I've heard some great things about the Salomon qts 99 and 106(an all mountain ski with an freeride feel to it). SE, Hi SE, If you need to find your BSL, but would still like to submit your order, please enter "I will provide" in the Sole Length box and we will hold your order for mounting. Intermediate: Congratulations! Hi Nishen! However, I think I would prefer a ski in the 98-102 range. At your weight, I think you can rule out the Bent Chetler, as it's a little too soft flexing for someone your size. That said, I also spend a good amount of time cruising down groomers with my family members, so I need a ski that can do it all. Turns will be slow and steady, and at the end of your time as a beginner, youll be starting to tip your skis to turn rather than pushing yourself to turn with your heels. Also is 180 a good length for what I'm trying to do? Terrain mostly 70% off piste and 30% on. Maybe the Salomon QST 99? Hope that helps! I don't have a ton of powder experience. It will hold an edge like a GS ski on firm snow, and has a preference to complete a carving turn, as opposed to letting the skier release the tail edge and smear the ski. For classic or touring poles, the correct size pole should reach your armpit. They're all pretty maneuverable, and if you didn't like the metallic nature of the M5, you'll probably like these more. SE. I decided this year to upgrade from 10 year old K2 Apache Recon. It's got a great blend of materials that really give the skis a good amount of power and strength. I consider myself a strong intermediate skier on the edge of advanced. Sidecut extending beyond the rocker is one of those things that they keep talking about that doesnt really make a lot of sense until you ski it and realize what a precise and fun-loving ski this is. As one of the more front-side and carving-oriented skis of this grouping, the K2 Mindbender 99 Ti is engaging, stable, and totally powerful. The Blizzard Rustler 9 is also in that area, but is more like the Pinnacle than the Rossignol. Fitting cross country skis is different then fitting alpine skis. After being a Snowboarder the last 20 years this year I will "have to" get back to skis to teach my kids skiing. Im looking for something a little better for off piste, powder and tight tree runs. I heard the Marker Griffon 13 makes trouble sometimes (even out of the box). I am a mixed bag skier because I like ripping groomers, carving, jumping (limited spinning), skiing switch/buttering, but at the same time love moguls, soft snow, trees etc. My name's Jeff, I assume you were looking at the last person to leave a comment. Like Volkl and Atomic, K2 has positioned metal along the edges of the ski. Head is another company focusing on delivering high-end performance in a lightweight package. Any help on the SD 104 or advice on a ski? But I'm not sure I love them -- you described their feel as 'surfy' which makes sense. I usually stay away from groomers, or if I find myself on one, I'll cling to the edge and dip into the treeline as much as possible. A few skis come to mind that I think you'd enjoy testing if you have the opportunity. I'm looking for something that supports conditions as one finds them on the doable on a random ski week (I fly in, so I don't get to take advantage of powder days except by coincidence with my travel days) out west, with the limitation of a one-ski quiver. More weight means the skis will feel softer, and shorter. Hi Luke! Surely, something of this price level should perform properly, but it doesnt really do it on its ownit does require a skilled and attentive pilot to get the most out of it. The Enforcer is a stiff, directional, freeride ski. SE, Hi Kyle! An all mountain ski with some distinct freeride influence is a great way to describe it. It also is a great ski for someone who values maneuverability and quickness over speed, as you mentioned. Higher camber, lighter weight, and a ton of fun. They manage to eke out quite a bit of flotation and freeride acumen, however, and a lot of it comes down to the skis ability to flex and bend with a wide range of stiffness and power. I'm not a speed demon, more like ability to turn freely and easily. Thanks, Rudi, Hi Rudi! I don't have as much data/experience with 4Frnt, but as an owner of Enforcer 100, I can certainly speak to that. Have fun! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Perhaps you don't get the same preference to finish a carving turn as with the MX 99. It uses a wood core made from silver fir and beech, sandwiched between two full sheets of titanal metal, and finished with carbon and fiberglass. Armada Tracer 98 While this isnt a free pass to say screw all that, I know I need 210s!, it is an official recognition that different skiers have different preferences which can easily change the length of ski they purchase. The Kore will be lighter and easier to ski versus the Mantra, but you also don't lose a ton of groomer performance. My young kids enjoy going off piste and I do not like my skis on moguls or in trees. Carbon is a pretty stiff material, and the way that Fischer uses it in this ski is pretty interesting. