I bought a new pair of parabolic skis about 20 years ago (Rossignols), and it was remarkable how much better a skier they made me.
I still use those skis, I really like them and they are in great shape. But I am seeing the newer skis have a significantly different shape and I am wondering if there is any benefit to updating again
Any advice would be much appreciated.

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Posted by idontyield

Tunnel Trash

Member since Jun 2022

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Posted on 3/18/25 at 12:03 pm to Roscoe14

Demo a pair next time you go and decide for yourself.

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Posted by Bunsbert Montcroff

Phoenix AZ / Boise ID

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 3/18/25 at 2:34 pm to Roscoe14

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Do I need a new pair of skis?

Yes.

The correct number of skis to own is n+1. While the minimum number of skis one should own is three, the correct number is n+1, where n is the number of skis currently owned.

This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of skis owned that would result in separation from your partner.

You'll need an early-season, narrow rock ski for hardpack, a daily driver all-mountain ski, powder skis, park skis with twin tips for skiing switch and doing tricks, and a touring setup. This doesn't count two pairs of XC skis, one classic and one skate ski.

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Posted by Roscoe14

Member since Jul 2021

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Posted on 3/18/25 at 2:54 pm to Bunsbert Montcroff

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This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of skis owned that would result in separation from your partner.

I could maybe get away with one more pair before I start having troubles.

And I see you are part time in Boise. How is Bogus Basin and is it worth making the drive from Twin Falls?

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Posted by Bunsbert Montcroff

Phoenix AZ / Boise ID

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 3/18/25 at 3:21 pm to Roscoe14

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And I see you are part time in Boise. How is Bogus Basin and is it worth making the drive from Twin Falls?

Your closest resorts are probably Magic Mountain, Pommerelle, and Solider? Not counting Sun Valley just because it's so darn expensive, and you probably know about it.

Bogus will be bigger with more vertical than the modest resorts close to Twin Falls. It has some beginner terrain, a ton of intermediate terrain, and some advanced/expert terrain. It will probably be busier than places like Magic Mountain and Pommerelle, but not Utah or Colorado busy. We went up last weekend on bottomless powder days and there were no crowds or lines (except to get on the lifts first thing in the morning). I think most folks in Boise have transitioned to golf, bikes, fishing, the Greenbelt, etc. Could still find lots of untracked powder even after lunch.

My wife (no pics) will ski groomers while I'll ski the trees and bumps in between and on the sides of the trails. When I'm solo I try to ski off trail as much as possible, and I still discover new side hits, fun lines, etc. after being season pass holders for several years. Lots of groomers but good off-trail skiing too. We have planned out and almost taken winter trips to Brundage or Sun Valley but Bogus is so close and easy that we haven't yet. The drive up 55 with the Payette and certain death if you go off the side with no guardrails freaks me out even in the summer. And 95 (the long way to McCall from Boise) just closed for a landslide...so Bogus it is for us! The vibe is totally chill, the people are super friendly (it is Idaho, after all), not too expensive, and as of today the base is still about 100 inches deep. Worth a trip in my book