Help me build the demo list for chill tree skis. Any feedback or recommendations are much appreciated.
Me: level 8 skier
210lbs, 5 foot 9
Active quiver:
185 Nordica El Capo (really more like 188) with PX15s
184 Head Monster 98 with Marker 13 Din binders
182 Fischer Pro Mtn 86ti with Aattack 13 demos
What I am looking for:
The other day my oldest daughter asked me to explore Beaver Slide trail at snowbasin which is about 18-20* with some fun undulations in skied out pow conditions. She skied it really well and had a great time and asked why can't we go into the tight aspen glades in that area next time. There is actually good amount of tight glades at snowbasin that should be really fun if we have a good winter and deep snow-pack. I am looking forward to skiing these areas with her over the next few years. But I am not convinced that my current quiver is up to the task.
Currently ski the Fischer Pro Mtn 86 with the kids and fam. I love the feel and balance point for mixed conditions and bumps/trees. I am concerned about the narrow width, tip shape, and lack of tail rise are not great for trees and fresh snow. In terms of stiffness, I would also like a bit softer ski in the tip and tail, but maintain the stiffness underfoot.
Since its snowbasin any skis I am on have to carve shortish turns nicely on firm utah man-made snow at kid friendly speeds.
As far as sizing, I am thinking 179-185 sizes, with preference for shorter vs longer but awareness of how much tail rise the ski has could make longer skis a good option. Don't want them to ski long.
As far as width, I am not so worried, if the flex and rocker profiles are right I should be ok with 92-102 widths.
Demo list:
Fischer Ranger 98ti (180cm): Reading some discussions it sounds like this is very similar to the 86ti with a more tip and tail rise and a more normal shaped tip.
Nordica Soul Rider 97 (185): Heard really good stuff about these a few years back.
Nordica Enforcer 100 (185): I like nordicas generally but these maybe too much ski for chill trees.
Blizzard Rustler 10 (180): Reviews make it sound like its what I am after.
Head Kore 99 (180): Like head skis. Rocker profile looks good. They seem to have a ton of taper which is not really what I am after. Per Blister, these are very stiff throughout and maybe a bit too stiff in the tip and tail area for what I am after.
Salomon QST 99 (181): Liked the feel of the XDR series when demoing last year.
Me: level 8 skier
210lbs, 5 foot 9
Active quiver:
185 Nordica El Capo (really more like 188) with PX15s
184 Head Monster 98 with Marker 13 Din binders
182 Fischer Pro Mtn 86ti with Aattack 13 demos
What I am looking for:
The other day my oldest daughter asked me to explore Beaver Slide trail at snowbasin which is about 18-20* with some fun undulations in skied out pow conditions. She skied it really well and had a great time and asked why can't we go into the tight aspen glades in that area next time. There is actually good amount of tight glades at snowbasin that should be really fun if we have a good winter and deep snow-pack. I am looking forward to skiing these areas with her over the next few years. But I am not convinced that my current quiver is up to the task.
Currently ski the Fischer Pro Mtn 86 with the kids and fam. I love the feel and balance point for mixed conditions and bumps/trees. I am concerned about the narrow width, tip shape, and lack of tail rise are not great for trees and fresh snow. In terms of stiffness, I would also like a bit softer ski in the tip and tail, but maintain the stiffness underfoot.
Since its snowbasin any skis I am on have to carve shortish turns nicely on firm utah man-made snow at kid friendly speeds.
As far as sizing, I am thinking 179-185 sizes, with preference for shorter vs longer but awareness of how much tail rise the ski has could make longer skis a good option. Don't want them to ski long.
As far as width, I am not so worried, if the flex and rocker profiles are right I should be ok with 92-102 widths.
Demo list:
Fischer Ranger 98ti (180cm): Reading some discussions it sounds like this is very similar to the 86ti with a more tip and tail rise and a more normal shaped tip.
Nordica Soul Rider 97 (185): Heard really good stuff about these a few years back.
Nordica Enforcer 100 (185): I like nordicas generally but these maybe too much ski for chill trees.
Blizzard Rustler 10 (180): Reviews make it sound like its what I am after.
Head Kore 99 (180): Like head skis. Rocker profile looks good. They seem to have a ton of taper which is not really what I am after. Per Blister, these are very stiff throughout and maybe a bit too stiff in the tip and tail area for what I am after.
Salomon QST 99 (181): Liked the feel of the XDR series when demoing last year.