I just got back into skiing last year. Not overly stiff, but stable enough to support a heavier skier. These skis are very useful and utilitarian, but are also a whole lot of fun. I'd look at the Bent Chetler 100. I'm aggressive on-piste and more moderate off-piste, especially in narrower chutes and trees. At your weight, I think you can rule out the Bent Chetler, as it's a little too soft flexing for someone your size. 6'3" 200 pound mid-40s ex-racer & instructor here. Hey SE! Thanks, Hi Se, Im 42 years old 6'2" 225 mostly ski midwest and east. Awesome. Slightly narrower, I also put in a strong vote for the Fischer Ranger 99 Ti. not sure on what length to go with either. Youve made it to the next level in skiing. The Sky will give you the same fits regarding edge hold and the Black Crows are nice, but lack the metal build of the Nordica. The bad news, is that it can be a bit more difficult to do- but thats why were here. 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. I have some twin tips that I use for kid skiing, and it does make it easier to get around. The tip is a bit different of a story, with the spoonier shape leading to better floatation. I heard the Marker Griffon 13 makes trouble sometimes (even out of the box). While its got the dual-metal laminate, its more active and engaging than a lot of skis in this grouping. Fischer also uses a very thin tip construction by integrating carbon into the ski's construction. Id say Im an expert level skier (IMHO). I'm really leaning towards the QST 99, Bent Chetler 100 or Enforcer 100 - I'm not sure how to decide between the group nor 100% certain on the length - I think i was on a 181 last week, but I think i'd also be comfortable on the 188. 1 Ok_Promotion_7074 1 min. Like the Bent 120 and 100. I have also had a few folks recommend liberty origin 106s as they will supposedly be a blast on the tram but still hold up when I need an edge. I found the M5, precise and easy to bend into shorter carving turns but lacking float due to the shallower rocker profiles. 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. SE. Let us know if you have any other questions! Free US Shipping. Have fun! Chances are if youre the type of skier who typically skis with a ski-mentor or a friend whos job it is to get you down the mountain. Have fun! They rip on the hard packed groomers but like I said I am just not in love with them. This time, we're doing the same thing, but we're looking at 100 mm skis! Tried some Kore 99's the next day, much better ski for me in the chop but not as agile in tight spots as I might like. 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. 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. The mix of poplar and beech, arranged in vertical stringers, carries the quality and precision of Kastle skis through, offering that high-end feel and energy with more of a minimalistic build. I'm 6' 185lbs advanced skier but ski expert runs at Palisades and Jackson Hole. I think the 180ish length is just about right. 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. Hey guys, All of our reviews, ski tests, and comparison articles are rooted in that belief. The skis on your list are very high-performance, and will certainly fit your personal skiing needs, they'll just be on the heavy side for kid skiing. Think I need something stiffer. For that dual-coast one-ski quiver, the 95-100 underfoot range is pretty awesome. While the construction is slightly different between the three, the overall concept and goals are similar. Also, not necessarily. Throw some tricks in the park, ski some powder, maneuver through trees, and do it all with Chris Bentchetler's signature style (maybe). Maybe you spend a little time in the terrain park, but don't want to be limited by a narrower ski. Plus last year my kids just wanted to ski the glades all day, we love it in the trees when the weather gods allow. 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. If you like skiing very fast in wide-open spaces, regardless of snow conditions, then these are the skis for you. In the Enforcer, I'd ski the 185 at your size. Hope that helps! Have fun! With fiberglass on top and bottom of the wood core, these skis have a tremendous amount of energy and snap, providing even aggressive expert skiers the proper foundation to push the boundaries. Two of my favorite skis from last year. Thanks again. If you liked your old Bonafide, there's no real reason to switch it up, but I will say that the Enforcer is just as stable as the Bonafide, and is livelier and more playful. It uses their Ultra-Light wood core, which is supported by Innegra Mesh throughout the ski. Have fun! By thinning the vertical sidewall into more of a capped shape in the tips and tails, the skis are easy to pivot and get from edge to edge, even in tighter and trickier spots. I was thinking the Nordica Enforcer 100, though maybe I should be looking at the 93. Yes, the Rustler 10 is likely a better floater in softer snow, but that's about