Sick pow skis for 2019

Slunky

Slunky

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Hahaaaa wassup so I’m tryna buy new pow skis next year but I can’t decide

So far my options are:

On3p kartel 108

On3p kartel 116

Moment Wildcat

Atomic Bent chetler

any opinions or reccs?

btw I’m bout 6 ft 170-180 and I’ll be skiing west coast Canada, looking for something playful but can handle drops n shit(nothing insane tho)

coming off 14-15 chetlers

budget isnt a huge issue I’m tryna treat myself

**This thread was edited on Jul 16th 2018 at 10:01:14pm
 
Top 3 are all solid options for what you're describing. If you're actually looking for a dedicated pow ski, then I think the Kartel 116 makes more sense than the 108. But if you want an all-mountain ski that can handle pretty decent pow days, then the Kartel 108 is obviously a bit more versatile. Wildcat is an excellent all-arounder. I think either the Wildcat or Kartel 116 could serve you well.

If you're talking about the 18/19 Bent Chetler 120, that definitely wouldn't be my top choice. It's an extremely light ski for how wide it is, and will be significantly less stable in chop, on drops, etc. than the Kartel, Wildcat, or the old Bent Chet.

What skis have you liked in the past? What didn't you like about them? What do you want your new ski to do better than your old skis? Answers to any and all of those questions could help us provide more specific recommendations.
 
13932497:patagonialuke said:
Top 3 are all solid options for what you're describing. If you're actually looking for a dedicated pow ski, then I think the Kartel 116 makes more sense than the 108. But if you want an all-mountain ski that can handle pretty decent pow days, then the Kartel 108 is obviously a bit more versatile. Wildcat is an excellent all-arounder. I think either the Wildcat or Kartel 116 could serve you well.

If you're talking about the 18/19 Bent Chetler 120, that definitely wouldn't be my top choice. It's an extremely light ski for how wide it is, and will be significantly less stable in chop, on drops, etc. than the Kartel, Wildcat, or the old Bent Chet.

What skis have you liked in the past? What didn't you like about them? What do you want your new ski to do better than your old skis? Answers to any and all of those questions could help us provide more specific recommendations.
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In terms of on3p I already have kartel 98s so 116s would probably be the go

the only real pow skis I’ve ridden since getting more serious about skiing are my chetlers, and they’re good fun but I always found them a little heavy so definitely I’m looking for a ski that’s lightweight without sacrificing much
 
13932501:Slunky said:
In terms of on3p I already have kartel 98s so 116s would probably be the go

the only real pow skis I’ve ridden since getting more serious about skiing are my chetlers, and they’re good fun but I always found them a little heavy so definitely I’m looking for a ski that’s lightweight without sacrificing much
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Hmm then the Kartel 116 might not be the best choice — it's a pretty heavy ski at around 2400 grams for the 186 cm.

The Wildcat (which used to be called the Bibby / Blister Pro) might be the better option — it comes in around 2100-2150 grams for the 184 cm which should be lighter than your old Bent Chetlers (I can't find an accurate weight on the Bent Chet, but I know the 14/15 version was a pretty heavy ski). I'd wager a good deal of $ that the Wildcat will feel more stable, while coming in at a slightly lower weight than the Bent Chet.

Black Crows Anima might also be worth a look. Lighter than the old Bent Chetler, while potentially being a bit more stable.

But yeah, it seems like the Wildcat is probably your best option. There are a lot of very good reasons why so many people love that ski.
 
13932503:patagonialuke said:
Hmm then the Kartel 116 might not be the best choice — it's a pretty heavy ski at around 2400 grams for the 186 cm.

The Wildcat (which used to be called the Bibby / Blister Pro) might be the better option — it comes in around 2100-2150 grams for the 184 cm which should be lighter than your old Bent Chetlers (I can't find an accurate weight on the Bent Chet, but I know the 14/15 version was a pretty heavy ski). I'd wager a good deal of $ that the Wildcat will feel more stable, while coming in at a slightly lower weight than the Bent Chet.

Black Crows Anima might also be worth a look. Lighter than the old Bent Chetler, while potentially being a bit more stable.

But yeah, it seems like the Wildcat is probably your best option. There are a lot of very good reasons why so many people love that ski.
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Yeah I actually just thought of the wildcat the other day, I have a friend who bought bibbys last season and loves them, do you know what the flex is like though?
 
13932504:Slunky said:
Yeah I actually just thought of the wildcat the other day, I have a friend who bought bibbys last season and loves them, do you know what the flex is like though?
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it's not the most buttery ski - Bent Chet is probably a bit softer at the tips and tails. But the Wildcat's flex isn't super burly - you can definitely still pop off its tips and tails. It's fairly stiff compared to some jibby pow skis, but I'd say it's pretty similar to the Kartel 116, and if you like the flex of the Kartel 98, I'm guessing you'll like the Wildcat.
 
13932520:patagonialuke said:
it's not the most buttery ski - Bent Chet is probably a bit softer at the tips and tails. But the Wildcat's flex isn't super burly - you can definitely still pop off its tips and tails. It's fairly stiff compared to some jibby pow skis, but I'd say it's pretty similar to the Kartel 116, and if you like the flex of the Kartel 98, I'm guessing you'll like the Wildcat.
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Sweet thanks bro
 
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