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Adam, Hi, Who it's For: As the narrowest ski in this comparison article, you might expect the Pinnacle 95 Ti to be one of the more firm-snow-focused skis, but that's not necessarily the case. I am 183cm and about 70kg and do like to ski fast both on and off piste. I am 23 and new to Freeski! I've currently got a pair of Blizzard Magnums (I think low 80s underfoot) which I love for the groomers, however, I am finding myself sometimes spending the entire day off-piste in the trees. Yup, those are the lengths I was thinking of. I suppose I'm also a bit confused because with much of my skiing being on moguls (of the sort that develop as a steep slope is left alone, not regularly shaped competitive ones), specialized mogul skis would be close to slalom skis, whereas skis for variable surface conditions get quite a bit wider--so what does one best use on moguls with variable surface conditions? I'm looking for a recommendation on some powder skis. It doesn't have to be a super powder ski - I have atomic automatics for this - and I would really like it to carve well on piste. Almost all of my resort skiing is woods or bumps, a playful/surfy ski style, but I enjoy laying into a turn too. I've got a friend who wants the exact same ski, so I can sell it to him. I think the move from the Bonafide to the Rustler makes sense. You would be totally fine with the 186 Enforcer 100. True all-mountain skiers who want something equally at home in the bumps and trees as it is on the groomers. SE, Hi SkiEssentials I think because of my weight I shouldn't go to the 11 series. These laminates are thinner than most, at .4mm wide, so it's not a ton of metal, but still does the trick. Definitely keep that Rustler 10 at the top of your list. Think about it alongside the Origin 96 and the Ranger 102 FR, although its construction gives it arguably a more playful feel than either of those skis. Thanks a lot. Adam, Update, I went with the 98ti and purchased them SE. Fits well! I'd say the Sky is the best floater of the three, but doesn't quite have the stability of the Salomon. SE. Do those make sense? The Rustler 10 has metal underfoot that tapers towards the tip and tail of the ski, so it feels more stout underfoot, but since you don't ski terribly fast, you might not need that metal. I've been skiing on the Rossignol Experience 83's for about 6 years now and I think I'm ready for a new pair of skis that more suits my style. 188cm. Have fun! If you need to find your BSL, but would still like to submit your order, please enter "I will provide" in the Sole Length box and we will hold your order for mounting. SE. Maybe a Tyrolia 13 or Warden 13 would be an alternative. While most skis out there have a speed limit, these have a speed minimum. I demo'd the Bent Chetlers last month and liked them a lot, although the size was a bit short (164's as that was what they had - I'm 5'8" and 190). My current quiver consists of the Enforcer 94s for harder snow days, and Rustler 10s for softer snow, trees, and is my current backcountry touring ski. Need some advice on ski purchase. Nice, versatile skis that have a high-end for progressing skiers. Much lighter, more rocker, less metal, etc. 177 felt pretty solid, but didn't get to try it on much soft snow for floatation (granted, primary need won't be using it as a pow ski, got the dps for that) Thanks! Have fun! Cheers from the Great White North. In terms of versatility, the QST 99 can be described as a ski with a very even mix of performance characteristics for different terrain and snow conditions. We see a lot of teen skiers on these raging around the woods, but theyre also more than acceptable for mellower skiers who just want something easy and playful with good energy for all-mountain cruising. This way, the skier still has proper input as to the shape and duration of the turn. Here goes! Keeping in tradition with the twin tip and more freeride-orientation, the Holyshred also employs a relatively long turn radius, coming in at 19 meters in the 182 cm length. Or is it that I'm adjusting to a much wider, differently shaped ski than what I'm used to, and that my technique can change/improve with these skis? Turns will be slow and steady, and at the end of your time as a beginner, youll be starting to tip your skis to turn rather than pushing yourself to turn with your heels. At the low end, it hooks into the titanal laminate which extends down toward the tail and becomes full-width underfoot. My main passion is freeride however only skiing a few weeks of the year now, and in the alps, powder is never guaranteed. The 92 is lighter and better suited to on-trail skiing, and you're going to get quicker edge to edge performance as well. This construction is similar to what we see in race skis. Out West, where things are a bit more open, its not uncommon to see skiers on skis much taller than themselves. SE. I ski 50/50 east/west and generally stay within the resort. We were somewhat expecting the Kore 99 to be on the stiff side, but probably not at the very end. All my friends have the enforcer 100s. First off, I love your reviews. Hi I am looking for new skis this year. I am (6', 205 53 year old), have been skiing off an on for 45 yrs. I do a lot of tree runs and love to find powder but I also love to rip groomers and charge more than carve on them. To determine your size, simply flip a ski pole over, grab it under the basket, and place the handle on the ground. The extended tip rocker goes well with the low tail profile, creating a good blend of grip in the carve as well as playful flotation. Over their three seasons I've progressed from blues and some blacks thrown in to doing mostly the ungroomed blacks and double-blacks; it's all in bounds, and while mogul runs all day got a lot better, I'm still having trouble with tight trees and powder. Even the QST is potentially too light to really support your size and provide a confidence-inspiring feel. I'm trying to decide what ski to get next and was hoping to get some guidance from you guys. I own an 87 and use it pretty much every day here