Invader or Belanger?

[roccopeterbilt]

I am looking to stay inexpensive and buy a pair of jib/all mt. skis. Both are $299. Any advice would be helpful?

 

[roccopeterbilt]

P.S. I'm and East Coast Ice and crud skier, so I prefer a narrow waist.

 

[cjgncjgn]

where on the east coast? whats your "mountain"?

 

[roccopeterbilt]

Used to be Tussey Mt. Near Penn State ( hill more than Mt. really) now Holiday Valley, NY

 

[dirtybryan]

I would go with the Belanger's simply because the invaders have been having issues (I've seen it on a few pairs as well as on this forum, so it is a legit problem). I know people have claimed the TMs are a problematic ski, but I haven't seen a busted one, and if they are I'd say on a much much smaller scale. Most only having issues handling the rails people subject them to.

They are a fun ski though just to turn, as has been my experience.

 

[hartig]

i've seen many. and the edges suck if u ever expect to do any rails- expect the broken edges almost immediately..

 

[BennyB]

belangers...unless you like skis that break...

 

[HGO]

Belangers.. Dynastar skis are really good. I've got them myself and have been doing rails. Haven't had any problems yet. One of my friends had Invaders and the edges got kinda fucked up. Let us know what you bought