Hope that helps! Who it's For: You like the feel of a ski with metal laminates, but you want more maneuverability and forgiveness in soft snow conditions. I'm looking for a recommendation on some powder skis. Expert: Hands down, youre the best skier on the mountain. So, while I like those two skis a lot, you already know you like the QST feel, and I'm not convinced you'd like either of those skis more. They're both super-versatile and a ton of fun. Youre not scared of having a bit of power underfoot, especially in something this wide. 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. 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 QST is an absolute blast in moguls and trees. 172's with the marker bindings. You value confidence and quality and a quiet ski for high-performance ripping. This ski just keeps on chugging along. Both sound good for your application, but I think you're going to lean towards the Atomic. Have fun! The flex pattern and shape of the Pinnacle 95 Ti give it really good performance in soft snow. First place I come to for quality insight on the latest equipment. You get a similar experience with the Rustler, but it feels a bit lighter-duty. That said, you might not get the same "playful" feeling from the E100 in the softer snow, so it's a bit of a tradeoff. Powder is likely the most common reason to adjust your ski size, but other specialties such as ski racing, park skiing, and moguls can all skew what size is proper for you. I always skied on frontside skies(65mm 80mm underfoot) until last week I rented a pair of Kastle FX85 Alpine Skis(2017). It's really quite versatile for a wide range of terrain, and also performs a little better at slower speeds than the M5, so might work better when going slow with the family. Hope that helps! 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. Finding the proper length ski pole is important as ski poles too long will actually shift your center of balance to behind you, and a pole that's too short will put it in front of you. I mostly do blues and some blacks in the Sierras. I'm definitely not the most aggressive skier; I appreciate being able to ski in control at moderate speeds, especially in the steeper off-piste stuff. For the weight, though, were impressed with the stability and energy out of the ski, as Heads use of carbon is pretty effective in generating an impressive strength to weight ratio. The BC 100 is one of the best all around freeride skis out there. 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. Looking at Mantra M5 in 184 or Kore 93 in 180cm. Like the Tracer 98, the Sky 7 HD is more focused on soft snow performance than firm snow performance. Their AirTec core sheds even more weight by removing strips of material, which is then supported by a titanium laminate. Do you have any suggestions what to look for or to buy? I like the bumps but am also looking for a wide enough waist to do some powder without having to change skis. I'm having fun throwing in Super G hills like Birds of Prey when in tourist conditions, but definitely no ambitions at racing, and I don't see myself out of bounds or heliskiing within the lifespan of the next skis. As a new model for 2022, the Kastle ZX 100 follows in the wider footsteps of last years ZX 108. Is there a reason it didn't end up on your list for me? Where the MX 99 has a flat, squared-off tail similar to a race ski, the Bonafide is more rounded, which enhances the ski's ability to release its tail edge. They're both playful and super-fun, which is what sounds like you like. I think the 180ish length is just about right. Overall, Bent Chetler 100s are extremely fun over the entire mountain. Thanks. Hope that helps! I'm 6'3" 235lb I am all mountain skiing mostly east coast , but 2 trips a year out west. I just skied the 2020 Rustler 10 two weeks ago and it felt a bit more damp, but not a ton--certainly not a whole new ski or anything like that. My name's Jeff, I assume you were looking at the last person to leave a comment. I consider myself a strong intermediate skier on the edge of advanced. Im 60 and 195, and I mostly ski under control and not super fast. In addition, I think I need a good cruising east coast groomer ski. Unfortunately we don't really have access to Line skis right now, with the exception of big industry demos and other events like that. I usually ski bowls, trees, moguls, etc, but will find myself on groomers, run-outs, etc. 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. It is, in fact, one of the better skis weve ever tested in the tight Vermont woods, as its able to make quick and subsequent turns with a modicum of effort. Hello, great article! Line Sick Day 104, 17/18 Graphics. Built with a Maple Macroblock wood core, these skis and their half-cap construction are about as noodly and wiggly as it gets in the ski world. Most of Volkls skis that adhere to the Mantra build could simply be referred to as such followed by the waist width. Have fun! Not necessarily. I think the 184 is a bit of a reach. Similar, though, to the K2, this Salomon also likes to be used in more of a hard-charging and straight-lining format. ATOMIC Bent Chetler 120 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free Buy Now For $850 D: 134.5-104-123.5mm R: 17.5m Few skis are as versatile as the new Enforcer 104, which appealed to just about every skier in the Union. SE. A better choice for groomed terrain versus deep powder or tight trees, the Bonafide 97 is a fantastic crud and chop ski as well. Looking for something a little