it for performance benefits. With a longer rocker profile leading to more of a freeride versus freestyle personality, the M-Free 99 is smooth, fun, and flexible for all-mountain skiing as well as park and pipe fun. Love it but on slushy days or out west I feel as if a little extra girth might come in handy. After seeing your youtube video I have narrowed it down to the following skis: Salomon QST 99, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Nordica Enforcer 100 or Fischer Ranger 102 FR. I think unfortunately I have a pretty big list of skies that I am trying to narrow down and so am looking for a recommendation. The Rustler 10 takes the performance we're familiar with in the Bonafide and repackages it in a more playful, maneuverable, freeride-inspired shape. During the storm cycle around Christmas 2021, I skied a lot of fairly deep powder on the front sides and the QSTs didn't perform as well as I would like. Who it's For: Salomon added basalt and doubled the amount of carbon and flax in the QST 99 for 2019. Double titanal laminates, as well as an underfoot metal plate take the performance of this ski to the next level. Hi Pete! Blister's Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are produced for Blister members. Looking for Some Guidance? SoooooAtomic Chetler 100 and Blizzard Rustler 10 have come on my radar and I can get good deals on both right now. Jim, Hi Jim! You'll get more stability at speed than the QST 92, but the turned up tail also allows for easier short/slow turns. Here goes! What do you think would be a good fit? I think the combination of them being wider and longer helped a lot. All of these skis are very versatile and have high-performance ceilings while remaining accessible. Versus the outgoing 105, this new 102 is a bit less tapered, but with quite a bit more tip rise. Happy to chat more about it if you have other questions. Blizzard rustler 9/10 For classic or touring poles, the correct size pole should reach your armpit. They have a great blend of stability and maneuverability. Specifically, I've been eyeing the Sky 7 and the QST 99. Don't hesitate to give us a call at (877) 812-6710 and let us help you. Happy skiing! Can't wait to hit the slopes, thanks for your help. Would the Rustler 10 be better? Lower in the tail than the tip, these skis end up being remarkably playful in fresh snowmore so than youd think with a ski with two sheets of metal. HI David! SE. I always skied on frontside skies(65mm 80mm underfoot) until last week I rented a pair of Kastle FX85 Alpine Skis(2017). 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 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. Awesome! I felt like an Olympian (again in comparison) out there in the moguls, trees, and turns in general. 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. 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. . Hope that helps! That said, the shape of the Tracer 98 leans more toward soft snow performance and maneuverability than edge grip. I'm frustrated by the lack of edge hold from the Rossis, but I love the playfulness in the ski and how it's performed in bumps, powder, and trees. The Enforcer 100 or the Ranger 102, on the other hand, both feel like great choices. Edge hold on less the ideal New England days? We felt the 99 fits better with the "All-Mountain" moniker a bit better than the 102, which leans more to the "Freeride" side of the spectrum. Thanks so much, and keep up the awesome reviews!!! 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. But felt they were a bit too heavy and burly for me. I don't have a ton of powder experience. thanks Between the 92 and 99, the 99 has basalt in it as its damping agent, so you're getting more power out of that one. Nope! 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. It goes from icy moguls to powdery troughs to firm groomers without missing a beat. SE, Hi SE. Thanks 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. The Enforcer 93 uses pretty thin sheets of metal, which reduces weight and softens up the flex a little. Love the reviews. The good news is that the all around quality of skis is increasing, making it more possible than ever to find a ski that fits your specific style and preferences. Im skiing with an AT Set up (La Sportiva Spectre boots and radical 2.0 AT bindings) On circa 2005 k2 telemark skis. Both of these are a bit more user-friendly than Enforcer but still a total blast. There are days where I love the ski for its ability to handle well in pretty much an condition, and especially when I take it out west, but there are also days when I find it hard to get what I want from it. Thanks, HI Howard! I really like the versatility/profile of the enforcer 100, but I'm worried about all the weight. The Rangers (98 better on-trail, 102 more freeride) both have partial metal while the Kastle is built more like your Bonafide. 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. That will float well when conditions allow and is agile enough to turn in the trees. Think of it as a shoe size, like a "size 11" for example. Hi Nick! 