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Height: 5'8" Weight: 140lbs

I live in the upper state of CT and frequently take trips up North to killington, Jay peak, Sugarloaf, Stowe, Bolton Valley as well as the less than occasional trip out west. I'm an aggressive skier who is trying to find the right ski for the right conditions.

I have k2 Iron Maidens 176 and 2015 Line Sir Francis Bacons 184. I love the damp feel and heaviness of the Iron Maidens, they seem to plow through anything and hold up well in the bumps. Obviously, they do not float like the SFB's but they outperform them in every other category and feel much more solid.

Don't get me wrong, the SFB's are fun and agile but I frequently find myself having to hit the breaks because they feel like they'll washout at high speeds. Just to jittery.

So I'm looking for a Rocker Camber ski between 108mm to 115mm for Northeast and West skiing that is study and damp like the Iron Maidens. I want a ski that I know I'll PROGRESS on, something that I can straight-line sections and be confident in doing so. A shorter turn radius would be better than a longer one, somewhere between 18-24, nothing larger.
 
I am no expert, but skis Ive heard great things from other people

Moment Deathwish

Kartel 106 2016(Kartel 108 2017 next year)

Blizzard Cochise

Faction Candide 3.0 (might be a bit softer than you might want)

Icelantic Nomad 115 2017

Kitten Factory razor 115
 
13715458:patagonialuke said:
Take a look at this:http://blistergearreview.com/index-ski-reviews-sorted-by-type#allmountainskis

I'd specifically point you to the section titled "All-Mountain Skis [100-115mm Underfoot / Playful – More Stout]"
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So this is the list I compiled, hoping others have experience with them. Looking for a damp, chargy ski.

Line supernatural 115/108 - Older ones have thicker titanium but all models have metal matrix; I've heard good things about the influence also, despite what people say about Line.

Nordica Helldorado - Heard they have soft tails but they're fairly damp and stiff with titanal.

Armada Invictus 108Ti

ON3P Jeffrey 114 and or ON3P Kartel 108 - I believe these ski's are softer but by no means soft. Heard great things.
 
13715566:RowRow said:
So this is the list I compiled, hoping others have experience with them. Looking for a damp, chargy ski.

Line supernatural 115/108 - Older ones have thicker titanium but all models have metal matrix; I've heard good things about the influence also, despite what people say about Line.

Nordica Helldorado - Heard they have soft tails but they're fairly damp and stiff with titanal.

Armada Invictus 108Ti

ON3P Jeffrey 114 and or ON3P Kartel 108 - I believe these ski's are softer but by no means soft. Heard great things.
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This is a solid list. Are you looking for a directional ski or twin? If you're not necessarily looking for a twin I'd also check out ON3P's Wrenegade series, which are more damp/chargy than the Kartel series.
 
13715717:patagonialuke said:
This is a solid list. Are you looking for a directional ski or twin? If you're not necessarily looking for a twin I'd also check out ON3P's Wrenegade series, which are more damp/chargy than the Kartel series.
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Either or I have enough twin skis, it really doesn't matter. I just need something damper than my SFB's and more chargy. The Wrenegade 108's look like good for this as well. They don't have metal in them but I heard they're very damp.

Ahh, I don't know. I need peoples experiences with them or I have to demo them.
 
Would a 179 or 184 Wrenegade 108 suit me? I here it is very maneuverable and easy to ski, yet holds up well at speeds and it built like a tank.
 
Line supernatural 115/108 - Highly Interested

Nordica Helldorado

Armada Invictus 108Ti

ON3P Jeffrey 114

Wrenegade 108 - Highly Interested

I have to knock some out.
 
13715736:fuckmekevin said:
Line supernatural 115/108 - Highly Interested

Nordica Helldorado

Armada Invictus 108Ti

ON3P Jeffrey 114

Wrenegade 108 - Highly Interested

I have to knock some out.
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I would knock out the hell dorado. Heard they start to fold up at speed.

I don't know anything about the invictus... But both of the ON3P that you have there are good....you just need to make a decision on whether or not you want to spin and ski switch or power through everything in sight
 
13715739:Profahoben_212 said:
I would knock out the hell dorado. Heard they start to fold up at speed.

I don't know anything about the invictus... But both of the ON3P that you have there are good....you just need to make a decision on whether or not you want to spin and ski switch or power through everything in sight
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Welp, now it is between the Wrenegade, Jeffery and Supernatural. The Jeffery would be the softest of all three skis, correct, but it can ski switch and is a full twin. The Wrenegade is damp and directional but supposedly is great for charging and I really want to hear more about the Supernaturals, preferably the 115. I know they have metal in them and hold up well at speeds, not sure if they are directional or a full twin. I'm leaning towards the Wren.
 
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