Replying to Troublemaker demo

I just demoed the Dynastar Troublemaker. 2 things about it. I demoed the 175.

1) It feels better in the air than any ski I've ever skied. It has SO MUCH pop, I was launching 5-10 feet further with those on than with any other skis I have tried. In fact, the first wall I hit in the pipe, they launched me so far that I landed right in the middle of the flat-bottom. Despite their relatively large size, they were never too heavy to move around in the air, they spun well, and there was something about them landing. I didn't sketch a single landing, they just glued themselves to the snow every time. I hit several large tables and a 15-foot pipe with them, and they were just unbelievable there.

2) The bad news is that they SUCK all-mountain. They are quite slow edge to edge, turning is a chore, not a pleasure. They feel really damp, and incredibly stable, but they just didn't have any energy at all in or out of turns. I was tired enough after 5 groomers to go back to the park.

So, my recommendation: If you can afford to have a freestyle-only ski or if all you do is hang out in the park, you need to have this ski. It surpasses any other twin-tip that I've skiied. If you can only afford one pair of skis, look elsewhere.

Eric Peterson
Freeski Specialist
Tyrol Ski and Sports
Rochester, MN