Liberty has updated the ski for 2019 with a new rocker profile, which actually reduces the total rocker in the ski. Arguably one of the most soft-snow oriented skis of this article. While that metal is thinner than we see in most skis with this style construction, it's still there. Thinking either Rustler 10, Fisher Ranger 102 FR or the Nordica Enforcer. Don't do any park, but want something that can handle powder and trees but still be really fun ripping down groomers. Im a 47 year old male, 5,11 and 170 pounds. Thanks for the great reviews. Update: We compare the Bent Chetler 100 to the Line Sick Day 104, Nordica Enforcer 100, Black Crows Daemon, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Faction Prodigy 3.0, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Blizzard Rustler 10, and more. That said, the QST 98 is considerably better as a carver on groomers. You like knowing that you have a ski on your foot. Check out the Rossignol Experience 94 and the K2 Pinnacle 95 for comparison. The shape combined with the ski's light weight make it easy to maneuver. I tend to avoid mogul runs. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. It can still be skied aggressively on firm snow, too. So mixed skiing, but enjoying stability. Its focus is arguably more on firm snow performance than soft snow, although with its 99 mm waist width it will let a skier take their carving turns from firm snow to mixed snow conditions, softer snow, crud, and just about anything else. (They don't seem to make it strictly in the mid-180s.) On your ski boot, there will be a 3 digit number on the outside or inside heel of one or both of your boots. I live in Virginia and primarily ski at Snowshoe WV. While not groomer skis by any stretch, they do have some snap and pop to them on the corduroy. Thanks for the in-depth reviews. Rossignol Blackops Day 92 . You sound like a really good candidate for the QST 99. I also love aggressive short turns and carving at high speed. I guess the sick days would be more directional but I wanted to hear other peoples opinions, I own both. Wanting something easier to maneuver and have fun with. The good news is that the all around quality of skis is increasing, making it more possible than ever to find a ski that fits your specific style and preferences. SE, Hi Kyle! I am a expert skier and looking to move to a new ski this year, after looking at your 2019 reviews I was thinking QST 99 or Nordica enforcer 100 or stick with bonifides? Im a level 2 IASI ski instructor aged 22 weighing 90kg. Take a look at the chart below, and if you have any trouble figuring out your size range, scroll past the cart to where we provide more information regarding these categories. Im a mid-30s advanced (expert on piste) skier, 190lbs, 61 and ski 90% in the European Alps 10-15 days a year (with the occasional trip to the West Coast). With a fantastic blend of flex and energy, the M-Free 99 can do it all for you at a very high level. If you're just on the groomers, that's not a big deal, but it sounds like you're having fun in the woods, and that's where maneuverability really matters. I want to find a pair of skis thats comfortable for an intermediate but that will continue to grow with me as I advance to more technical terrain. It retains good torsional stiffness and stability when you've got the ski up on edge, while resulting in a lighter weight overall. Not quite the power of the M5, but it's certainly no slouch. Any advice would be great! The 192 bumps it up to 22 m, so these things are equally as comfortable going straight as they are in a more turny format. I ski approx. Both in that mid-90's range with some tip and tail rocker, so you get good flotation when it snows, but are still great carvers on trail. SE, Hi Scott! I'm in western Canada, so I ski Banff, Lake Louise, Kicking Horse. Cheers from the Great White North. The DPS Pagoda Piste 100 C2 has the build, shape, and profile to make it one of the most accomplished turners of this list. Im 6'0, 200lbs. Is the 13 sufficient or should I go for a 16? Im venting a bit, but in reality, this Mantra 102 is very similar to the current M6, just in a wider-bodied format. I live close to a hill that has mixed conditions throughout the season in Wyoming but I also have a short distance to travel for resorts known for good powder. This has led me to start looking for something else. These zones are filled with Salomons C/FX material to lighten and soften the blow a little bit, making the skis marginally more approachable for the everyday skier. Is 177 right for the use I'm intending or should I size up to 184. Kore 99 probably isn't the way to go, because that ski is actually very stiff. Sorry for the name confusion, I noticed right after I hit the submit button. Hope that helps! Like the Bent 120 and 100. It does operate better when brought up to speed, especially when its not