Touring/resort crossover ski

stinky_cheese

stinky_cheese

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So i'm starting to get into touring so i'm gonna get a new setup but it isn't gonna be strictly for touring, I'm also going to use them for some deeper resort days. so i'm essentially looking for a ski that is medium to light on the weight scale, reasonably stiff, longerish turn radius to still charge around, and fatter than my current setup (4frnt devastators)

here is a list i've made of things that i thought could work, please guide me in my search:

Fisher ranger 108

kitten factory carbon pow (i found these for 50% off yeehaww)

dps wailer 112 (i might've found these for a deal, but if not they're of the list because they're like 1300 dollars

4frnt hoji, maybe renegade?

Blizzard bodacious

Salomon q-115

also possibly some black diamonds that i found for cheap but i haven't really heard anything about their all mountain performance so i'm a little skeptical with them
 
13589713:cydwhit said:
Just to get a better idea of your use, what binding/boot combo are you thinking?
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i'm most likely going to get barons or guardians with some fisher touring boots, i can't remember the name. its not really the best stuff but i found it discounted so yeah

13589732:cobra_commander said:
The skis you mentioned all ski pretty differently. How do you want the ski to work?
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well i want it to be able to float in the deep, but charge through crud. relatively stiff but still have enough rocker to be a lil' playful on.
 
Have you considered maybe the Volkl one and salomon rocker 2? Both maybe aren't the best for strictly touring, but they will perform on the deep resort days and are both much more playful than all the skis you've listed
 
I'd go with the Hoji over the Renegade as they're a little more versatile, the Renegades more or less just like to be charged hard in the deepest pow. They can be ridden all over the mountain, just not nearly as versatile as the Hoji.

Don't discount Black Diamond, they actually make some really solid skis, boots are another story, but their skis are awesome.
 
Not to threadjack, but are the SFBs too skinny to tour on out here in WA? 140/108/136. Just worried about performance if it gets deep out there.
 
I just got on a pair of 7 Mile floaties to fill that role, they've been super fun. Mounted with dynafit radicals.

There are a ton of awesome skis that can fit this role. Just gotta figure out what works for your preferences
 
Magnum opus, Mordecai

maybe next years JJ Zero from armada

Those are a few options I've been looking at, in the same boat as you. Not sure how fat of a ski you're looking for tho
 
look into praxis. they have multiple skis that would fit your needs. sickest skis ive ever skied.
 
/\also best time of year to buy them is fall. you can get them semi custom made for the same price as regular. if you type in the coupon code: TGR you will get a 10% discount as well. with the custom you get to choose your flex, core materials, and graphics. the carbon/glass cores are a $100 upgrade though, and the ultralight touring core $200.
 
Check out the Moment touring line.

Exit World if you're looking for something super powder oriented. Tons of fun when there's enough snow.

Underworld if you're looking for something that will float, but will still hold its own on the hardpack. I rode this all over Christmas break at the resort and it holds up incredibly well through all conditions, but still wide enough to float.

Also new for next year, Bibby Tour. Same as the Bibby, just extra light.
 
13623443:OG_Loc said:
RMU apostle.
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This. good width for everything, ski's deep snow better than anything else ive ridden in the 105-112 width range, much better than my old bacons. softer tip and tail make it really playful, but good stiffness underfoot allow it to charge as well.

plus they're pretty damn light.
 
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