It was pitch black when I woke up in the morning. The streetlights outside my window illuminated a thick cloud of snow that had been dumping all night. 5am never felt so exciting. After I threw on my gear and headed out the door clutching a coffee cup and a granola bar, I met up with the rest of the Powder7 crew at the shop. We all piled in the shop’s 1991 Ford F-150 and made a beeline for Vail. By the time we made it to the legendary back bowls, over a foot of fresh had fallen. We had about 10 pairs of skis in the truck and I reached for the Line Sick Day 125 in a 192cm. This was the first time I had skied on anything wider than 100mm, so my first thoughts were those of uncertainty. Two chairlifts later, I was a convert.
As the day continued I was impressed by how well the wide tips and powder rocker kept me afloat. I was able to change up my turning styles depending on the terrain while still staying on top of the snow. I was surprised at how little speed was needed to start linking turns together. Cruising down the flatter type back bowls was a world of difference. The skis just bobbed in and out. Once we started venturing into the trees, I noticed the 192cm length, but the width didn’t seem to bother me much. The stiff tail of the Sick Day made making emergency turns to avoid trees nice and easy.
If you are in the market for a powder ski that you can be confident in, regardless of the terrain, this is a great choice. It is light for its size, maneuverable and just downright fun. The wood core provides great pop and spring even when floating on deep snow. Call out of work and bring these with you.
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