Newschoolers' Quick Review:
The Vacation is a super playful ski. I am not a fan of this ski for hitting large and X-Large jumps and features. The very soft flex quickly made me lose confidence in sticking landings. Same deal for medium and big cliffs say 10+ feet. If you do not land perfectly, you will likely wash out as the skis give little support when landing off-center. Ice and hard snow were also no bueno. And coming from a racing background, almost needless to say, there are countless better options for carving on a hard surface.
That being said, they are a fun choice for light powder days, slushy spring shreds, soft moguls, the mini-park, as well as days meant for taking it easy on groomers and just having fun. I enthusiastically endorse these for showing off ground tricks and getting creative with the swerves. They also work a treat if you have that flowy smooth McVeigh style in the park. But even if this ski sounds like it's made for you, my recommendation is to take a longer ski than you think you need. I was on the 180cm, but would have been better off with 186cm. The price you pay in swingweight is well worth the added versatility. -Zorko
Manufacturer's Description:
"A wide ski with a soft playful flex for throwing tricks all over the mountain from the park to the pow. “The Vacation” is the ultimate getaway from traditional boring skis! It features a truly one-of-a-kind, soft flex pattern that’s equally distributed throughout the length of the ski. This enables it to match transitions and excel at a larger variety of freestyle terrain so you can throw down with more style and control, without getting bucked. Its 104mm waist is super versatile, it floats easily in powder, yet is quick enough to also shred all over the mountain, including the park. The added surface area under foot makes for stable landings and provides even more balance and control when buttering and sliding rails. I designed the tips with a very smooth rocker and a unique early tapper geometry for a catch-free, effortless, surfy feel. You can pivot on a dime, and never have to worry again about catching your tips when popping from forward to backwards, buttering, or throwing tricks… even in fresh snow. If your idea of fun is to slash, press, air, butter, nollie & jib from untracked pow to the park and everywhere in between, it’s time for a Vacation! #JVacationSki"
The Vacation is a super playful ski. I am not a fan of this ski for hitting large and X-Large jumps and features. The very soft flex quickly made me lose confidence in sticking landings. Same deal for medium and big cliffs say 10+ feet. If you do not land perfectly, you will likely wash out as the skis give little support when landing off-center. Ice and hard snow were also no bueno. And coming from a racing background, almost needless to say, there are countless better options for carving on a hard surface.
That being said, they are a fun choice for light powder days, slushy spring shreds, soft moguls, the mini-park, as well as days meant for taking it easy on groomers and just having fun. I enthusiastically endorse these for showing off ground tricks and getting creative with the swerves. They also work a treat if you have that flowy smooth McVeigh style in the park. But even if this ski sounds like it's made for you, my recommendation is to take a longer ski than you think you need. I was on the 180cm, but would have been better off with 186cm. The price you pay in swingweight is well worth the added versatility. -Zorko
Manufacturer's Description:
"A wide ski with a soft playful flex for throwing tricks all over the mountain from the park to the pow. “The Vacation” is the ultimate getaway from traditional boring skis! It features a truly one-of-a-kind, soft flex pattern that’s equally distributed throughout the length of the ski. This enables it to match transitions and excel at a larger variety of freestyle terrain so you can throw down with more style and control, without getting bucked. Its 104mm waist is super versatile, it floats easily in powder, yet is quick enough to also shred all over the mountain, including the park. The added surface area under foot makes for stable landings and provides even more balance and control when buttering and sliding rails. I designed the tips with a very smooth rocker and a unique early tapper geometry for a catch-free, effortless, surfy feel. You can pivot on a dime, and never have to worry again about catching your tips when popping from forward to backwards, buttering, or throwing tricks… even in fresh snow. If your idea of fun is to slash, press, air, butter, nollie & jib from untracked pow to the park and everywhere in between, it’s time for a Vacation! #JVacationSki"
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