Thanks for the great reviews!
Very interested in trying out the Stance 96 as I hear it’s very quiet and solid like a slightly less traditional “Mantra”.
Did you try the 176cm version or the 182cm on the 96? Wished they made a mid 180’s length but I bet the 188cm should charge pretty well
I played with the 176. Totally quiet, solid...no surfy feel. This is a damp and reliable tracking machine. I suspect it would excel in tracking lines through crud without any deflection, yet maintain enough float to keep it from feeling balky.
I only skied it on tightly packed snow conditions. I would recommend people demo this ski if they want a solidly secure, quiet feel underfoot. I felt it was a totally different direction for Salomon....in no way similar to the QST line...and not as carve-only as the MAX / Force series.