You’re always so clear and knowledgeable. Loads of reviews out there but you guys are legit. Thanks for being the real deal.
@SkiEssentials
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@Adywebb123
3 жыл бұрын
Way hey. First to watch from other side of the world. Uk.
@michaelwhitney4256
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I appreciate the replies to below comments. Thank you.
@SkiEssentials
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're here for ya!
@Krimson-io6hv
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, almost exact same question as Michael Einstein except I'm on the other end. I am an intermediate working my way to an advanced intermediate. I'm comfortable on greens to less and, depending on the blue, steeper blues. I mostly ski in the mid-west (WI - MN) and want a ski I can continue to grow into and looking for a slightly wider ski to compliment the narrow 74's I currently have. No moguls or tricks either and prefer to stay frontside. Would you suggest the 82 Basalt or 82 Ti?
@SkiEssentials
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Like Michael, if you're looking for a ski to grow into, I think you can easily justify the 82 Ti. As I mentioned to him, it's not tremendously demanding and pretty darn approachable for a skier in your situation. On the other hand, there's a much higher performance ceiling than the Basalt, so you can continue to grow with it for years and years to come without out-skiing it.
@jaggeh3340
2 жыл бұрын
I made the mistake of trying these skis off trail, as an intermediate skier they were very punishing. For carving the piste they were great, very little effort needed to engage the edges but when I first got on them I didn't quite realize how much they would bite and it took a couple runs to stop myself from trying to do all the work.
@SkiEssentials
2 жыл бұрын
Certainly. Off trail, especially for an intermediate, they're going to be pretty demanding. Fairly stiff tail with no rocker, so a lot of skier input and unweighting of the tail is required. They sure do carve exceptionally well, though!!
@laynegardner9664
6 ай бұрын
Great review. I ski the 82 ti, and I love it. Smooth, powerful, and great for carving. Plus I can take it off trail with no issues. I’m 65, an expert skier, with the usual old knee issues. I love to ski fast, sweeping carves (like your video). I did ski the 88 basalt which I didn’t like. My question is about the new Rossignol Arcade. I understand that the Arcade 84 ti doesn’t have the full sheet of metal throughout the ski as does the 88 ti. So which one skis closer to the old experience 82 ti?
@SkiEssentials
6 ай бұрын
What they lack in metal, they make up for in core thickness, so there's a give and take here. I would say the new 84 is closer to the 82 Ti than the new 88. That new 88 is burlier than the 86Ti as well.
@michaeleinstein5050
2 жыл бұрын
How does this ski compar to the 82 Basalt? I'm an Advanced Intermediate, long-time and slightly older skiier. Mainly ski beginner with the kids and sometimes will hit an Intermediate and sometimes and Expert if I really feel adventurous. Only ski in the Northeast (Mass, VT, NY) on typical packed/powder and often hard granular and icy patches. But still want a ski I can use if we get some nice fresh snow. I'm not doing any mogul fields anymore (knees can't take it) and no tricks or jumping, and only ever stay "on slope". So, would the TI or the Basalt be the best ski for me?
@SkiEssentials
2 жыл бұрын
Similar overall, just more stability, power, and edge grip in the Ti. It sounds like you could ski either ski without any issue. I personally would recommend going with the Ti just because I feel like it has more top end capabilities without being too challenging to ski. You'll also get a little more bite out of it for firm eastern conditions and those icy patches.
@jxrxch
2 жыл бұрын
I think these are going to be my next ski. I’ve tested Atomic Vantage 82 Ti and liked them but I’m more about nice turns and want to ski all day without getting tired (buggered my knee a few years back). How would you compare the Vantage and Experience in 82? Any good reason to pick one over the other (except the obvious turn radius differences)
@SkiEssentials
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason! I personally prefer skiing the Experience. Turn initiation feels smoother and the ski has better vibration damping. I do think the Experience is slightly more forgiving too, and a lot of that is coming from it just feeling smoother overall. Hope that helps!
@scottparris4127
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff! What are the major performance differences / styles between the Rossignol Experience 82 Ti, Stockli Laser AR, and Volkl Deacon 84? Do you have a recommendation for a Western on-piste skier? Thanks!
@SkiEssentials
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott! I think overall it's fair to say those 3 skis are pretty darn similar, but there are some differences too. The Experience 82 Ti feels most like a true carver. Really loves to arc turns and has excellent edge to edge quickness and precision. Absolutely loves to carve and can even rival some narrower, more carving-focused skis. The Deacon 84 feels the most versatile. 3D.Radius makes the tips and tails less catchy, which really comes in hand in bumps or really anywhere that's not groomed. Gives the ski a touch of forgiveness too. The Laser AR is an extremely supply and smooth ski. Softest flex pattern of the bunch, but plenty of stability and vibration damping. Easy to manipulate and I think almost as versatile as the Deacon 84, but the shorter radius in the tips and tails gives it a preference for carving. For a western on-piste ski, I honestly think any of them could work. If you're consistently on trail and prefer carving, go Experience or Laser. Laser will give you a more premium feel between those two, that's for sure, but there's some impressive value in that Experience 82 at $899 with a binding (and a good binding at that, not your average system). The Deacon if you plan on skiing off-piste a decent amount and/or if you like long carving turn shapes as the 3D.Radius does let the ski run into some pretty big turns when you want to. Hope that helps!
@pablovagnor
Жыл бұрын
@@SkiEssentials ..,. How would you compare the experience vs deacon for Midwest. Manmade small mountain stuff. Some bumps, kinda " off piste " then hard packed / Midwest icey stuff. Weather dependent
@edgn5030
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. Got a question if you don't mind. I currently rock 88 experience 2016's so i'm familiar with this line. Debating between these and new 86 ti. I ski about 30+ times a year and find myself breaking 50mph on most runs. I want a front side ski that carves well but need it to be stable up to 60mph. My 88's are very stiff and damp, bite ice very well and I didn't find a speed limit for them yet :) These look like a great carver, I just worry about chatter at high speed. Would i be better of with 86ti or these will do?
@SkiEssentials
Жыл бұрын
I'd say the increased mass of the 86 makes it a bit more stable at speed than the 82. The 82 has more of a precise turn mentality, so I'd think the 86 will feel more sturdy. Not much chatter to worry about with either of these skis, they're quickly jumping to the top of our list of fun and favorite skis.
@michaelocenar6140
2 жыл бұрын
To what extent can I use these skis backside/on powder?
@SkiEssentials
2 жыл бұрын
You can take them off trail, they're just not going to be the best (or the easiest) in deeper snow conditions. Narrow, and not much tail rocker, so they'll get hooky in deep snow.
@OmbudsmanQ
2 жыл бұрын
Can you compare this to Wingman 82 please? Thanks
@SkiEssentials
2 жыл бұрын
HI Kenny! Very similar in terms of shape and application. The Wingman CTi uses carbon tubes while the Wingman Ti does not, putting the Ti version closer to performance with the Rossignol. I think the Rossi has a bit more all-mountain versatility than the Elan, which is really more of a front side shape but in a slightly wider-bodied format. If you're looking for a more versatile and well-rounded ski, I'd lean to the Elan. Have fun! SE
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