2006 Independent Ski Tests


 

 
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  O’Brien Sixam 1 Point
Sizes: 67.5", 69"
Price: $899 (blank)
Scores
Speed 3.75
Turning 3.50
Stability 4.38
Carryout 3.50
Predictability 3.50
Overall Impression 3.50

The Sixam 1 Point is the current men’s world record ski. It’s user-friendly, fast and very stable. From the apex of the turn to the first wake, no other ski acquires additional angle better then the Sixam 1. This ski will reward a technical skier with near 90-degree turns but will also accommodate a skier who moves around more on the ski. The test Team found that they could mount bindings on the Sixam 1 Point and go straight out and run short-line slalom.

“At 38 off the Sixam 1 Point was very stable. I could take this ski to a personal best.”—Mark Schneewind

“Fin block is very difficult to work with.”—Chad Scott

“The pull out felt a bit shaky but once on edge the ski felt very stable. The pre-turn felt good and the load off the ball felt even better.”—Jim Morton

“This is an easy ski to ride. Great stability and predictability. ”—Scott Greenwood