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ski recommendation

  1. K

    Is this the rustler 11 the right ski for me?

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum and glad to be here! I need some help buying my first pair of skis (I was growing up until now, so I've been renting/borrowing). I live in Seattle but I'm going to college in Rhode Island, so I'll be using these skis when I'm home on break during January. I...
  2. F

    Best ski for skiing glades?

    Due to a big hole in my quiver. I'm trying to decide on a ski for skiing amongst the trees, bonus if it can pull double duty as a deep snow ski for a lightweight skier. I'm not looking for a one ski quiver; I have race skis in various radii for use on groomers, am perfectly happy enough...
  3. S

    East coast carver - Head Supershape OR WC Rebels

    I’m looking for a carving ski that I’ll use exclusively on the east coast (VT and NH). I’ve been debating between a few Head models: 1) supershape I.speed 2) super shape I.magnum 3) head wc rebel I.speed 4) wc rebel I.SL wc rebel I.SLR. About me: I’m 36, 5’9, 180 lbs. I raced in college in a...
  4. S

    Slalom skis for a woman

    Good day! I need your advises about Slalom skis for a woman. I'm 5'20 and 115 lbs, I’m looking between FISCHER WC SL 155 skis, BLIZZARD WC SL 156, or 150 junior skis? Thank you in advance for some advices
  5. H

    Please lend me your experience in picking all mountain west coast skis

    Hi all, I'm a new member looking forward to getting sucked down the rabbit hole. Would really appreciate your advice! I've recently gotten back into skiing and find myself in love. As I'll be moving to the west coast (Vancouver) in a few months, I think it's high time I replace the old atomic...
  6. C

    Ski recommendation for short and extra stout

    So for a bit of background I used to ski a lot before my late teens and due to life and reoccuring dislocations, 3 shoulder surgeries and 20 years later I have found the courage to start skiing again. It is as enjoyable as I remembered but is a LOT harder then I remembered returning at a hefty...
  7. E

    Please help me pick a ski 88-98 wide.

    Just like the title says, I’m looking for an all-mountain ski that is good on groomers but that can also take on crud and a bit of heavy Western Cascades snow, which we get an awful lot of. I’m big, 6’ and 235 lbs, strong legs, advanced-intermediate on groomers and novice-intermediate on...
  8. S

    Help me choose my next ski (Enforcer/Rustler)

    Hey guys, thanks for all the content you put out here. It's a great source of information. I spend a lot of time here lately. My question is as follows: I'm a 5'10" 240-pound nearly-advanced groomer skier, strong and fairly athletic despite my weight (I do hit the gym, squat and deadlift north...
  9. B

    East coast intermediate/advanced ski recommendation/opinion

    Hello All – after some lurking I have a question… I (male, 58 yrs, 210# and 6’1”) ski the Dynastar SpeedZone 10 Ti (175) - Blue and Black goes fine (S turns) and more Z turns on the double black. This is my 5th year of skiing; 3rd year serious with about 30 days/yr Like to carve (longer...
  10. rocdoc

    What comes after Volkl RTM 84?

    Hi everyone, I would like to ask the community's advice on ski choice. I'm a level 7, perhaps 8 on good days (per the most recent instructors I trusted) 44 yo skier, looking to continue progressing and exploring terrain. I live on the East Coast, but try to take 1-2 trips a year to big...
  11. Olesya C

    All-mountain skis recommendations for a tall advanced woman

    Hi All, I am thinking of getting new all-mountain skis for the next season and wanted to ask for the advice on which skis may work well for me. About me: I'm tall and heavy at 6'1", weigh around 190 pounds. I am an advanced female skier who took many lessons and now have very good ski...
  12. T

    Recommendations for 2nd ski to compliment Enforcer 100

    Hello all, I am looking for a narrower ski to compliment my Enforcer 100. I'm an intermediate level, haven't skied in years due to being in grad school but am getting back into it now. I live in the PNW and work contracts, so I have no "home" mountain to speak of, but will always likely be in...
  13. bbinder

    Ski recommendation for injured skier

    Yes, another “recommend me a ski” thread! My friend Arnie lives in Oakland, CA. A couple of years ago, he had back issues resulting in two surgeries. Despite this, or because of this, he was left with a partially paralyzed/weak leg. Also despite this, he continues to bicycle and is hell bent...
  14. S

    Seeking 1 ski quiver reco - eastern all-mtn front - lightweight intermediate skier

    Hi everyone! Looking for a ski recommendation for my friend's son and hoping you lovely people can help. He's graduated college, very athletic but a pretty new skier. Here are the details: Intermediate skier with just a few years of skiing...working hard to improve About level 6 per Aspen...
  15. skiwagon

    Recommendation request, twin tip to quiver

    I’m looking to add a twin tip to my quiver of skis just to have something different every once in a while. Here is my settings: Level: advanced skiier Location: east coast, groomed trails. Current go-to ski: Atomic Nomad Blackeye Ti 167cm Desire: Something lighter (Atomic is super heavy)...
  16. Philpug

    Cage Match Comparison 2018 Kästle FX85 vs 2018 Kästle LX85

    It couldn’t get more black vs white than comparing these two skis. This is really a Gen 2.0 comparison that goes back to the original FX and LX, but the times have changed. The new FX85 is much more off-piste-oriented than the original FX84, which felt more like a lightweight MX; where the old...
  17. DanishRider

    What to expect from my Atomic Vantage 90 CTI

    Went for a one ski quiver this year, and had my eyes set on the Blizzard Brahma, but got a good deal on the Vantage 90 CTI, and since the reviews have been really good on this ski, and went for it since the dealer believed the ski would be more "fun" than the Brahma. Ended up getting the 184cm...
  18. Jim McDonald

    Women's Skis for Lightweight Guys?

    Was just perusing some bargain offers and saw a really nice price on a set of woman's 184cm Cham 107s. That got me to thinking: between weight (now down to about 72kg (160lb) and having passed the 68-year mark, might I be better off on that ski than on the men's equivalent length? What, if any...
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