Ski Flex / Comparison Question?

**mwthomsen** · 03-25-2007, 05:40 PM

I have looked at marshalolson's thread about ski recommendation's and flexes, but I didn't see anything that referenced the Dynastar 8800.

So could someone compare the flex of the Dynastar 8800 to the Volkl Karma?

Thanks

**mwthomsen** · 03-26-2007, 05:58 PM

I have the karma's mounted with alpine bindings and 8800's mounted with telemark bindings. The 8800 feels like a heavier ski and stiffer. Since they are mounted differently and I am new to tele I am not sure if the feedback that I am receiving is accurate or not.

So does anyone know if the 8800's are in fact stiffer than the Karma?

**GBB** · 03-26-2007, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by marshalolson

dynastar big/lbf/inspired (88mm) - great in shorter lengths for the GF

the lbf/inspired/big is the same ski as the 8800 just earlier years.

**mwthomsen** · 03-26-2007, 06:09 PM

Than looking at marshal's chart it would appear that the 8800 would be softer than the Karma since the Karma is described as a stiffer twin.

**GBB** · 03-26-2007, 06:14 PM

I have skied both the Karma and the 8800 alpine, and the karma is a touch stiffer. If I'm not mistaken, the general consensus is that the karma is stiffer than the 8800.

They more than likely feel stiffer becuase you are skiing them tele.

**mwthomsen** · 03-26-2007, 06:17 PM

Thanks that helps alot.

**elchupanebre4** · 03-26-2007, 10:02 PM

Havn't skiied the Karma, but the V-pro vs the 8800 I'd say the V-pro is a little stiffer than the 8800 (like 1 out of ten on Marshall's scale thing). Not sure if the Karma kept the same stiffness or got a little softer than the V-pro however.