in Stowe. Best Use: Downhill Skiing. While the construction is slightly different between the three, the overall concept and goals are similar. Im trying to decide between QST and Enforcer. The flex pattern is also one of the softest in this category, which really boosts the ski's forgiveness in variable snow conditions and tricky terrain. Rustler 10 or QST 99 both feel like good choices, however. SE, Hi SE! The Enforcer was smooth and quick edge to edge with decent float but not super stable at high speeds and the Kore 105 was fun with good float although lacking true carving ability on firm snow and was easily deflected in chop. Considering the Mantra M5 as a one-ski quiver, as from what I have read and heard performs well in all conditions. Rossignol's Black Ops Sender Ti is worth a look as well, perhaps bridging the gap between the Rustler and Enforcer. or Best Offer. I think you're on the right track here and I do think the Tracer 98 could potentially work for you. I'm 6'2"- 205lbs. In fact, the Ranger 98 Ti has a built in skin clip on the tail, a nod to its intended use as a potential AT ski. Not bad for $719 ($990 cdn). 175-183? . In that category, check out the 2020 Volkl Kendo and the Rossignol experience 88. It's a much better ski, in my opinion, than the Bent Chetler 100. At 100 mm underfoot, this is the widest Maverick, containing a poplar wood core and two sheets of titanal. Most of Volkls skis that adhere to the Mantra build could simply be referred to as such followed by the waist width. Looking for 1 quiver ski as the 15 bonifides served that purpose well for me east or west fast or deep powder. On paper it seems to be basically an Enforcer with more modern materials and thus a bit lighter and hopefully nimbler. I was looking for an all mountain ski and I liked what you had to say about Salomon QST 99's. not sure on what length to go with either. Have fun! Versus the outgoing 105, this new 102 is a bit less tapered, but with quite a bit more tip rise. That shape does lead to a shorter-than-most turn radius, and it makes the ski snappy and agilecontributing to a higher level of fun and play out there on the hill. The maneuverability of the Tracer 98 in the 180 cm length would be off the charts for you, and shouldn't feel too unstable. SE, Your email address will not be published. You're willing to give up some edge contact on firm snow for the extra soft snow performance. I am an advanced skier (5'10'', 170-ish, 31yrs) who spends 95% of my time skiing the North-East. They enable me to carve tight lines, make broad arcs across the trail, and float/cut through powder/variable snow; these do it all with ease. I would say that my ski style is somewhat hoppy - I like quick turns in the trees/moguls and short radius back/forth carving on the more open areas. I like slashing through the trees and in moguls - so I need something that will turn quickly but also give me some float. Atomic builds the energy into the ski through the positive camber underfoot, and the light weight wood core takes care of the rest. This is not a bad thing, and when you get to the underfoot region as well as the tail, it becomes apparent that the M-Pro likes to finish a turn in a very strong manner. I liked them. I'm 6' 170 lbs and I'm + Intermediate to Advanced. The lack of metal over the edges in the tail make the ski a bit more playful, but its still a business-like finish to the arc. A friend recommended the Nordica Enforcers 100. Youre that good at skiing. Its ability to transition through different snow conditions is perhaps its most impressive attribute. The Black version is stiffer, and not much heavier, so that's a higher-performance option versus the regular 96. I am an advanced skier @ 6' and 175lb and live in the Midwest, so the typical conditions that I see are hardpack to icy, with occasional soft snow. Thanks so much in advance guys! I do love pure powder but I'm not as experienced in that yet, I think someday when I retire I'll buy a powder-dedicated ski for those times. Most of my skiing is on the east vs west and I often dont travel west with my skis. Overall, Bent Chetler 100s are extremely fun over the entire mountain. Kind regards, Then parabolic shapes came along. And I have to say that I fell in love with those skies, I've never skied so fast on and off piste. We cannot guarantee mounting if your BSL is provided after the original order is placed. Like I said I loved the bonafides in comparison to the line chronics but am afraid I am going to lose all the playful and poppy aspect if I go the stiff charger route. I just imagine the M5 would feel like a lot of ski when skiing slowly, and it's also not the most maneuverable ski in trees. Rossignol's Carbon Alloy Matrix does give the ski an impressive level of torsional stiffness, but because the effective edge is relatively short when you're on firm snow it's not going to hold an edge quite as well as some of the other skis we've looked at in this comparison. Hope that helps! Please let me know if you have any advice between the two or recommend another ski. I am 62 about 5'7' at 210#. Hi Rafal! A better choice for groomed terrain versus deep powder or tight trees, the Bonafide 97 is a fantastic crud and chop ski as well. So in the end I feel that my current ski is holding me back. I'm 40 year-old, 5'8",170 lb male skier who likes to spend most of my time in the trees, off-trail or diving into powder. Versus the Ranger 99, it's certainly got more of a carving/on-trail persona, but isn't quite the floater or crud-buster that the Fischer certainly is.
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