Carlos G
Gender
Male
Height
6' 2"
Weight
190 lbs
Shoe Size
US 12.00
Skier Type
Type III+ - Expert
Ski Frequency:
25 - 50 days / year
My Skiing
Having fun all around skinning in the resort and out of bounds as well as an occasional race. I would love to race the Grand Traverse and eventually try to finish the Pierra Mienta and other European Grand Courses.
My Gear
Movement Race Pro 85 177 cm (ATK Haute Route)
Fischer Transalp Race 161 (ATK Trofeo with brake)
Scarpa Alien 1.0
Scarpa F1 Lt
Recent Posts
10/9/2024
Hi Kris,
I've also been really impressed with the Blizzard Zero G Race skis. I rented the older version from Skimo.co, and the downhill performance was unreal, even on double black diamonds at the resort. If you get a chance to demo a pair, I highly recommend it. However, the staff at the shop might mention that the new model isn't quite as stable or stiff as the older one. As I posted above, my new skis are a Ski Trab, but I have not tested them yet.
The measurements for the Zero G Race are similar t...
10/9/2024
Jbo, thanks for the message. As you mentioned, I did purchase a sample from Fischer that was sold alongside many other Fischer at level 9. As you know, it's common for discount retailers to buy demo inventory (skis, boots, clothing) from name brands that need cash and have to empty existing inventories.
However, if Fischer or any company knows their samples are lower quality than main production, they shouldn't sell them without disclosing it and potentially misleading customers. They could have easily ...
7/22/2024
While these skis were enjoyable to use, their aeroshape construction resulted in a significant weakness in the tail. Unfortunately, the ski broke after a typical fall on a groomed run when the tail caught an edge. Despite being under warranty, Fischer denied my claim, offering only a 50% discount on a replacement. The eluded to "incidental damage caused by use" which I find completely unacceptable. These skis are specifically marketed for ski mountaineering, an activity that inherently carries a higher ris...