The Gypsy likes a little more centered approach. I like to ski with plenty of forward pressure into the cuff of the boot, and drive the ski pretty hard. I first tried the Gypsy center mounted just to see what it was like. We’ll save that discussion for another date. The skis and skins have been fine with this setup. I’ve been running them with Marker Barons and Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS skins.

They fit in that oh so trendy sidecountry category. I have also taken them out to Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat. I have taken them on some side country laps around Ski Santa Fe and Steamboat.

The rocker profile and big dimensions break trail very well. I don’t mind, but it’s definitely not a super lightweight touring setup. I think the Gypsy is a great tool in the backcountry, but they’re a little heavy. I do not recommend these as a bump ski, but I still have a lot of fun taking them through the moguls and seeing all the weird looks I get. However, the touch of softness makes them manageable, at least for me. They are definitely a handful in the bumps. Most people aren’t buying these skis for mogul skiing. Please reference Julian Carr and his ridiculous big mountain riding. They don’t have a ton of pop, but they still like to drop. I’ve only taken them off ten-foot drops at the most, but the tails are confidence inspiring and supportive. The Gypsy provides a very stable landing platform for an air born rider. They have to be soft enough to butter and what not to fulfill these criteria.) (Remember I’m 200lbs, and this ski is designed as a freeskier’s dream. You can definitely drive the tips to initiate, but they feel just a touch soft. Certainly a fully cambered carving ski provides more energy from turn to turn. The transition could be quicker, but feels very powerful.

You can load up the edge with a lot of power and then the skis fly under your center when transitioning to the next turn. The way they matched the sidecut to the rocker profile works very well. This ski carves well…for a fat, fully rockered, powder ski. The Gypsy loves to play and it doesn’t mind charging…weird. They’ll also hold onto a heavy-duty big mountain powder line. They love to slash and slarve and spin and ride switch. I’ve had them out on multiple powder days and they float my 200lb frame like a rhinoceros in a hot air balloon. There is no doubt this is where the Gypsy shines. When you run it out bases flat there isn’t a ton of tip flap, but the ride can get a bit bumpy. It hits a great middle ground between big line stability and tree ninja slashability. I have taken this ski in some very tight trees and loved it. It doesn’t mind going fast, but I have no problem making slow speed, short radius turns if I need to slow down a bit in some tight trees. It might be a lot of ski for some people to toss around, but if you put in the right inputs, it responds beautifully. It’s playful, yet very stable when on edge. I feel like the Gypsy is kind of an oxymoron. How did you get the gear: Personally purchased at a heavy discount Mounting Point: Recommended Line & Centered

Weight: 9.4lbs, 10.25lbs, 10.75lbsīoots: Dalbello Panterra 120 & Dynafit Vulcan The SKNY will have the same design and ratios as its fatter brother, but comes in at 99cm under foot.Īpprox. They will also release a SKNY version of this ski for 2015. Also, the new bear topsheet for the 2015 model looks sweet. The 2013 model year brought a new, topsheet material (carbonium) that looks amazing and has held up very well so far. Julian Carr and Icelantic seem to understand that you don’t fix what isn’t broken. I won’t lie here the Gypsy has stolen my heart.Īs far as I understand The Gypsy design has not changed since its release in 2012. When you lay the ski over on edge you get a lot of contact compared with other rocker designs. The sidecut is matched to the rocker profile. But if you are an advanced skier, who likes fat skis, you might find yourself taking these out in less than optimal conditions. For most buyers this is an awesome, playful, fully rockered powder ski. The Icelantic Gypsy is an interesting ski that, in many ways, is hard for me to classify.

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