Have fun! The 192 bumps it up to 22 m, so these things are equally as comfortable going straight as they are in a more turny format. Overall, the QST is a fantastic ski that will do it all. If you're holding the right size pole, you'll notice that your elbow forms a perfect 90 degree angle between your bicep and forearm. While youll still need a final adjustment done before you can ski, providing us with your boot sole length is absolutely crucial if youd like us to send your skis pre-mounted with your bindings. I am 55yo, 57 and 165lbs. Aggressive skiers who spend most of their time on-trail. I'm a advanced skier from western Canada. Good, not great. New 2023 Atomic. Built with a blend of aspen and ash in the wood core and two sheets of pre-preg carbon in the construction, these skis have an amazing blend of stiffness and light weight to appease the hardest-charging skiers out there. HI Hiserski! Hi Tom! I was skiing a few years old Liberty Origin 106 176 cm which I like but wanted something that ripped groomers better without all the tip chatter but was also good in bumps, trees and something I could tour in. Before switching to a snowboard I was skiing for 12 years. I was thinking the Nordica Enforcer 100, though maybe I should be looking at the 93. SE. I love the Soul Rider as an all-mountain ski. I have little to compare to other than a dedicated onpiste type ski like the Volkl RTM models. Hope that helps! I like the bumps but am also looking for a wide enough waist to do some powder without having to change skis. 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. Hope that helps! Rossignol uses their damp tech rubber inserts in the tips and tails in order to quiet the skis down, and then to add a measure of power and grip, their titanal beam exists underfoot to give good edge grip as well as stability at speed. The Kastle MX 99 is stiff, powerful, and holds an edge better than just about anything in the 100 mm category. I'm really torn between the Bent Chetler 100 (180cm) and the Sick Day 104 (179 or 186cm) for a 50/50 one ski quiver mounted with Shifts to be used mostly in the French Alps. You'll get more stability at speed than the QST 92, but the turned up tail also allows for easier short/slow turns. Say what you will about Stockli, theyre all about precision, even if its at the expense of pure flotation. We cannot guarantee mounting if your BSL is provided after the original order is placed. Please let me know if you have any advice between the two or recommend another ski. Considering the Mantra M5 as a one-ski quiver, as from what I have read and heard performs well in all conditions. SE. Enjoy fast ripping on groomers and something a little playful and manageable in trees and bumps. Happy to chat more about it if you have other questions. Built with a blend of poplar and beech wood stringers, these skis have power to start with. This little bump out in the tail gives the ski a surprising amount of energy at the end of the turn, making the Declivity remarkably agile in linked carving turns. Can you compare the 2 i mentioned. Very informative site and chats. They prefer to be used at 30+ mph, and at that point, they really start to come to life. SE. I'm looking at a bunch of skis in the 90-100 cm range. This, combined with the vertical sidewall underfoot tapering to half-cap in the tips and tails makes for an incredibly versatile ski that is properly built for the everyday advanced skier. Probably 70/30 on/off-piste, enjoy moguls and glades, and powder when I can find it but not terribly often. I'm 6'2"- 205lbs. The tip is softer than the midbody and tail, mostly due to the Hollowtech in the tips, and while this assists with the initiation phase and the transitions, the forgiveness of the ski ends there. It goes from icy moguls to powdery troughs to firm groomers without missing a beat. They're solid bindings. If the pole is too long, then your forearm will be angled slightly up. Ive looked into a few more freeride based skis on your list, just wondering what ski would suit my skiing style best and still have the width to float on snow out west. I loved both. They rip on the hard packed groomers but like I said I am just not in love with them. My buddy's kids all have the BC's (aged 12-20 and expert) and love them. Right now I am skiing the 4Frnt MSP 99 in 176 cm that I bought back in February. They enable me to carve tight lines, make broad arcs across the trail, and float/cut through powder/variable snow; these do it all with ease. Ultimately, with this ZX 100, its all about the tip shape and profile, and how they combine to handle the softer snow. 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. They were very maneuverable and fun, but not great on the hard chargers. The Kore is stiff and light, and I suspect you'll find the same "bouncing" feeling that you get from the E88. All my friends have the enforcer 100s. Snow conditions weren't the best, but found them nimble in the trees. In addition, the skis have that rocker profile to help with the drifty aspect of the ski, and it ends up resulting in a shorter turn shape and a quicker and more agile quality. This is the number that our ski techs will use to mount your bindings. From steeps and trees to bumps and groomers, the versatility is very surprising for something with this rocker profile and taper shape. Underfoot, it's a lot like the Bonafide, but the metal tapers and ends as it reaches the tips and tails, which use more early taper and rocker than the Bonafide too. The Mantra is certainly more demanding, and I think you'll prefer the Kore, especially when following kids. In your description of your skiing, I got the impression you spend a fair amount of time on groomers and like to ski somewhat fast sometimes (Birds of Prey is what comes to mind). Your email address will not be published. I love that ski in moguls, and I think it would provide a refreshing alternative to your Bonafides. I found a great deal on a pair, just used once for 20% off. Sounds like you're looking at something like the Salomon QST 92 or the Blizzard Rustler 9. You sound like a QST skier to me. Thinking either Rustler 10, Fisher Ranger 102 FR or the Nordica Enforcer. Intermediate: Congratulations! It's going to hold an edge really well on firm snow, and it will respond to skier input really quickly. The Rustler is a bit more of a twin-tip shape, so the tail releases easier than the Pinnacle. The rocker and early taper gives it smooth performance in soft snow conditions, but the key thing to remember here is that it's still quite stiff. If youre truly an expert skier, you probably know it. Looking for your thoughts on those as well. I found the M5, precise and easy to bend into shorter carving turns but lacking float due to the shallower rocker profiles. Im a level 2 IASI ski instructor aged 22 weighing 90kg. They're 2013 K2 AMP Velocity, 172cm, 72mm underfoot, nearly full camber. Oliver, Hi Oliver! While carbon doesnt quite have the same type of flex pattern or energy damping properties as titanal, it does have a bunch of energy built in, allowing it to be a great material that does a bulk of the heavy lifting. I think you'd find the QST a lot of fun, but maybe limiting, especially given what you've been on for five years. They have a great blend of stability and maneuverability. We offer FREE mounting if you provide your actual Boot Sole Length ("BSL") in mm in the sole length box below selecting length of ski. 