Most important quality in a ski

elm.

elm.

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What is the most important quality to a ski?

I recently demoed 6 skis before making my final decision on what ski I wanted. Here's a list of the things I thought were most important about the ski in order.

1.flex

2.shape (camber/rocker)

3..size (length & dimensions)

4.wood

5.weight

6.graphic
 
Not so much which one is the most important but how well multiple parts of the ski work together. You can have the best camber / flex in the world but it's not going to help when you're skiing on a ski that has a shitty sidecut or terrible weight.
 
Sidecut definitely deserves to be on there. I think it may have moved to priority number one for me. After that it would be; Length > Shape > Flex > Construction (sidewall please, no cap) > Base Material > Weight > Graphics.

You need to have the right mix of all of these, but certain things definitely take priority.
 
13635702:Cyanicenine said:
Sidecut definitely deserves to be on there. I think it may have moved to priority number one for me. After that it would be; Length > Shape > Flex > Construction (sidewall please, no cap) > Base Material > Weight > Graphics.

You need to have the right mix of all of these, but certain things definitely take priority.
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good call, I forgot about side cut. I don't like anything under 23-24. imo 26-28 is perfect.

Also To op. Width/shape is probly my #1 priority then everything else Comes into play
 
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