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- From: drbill@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (william.h.davies)
- Subject: Re: Rossi 4SK or 7SK? (Get the DV6S)
- Message-ID: <1992Dec30.213148.5251@cbfsb.cb.att.com>
- Keywords: rossi dvs6 equipment recommendation
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- Organization: AT&T
- References: <1go0qpINNipu@west.West.Sun.COM>
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 21:31:48 GMT
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- In article <1go0qpINNipu@west.West.Sun.COM> maxda@rocketer.ism.isc.com (Max D.) writes:
- >
- >Rossi 4SK or 7SK?
- >Which one is better for an advanced intermediate going for speed and steep?
- >Any help would be appreciated.
- >Thanks.
- >
-
- Both the 4SK and 7SK are great choices; however, I would opt for Rossi's
- new DV6S - an all-terrain ski with a slalom sidecut:
-
- The 4SK is considered the most successful racing ski of all time - used
- as the benchmark for many high performance skis; favored by both racers
- and non-racers alike.
-
- The 7SK is Rossi's maximum performance slalom ski and used by racers like
- Alberto Tomba, Paul Accola, and Vreni Schneider. This board is known for
- its edge grip, precision, and quickness.
-
- Now for the DV6S sales pitch . . . . *Supposedly* this is the ski of
- choice for Rossi ski racers when they're just yahoo'ing down the slopes
- and not competing. This ski rides real quiet when just cruising, but
- responds immediately when you want to turn (carves with precicion in
- SL and GS types); it has awesome edge grip (result of the "diagonal
- variation effect", DVE, Rossi's version of the mono[bloc,coque]
- construction); the ski also handles well over varying terrain. The DV6S
- has a sintered racing base, LIS (low inertia system) tip for lower swing
- weight, and a primo graphic covered with their new durable Rossitop.
- If it sounds like I bought a pair . . . I did! And, I am more than pleased.
- The only drawback is having to sit in my office, thinking about making turns,
- rather than getting to do it! The skis also passed the *acid-test* during
- our ski patrol annual toboggan certification last weekend (had to ski the
- steeps, ice, crud, and some packed powder with a patient in the sled).
-
- I honestly think you would be delighted with the DV6S - an all-terrain ski
- with a high-performance feel.
-
- Hope this helps!
-
-
- Bill Davies, drbill@aluxpo.att.com
- Live slow, Ski fast . . . .
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