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? They float and carve very well and have a ton of versatility. Looking for something that floats well, turns easily, stability, good in woods. The Bonafide is worth a look as well, with a 98 mm waist, the thing holds a really good edge. The Black Crows Camox fills a great niche in the ski worldthe mid to upper-90 mm underfoot twin tip. I ski west coast only and get in about 12-14 days a year. The all-new Atomic Maverick 100 Ti is a strong and powerful ski that takes over where the Vantage series of skis left off. It is, in fact, one of the better skis weve ever tested in the tight Vermont woods, as its able to make quick and subsequent turns with a modicum of effort. I would go with the 92 over the 99, as you'll get that quicker edge to edge performance you're looking for. Im looking for something a little better for off piste, powder and tight tree runs. Cross-country pole sizing is easy as well. Both are good skis for someone your size. One thing you'll notice despite the wide range of ski testers is how similar the lists of top 5 skis are. Matt, Hi Andrew! I ski approx. Enforcer 104 the heaviest of the group but decent tail rocker and nice flex that's money for bumps and trees. I'm 40 year-old, 5'8",170 lb male skier who likes to spend most of my time in the trees, off-trail or diving into powder. I'm looking for a ski that will push my ability into a more advanced realm. I like to charge hard and am starting to play around off piste in Vail and on chowder days with skis. The QST is a great mix of performance and is on the lighter side, but it's still a fantastic all-mountain ski for any and all conditions. The Holyshred is somewhat lost at sea, adrift among a horde of great 98-100 mm all-mountain freestyle skis. Im looking for a good all mountain ski that carves well, is quick and will help me improve my bump skiing. My search has led me to the 2022 Salomon QST 98 (176 cm) and the 2022 Dynastar M-Pro 99 (178 cm). SE, Hi SE! I then saw it on your list, so that should be a strong contender. This one should get more credit. Please remember, you will still have to take them to a certified technician at a local ski shop before your first run. Hi folks! 172's with the marker bindings. They also have turned up tails (not true twin tips), so they do have a freestyle influence, but work great as all-mountain skis. Generally in resort, off-piste terrain. I like the updates, as I think it makes the ski more manageable at different speeds and terrain. Leaning towards the sick days but Id love to hear some opinions. That said, the K2 Pinnacle 95 and the Rustler 9 are simply narrower versions of the 105 and the 10, so that's worth a look as well. I like carving fat turns, and fear moguls. Kind regards, They're both playful and super-fun, which is what sounds like you like. For modern skis with kids, those lengths are certainly prohibitive. Finding your Boot Sole Length (BSL) is easy. 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. 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. This way, the skier still has proper input as to the shape and duration of the turn. The fact that they're 2mm narrower at the waist seems like a step back from what I have. I think in terms of length, the 176 might be on the long side, so if there's a low to mid 170's ski, I'd take that. HI David! 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. SE. So there might be some powder, some crud, or the moguls might get skied out to become fairly icy; there's only so much soft stuff one gets to see inbounds during a holiday week. I'd stick to something with metal in it, so the Bent Chetler might not be the best option. As always, we invite you to learn more about each of these skis in our 2019 Ski Test Results, our full-length reviews on Chairlift Chat, or if you want to talk to a skier directly, contact our Customer Service Team! From what Ive read on the two skis, the turning radius of the 177 Mantra is similar to the 185 Enforcer. Jim, Hi Jim! I think if you're on-piste more, I'd lean to the volkl. Cove- Ski: 2021-2022 LINE Sick Day 104, 186 cm. It's a great ski for someone like yourself who tries to stay away from groomers whenever possible. Power and precision on groomers, but also a surfy, floaty, fun feel in soft snow. That long tip rocker also helps smooth out turn initiation on firm snow, helping you to link carving turns. You would be totally fine with the 186 Enforcer 100. I'm looking for something that supports conditions as one finds them on the doable on a random ski week (I fly in, so I don't get to take advantage of powder days except by coincidence with my travel days) out west, with the limitation of a one-ski quiver. Mostly stick to the groomers, no moguls or trees really and love charging hard with a race background, but when it dumps, especially out west I want a ski that wont punish me in the soft stuff and crud. Thanks for the in-depth reviews. Fantastic in the woods and bumps, these skis have some substance to them for sure. 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. They just also have that low gear that you need for skiing with kids. I sometime borrow my sons Salomon X-Drive 8.0 Ti. In the 183, this ski generates a 23-meter turn radius, so its one of the most direct skis that well see. Beginner skiers are classified as people who have never ever skied, right up to those just starting to dabble in Intermediate trails. 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. So, I was wondering which pair you would recommend considering that and the fact that I am not a fan of carving and I usually ski in Canada where the snow is often hard and pretty icy? It has a similar shape and profile to the Enforcer 100, but is lighter and more energetic. 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