Comments on: Black Diamond Efficient Series — Part 2 — The New Skis

By: Lou

Lou — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:31:22 +0000

I was out with a very good skier on Drifts and he was looking fine,he had nice things to say about the ski. Personally, I had no big problem with them and liked the width/weight ratio, and would rate them “above average.” I think this is a ski that responds greatly to how they are tuned and what binding mount position you end up with. As always, a demo is a good idea.

By: Dave Cramer

Dave Cramer — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:42:23 +0000

I’ve really liked the Drift, but I’m a very low-performance skier. But they did OK night skiing on hardpack at New England resorts, and are a blast in soft snow. Very soft, very light.

By: adam

adam — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:04:34 +0000

Any follow up on how you likes these skis this season? I’m looking at possibly purchasing these and see some mixed reviews…. At 5’9″ 165lbs I’m unsure if i should get the 176 or the 185′s any input on these sizes?

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:12:04 +0000

I’ve been skiing the Stokes this season and I’m really happy with them except that the inserts got ripped out of em at the end of the year. Have heard about other simliar incidents so even tho I’m getting a new pair from dynafit I’m a bit concerned it might happen again. Drift could be a nice option. Thx!

By: Lou

Lou — Mon, 30 May 2011 13:00:25 +0000

Simon, I can’t see how the Drift would be any worse than Stoke on hardpack. I’d say neither ski would be particularly exceptional on “hard steeps.” That’s not what they’re designed for. If I had my choice of either for steep hard snow, I’d probably pick the Drift, actually. So now you’re hearing something different (grin).