Not a twin tip in the park world, but with freestyle influence, the Camox is a chameleon of a skihappy anywhere theres snow. Murray, Hi Murray! Fitting cross country skis is different then fitting alpine skis. That said, the K2 Pinnacle 95 and the Rustler 9 are simply narrower versions of the 105 and the 10, so that's worth a look as well. Dog Days of Winter Sale Item. Awesome. I really like them also. I am an advanced very aggressive skier (5'9'', 165-ish, 21yrs) who spends 100% of my time skiing in Austria. They handle crud and chop better but dont feel as lively and poppy as the BC. . I am looking for a ski that will progress with me as I push my skill level further between more off trail runs and improving on my mogul riding. I'm guessing you'll ultimately choose another ski, but I also think you'd enjoy finding out what the new Mantra is all about. Ski out west. And other skis you would recommend to look at. Ski mostly Tahoe. The all-new Atomic Maverick 100 Ti is a strong and powerful ski that takes over where the Vantage series of skis left off. Much lighter, more rocker, less metal, etc. The Bonafides did really well on the groomers but felt a little heavy to me and a bit stiff. Need some advice on ski purchase. SE, Hi SkiEssentials Ok, so maybe not the best, but you certainly could be a contendah, kid. It's not an overly stiff ski, and I think would perform really well for what you're looking to do. If youve looked all over and still cant find your BSL, its also acceptable to measure along the bottom of the boot from the very tip of the toe, to back of the heel- just make sure you measure in Millimeters! I am hoping to try a few things while I am out in big sky so I can finally and purchase something with confidence. I'd look at the Bent Chetler 100. Have fun! Two of my favorite skis from last year. Well, maybe not, but you get my point. This one should get more credit. Hi Pete! Thanks again! Most intermediate skiers will be tempted to wander off trail, but may not be brave enough quite yet. Sometimes you just need to speak to a expert, so if you're still having trouble picking a size, please give us a call at (877) 812-6710. The Bent 110 is designed with HRZN . Sitting just above the narrowest ski in the series, the Bent 90 is Atomic's take on an all-mountain park ski. They just also have that low gear that you need for skiing with kids. Maybe the Salomon QST 99? It's a great ski for someone like yourself who tries to stay away from groomers whenever possible. Is the 13 sufficient or should I go for a 16? Best Regards, HI Jesper! Fritschi freeride - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. All of our reviews, ski tests, and comparison articles are rooted in that belief. This has led me to start looking for something else. While carbon doesnt quite have the same type of flex pattern or energy damping properties as titanal, it does have a bunch of energy built in, allowing it to be a great material that does a bulk of the heavy lifting. The K2 Pinnacle 95 is another strong and versatile ski that can make a variety of turn shapes and styles in a bunch of different conditions. Sounds to me like you're leaning to QST! Weight: Theres no easy way to say it, but skiers who are carrying around a bit of extra weight should consider staying to the higher side of the scale. Any suggestions you have for some skis I should consider are most appreciated. Because you're a fairly big guy, you can definitely justify some metal in your skis. They have a shorter turn radius and lighter tips and tails. Any advice on the skis and the lengths greatly appreciated! I found a great deal on a pair, just used once for 20% off. Playful skiers who want something equally at home during trick time as it is in the backcountry. Liberty is growing up as a brand, and the Origin 96 is a perfect example of how their skis continue to evolve. Have a great season on the slopes. My main passion is freeride however only skiing a few weeks of the year now, and in the alps, powder is never guaranteed. After a long time snowboarding. Thanks, Charibancho! Looking forward to hearing from you! Can you compare the 2 i mentioned. 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. I ski mostly Mont-Tremblant in Quebec. The shape combined with the ski's light weight make it easy to maneuver. Leaning towards the sick days but Id love to hear some opinions. It's got a great blend of materials that really give the skis a good amount of power and strength. Overall I would describe them as a fun, playful ski. Blizzard Brahma 88 3. Sounds like you're looking at something like the Salomon QST 92 or the Blizzard Rustler 9. These laminates are thinner than most, at .4mm wide, so it's not a ton of metal, but still does the trick. Welcome back to skiing! Kyle, Hi Josh! You sound like a really good candidate for the QST 99. Free US Shipping. I'm 6' 170 lbs and I'm + Intermediate to Advanced. Im based in the Midwest but will travel 1-2 times per year, mostly out west but also some New England. Looking for your thoughts on those as well. It retains good torsional stiffness and stability when you've got the ski up on edge, while resulting in a lighter weight overall. 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. I do like to carve some turns occasionally but not at high speeds. Im a 47 year old male, 5,11 and 170 pounds. We're looking for your Mondo Point size, and the conversion is easy! Unlike the previous version, we're back to a Mantra with camber. The Enforcer is certainly a lot more stiff and demanding than the BC 100, so take that into account when sizing. Im currently on the Brahma- I believe its the 2015 and I do like it but thinking of getting a new setup- maybe slightly wider. 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. I think in terms of length, the 176 might be on the long side, so if there's a low to mid 170's ski, I'd take that. Awesome - thanks for the feedback. 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. I currently consider myself to be a 50/50 mix of Intermediate/Advanced. It uses their Ultra-Light wood core, which is supported by Innegra Mesh throughout the ski. Have fun! 