Made a total of 16 runs between 9am-1pm at Stratton, going from summit to mid-mountain, back up to summit, from summit to base, from mid-mountain to base.
After using the KTPs on Saturday, I had no problems with the width of the Condors, the only problem was skating, with the added length and width, there were a couple of times I did clang the tails. As far as how they performed compared to other 110s, they feel just like the ALPs, except bigger. They turn and performance just like the ALPs, but am able to plow through powder even better. I was able to made a few runs down an area that was roped off due to heavy duty snowmaking, with almost no visibility due to the snowmaking, I was able to go through the area in ankle-deep powder without any problems. With other 110s, I would need to sit back a bit more such that the tips can raise up and go through the powder, but with the Condors, I didn’t need to do this. For me, this is definitely the skiboard I would use when I want to hit it out west, going to backbowls and other areas where there is lots and lots of powder. Previously, I would have used my Spruce 120s, but now that there is a 110 length with the added width for floatation, the Condors will take over that spot. The Condors have the same flex as the ALPs, which is less stiff than the Summits or the Lacroix that I own in the 110cm size.
I also had a chance to take these to Snowmass and Aspen Highlands and they didn’t miss a beat, able to handle both east coast and west coast conditions.
Rider – Edward Ho – Expert Skiboarder
