Looking for some expert all mountain skis to slay hard pack and bumps

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ljackstar

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Looking to.pick up my third pair this year. I currently have Fischer gurus for park and ON3P Billy Goats for pow days but I'm looking for something more downhill/expert all mountain that I can use on my CASI exams this year (I know it doesn't matter for level 1, but it might for level 2). I'm a very aggressive skier, and want a ski that can handle hard pack steeps and bumps.

Right now I'm eying a pair of line sick days 95s, or elan amphibious 88s (or something close to that)

In case it matters I'm 6'5" 195lbs.
 
I think Line's supernatural series is more up your alley, the armada invictus line is worth a look too. Head monster skis too.
 
topic:ljackstar said:
Looking to.pick up my third pair this year. I currently have Fischer gurus for park and ON3P Billy Goats for pow days but I'm looking for something more downhill/expert all mountain that I can use on my CASI exams this year (I know it doesn't matter for level 1, but it might for level 2). I'm a very aggressive skier, and want a ski that can handle hard pack steeps and bumps.

Right now I'm eying a pair of line sick days 95s, or elan amphibious 88s (or something close to that)

In case it matters I'm 6'5" 195lbs.
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I'm 6'3" 195 so were close to the same size. I had a chance to ski most of this years bigger skis at a demo event last spring. Check out the Nordica Enforcer, they make it in a 193. I think that would be a great ski for your height and weight assuming your a type 3 or 3+ skier. As far as the Elans go I would stay away from the Amphibious, however if you like elan check out the ripstick 96, new ski for them this year and its bad ass. However they the biggest they make it in is a 188. Good luck picking skis. The ripstick was my favorite I tested at the event.
 
Those ripsticks seem to be getting a pretty good rap online too, saw a couple of different sites all with positive reviews. Lucky for me, elan supplies the rental gear for the hill I work at so I might be able to try them before I buy them, or be able to get them at a reduced price.
 
13722347:TSB said:
I'm 6'3" 195 so were close to the same size. I had a chance to ski most of this years bigger skis at a demo event last spring. Check out the Nordica Enforcer, they make it in a 193. I think that would be a great ski for your height and weight assuming your a type 3 or 3+ skier. As far as the Elans go I would stay away from the Amphibious, however if you like elan check out the ripstick 96, new ski for them this year and its bad ass. However they the biggest they make it in is a 188. Good luck picking skis. The ripstick was my favorite I tested at the event.
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Enforcers might be a tad soft dont you think? somebody who is 6'5 and 195 and very aggressive might not enjoy them that much.

I'd reccomend the stiffer Blizzard Brahama, or the wider (98mm) Blizzard bonafide. both are have 2 layers of ti and carbon tip and tails, they are pretty burly, and enjoy being skied hard and fast. they come in a 187 which might be on the shorter side for you but will mean they'll handle better in bumps compared to a 193. my only reservation would be that they wont do short turns aswell as others which might be a deal breaker for level 2.

in which case you might be better looking at a more piste oriented "all mountain" ski.
 
13723236:JibbaTheHutt said:
Enforcers might be a tad soft dont you think? somebody who is 6'5 and 195 and very aggressive might not enjoy them that much.

I'd reccomend the stiffer Blizzard Brahama, or the wider (98mm) Blizzard bonafide. both are have 2 layers of ti and carbon tip and tails, they are pretty burly, and enjoy being skied hard and fast. they come in a 187 which might be on the shorter side for you but will mean they'll handle better in bumps compared to a 193. my only reservation would be that they wont do short turns aswell as others which might be a deal breaker for level 2.

in which case you might be better looking at a more piste oriented "all mountain" ski.
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having re-read through my paragraph i think tsb might be right actually, as an all round ski to do everything the enforcer might be better suited than the bonafide. Probably more versatile for teaching than the bonafide.
 
salomon xdrive 8.8 and the Atomic vantage 90CTI are really awesome all mountain skis, especially if you already have a dedicated pow ski. Why go wider than 90 for hardpack and bumps?
 
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