Finishing a quiver with 90-ish ski

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thecazdog

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Just thought I'd seek out some advice...Looking for a ski as per title. Current options include:

- Fischer Ranger 94 FR

- ON3P Woodsman 96

- Renoun Endurance 98

- Blizzard Brahma 88

- Black Crows Camox

- Moment PB&J

Basically, I've got all the skis for everything else - just looking to fill this waist width. I ski both hemispheres, so it will be a low tide ski up north and a daily driver down south.

Favorite ski is definitely the Atris. Have demoed the Fischers and liked them. Also quite fond of the Wildcat shape, and had a brief ski on the PB&J which was positive (but liked the Fischers more). Brahma is in the mix just for the great reviews (and I can demo them later this season).

Other stuff - using for touring too, so 4kg for the pair is the upper limit (which is why Masterblasters are out - otherwise I'd just get them). Like stable for speed but also on the playful side. Don't ski switch but like a bit of speed and jumping off things.

Any opinions on the above or other suggestions are appreciated!
 
What's the thought on the brahma? its 88 underfoot. Have you checked into the Rustler 9 or the Bonafide? R9 being a playful ski while the bonafide is 98 underfoot and basically the big brother to the brahma
 
Line Sick Day 94? Just an option. I’ve heard they’re playful but stable at speed, also they can hold an edge real good
 
Thanks guys...Brahma is definitely an outlier in that group, but the rave reviews have me considering it, even it isn't anywhere near as playful.

Rustler 9 felt pretty meh when demoing - definitely lacked grunt and stability at speed.

Bonafide I have also skied and liked, but there's that flat tail and too heavy for touring.

I'll see if I can jump on some Sick Days, as I've heard good things too.

I guess lots of other folks have tuned out for the summer :)
 
You nailed it with the R9 and the bonafide. If you already have a ski thats around a 100 there is honestly no need for a 90ish ski. My daily is the bentchetler 100 for those softer playful days and the Rustler 10 (102mm) for the hard pack days Unless i want to ski park. That's when i'll break out the Chronic (95mm) or the even narrower Rossi Scratch (84mm).

If you want something for touring, check out the BMT90https://www.voelkl.com/en-us/products/skis/touring/bmt-90-6174 or even the 90Eight:https://www.voelkl.com/en-us/products/skis/freeride/90eight-6032
 
K2 Mindbender 90Ti would be close to your weight limit but they are a playful and fun ski in that width range. Fisher 94FR would be a great mix of carving ability yet still light and playful. Probably the best pick for you in this width range I’d guess.
 
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