Line Mavericks

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What's with them? Ive been searching this forum for some comments and all I found were some negative critiques about them being for beginners and such.

I need a twin-tip and I had my mind set on them...I'll give you some info on my situation:

Height: 5.9 ft

Weight: 192 lbs

Experience in the snowpark: beginner

Experience all-mountain: I used to be a semi-pro racer

You can understand i need a good all-mountain ski with park ability (read twin-tips.) I was looking into models that would also be nice for riding all-mountain and maybe even hitting some powder now and then. But now I'm getting confused.

Would the mavericks be a right choice or should I go for something different like the skogen's?

Help is much appreciated!

 
personally i think you should go with the scratch bcs because they are good big mountain backcountry stuff and will work good for rails cause of the fatness also they should be stable for big hits

 
I say go with the Mavericks/Ruckits if you are looking for a ski to ride the entire mountain and ocassionally hit the park. They may be a bit too narrow and short for riding pow though. Do NOT get any BC skis (Mothership, PR, Scratch BC, etc) unless you ride pow more than anything else - it would be a total waste of money. Another ski you could look into would be the Bandit XX/Big Bang from Rossi (same ski, the Big Bang is just a little softer flexing). They are pretty popular all-mountian skis and their 20mm high tail would handle a switch landing...

Telefreeride: big boards, free heels, no poles, all soul
 
i would look into the concepts for sure. The base on the mavericks is a beginner base that doesnt abosorb wax. that may sound cool but it definitely will slow you down some, specialy if your a racer. concepts for sure man.

well to keep it real I started being a Poser Poser. I dress and act like a poser, but i'm not really a poser. I just pose to look like a poser posing. you know just keepin it underground

-youthinasia
 
He could always try the Karhu Ruckit - it uses the same mold as the Maverick, but it totally rips

Telefreeride: big boards, free heels, no poles, all soul
 
Thanks for all your replys so far. About the other models, i will look into them, but im kinda set on getting line skis, since i really wanna support brands like that who are trying to take newschool skiing to another level.

If I would go for a 'regular' brand, I would be looking into last years teneighty's

Anything that would suit my needs more than the maverick in the Line gamma? I mean, would a pro model like the skogen sprang's not be a good choice at all?

 
Oh and btw, im not hitting powder thát much, so it's not really important. I just need the ski to be able to be quite aggressive and react quick on the slopes.

That thing someone said about slowing me down is a good point, but I still have some giant slalom skis lying around here, so again, it's not too important. You can't expect it to do everything for you ;)

Most of the time im still stuck with old salomon force 9 grospiron freestyle skis. They handle my all-mountain needs pretty good, but they do lack some effectiveness in the park.

 
I'm with you on supporting copmanies that support the sport.

Telefreeride: big boards, free heels, no poles, all soul
 
Good choice deciding on Line. There are three skis that come to mind for what kind of ski you want. First off, I don't think the Skogen would be the best choice for you, because it's primarily a park ski. I've been riding Skogens for two years, and while I love them in the park, pipe, and on rails, I can't say that they handle well at speed, carving, or in crud and powder.

The Mavericks, while they're good all-mountain skis, seem to be more oriented towards recreational, middle-of-the-line skiers... so they aren't really geared towards hardcore riding. Soft base, not too stiff... I'm not sure how they'll take a beating from an experienced skier.

The two Line models that I think might be best for you are the Darksides and the Mike Nick Pro 171. Both are excellent on all mountain and in the park; the Darkside has traditionally been a great crossover ski for park and all-mountain, and I've heard great things about the MN pro. So you might want to check both of those out.

--Disgruntled and Nostalgic Crazed Posting Bro!--
 
The 02/03 Darksides are no longer meant for park riding. The tail is only raised 15mm, for easier release out of turns - while it is possible that it could handle a switch landing, I wouldn't count on it - the angle is geared to provide the most running surface possible.

Telefreeride: big boards, free heels, no poles, all soul
 
The mavericks are a great all mountain ski. Their great for everything. I don't think they're a beginner ski though. The concept is the best buit thats my second choice.

 
Pretty much any ski is good. You'll adjust. Companies don't usually make 'bad' skis anymore.

My girlfriend told me to shove my skis up my ass
 
i have the mavs. they are not to small for powder. I hav ridin them in there. and on the lift i have people telling me i have a nice powder ski. you r about my size 30 pounds heavier but. If you ski fast which you probably do they lose control the binding up to about the part were it says maverick. it is also a little hard for me to fing my sweet spot.

 
Crash: Are we talking light pow and groomed pow, or the ungroomed stuff? I've been considering getting a pair of Ruckits (the freeheel version of the Line Maverick), but at 6'4' 185lbs, have been wondering if maybe I should go with the Piste Pipe (the tele version of the Enemy) for the extra surface area.

Regarding the sweet spot on the Mavericks, you can use the inserts as your guide - mount the boot center directly over the center point of the four hole pattern (since that is where Line intended the boot center to be).

Free your heel:

Free your mind
 
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