One Quiver Ski Advice

McSenderson

McSenderson

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Hey all, I've been looking at getting some skis with a waist between 102-110 for a daily ripper in the PNW. I am 6'1" and 190lbs. and am looking for something that's can handle quick turns in trees while being able to rip through some heavy crud. I also enjoy popping off features anywhere around the mountain so a ski that stiff as a board won't work (example: Cochise). I've been taking a look at these skis:

ON3P Kartel 108 (191)

ON3P Wrenegade 108 (189)

Icelantic Nomad 105 (191)

J Skis "The Metal" (186)

Blizzard Peacemakers (186)

Volkl 100Eight (189)

I would really appreciate some input on which ski would best suite my riding style. Agian, something that can hold its own on crud and hardpack while still having good float and a quick poppy abilities. All input is wanted! Thanks!
 
Peacemaker is more forgiving and playful than the Volkl 100eight. The Blizzard is problem the best choice out of this list. It should still be able to handle the crud fine. (after all it is made by the people who make the cochise AKA crud buster)
 
I've never ridden any of these skis but I'll offer some input. 186cm seems like a short length for you at 6' 1" so the J skis and Blizzards might not be the best choice. It looks like you don't mind a directional ski? The Wrenegade charges hard with a turn radius of 28.3m at 189cm so it won't be the best choice for quick turns in trees. The Kartel 108 is one of the best one ski quivers for the west coast. Tried and proven, it's the tits. I'm thinking about picking up a pair myself.

I would also consider the Line Sir francis bacon 190cm. It's 104 underfoot, poppy, and surprisingly floats well in the deep stuff. I ride last years 184cm and have no complaints in all conditions.
 
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