binders, too? Because Dynastar is coming out with their early tram series- which are basically the big mt. skis with Naxos. So if you want an AT setup...

**danadog** · 07-31-2006, 09:00 AM

spector,
As you know I have been on Goats for the past 2 years.
Last spring I was able to snag a pair of 189 Squads and I Love them.
I have a new pair of 07 Goats on the way, via Volkl warranty and I am not sure what I am even going to do with them after skiing the Squads.
Anyway snag a pair of Squads in the 189 for those high speed days.

**InspectorGadget** · 07-31-2006, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by upallnight

184 sounds like a good ski for mortals...but is it too short for you, inspectorgadget?

Considering I'm somewhere between twenty-something and a wheelchair, the pussy lengths (184, maybe a 189) are the only lengths I would consider.

Originally Posted by Plakespear

Does this deal go for binders, too? Because Dynastar is coming out with their early tram series- which are basically the big mt. skis with Naxos. So if you want an AT setup...

Now, Plakespear brings up something well worth considering. Thanks N.

I skied the Squads last year and liked them, but I haven't owned a pair of Rossignols since 1981. Unless I wind up with a touring rig, as wisely suggested by Plake; the reality is that you'll likely see me listing a pair of French skis in Gear Swap.