NS, daily driver reccomendations

CaptTurner

CaptTurner

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I'm on the preliminary hunt for a new daily drive, and looking for some suggestions or feedback. I will try to give a good history. I ski in the east at sugarloaf, but in two years when I graduate I will probably be moving west. I like to charge hard all mountain and ski the bumps and trees, and hit the occasional park jump when its in my way and would consider myself expert. My quiver is a pair on Line Anthems, and 190 Line SFB. The anthems are 6 years old or so and getting a little soft for how hard I ski as a daily driver. I love the SFB for the soft deeper days, but with the 190 length they are a lot of ski for the tight trees and bumps and a daily driver.

I'm 6ft tall 170lbs, I'm looking for

- around a 92-100mm waist, I like the rocker-camber-rocker profile, but I'm open to all suggestions

- I want a stiffer ski that can really charge and handle an aggressive skier.

Ive looked at the Moment Pb& J, Tahoes, and will probably demo the Kartel 98 when they come to the Loaf. (although I think they may be a little softer than what Im looking for)

Looking to spend less than $500 on the skis (hoping to get summer deals on last years models)

Calling on the NS knowledge and just looking for suggestions.

Thanks!
 
13375440:B.Gillis said:
do you just straight air on jumps or do tricks?
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I've got my 3's and 1's but I don't throw much more than that, maybe one day when I get to ski more powder Ill try bigger stuff
 
I head the nomads from icelantic is nice 105. Thats a ski I'm looking at. I'm a guy from he east to so i have that dilemma as well...
 
13375494:jynx81 said:
I head the nomads from icelantic is nice 105. Thats a ski I'm looking at. I'm a guy from he east to so i have that dilemma as well...
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I like the sound of the nomads in terms of stiffness and the profile. I just wish they were a little skinner since I already have a midfat with the Bacons being 108 underfoot
 
How do you like the bacons? you might like the nordica soul riders but they can get real noodly from what I hear
 
13375576:jynx81 said:
How do you like the bacons? you might like the nordica soul riders but they can get real noodly from what I hear
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I love everything about my bacons, they are an incredible ski. I just want something with a little less underfoot, and in the 180 range for a daily driver
 
13376840:B.Quincy said:
How about the rocker2 100's? They rip all mountain and can handle fresh or park.
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I thought about those, Salomon seems to have always had a bad rep with the durability and quality, is that still a thing? I know ironic question riding Line skis, but mine have held up great
 
13377156:veng_m said:
hellbents

seriously tho, k2 shreditor 92 man
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One day I will own a pair of hellbents, I don't care how crazy the shape is or how far behind the technology will be at the time of my purchase, I want some
 
13377247:CaptTurner said:
One day I will own a pair of hellbents, I don't care how crazy the shape is or how far behind the technology will be at the time of my purchase, I want some
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for sure dude, they are fucking amazing
 
13376967:CaptTurner said:
I thought about those, Salomon seems to have always had a bad rep with the durability and quality, is that still a thing? I know ironic question riding Line skis, but mine have held up great
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From my friend that has had a pair and various stories ive seen they seem to be pretty durable.
 
13376967:CaptTurner said:
I thought about those, Salomon seems to have always had a bad rep with the durability and quality, is that still a thing? I know ironic question riding Line skis, but mine have held up great
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salomon has gotten better but its still not up to snuff imo. The rockers don't hold edge that well. The moment pb&j I own is kick ass and charges hard down A-Z chutes in big sky for me in the 188 length. I did however delam them after 10 days of riding which is pretty typical for me.
 
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