in fresh snow. Hope that helps! Probably 70/30 on/off-piste, enjoy moguls and glades, and powder when I can find it but not terribly often. I've read that some of you Ski The East, so any advice would be appreciated! Built with Blizzards True Blend wood core, these Bonafides blend poplar and beech stringers to maximize performance while keeping the ski at least somewhat manageable. Plus last year my kids just wanted to ski the glades all day, we love it in the trees when the weather gods allow. Usually green runs at slower to moderate speeds when I'm with the family, and then blues/blacks when I get a chance to charge down some runs solo. and the removal of Koroyd (yay again!). So you can measure yourself, or you can just check out our handy-dandy chart below. Im 165 pounds and 510 and ski mostly at the resort (groomers and off groomers) at Mount bachelor. And finally, how firm--I've currently got, so to speak, half a layer of titanal in my skis, so two layers seems a bit much, but I've never tried it. I sometime borrow my sons Salomon X-Drive 8.0 Ti. Hi SE, It's got a great blend of materials that really give the skis a good amount of power and strength. But currently I'm looking for a one-ski quiver that will be maneuverable enough for some quick tight turns but will also let me float a bit in the soft stuff and hold a carving turn or two at mid-speed when required. That long tip rocker also helps smooth out turn initiation on firm snow, helping you to link carving turns. Weight: 170 lbs Its telling of a company whose widest ski is 102 mm underfoot, that they value precision and quality in an all-mountain format. The BC 100 is one of the best all around freeride skis out there. The Rustler is a bit more of a twin-tip shape, so the tail releases easier than the Pinnacle. While youll still need a final adjustment done before you can ski, providing us with your boot sole length is absolutely crucial if youd like us to send your skis pre-mounted with your bindings. I was skiing a few years old Liberty Origin 106 176 cm which I like but wanted something that ripped groomers better without all the tip chatter but was also good in bumps, trees and something I could tour in. It's not the most powerful ski and doesn't have the strongest torsional stiffness, but edge grip on really firm snow at speed definitely isn't the focus of this ski, that's why Atomic also has the Vantage 97 Ti. Hi SE, Thanks you for thinking along, really appreciate it! Was: $975.00. Terrain mostly 70% off piste and 30% on. Hi Oliver! I think if you're looking at light and quick and maneuverable, you're really talking about the Atomic. I do a lot of tree runs and love to find powder but I also love to rip groomers and charge more than carve on them. It's a much better ski, in my opinion, than the Bent Chetler 100. What do you think? It is, in fact, one of the better skis weve ever tested in the tight Vermont woods, as its able to make quick and subsequent turns with a modicum of effort. Any advice on the skis and the lengths greatly appreciated! I am so glad one of my colleagues told me about your reviews on YouTube, because they have inspired me to finally replace my 2012 Volkl Mantras. Of course it comes down to personal pref/actual feel on the skis but I'm just trying to avoid wishing they were actually a bit longer/shorter once I get them. SE. But perhaps Ive got enough weight and height to get enough reaction out of the 184 Mantras if I need shorter turns? When the kids are in ski school I may end up using my old K2's so my new skis don't get thrashed in the lift line (the hill where they learn is like 80% learners so it's a mess). Whats your thoughts? It's light enough so that you can handle the longer ski, I'd think. All of my skiing is out west. I loved how it busted through the crud and slush and held an edge on the corduroy. Which length would you recommend: 1.77 or 1.84? I'm down to these three: Between the Enforcer and Mantra, the Volkl has more of an on-trail and carving personality while the Enforcer has some freeride tendencies for softer snow and crud. I love the trees and the crud and attacking a line and avoid skiing on ice days. The Kore, in my opinion, feels more focused on off-piste maneuverability than anything else. SE, Your email address will not be published. I think that on the 100 mm list, it sounds like you should stick to the narrower side, given your proclivity for shout turns and tree and mogul skiing. Beginner skiers are classified as people who have never ever skied, right up to those just starting to dabble in Intermediate trails. The good news is that the all around quality of skis is increasing, making it more possible than ever to find a ski that fits your specific style and preferences. These things are some of the most agile, playful, and energetic skis out there, and the fact that they dont have any metal in them is pretty