lighter and more directional than the Bacons that I can have fun on on less than stellar days, improve my trad skiing skills on (lessons on Bacons is kinda counter-productive) and still practice some switch and jumps (hoping to nail 180 and maybe 360 this season). The commentary in your review rates it pretty highly as an all-mountain ski, but it doesn't make this list so I'm curious if that might fit the bill. (occasional Alps) and looking for a replacement to my Atomic automatics 102s at 188 . Seeking 2 ski suggestions. Thanks so much, and keep up the awesome reviews!!! So you can measure yourself, or you can just check out our handy-dandy chart below. Then rocker technology came along, and, long story short, theres way more room for preference and interpretation than ever before. The Kore is stiff and light, and I suspect you'll find the same "bouncing" feeling that you get from the E88. On many windy East coast ski days, I'll ski both conditions in the same day and same run (firm & wind blown trails, but soft bumpy trees). Then skis got wider. Black Crows Serpo 4. Ski Sizing can be tricky, thanks to a combination of the ever changing ski technology. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. What would you say should make me go for the qst over benchetlers (or vice versa) and any other shouts similar to these 2? Because you're not skiing exceptionally deep snow very often, you really don't need to go wider than those skis. For classic or touring poles, the correct size pole should reach your armpit. HI Mitchell! 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. I'm not a super charger who likes to go really fast all the time, but I enjoy pushing it hard a couple of turns. Playful skiers who want something equally at home during trick time as it is in the backcountry. SE. It uses two sheets of metal sandwiched around a wood core, and also uses some carbon in its construction. Dog Days of Winter Sale Item. Hi Aryn! The Mantra is certainly more demanding, and I think you'll prefer the Kore, especially when following kids. I've been renting for the last few seasons (nothing special) but now I want to buy something. Elan Ripstick (96 or 106? Jokes aside, you'll be blown away by the performance of skis since the last time you were on two planks. Mostly skiing Fernie, Lake Louise, and smaller hills in the area. I'm about the same size as you, maybe a bit heavier, and I found those two models and sizes to be just about right. At 94 mm underfoot at 180 cm length, it's not that narrow, but it still has great edge grip, especially underfoot. They're a bit more user-friendly than the Mantra, but a bit better on-trail than the QST. 60 % in the piste and 40 % trees / off-piste. I just purchased the Ranger 102 as my soft snow resort / tree ski with the Masterblaster 96 as my firm snow ski. I really like them, they are especially great in powder and a lot more forgiving and lighter than the Mantras. Certainly, there's some technique tweaking that takes place with wider skis, but it sounds like you know what you're feeling. I am a bigger guy at 6'2 250 so those were a bit small for me but easy to learn on after 7+ years of skiing. The skis I have been gravitating towards are as follows: 2020 - Blizzard Bonafides, Rustler 10s, Armada ARV 106 TIs, Ranger 98 TIs, Ranger 102s, Atomic Bent Chetler 100s, 2018-19 Kaslte 95 FX HPs. Dennis Ranalter calls it "the perfect all-rounder". I ski 50/50 east/west and generally stay within the resort. Have fun! They rip on the hard packed groomers but like I said I am just not in love with them. One more that I know you guys have as wellhow does the Ranger 102 FR fit into this mix? They're very narrow, and mostly camber, so not exactly a forgiving skiing experience for us non-competitive mogul skiers. They're all pretty maneuverable, and if you didn't like the metallic nature of the M5, you'll probably like these more. Supremely versatile and well-rounded, the Ranger 102 FR is great for everything from floating to carving with park stuff in between. Was thinking that the M5 might not be the best all rounder when I need to ski a bit slower with my young family on groomers. The lower rise rocker gives the ski better edge contact on firm snow, which has improved carving performance. I'm 5.9ft weight 185 lbs ski primarily in the Alps, all slopes and love steep offpist skiing, couloirs/chutes etc. It's stable and stout, but has lighter and more maneuverable tips and tails, making moguls and trees a lot more accessible. You are comfortable giving your skis directions and following through with them. Its killing my race skis(and me) to go off piste and am looking for something that will bring a smile to my face while still providing a solid platform. An all mountain ski with some distinct freeride influence is a great way to describe it. SE, Have you guys skied on or reviewed the 2019 Line Sick Day 104? Hope that helps! Let me know what you think! I think I'd like something with a little more edge grip, especially when we get icy conditions! Unfortunately, I am not in love with these skis at all. No longer is the Bent Chetler brand synonymous only with playful powder skis, the whole Bent lineup is welcome anywhere on the mountain there's room for a freestyle mindset. Playfulness abounds in the QST 98, and it does have a lot of soft-snow benefits to it, as one of the better floaters of the group, allowing skiers to maximize the potential and capabilities of the ski no matter what the conditions or terrain. If the number you see has a decimal, then youre probably looking at your Mondo Point size which isnt accurate enough to use when mounting bindings. In it, we give reviews of our favorite ski gear, provide information about the latest ski technology, discuss the latest news in the ski industry, and so much more. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. If you're holding the right size pole, you'll notice that your elbow forms a perfect 90 degree angle between your bicep and forearm. 6'3" 200 pound mid-40s ex-racer & instructor here. The fact that they're 2mm narrower at the waist seems like a step back from what I have. Demo'd sizes were a 182 (too small) and 188 which felt good but on the Enforcer idk if I would go 193 or 185?? When skiing this amazingly versatile and competent ski, it becomes apparent that it really likes to finish the turns strongly and with a lot of energy. Cross-country pole sizing is easy as well. I really like the versatility/profile of the enforcer 100, but I'm worried about all the weight. Have decided to invest in 100mm ski. I generally avoid groomers, when I do have to take them I'll link a few quick carving turns but I find myself generally sticking to the edges to find some softer stuff to play in. Beginner skiers are classified as people who have never ever skied, right up to those just starting to dabble in Intermediate trails. The 169 Enforcer 100 would probably be more akin to the 172 Atomic. Have fun! Whats your advice? Ski Sizing can be tricky, thanks to a combination of the ever changing ski technology. Finding your Boot Sole Length (BSL) is easy. Are there any other skis other than the ones I've already looked at worth taking into consideration? The Tracer is the feather of the group, and I'd say that's a better choice for skiers who are looking for more of an alpine/alpine touring ski versus resort-specific. SE, I never took a ski lesson in my life, so am probably not the best technical skier. Last weekend I demoed the 171 Kore 99s and had a blast -- great maneuverability in the trees, awesome pop on the groomers, no chatter at speed or in crud, and overall far better than what I'm used to. The Holyshred is somewhat lost at sea, adrift among a horde of great 98-100 mm all-mountain freestyle skis. and am a pretty aggressive overall when I ski. I'd recommend meeting somewhere in the middle with something like the Blizzard Rustler 9, Head Kore 93, or Salomon QST 92. So with that being said the list looks something like this: Armada Tracer 98, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Salomon QST 93/99, Liberty Origin 96 and the Faction Prime 2.0. 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. I skied the Pinnacle 95 in a 186 and a 191 a few seasons back and enjoyed it, but felt they were easy to overski. I was leaning towards the Rustler 10 but the QST sounds good too. A ski for the people! It's quick and responsive and really performs well across a variety of terrain. Myself? (re: my question below) So to summarize, with the two models you mentioned in the 90mm-class and in the mid-180s, we'd be talking about an Enforcer 93 in 185 or a Rustler 9 in 188, right? SE. 1 Ok_Promotion_7074 1 min. A couple weeks ago we took a look at 15 different all-mountain skis in the 90 mm waist width range. The two models aren't close at all. We're looking for your Mondo Point size, and the conversion is easy! True all-mountain skiers who want something equally at home in the bumps and trees as it is on the groomers. Those skis all blend power and playfulness. A lot of that has to do with the tail shape, which is more bulbous than most of the competition. They're 2013 K2 AMP Velocity, 172cm, 72mm underfoot, nearly full camber. Thanks! The 92 is lighter and better suited to on-trail skiing, and you're going to get quicker edge to edge performance as well. Who it's For: You want a lightweight ski, but you don't want to sacrifice power, stability, and overall stiffness. The tip is softer than the midbody and tail, mostly due to the Hollowtech in the tips, and while this assists with the initiation phase and the transitions, the forgiveness of the ski ends there. I'll admit it had better edge grip and more stability than I was expecting when I skied it. The Stormrider 102 is a rarity in the ski world as it occupies the powderiest slot in the companys catalog. I've been looking mainly at the Bent Chetler 100s but would love further input. I consider myself a pretty fast skier - Love ripping groomers, but if there is deep snow thats where I'm at. That being said what would you recommend and at what size? If you measure a Men's 8/Mondopoint 26, please select 26.5, for example. Chris Bentchetler is known for taking freestyle and park-inspired tricks into the backcountry, and this is his pro-model all-mountain ski. Ski lengths on our chart above will fall somewhere between your nose and eyebrows. Skill: Intermediate (I ski groomed advanced and some tree runs) I just demoed the Mantra M5 184cm at Park City. SE, Hi SE, They were very maneuverable and fun, but not great on the hard chargers. So there might be some powder, some crud, or the moguls might get skied out to become fairly icy; there's only so much soft stuff one gets to see inbounds during a holiday week. 28.5). Similarly, Volkl's Blaze 94 and 106 are roughly the same split--offering light touring weight and high performance. This year I am looking to buy a new pair of skis and have been looking at the Sky 7, Rustler 10, QST 99, Ranger 98 and Enforcer 100.
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