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. Have decided to invest in 100mm ski. SE. With a new shape and profile versus the outgoing QST 99, the new 98 distances itself a bit from the Stance series skis, likely the 96 in the case of this 98. Because it uses so much rocker and because it's fairly light, it skis a little short. It loves to pop and hop around the mountain, while this new version really lets you lay it over on firm snow more than the previous Origins. If youve looked all over and still cant find your BSL, its also acceptable to measure along the bottom of the boot from the very tip of the toe, to back of the heel- just make sure you measure in Millimeters! Expert: Hands down, youre the best skier on the mountain. More weight means the skis will feel softer, and shorter. If youre looking to buy a powder ski, the natural notion is to go a bit longer. I also tried the Bonafides when I was in Tahoe. 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. Wanted to get your input on ski choice. We offer FREE mounting if you provide your actual Boot Sole Length ("BSL") in mm in the sole length box below selecting length of ski. It's relatively lightweight and noticeably quick to maneuver, like the Sky, but it has better torsional stiffness, more stability at speed, and a longer effective edge because the rocker isn't quite as pronounced. You can use them most days when the snow is soft. I'd lean to the QST. Trying to decide between the BC 100 and QST 98 and Im torn. Skiers looking for that wider one-ski quiver, this QST 98 does it all. I'm willing to give up a little of that speed on the groomers for something that I can turn /float a little while in powder. For you and your application, I'd lean to the Atomic. SE, Hi Matt! -Andrew, Hi Andrew! Which of the lighter skis on this list would have the same versatility, smear-ability, and maybe be a little more nimble if I'm willing to forego a bit of dampness and charging of the E100? Ski: 2021-2022 LINE Sick Day 104, 186 cm. )Maybe the Black? The first ski in this comparison that could be described as a twin tip, the Ranger 102 FR is another ski with some obvious freeski influence in its design and construction. Happy to chat more about it. The Black Crows Camox fills a great niche in the ski worldthe mid to upper-90 mm underfoot twin tip. 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?? If you like the general shape of the Enforcer, I'd put a strong vote for the Bent Chetler. This construction is similar to what we see in race skis. They use their classic multi-layer wood core, a full sheet of titanal along the base of the ski, but the metal along the top of the ski is focused only along the edges of the ski and does not meet underfoot. SE, Thanks Jeff. After doing some more research it seemed like the Salomon QST 99 would be perfect for me. So in the end I feel that my current ski is holding me back. The QST is a great mix of performance and is on the lighter side, but it's still a fantastic all-mountain ski for any and all conditions. You don't want to have to fight a ski to maneuver it in softer snow conditions, but you don't want a super-rockered shape either. I am definitely leaning towards the Enforcer 100 now Still a last question: is there a big difference between the Enforcer 100 and the Enforcer 104? While the construction is slightly different between the three, the overall concept and goals are similar. Long answer: You feel like a really good candidate for a Blizzard Rustler 9 or a Nordica Enforcer 93. Rather fit for a fat old man. 34% Off $725.00. It's a much better ski, in my opinion, than the Bent Chetler 100. I like them for all-mountain skis as well, but I have other pairs for personal skiing as well. Therefore, the Unleashed may be a little more approachable than the Enforcer. First of all, love your reviews! Combine this with the fact that the Enforcer 100 uses more rocker than anything we've talked about so far (50% total) and you've got a very smooth ski that stays stable on firm snow, holds an edge well, but also allows you to pivot and smear the ski. SE, Hi SE! The Atomic Bent 100 is a do-everything freeride ski. Characteristics of an advanced skier would be: the ability to ski most, if not all trails, an ability to ski fast, regular ability to ski off trail, and more traditionally, the ability to link full carving turns at full speed. 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. 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. Please let me know your thoughts. I love the Blizzard Rustler 10 and the K2 Pinnacle 105 for soft-snow performance. I then demoed the 180 Rustler 10s, but they didn't do it for me -- they felt about the same in the trees as the Kores, but I had a lot of trouble getting a nice carving rhythm with them and they just didn't feel as stable. A stiffer overall flex pattern compared to the Ranger 98 Ti above, which is going to make the ski very responsive to skier input. Skiers both young and old. I'd like to buy a pair of skis for these conditions. I skied my Bent chetler 100's yesterday in the snowy woods, and I don't think there's a better ski out there for that application. Higher camber, lighter weight, and a ton of fun. Skiers who value stability and power over lightness and flotation. If you think another ski would fit better I am open to that. See what they thought of the ski in the carving, freestyle, and freeride categories, and chat with a Curated Ski Expert with questions or to get personalized gear recommendations. Both have similar overall characteristics as the Enforcer, just without metal. The QST 99 is a bit more heavy-duty, and for a ski without metal, is pretty stable and stout. The flexibility and playfulness of the ski closely resembles that of a snowboard, so there seems to be a pretty logical transition there. Carve, float, pivot and smear. If I were to choose one for everything, I'd take the more versatile QST 98, but since I have other skis, I love that BC 100 in the trees! Seeking 2 ski