D3 X5 PRO, X5 PRO ROSE
Sizes: 63.5 (Rose), 65.5 (Rose), 66.5 (Rose), 67.5, 68.5 inches | MSRP: $975 | d3skis.com
D3's other rip sticks are the X5 Pro and the X5 Pro Rose (same mold, softer flex). These skis have been on the market for a few years, in some form or fashion. Each season minor tweaks and changes have been made to fine-tune their performance. Have you ever had anything you described as “Old Faithful”? Something you could turn to if nothing else worked? Well, the X5 Pro or the X5 Pro Rose could be that ski! They are both very no-nonsense, no-surprises skis. The skier will want to keep a very balanced position and stay as relaxed as possible for this ski to keep a nice pace through the course. The X5 Pro and Pro Rose have more of a luxury car feel, rather than a snappy feel. That was just fine with the riders at the ISR. The general consensus was that these skis would only take a set or two for you to be at your average or beyond and feeling really comfortable.
Keys to the X5 PRO AND X5 PRO ROSE:
• Balance on the ski is important
• Not a tail-riding ski
• A relaxed ride, no need to force turns
• Works well for a variety of styles
