It's not the most powerful or more precise ski on firm snow, but it's no slouch either. Really honest and good ideas. Stowe opens this Friday, so we're not far behind you They're light on the feet, incredibly fun to throw around in soft snow, and have the chops to cope with the occasional high speed runout without getting . With a lower price point than other Kastle model skis, the ZX 100 has a secondary goal to be a gateway ski to the company for the less affluent. It's relatively lightweight, but feels a little heftier than some of the really lightweight contenders in this list. A lot of that has to do with the tail shape, which is more bulbous than most of the competition. For comparison, I'm pretty much exactly your size and like both these skis in the 180 cm length. Cross-country pole sizing is easy as well. not sure on what length to go with either. These laminates are thinner than most, at .4mm wide, so its not a ton of metal, but still does the trick. If you're looking to blend light weight and performance, I'd take a strong look at the Elan Ripstick 96, or 106, if you're looking for wider. You could, however, argue that the Bonafide just accepts skier input a little more easily than the MX 99. Most of my skiing is on the east vs west and I often dont travel west with my skis. Good, not great. 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. Leaning towards the sick days but Id love to hear some opinions. Height: 5'10" If the box is left blank, the skis and bindings will be sent separately and unmounted. Not necessarily. At 100 mm underfoot, these skis have a decent footprint as well, so if you ever decide to get out of the snow park and ski some real snow, the Blend can get down with that as well. I have been eyeing the Blizzard Rustlers (both the 10s and the 9s) as well as the Kores, but am wondering if I should go for a more flexible ski? I didn't find the 185 lacked for stability, but the 193 was smoother. Like the Bonafide, it uses tip and tail rocker and some early taper, but both are quite subtle. Any help is much appreciated. Let us know if you have any other questions. . What ski would you recommend? 60 % in the piste and 40 % trees / off-piste. Have fun! I'm looking for some advice - I bought my first pair of skis 5 seasons ago as a low-intermediate. Erik, Hi Erik! SE. Then parabolic shapes came along. I think the move from the Bonafide to the Rustler makes sense. They handle crud and chop better but dont feel as lively and poppy as the BC. Ive just had the 2018 and 2020 Rossignol sky 7 HDs in a row (which I absolutely loved btw) but fancy something ever so slightly stiffer. (occasional Alps) and looking for a replacement to my Atomic automatics . I am 58 and ride the enforcer 100 in a 177 length, primarily on the ice coast. Now, to skis. Have fun! 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. That seems like a great ski, but I'm wondering if I will then miss the playfulness of the Rossi s3 (which I believe has been replaced by the Rossi Sky 7 HD). These skis aren't listed from best to worst, we don't believe that a certain ski is just downright better than any other ski. Precision and quality-oriented skiers who are willing to pay a premium price for a top-end product. 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. SE. They check all your boxes in terms of groomer, fun, bumps, light weight, and manageable. Hope that helps! If youre truly an expert skier, you probably know it. For next year, I'll be skiing almost entirely in the west (going to try to hit all of the Mountain Collective in North America), though I don't have the luxury of timing my ski days around fresh snow, so I'll be skiing the mountains as they are. (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, Hi, 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. While that metal is thinner than we see in most skis with this style construction, it's still there. Its vibration damping and stability at speed rivals anything else in this article. However, I think I would prefer a ski in the 98-102 range. SE, Thanks a lot for the insight! Hi SE, Ive been checking out the reviews of the Rustler 9 and 10 and think one of those could be a fit, as well. Thinking either Rustler 10, Fisher Ranger 102 FR or the Nordica Enforcer. I ski a variety of terrain, and Im looking for something I can take into bumps or trees, but that can also hold their own if I happen to luck into a powder day while on a trip out west. If you know youre not an Intermediate skier still, but arent quite confident enough to call yourself an expert, then chances are this is you. Thank you Paul, Hi Paul! I'm 6'4" and about 200 lbs, and currently I have the 2016 Vantage 90 CTi in 184 cm with about 70 ski days on them. The MX 99 also has a full camber shape and doesn't use any early taper. Find your street shoe size on the chart, determine men's, women's, or kid's, and find the corresponding Mondo size! I am an advanced very aggressive skier (5'9'', 165-ish, 21yrs) who spends 100% of my time skiing in Austria. 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. Sorry for the name confusion, I noticed right after I hit the submit button. I'm considering Mantra M5s to complement my DPS A112 Wailer 184 for ski days with firmer conditions, lack of off pist snow and for generally working on my carving, turning, downhill skiing on piste. As a replacement for the Menace 98, the M-Free 99 borrows more from the wider M-Free 108 than its outgoing twin-tip brethren. On the other hand, the Unleashed is a little softer than the Enforcer with a more pronounced tail to offer a freeride application. Ive been eyeing the rustler 9, sick day 94 and even considering something in a 88. . I skied the 193 for a couple of years and liked it more in soft snow, but that's about where my preference ended. If you're looking for a strong-carving ski in that 100mm range, I'd check out the Volkl Mantra 102 and the Nordica Enforcer 100. You get a similar experience with the Rustler, but it feels a bit lighter-duty. Thanks again!! Doh! It crosses over between different terrain and snow conditions very well, and is a more forgiving ski than those with lots of metal and less rocker, but don't forget about that metal. The Liberty Origin 96 is the second twin tip we've looked at in this comparison article. We had a lot of fun in the trees with these skis, as the HRZN tech in the tips combines with that cap build to make it agile and swift while remaining stable and powerful on more groomed terrain. 