All Mountain Ski for CO

jwv

jwv

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I'm moving out to Colorado and I'm hoping to get a good playful daily driver that I can use in all conditions. I have a park ski (Filthy Rich's), but I want something bigger for all mountain. I'm from Ohio and have only skied a few days out west in my life, but I'm trying to branch out of the park and ski trees/big mountain stuff this winter.

I want something that can be used to hit natural jumps/cliffs etc and decent enough in deep snow, but also able to charge on hard pack--basically a one ski quiver, although I'll still have my park skis so I'm not too worried about performance in the park. I'm 6'2" 165 lbs. Looking at Bent Chetler 100's, ARV 106's, or Moment Wildcat 108's, any suggestions/guidance would be much appreciated.

Also, it's been a while since I've bought bindings--any suggestions there?
 
Nice ideas for skis. I'm sure someone will mention the on3p Jeffrey 108 so I'll save them the trouble.

For bindings, most people recommend look pivots or tyrolia attack 13. Tyrolia are much cheaper but still a solid binding. Check the manufacturers websites for features of both as they vary a bit. I have both on my skis and have no complaints for either though.
 
Moment Wildcat 108-Playful and surfy in the trees but still great on soft groomers and in crud for it’s weight.

ON3P Jeffrey 108 and Woodsman 108-Both fun, playful skis that are great everywhere. Heavier than the Wildcat 108 but they don’t ski heavy. Reduced rocker and further back mount makes the Woodsman 108 a little more serious and more stable than the Jeffrey. Beefy edges and bases for hidden rocks out West too-Moment uses same base material but not quite as thick.

Armada ARV 106 and ARV 106Ti-Similar to the Jeffrey 108 in shape/feel with the Ti version adding sheets of metal to make them more damp and stable than the standard version.

Fisher Ranger 102 FR and Enforcer 104 Free-2 great skis that are great especially between storms and still playful when mount is moved up from recommended.

Bent 100 because you have it listed-Fun ski that’s stable for it’s weight and a great 50/50 ski but wouldn’t be in the same class as all the others above when it comes to dampness and stability in rough snow. Great value though but if I wasn’t touring at all and wanted a great bargain In the 100mm range, my choice would be the Dynastar Menace 98.

Think you’d like the Jeffrey 108 and the Wildcat 108 the best of this group for your use and conditions.

Attack2 13 bindings are great bindings and a fantastic deal for the money. Pivots are less adjustable for boot sizes, more money and heavier but with their shorter mounting length, they allow the ski to naturally flex better and have the best heel retention out there. So value-Attack2s and ultimate performance-Pivots.

**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2019 at 11:26:22am
 
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