New Rocker Skis and Old ACL Injuries

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    Frosty
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      This email from a guest today …

      Interesting recommendation.  I have been skiing 40+ years and I am considering new skis.  My last 2 pair were the Head Cyber (180s) and Atomic SX-11s (170s).  These skis are both good if tuned (edges softened several inches back from front touch point).  The “Rocker” feature seems to have taken care of this problem…what do you think?  I plan on buying again this year if I can be convinced with the new models???  ***Also I believe that many ACL injuries have been caused by the “tail shape curve” when certain ability levels get stuck in the back of their skis exiting a turn.  The tails should have been de-tuned.  Hopefully the newer models have addressed this.  I WAS a Certified EPSIA Instructor many moons ago and plan on skiing more,starting this season.  I am still an aggressive skier and

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