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. I think you'll be pretty stoked either way. I've found that former/current racers prefer skis like the Mantra and Bonafide to the other models on your list due to the construction. For bindings, you shouldn't have any trouble with the Griffon. The result is a "boost" in the ski's power and stability, but the overall feel of the QST 99 stays more or less the same. 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. Looking for Some Guidance? Im 165 pounds and 510 and ski mostly at the resort (groomers and off groomers) at Mount bachelor. Snow conditions weren't the best, but found them nimble in the trees. None of your choices are "wrong," but that QST just does everything well. I just sold my Bonafides and I am looking for something more playful. Kore 99 probably isn't the way to go, because that ski is actually very stiff. 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. Have fun! The QST is also more rockered than the M-Pro, especially in the tail, so it is a bit more playful, although not quite as powerful. Then rocker technology came along, and, long story short, theres way more room for preference and interpretation than ever before. Im skiing with an AT Set up (La Sportiva Spectre boots and radical 2.0 AT bindings) On circa 2005 k2 telemark skis. SE, Thanks Jeff. Additionally, the metal layers used in the Enforcer are thinner than those in the Bonafide, so although you get the damping, you don't quite get the same stiffness. Even the QST is potentially too light to really support your size and provide a confidence-inspiring feel. Imperfections in the snow surface won't affect the performance of the Rustler 10 as much as a ski with stiffer tips and tails. I would consider the dominant ski in a two ski quiver for resort based skiing in the Pacific NW. Blizzard mentioned the 2020 getting a little beefier wood in the core for stability/power vs the 2019. Murray, Hi Murray! Awesome! They were very maneuverable and fun, but not great on the hard chargers. Ok, so maybe not the best, but you certainly could be a contendah, kid. This is what used to be referred to as Expert until rocker skis came along and let experts go back to over head ski lengths. My friend who got me into skiing (my favorite activity now) didnt help me at all and said buy what you think looks cool, which I have come to realize was terrible advise. Dan, Hi Dan! The Rustler is a bit more of a twin-tip shape, so the tail releases easier than the Pinnacle. They work a bit better when engaged and in a higher edge angle turn versus flat. I am enjoying reading all of the reviews, comments and responses and figured i'd ask for some input before making a decision on my ski purchase. I was looking for an all mountain ski and I liked what you had to say about Salomon QST 99's. Looking for Some Guidance? Rossignol is willing to give up some stability and vibration damping in this ski in exchange for maneuverability and forgiveness, which is a popular choice among skiers who like to spend most of their time off trail in the trees, moguls, etc. SE. This has led me to start looking for something else. Metal skis are tough in the bumps, especially hard ones. Hope that helps! The Bent Chetler 100 is another twin tip ski with a focus on soft snow performance. 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. Ski Expert. Hi Nishen! 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'd say the Sky is the best floater of the three, but doesn't quite have the stability of the Salomon. The M-Pro is stiff in the tail, so make sure you take that into account as to whether you want that or not. I do get out west occasionally and will ski the entire mountain with a preference to ungroomed soft snow. What skis do you think I should be considering? SE. I'm looking at the Head Kore 99, Salomon QST 99, and Rossignol Sky 99. Use: This is a question thats most relevant to advanced or expert skiers: Where are you skiing? Looking for 1 quiver ski as the 15 bonifides served that purpose well for me east or west fast or deep powder. The shape and construction combined give the MX 99 an exceptionally strong, precise feel. 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? Atomic Bent Chetler 100s vs. Nordica Enforcer 94 Hi everyone, For the context, I have a fairly advanced ski level and have skied for the last 7 years with a pair of 2013 atomic alibi (100 cm at the skate) in 180 cm. Would the extra flotation of the rustler 10 or QST 99 not be worth the loss of edge hold/carving ability since Im primarily skiing frontside terrain? Hi Nick! Black Crows Serpo 4. Hi guys Salomon added basalt and doubled the amount of carbon and flax in the QST 99 for 2019. Skiers both young and old. Also something that wants to and feels more natural in the air. A co-worker sent me over this review the other day as I had been spending a bunch of time talking to him about skis and some of the skis we were talking about were on this list. Not impossible, but certainly on the long side for your stats. I currently