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. Because you're a fairly big guy, you can definitely justify some metal in your skis. Ski Sizing can be tricky, thanks to a combination of the ever changing ski technology. The QST 99 is a bit more heavy-duty, and for a ski without metal, is pretty stable and stout. Have fun! Swerve-masters and jibsters all over the world. I tend to avoid mogul runs. I have been spending hours reading through all of them while on Christmas vacation. The Lift Line Blog; Shop similar items: Atomic Skis; Mens All Mountain Skis; . I am an advanced very aggressive skier (5'9'', 165-ish, 21yrs) who spends 100% of my time skiing in Austria. Swing weight goes a long way, and a ski like the Vantage 97 Ti is going to be easier to maneuver and less tiring than a heavier ski. This boosts its soft snow performance and helps the ski float in soft snow, despite only having a 95 mm waist. It was soft snow but not powder and definitely not hard east coast stuff either. At 100 mm underfoot, this is the widest Maverick, containing a poplar wood core and two sheets of titanal. If you love the power and precision of a dual-metal laminate ski, but want something slightly easier to ski, the Maverick 100 Ti is a great choice. Adam in Toronto, Hi Adam! We often refer to this ski as a Cadillac in that it is smooth, strong, and capable. I will use them most of the time in the resort but I often go off-trails. SE. If you loved the feel of the QST 106, but want to go a little narrower, I'd go with the QST 99. Black Crows Serpo 4. I ski 50/50 east/west and generally stay within the resort. It's a one-stop shop do it all ski with a fantastic overall personality. I'm trying to decide what ski to get next and was hoping to get some guidance from you guys. How about size? Update: We compare the Bent Chetler 100 to the Line Sick Day 104, Nordica Enforcer 100, Black Crows Daemon, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Faction Prodigy 3.0, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Blizzard Rustler 10, and more. It just wants to carve clean and round turns with stability and power, and were all about it. These zones are filled with Salomons C/FX material to lighten and soften the blow a little bit, making the skis marginally more approachable for the everyday skier. It has some obvious freeski-influence in its design, loves natural features. I ski pretty playfully and love doing small drops and side hits. Murray. Thanks in advance! and am a pretty aggressive overall when I ski. Have fun! Thanks for the great reviews. Between the two you can kind of just decide whether you want a little more soft snow performance or a little more firm snow performance. SE, Thanks Jeff. The lower rise rocker gives the ski better edge contact on firm snow, which has improved carving performance. Its a refined feel, that is amazingly a bit softer than the outgoing version, and more skiers will be able to find a home on the Kore 99. Enforcer 104 the heaviest of the group but decent tail rocker and nice flex that's money for bumps and trees. Have fun! I think if you're looking at light and quick and maneuverable, you're really talking about the Atomic. fyi length-wise I heard the Bent 100 skis a little short due to rocker but I do find the 184 Bacons to be plenty 'enough' even being the twin tips they are. I am switching from Rossignol Scratch BCs from 10 years ago and demo'd the M5 Mantras yesterday and couldn't believe the ease in carving up groomers, but it's a much heavier ski than I'm used to. Hi Tom! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. 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. The Blizzard Rustler 10 is the natural progression from the Regulators. Just be aware that the extra length takes away some of its maneuverability/forgiveness, so only make that decision if you really think you need the extra stability. Im 6'0, 200lbs. Most of Volkls skis that adhere to the Mantra build could simply be referred to as such followed by the waist width. 34% Off $725.00. That long tip rocker also helps smooth out turn initiation on firm snow, helping you to link carving turns. 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. Beginner skiers are classified as people who have never ever skied, right up to those just starting to dabble in Intermediate trails. In most cases, this is the right call, but skiers should be geo-conscious before buying more than they can handle. For your light option, go with the Rustler, but if you're looking to go a bit heavier (again, not much), I'm a Pinnacle 105 fan. Currently on 181cm Blizzard Bonifides 2015 edition. The good news is that the all around quality of skis is increasing, making it more possible than ever to find a ski that fits your specific style and preferences. 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. 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