2nd Ski in Quiver

[Kwaasy]

I have my wider, softer snow ski already (112 Reckoner) and I’m looking for a 90-100mm ski that I can rip groomers/hard pack on and feel comfortable at high speeds with little chatter. I also really like riding twin tips, and would still like something that I can have fun with off-piste. My thoughts are something with a lot of camber and not as much rocker? Please let me know if y’all have any suggestions that might fit what I’m looking for.. my initial thoughts were the Dynastar Menace 98 and BlackOps Holyshred.

cheers.

 

[Ball_Sacker]

J skis Masterblaster fits your description, and it’s twin tips.

 

[Kwaasy]

J skis Masterblaster fits your description, and it’s twin tips.

Have you ski’d them?

 

[dognuts]

102 reckoners lol?

 

[Kwaasy]

102 reckoners lol?

I thought about this but If the 102 is anything like the 112 It would be a no go for me. Not a fan of how the Reckoner feels on hard groomers.

 

[BearsOnKetamine]

Icelantic nomads are really good on groomers and have some float they have a pretty good amount of rocker tho



Don’t have a pic of mine but these are a good example after break in

 

[PhlebotomistOld]

I have the menace 98s and they’d probably be good for what you described. Theyre seemingly durable, moderate flex but ski pretty steady, a little heavy for my taste but im light and dont ‘charge’ per se. Theyre nothing super special but are certainly a great ski. I think they look nice too

the soul riders on the right also come in a 97 waist which might be worth looking into



**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2022 at 11:54:10am

 

[Kwaasy]

Appreciate the feedback!

I have the menace 98s and they’d probably be good for what you described. Theyre seemingly durable, moderate flex but ski pretty steady, a little heavy for my taste but im light and dont ‘charge’ per se. Theyre nothing super special but are certainly a great ski. I think they look nice too

the soul riders on the right also come in a 97 waist which might be worth looking into

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**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2022 at 11:54:10am

 

[dognuts]

I thought about this but If the 102 is anything like the 112 It would be a no go for me. Not a fan of how the Reckoner feels on hard groomers.

huh interesting

i love how my 102s feel on everything, but i imagine they carve a fair bit better than the 112s and are a little softer

also no mid fat twin tip is gonna feel amazing on hard groomers

 

[migidimigi]

I have the soul rider 97s and they fit the need pretty well. I had a few noodle skis before them and the stability of soul riders has been really good even boosting at the speed of sound down the hill.

Definitely a ski worth checking out!

I have the menace 98s and they’d probably be good for what you described. Theyre seemingly durable, moderate flex but ski pretty steady, a little heavy for my taste but im light and dont ‘charge’ per se. Theyre nothing super special but are certainly a great ski. I think they look nice too

the soul riders on the right also come in a 97 waist which might be worth looking into

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**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2022 at 11:54:10am

 

[BradFiAusNzCoCa]

They’re not out yet but you’re describing the fauna Omni. Generous camber underfoot with some Rocker and 100 underfoot. It’s a “soft but not soft” ski, if you know what I mean. It’s playful but supportive. I can pick how big I want my carves too be and the ski absolutely rails. Surprisingly strong carving. You can throw some surfy turns in there too. Fun off piste too but will get pushed around on really heavy chunder days

 

[Ball_Sacker]

Have you ski’d them?

no, one of my best friends has them and loves them.

 

[skiP.E.I.]

you should check out the Season eqpt Kin

 

[maaattt]

Dynastar Menace 98 is one of the best skis of all time hands down, if you're already thinking about it you should get it

 

[PhlebotomistOld]

Dynastar Menace 98 is one of the best skis of all time hands down, if you're already thinking about it you should get it

Im curious what makes you say that because stand by my claim of it not being super special

 

[r00kie]

I have the Moment Commander 98s for this role. Bite hard on groomers and plow through tracked out pow but only want to go fast and are far from nimble/playful.

 

[Brother_trucker]

I have my wider, softer snow ski already (112 Reckoner) and I’m looking for a 90-100mm ski that I can rip groomers/hard pack on and feel comfortable at high speeds with little chatter. I also really like riding twin tips, and would still like something that I can have fun with off-piste. My thoughts are something with a lot of camber and not as much rocker? Please let me know if y’all have any suggestions that might fit what I’m looking for.. my initial thoughts were the Dynastar Menace 98 and BlackOps Holyshred.

cheers.

Hi mate, I currently have a pair of the J-Skis Masterblaster in a 187cm being touted above, been riding them for 5 seasons. I ski all mountain and XL line in the park with these. They are more directional than a park focused 95mm ski would be, but I still have no issue at all skiing them switch at speeds great enough for 18m kickers. They have a reasonable amount of rocker in them, and to be fair its the only thing I would change, as I basically see rocker as something to help people that can't ski properly off piste in most cases. Rocker reduces effective edge and consequently lets skis smear and butter about. I guess being an ex racer I don't really like that, but also prefer not to have that looseness in XL park. That said they are really nice all rounders. I did buy a new set of 184cm ARV96 last week for next season, and they have less length of rocker in the tips and tails I would say, more camber under foot and are similarly stiff so will be nice and poppy and will carve well as a result. I know they used to make a titanium laminated ARV96ti, but couldn't find any in the sales. They would be same but a bit stiffer and heavier.

For reference my top ski all time is the original Atomic Theory in a 185cm - so 95mm under foot very little rocker in tips and tails and pretty centre mounted all mountain twin tip. Excellent all rounder ski with a nice 20m radius on it, which is about perfect for the carve into a 16-18m kicker Still haven't skied anything I think is a better one ski quiver. I guess this was why the did away with it. Differentiated designs mean people end up having. more than one set of planks... Only thing you may not want to be doing with something like this is dropping a 20 foot cliff... but in Europe these days you'll be far more likely to be skiing piste than off, so all the stupid flappy tips as just a waste of time mostly....

 

[Kwaasy]

Hi mate, I currently have a pair of the J-Skis Masterblaster in a 187cm being touted above, been riding them for 5 seasons. I ski all mountain and XL line in the park with these. They are more directional than a park focused 95mm ski would be, but I still have no issue at all skiing them switch at speeds great enough for 18m kickers. They have a reasonable amount of rocker in them, and to be fair its the only thing I would change, as I basically see rocker as something to help people that can't ski properly off piste in most cases. Rocker reduces effective edge and consequently lets skis smear and butter about. I guess being an ex racer I don't really like that, but also prefer not to have that looseness in XL park. That said they are really nice all rounders. I did buy a new set of 184cm ARV96 last week for next season, and they have less length of rocker in the tips and tails I would say, more camber under foot and are similarly stiff so will be nice and poppy and will carve well as a result. I know they used to make a titanium laminated ARV96ti, but couldn't find any in the sales. They would be same but a bit stiffer and heavier.

For reference my top ski all time is the original Atomic Theory in a 185cm - so 95mm under foot very little rocker in tips and tails and pretty centre mounted all mountain twin tip. Excellent all rounder ski with a nice 20m radius on it, which is about perfect for the carve into a 16-18m kicker Still haven't skied anything I think is a better one ski quiver. I guess this was why the did away with it. Differentiated designs mean people end up having. more than one set of planks... Only thing you may not want to be doing with something like this is dropping a 20 foot cliff... but in Europe these days you'll be far more likely to be skiing piste than off, so all the stupid flappy tips as just a waste of time mostly....

Thanks for the insight!!