ride a set of Volkl Deacon 76, and I love the speed and turning ability of themon groomed runs and ice. I'm 182cm (hair under 6ft) so feeling the 180cm size could be the one rather than the 'go-longer-dude' 188cm. Hi folks! An SE tester favorite, there is not much this ski can't do. If youre truly an expert skier, you probably know it. Im also looking for something a little less demanding than the RTM 84 - I love the ski, but it can be unforgiving. How about size? Blister's Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are produced for Blister members. My wife is still working up to the level of the kids. In most cases, this is the right call, but skiers should be geo-conscious before buying more than they can handle. Who it's For: You probably still spend most of your time on groomers, but you really don't want a heavy, race-construction-style ski. Have fun! Hi Tom! If you value a lighter overall ski, but don't want to give up metal, the Ranger 98 Ti is a great choice. Think of any swervy type of skiing that can possibly fit in your mind and these Blends are the ideal toy for the task at foot. Power:Float Ratio, Straight-Line Compliance, Stability at Speed. Great reviews as always! 188cm. The all-new Atomic Maverick 100 Ti is a strong and powerful ski that takes over where the Vantage series of skis left off. One thing you'll notice despite the wide range of ski testers is how similar the lists of top 5 skis are. Seeking 2 ski suggestions. Therefore, the Unleashed may be a little more approachable than the Enforcer. All my friends have the enforcer 100s. and am a pretty aggressive overall when I ski. How they can stand to be bend the way that they do and continue skiing is beyond me, but good for the engineers over at Line for figuring out how on earth to build a ski like this. I don't think the bit of extra flotation you'll get is enough to sway the overall performance of the ski. Specifically, I've been eyeing the Sky 7 and the QST 99. This clean carver loves to be on edge. We usually pair skis of this caliber with either the Marker Griffon 13 or the Tyrolia Attack 13--both have strong performance. The weight allows you to just flick it around, while the shape gives it the ability to smear, pivot, or slip through a turn. On your list, I like the sounds of the QST 99, especially for it's on-trail capabilities. Thanks for all the reviews and helpful information on your site! On the high-performance end of the spectrum, the Blizzard Bonafide 97 hardly needs any introduction anymore. The Bonafide is worth a look as well, with a 98 mm waist, the thing holds a really good edge. Probably 70/30 on/off-piste, enjoy moguls and glades, and powder when I can find it but not terribly often. It uses their Ultra-Light wood core, which is supported by Innegra Mesh throughout the ski. After a long time snowboarding. I'm in my 50s and 6'1 205, consider myself advanced intermediate skiier. For length, I would think the 174 cm would perform well for you. Up until this winter, I was skiing entirely in the east, mostly smaller NY and PA hills, with a few trips to Whiteface. Have fun! Elan Ripstick 96 2. I also have Rosi S7 that are 115 under foot. Any help would be great . Free US Shipping. Still will do both tho. 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. Youre that good at skiing. If you loved the feel of the QST 106, but want to go a little narrower, I'd go with the QST 99. It uses some of the longest rocker in this comparison article, especially in the tip. I have not kept up with skis, considering I am currently on a set of 2002 Volkl P50's that I purchased in Whistler. While not groomer skis by any stretch, they do have some snap and pop to them on the corduroy. All that but still fun and capable of being opened up once I hit the groomers back to the chair. 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. 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. SE, Hi, I love the idea of the M5 when I'm not with my family, but most of the time I'm skiing with my 9 and 13 year old. The Tracer 98 is light enough to use as a touring ski, yet the Innegra Mesh adds in the torsional stiffness you need to hold an edge on firm snow. Sometimes, I'm also doing the exposed, steep and icy kind of slopes, so I like having reliable edges when I need them. If you liked the Kore 99, I'd certainly check out the Fischer--same type of lightweight performance but still has a good amount of stability. Have decided to invest in 100mm ski. 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. It doesn't have a distinctly playful feel in soft snow and responds to skier input almost immediately. Around the 100mm mark. Because it's lighter, it's going to be easier to maneuver compared to some of the heavier skis in this article. We like how they've put the camber back underfoot in the Mantra, it really makes the hard snow performance stand out once again. Last year, a ski instructor whom I trust suggested that a somewhat stiffer ski might help, especially since 200 pounds of moguls all day might be a bit more than what the Atomics are built for. If we were to pick two words to describe the Kore 99 from Head they would be stiff and lightweight. We've found that a lot of former snowboarders really like the Bent Chetler 100. 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. Certainly, there's some technique tweaking that takes place with wider skis, but it sounds like you know what you're feeling. Chairlift Chat is the official blog of Skiessentials.com. View the Atomic Bent Product Line View all Atomic All-Mountain Wide Skis. But skiers should be considering liked what you had to say about Salomon QST 99 k2. Getting a little more easily than the RTM 84 - I bought my first of. 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