Stuck between skis +K for help

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matthewisme

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I am a 6'1" 160lb advanced skier. I like to venture off piste, but need a ski that will truly charge on piste as well and am looking at skis from 97-103 underfoot for my all day charger ski that I will be using daily and on a few trips to alta/snowbird and Tahoe this upcoming winter. I ski about 20 days a year mostly southern Utah, but I'll be all over Utah this year (15 day trip). I would demo, but unfortunately I live in Southern California so I'm SOL.

I am looking at the following skis:

In order by my personal preference.

Dynastar cham 97

184 cm

133 - 97 - 113

16m

(These get mixed reviews. I'm not too sure about how they do on piste, some say they ski heavy)

Atomic Ritual

182 cm

137.5 - 103 - 123.5

19m

(Very impressive reviews, but still unsure about powder performance, some say they ski heavy)

Atomic alibi

180cm

132 - 98 - 118

19m

(Haven't heard much about anything other than hard pack)

4frnt Cody/gaucho

179cm

126 - 100 - 124

19m

(I just don't know much about this, some people say it's an amazing ski, but not many ppl ride these.)

Salomon q98

180cm

134 - 97 - 120

19.2m

(Hard snow performance is not very good from what I have read)

+K FOR GOOD RESPONSES ON THESE SKIS.
 
You should get the 4frnt goucho/cody. These will ski hard and soft snow really well. You will be able to charge, but they will be forgiving as well. I know not many people ride these, but they really are one of the funnest all around skis out there
 
13104233:Phteven said:
You should get the 4frnt goucho/cody. These will ski hard and soft snow really well. You will be able to charge, but they will be forgiving as well. I know not many people ride these, but they really are one of the funnest all around skis out there
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I'll 2nd this. Also thayne rich from 4f rode them a little bit aside from the devastator and he charged on them and said he liked them
 
The Chams would be good if you like very stiff aggressive skis. I haven't skied the 97s but have skied the 127s, they are about as stiff and aggressive as skis get. Great skis, but not if you want something playful. I would also go with the 107s over the 97s for you.

I skied the Vantage Rituals and they're great, fun skis. Pretty soft and playful compared to other skis I've ridden.

I haven't ridden the rest so can't comment.
 
topic:matthewisme said:
I am a 6'1" 160lb advanced skier. I like to venture off piste, but need a ski that will truly charge on piste as well and am looking at skis from 97-103 underfoot for my all day charger ski that I will be using daily and on a few trips to alta/snowbird and Tahoe this upcoming winter. I ski about 20 days a year mostly southern Utah, but I'll be all over Utah this year (15 day trip). I would demo, but unfortunately I live in Southern California so I'm SOL.

I am looking at the following skis:

In order by my personal preference.

Dynastar cham 97

184 cm

133 - 97 - 113

16m

(These get mixed reviews. I'm not too sure about how they do on piste, some say they ski heavy)

Atomic Ritual

182 cm

137.5 - 103 - 123.5

19m

(Very impressive reviews, but still unsure about powder performance, some say they ski heavy)

Atomic alibi

180cm

132 - 98 - 118

19m

(Haven't heard much about anything other than hard pack)

4frnt Cody/gaucho

179cm

126 - 100 - 124

19m

(I just don't know much about this, some people say it's an amazing ski, but not many ppl ride these.)

Salomon q98

180cm

134 - 97 - 120

19.2m

(Hard snow performance is not very good from what I have read)

+K FOR GOOD RESPONSES ON THESE SKIS.
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karma please!
 
The 4FRNT gaucho is your best bet. it is super playful and can also charge hard.

Also check out the Armada TST. it is exactly what you are looking for.
 
13104292:gaper-raper said:
take a look at the k2 shedittor 102!
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13104421:jpastor said:
The 4FRNT gaucho is your best bet. it is super playful and can also charge hard.

Also check out the Armada TST. it is exactly what you are looking for.
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Tst, gaucho, and shreditor are all going to be skis that will do what you want and will charge. Pick one if these and you'll be happy.
 
Do a little googling, amd pick up a pair of 182 4frnt Turbos.

You'll like the stiffer flex and longer turning radius for charging around.

And you can find new pairs for about $200.
 
13104915:TerranUllrich said:
Go with the 4FRNT Cody, I skied those 100+ days last season and they were great in all conditions.
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Are the tails very washy on turns? I know that's an issue with the twin tip skis.
 
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