suggestions. Another sandwich build with multi-titanal laminate. Please help. Add two sheets of metal and two fiberglass laminates to the mix, and youve got a great deal of power and energy in the ski. I'm bouncing around all over the place with little control and getting tired fast. I am 59 ~ 175 lb and consider myself an advanced skier. $250.00 shipping. I'd get on the Origin 106 too if you can, you might be surprised by that ski. The metal over the edges in the forebody of the ski makes it precise and reactivewhen you tip the ski on edge, it really initiates nicely and pulls you through the turn. Jesper, How you describe what you're looking for is basically how I describe the QST 99. This is one of those skis that could double as a terrain park ski, but that doesn't mean you have to spend time in the park to enjoy it. Bent 100 Skis. Find your street shoe size on the chart, determine men's, women's, or kid's, and find the corresponding Mondo size! I think the combination of them being wider and longer helped a lot. Hi SE, Salomon added basalt and doubled the amount of carbon and flax in the QST 99 for 2019. Hope that helps! I found the M5, precise and easy to bend into shorter carving turns but lacking float due to the shallower rocker profiles. Right now I'm on an 83mm Head Monster and while doing a Big Mountain Freeride camp in January my coach recommended getting fatter skis. Thanks again! Maneuverable in soft snow, holds an edge on firm snow, it's a very versatile ski. Someday that might change, but right now I don't have much personal experience on the new Sick Days. Expert: Hands down, youre the best skier on the mountain. I'd go 92 unless you want something a bit burlier and wider. Currently skiing 2018 Enforcer 100s. Its pretty apparent when you click in and push off, that youre not only on a very precise and high-quality piece of ski machinery, but also a super high-performance one as well. Have fun! This is the number that our ski techs will use to mount your bindings. SE, Hi, Thanks! 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. Will ski pretty much anything, anywhere on the mountain and prefer exploring off piste then zooming around on groomers all day (70/30). I'm having fun on them. If the pole is too long, then your forearm will be angled slightly up. It goes from icy moguls to powdery troughs to firm groomers without missing a beat. They will need to set the forward pressure, DIN, toe height, and test the bindings with your boot to ensure safety. I'm looking at the following sticks: The Bonafide is worth a look as well, with a 98 mm waist, the thing holds a really good edge. 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. I like carving fat turns, and fear moguls. Wir haben uns die Zeit genommen , den Gegenstand grndlich zu analyseren und zu bewerten, um Ihnen eine umfassende Summary seiner Anwendungsbereiche zu liefern. Nope! One of the pinnacles of precision in this comparison, the Kastle MX 98 is likely the most confidence-inspiring ski on the wall. Hope that helps! Would love your recommendations. While the M5s were a dream at speed, I'm willing to sacrifice some stability for something a bit more maneuverable, and I would like the ski to be at least serviceable on powder days. It doesn't have huge amounts of rocker or early taper, so its shape isn't totally focused for soft snow, but it still performs really well even in deep conditions. This gives it a great feel on firm snow as you get full length edge contact, however the M5 Mantra is impressively maneuverable in softer snow conditions as well. I also like to ski in switch and do some 180s and 360s and some silly stuff like butters occasionally(not looking for an insane twin tip or super wide ski that will give me an hard time at the cabin lifts). The tip rocker profile is on the longer side, but theres not a whole lot of natural tail rocker up until the twin-tipped shape. 1 for deep powder days in resort and 1 for all mtn. Granted most ski days don't follow such a storm cycle. Not a particularly strong skier technically but decent. Like the Tracer 98, the Sky 7 HD is more focused on soft snow performance than firm snow performance. Then rocker technology came along, and, long story short, theres way more room for preference and interpretation than ever before. A proper fitting boot is a key piece of equipment to take your skiing to the next level. However, I feel like that would have been a better ski for me in my 20s and 30s, but at nearly 50 years I found it pretty tiring at the end of the day due to the weight and not as quick as I'd like (or I'm no longer as quick as I'd like!). As one of the burlier skis on this end of the spectrum, the Declivity 102 Ti has a wide range of applications and abilities that will appeal to a broad group of skiers. 15 different all-mountain skis in the 90 mm waist width range. Hope that helps! Atomic Bent Chetler 100s vs. Salomon QST 99 I'm on the search for some all mountain skis to fill the void of not skiing during the summer months. I have some twin tips that I use for kid skiing, and it does make it easier to get around. I'm an expert skier, mainly off-piste on chopped up, powdery, rocky mountain double blacks and go into the backcountry a couple times every season. 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. Its vibration damping and stability at speed rivals anything else in this article. From nose blocks and butters to tail stands and nollies, these skis are built and shaped to handle the most creative freestyle ski minds on the planet. It's construction is very similar to the Ranger 98 Ti, although the 102 FR is a little bit heavier. Of course if you don't have ski poles to try this out on, you can always use the chart below. I usually ski bowls, trees, moguls, etc, but will find myself on groomers, run-outs, etc. I like to charge hard and am starting to play around off piste in Vail and on chowder days with skis. I appreciate fun/quick maneuverability, lightweight, but also carving ability especially in the east. 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