i find these skis are the best pair i own. they are semi flexibe and as twin tips they have the free ride image, but they hold the slope so well. carving turns are a dream on these skis despite them being twin tipped

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The Greatest Skis in the World
by Xtasy

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Advantages: Price, responsive and stable
Disadvantages: Not a ski for extremely high speed

Just spent a day at Killington on my CMX Pro's. I was skiing the whole Mtn with friends and was very pleased with the snappy response of these boards. THey carved very nicely and were responsive on quick turns. Edge hold was very good on steeps and in ... Read review

Fantastic skis, great for really fast cruising on piste but with precise control for tighter turns. You can really feel whats happening and these skis have given me enormous confidence in all conditions. ... Read review

Its a very good begginer board! because of its shape its really good for balance. its ok in the terreian park but not the best in that deep powder up top if this isn't your first board i recomend a Ride or Burton there my faves ... Read review

Advantages: Solid performance, cheap price, great build quality, not yellow.
Disadvantages: Should be called Drake GT? Ciao, do your research! ;-)

...have owned a pair of Drake F60s (drakes top-of-the-range model) which they have not only provided me with a great connectio ... Read review

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I saw your comment in China Wolf's guestbook and decided to come to the review and see if I could determine what the fuss was about. I am confused as to the jargon "GTs" for instance you are using. How are the bindings attached to the snowboard? If you consider a potential prospective buyer whose daughter has just asked him for a pair of Drake GTO Bindings for her birthday, and he doesn't know what they are even, you might get a clue as to what sort of information he might be looking for. Many of the people who are reading your review will have found it, not by looking up the product but by looking on the Members' Centre at "New Reviews" - and read it as a courtesy to you to rate it for the database as to how helpful a prospective buyer would find your review. If you are interested in making a very helpful review, here is a suggestion. Perhaps a brief introduction to snowboarding at the beginning of the review, followed by a paragraph on the purposes of the bindings and what you are looking for; followed again by your demonstration as to how this model (you obviously like) fits the criteria suggested. A comparison with other bindings (what are Burtons?) could follow, and then a summary of the good points; cost (and comparative costs of other bindings), potential life before needing replacement, and suppliers are a good note to end on - along with any information about the manufacturer and the manufacturer's reputation and after sales service!.... - ♥ - jes ≈≈≈≈{; -)-{{::::: |||||< by jesi

I read your revie and I had no idea what you were tryign to review as well as all the references were to things or items I have no idea about. I guessed if could be skiing as tekin21 did, but then again what do I know? IF you update, let me know and I will re-rate this review for you. by china_wolf

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drake f60 bindings
by kirrieboy

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Advantages: Durability, speed and control - Superb!!
Disadvantages: There's no snow!

Rossignol have kept these bad boys pretty much the same for the past 2 seasons simply because there is nothing they could do to make them better! These skis are guaranteed fun, on or off-piest. I'm going to keep them for at least 10 years. Not quit ... Read review

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Hi and welcome to Ciao - Regards Lexy by Bollinger28

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Ski of the year in some mags - I'm not surprised!
by schneckster

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Advantages: Go anywhere do almost anything - on snow, of course!
Disadvantages: Snow melts :o(

There I was wandering round the Ski Show at the NEC looking for my dream ski - Salomon's X-Scream Series - at a decent price. I found it several times over, but as usual, overpriced for what they were. Salomon's never seem to be bargains, in my experience ... Read review

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Great review with loads of personal details and specifications. Lynne x by purplelynne

A good review. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

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They have barely changed in 2 years - Wonder Why!?
by volcom

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Advantages: Good quality boot
Disadvantages: Take a while to break in

After years and years of renting boots I thought it was about time that I finally shelled out for my own pair of ski boots. Since I’ve been going every winter for the last few years I figured that I would make most of my money back within 4 to 5 years. ... Read review

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My partner is trying to get me skiing... but im quite nervous when not on terra-ferma! I shall show this to him as he keeps complaining that he needs some new boots! i am sure this will influence him into his desision! by staceymartin

skiing...not something I've ever got into. With my accident rate it's probably not wise!! Great op, Dave by DarkDave

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Advantages: Good in difficult slopes, accurate handling in most situations
Disadvantages: Handling in high speed not most accurate

Based on my experience, Fischer Alltrax Border-X is a good carver for advanced users. I have used it in standard downhills (not off from the slopes) and it offers good grip from the slope. The handling in high speed is, however, not the most accurate i ... Read review

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What is it made from ? How much does it cost ? etc. if you add some more details please leave me a message in my guesbook and I will pop back and re-rate. Welcome to Ciao ;-) by Buenosdias

Fraid I'm not much wiser as to what this is. Pat.t by patriciat

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Advantages: fantastic support and comfort
Disadvantages: Hard to find store with type of boot in stock

Ski-ing itself was a dramatic sport to learn however the comfort these boots provided left me no aches and pains. The comfort and fit is excellant and range in this brand is superb. Salamon is certainly one of the top leading brands which is both reaso ... Read review

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welcome to ciao by allan1500

Good first op... where do you normally ski? Ever go to Hillend? :) by Lil_Miss_Pink

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Advantages: Nice to ski on, effortless turning
Disadvantages: Have had bad experience with prevoius model

I have been skiing since I was 3 years old am now am 21. I have been on the world circuit most of my life and have been in the German national ski team and won German national titles at a young age. A team member and I both bought a previous model of V ... Read review

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You need to add a lot more detail to this review. Let me know if you rewrite by newb00ts

I am reviewing a previous model of the Carver plus, but since they don't sell previous models this is the closest model to the one which I have skiied on but maybe since then they have fixed the obvious problem. Every season they improve on the previous model, it could even be improving the look and leaving the body as is. As to the quality of the previous version, shit basically but nontheless a comfortable ski to use but I am just letting people know to be wary if the buy this model and to ask about the durability of the base berofe buying it. by hunkaspunk

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Advantages: great feel, easy adjustment, comfy straps
Disadvantages: cost, straps quite short

I bought these bindings only because my original ones had given up on me half way down a mountain. It has been the best thing that has happened to my boarding. Both the baseplate and highback are fairly stiff so all movement is transferred direct to the b ... Read review

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Adding to a review is done by pressing the edit button under the advantages/disadvantages section when looking at your review. Happy to read again if you add more information. Fionaxx by COOOEEE

Welcome to Ciao. I'm a skier rather than a boarder, though I haven't been for a couple of years. Hope you have fun on the site. Pretty good first op - the general rule is the more info the higher your ratings! by numberthree

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Advantages: You can wear them all day without crippling yourself
Disadvantages: Not for 'high end technical' stuff.

Rossignol soft ski boots are possibly the best skiing product for recreational skiers' since someone first strapped bits of wood to their feet. Soft boots are quite different from the 'normal' boots in that rather than a solid outer shell which holds ... Read review

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Great review by allan1500

I have been mulling over the idea of soft ski boots for a a while. I love skiing but hate the ski boots. Gurtie's review has pretty much persuaded me that they really are the way ahead. Thanks. by sigrid77

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I thought you might be a skier from you photo. I was considering buying a pair of K2s for my trip last year to Val Thorens in France. In the end i chose atomics, but these sound great! Another highly interesting review. ¬¬¬JIM¬¬¬ by pleaseratemyreview

Brilliant report, I own a pair of Axis skis, and having used them for the 1st time last month, can fully concur with this report. I also find the K2 Axis very forgiving, so don't be afraid to give them a try. The choice of binding could be very influential (of course) with these, mine are Fritschi Rave Pro (from Facewest.co.uk) and have proved to be superb. by snowski

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