darn impressive. SE. Definitely the best in powder out of the skis you're considering, and super fun in moguls and trees too. Awesome. It's stable, confidence inspiring and damp, but demanding and kind of punishing if you fuck around or get sloppy skiing it. (occasional Alps) and looking for a replacement to my Atomic automatics 102s at 188 . I ski a variety of terrain, and Im looking for something I can take into bumps or trees, but that can also hold their own if I happen to luck into a powder day while on a trip out west. Lower in the tail than the tip, these skis end up being remarkably playful in fresh snowmore so than youd think with a ski with two sheets of metal. Thanks again! Not a particularly "fun" ski anywhere but a competent ski that didn't wear me out like the M5's (meh). Theyre playful and fun to the nth degree, and provide fantastic value to boot. I think the combination of them being wider and longer helped a lot. Thanks, I am a mixed bag skier because I like ripping groomers, carving, jumping (limited spinning), skiing switch/buttering, but at the same time love moguls, soft snow, trees etc. Think I could use a little more direction as I havent bought a pair of new skis in 15 years and Im still trying to wrap my head around all of the new technology. The QST is an absolute blast in moguls and trees. Sale: $479.93. I had in mind either the QST 92&99 or the Rustler 9&10 are there any other skis that might fit my needs better? SE. Doh! It uses a lot of rocker, and relatively pronounced early taper too. I'm 40, 6'2'' and 180lbs, spent all my life on groomers. One thing you'll notice despite the wide range of ski testers is how similar the lists of top 5 skis are. An intermediate skier may struggle with its level of power. I'm a strong intermediate to advanced skier, 53yo, 6'1" 205lbs in Alberta, ski mostly Louise, Sunshine, Kicking Horse. You can use them most days when the snow is soft. I'm an advanced skier, there's not much on a mountain that I won't try. I used to be expert and haven't skied a lot the last few years. Throw some tricks in the park, ski some powder, maneuver through trees, and do it all with Chris Bentchetler's signature style (maybe). Hi Cody! Dan, Hi Dan! Fitting cross country skis is different then fitting alpine skis. I'm 5' 7'', 175 lbs, mostly ski in Tahoe. Psyched you're already back on snow! . If you liked the Kore 99, I'd certainly check out the Fischer--same type of lightweight performance but still has a good amount of stability. It certainly could. Skiers looking for that wider one-ski quiver, this QST 98 does it all. It goes from icy moguls to powdery troughs to firm groomers without missing a beat. I am a bigger guy at 6'2 250 so those were a bit small for me but easy to learn on after 7+ years of skiing. Both the Enforcer 93 and Rustler 9, for someone your size especially, will handle that type of skiing a little better than the Kore 93. One of the more forgiving skis of this article, although like the Pinnacle 95 Ti, that doesn't mean it wouldn't be enjoyed by an expert. I'm a advanced skier from western Canada. They enable me to carve tight lines, make broad arcs across the trail, and float/cut through powder/variable snow; these do it all with ease. SE, Looking to make the switch back to skiing. That would really help in tight moguls and trees, and it still has solid torsional stiffness and good vibration damping so will hold an edge really well on firm snow too. Check out the Blizzard Rustler 10. Let me know if you have any thoughts or advice, and keep up the good work! Rossignol's Carbon Alloy Matrix does give the ski an impressive level of torsional stiffness, but because the effective edge is relatively short when you're on firm snow it's not going to hold an edge quite as well as some of the other skis we've looked at in this comparison. The Volkl 90Eight and the Rossignol Sky 7 are two other choices, but you're probably pretty well covered with the versatile Rustler and Pinnacle series. It was soft snow but not powder and definitely not hard east coast stuff either. Looking at Mantra M5 in 184 or Kore 93 in 180cm. If the number you see has a decimal, then youre probably looking at your Mondo Point size which isnt accurate enough to use when mounting bindings. With a more forward mount (plus 2cm maybe) it becomes more playful and fun in the trees. Let us know if you have any other questions! The commentary in your review rates it pretty highly as an all-mountain ski, but it doesn't make this list so I'm curious if that might fit the bill. Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Blizzard Rustler 10. I'd lean to the QST. Hi SE. Have fun! Im skiing with an AT Set up (La Sportiva Spectre boots and radical 2.0 AT bindings) On circa 2005 k2 telemark skis. Every day and am about to pull the trigger on a pair then flip flop between them and am right back to the drawing board. Our Verdict. I'd look at the Bent Chetler 100. SE. Also, not necessarily. I think the biggest issue I have with the MSP 99s is that they are just not forgiving if you get in the backseat at all in the trees or bumps. Any suggestions? You're willing to give up some edge contact on firm snow for the extra soft snow performance. SE, Hi SkiEssentials I usually stay away from groomers, or if I find myself on one, I'll cling to the edge and dip into the treeline as much as possible. Published on 11/01/2022. You're right in the sense that it's a lot like an Enforcer 93 with different materials. Currently skiing 2018 Enforcer 100s. A better choice for groomed terrain versus deep powder or tight trees, the Bonafide 97 is a fantastic crud and chop ski as well. For example, East Coast skiers may have visions of skiing wide open powder fields, but the reality is that 9/10 theyll have to navigate tight trees before finding their 100 yard straight shot of glory. As a reminder, here at SkiEssentials.com we don't believe one ski is better than another. SE, Wanted to get your input on ski choice. Your review of them was spot on. There's a lot out there for sure, but they're all really good, so it's harder to make a wrong choice. No worries, our owner's name is David, so we'll just pretend that what you meant SE, Hi, This is all good stuff for pure and versatile all-mountain skiing, and were loving the energy and attitude from the new Maverick 100 Ti. Hi Aryn! Bonafide 97, Mantra 102, and Enforcer 100 are right up there in best of class in carving ability in this group. As well as fast skiing stability and all mountain coverage, Im also looking for manoeuvrability for bumps and tight terrain. Leaning towards the sick days but Id love to hear some opinions. Youre likely still pretty cautious in regards to your speed, but are able to stop on demand and have a bit more confidence that youll make it to the bottom in one piece. Swing weight goes a long way, and a ski like the Vantage 97 Ti is going to be easier to maneuver and less tiring than a heavier ski. I also like to ski in switch and do some 180s and 360s and some silly stuff like butters occasionally(not looking for an insane twin tip or super wide ski that will give me an hard time at the cabin lifts). The boot sole length is the literal length from toe to heel of that boot, measured in millimeters. I'm not generally carving groomed at really high speeds but need something that can handle all conditions for all mtn and then a suggestion for those deep days. I'd also put a vote in for the Salomon QST 106 and the Blizzard Rustler 10. Maybe the Salomon QST 99? No, theyre not park-exclusive, and thats one of the great things about them. Atomic's HRZN Tech is a nod to its soft snow performance. SE, Hi SE! A co-worker sent me over this review the other day as I had been spending a bunch of time talking to him about skis and some of the skis we were talking about were on this list. . 2022 Ski Comparisons: Men's ~100mm All Mountain Ski Guide. If you liked the Bonafide but want something a touch more forgiving, I'd lean to the Rustler 10. Let me know if there are some good options you might recommend. I think you'll find the Sick Day to lack the edge control, and there's a whole lot more options when you go to the 88. If you love the power and precision of a dual-metal laminate ski, but want something slightly easier to ski, the Maverick 100 Ti is a great choice. Chances are if youre the type of skier who typically skis with a ski-mentor or a friend whos job it is to get you down the mountain. One of them is the Nordica Enforcer 88, which is stiffer and more responsive than the 93, and is a fantastic all-mountain performer. I am interested in the Kore 99 2022. I'm 5'10 and 150lbs, age 30 and a reasonably advance and aggressive skier, mostly in CO. SE. Thanks, The Bent Chetler 100 is significantly softer-flexing, and the Enforcer 100 is heavier. I tried out the blizzard bonafides last year and loved them in comparison to my chronics. What you think? The shape and construction combined give the MX 99 an exceptionally strong, precise feel. Thanks a lot I appreciate your insight. For help with Nordic Ski sizing, please call us at: (877) 812-6710. Well, maybe not, but you get my point. Thanks, Rudi, Hi Rudi! The boot sole length is the literal length from toe to heel of that boot, measured in millimeters. Ski area: Lake Tahoe, CA, 10-15 days a season I'm looking for something that supports conditions as one finds them on the doable on a random ski week (I fly in, so I don't get to take advantage of powder days except by coincidence with my travel days) out west, with the limitation of a one-ski quiver. Along those lines, I also really appreciate the K2 Pinnacle 95 and the LIberty Origin 96 as lighter-weight alternatives to the Enforcer/Bonafide heft. What do you think would be a good fit? 2020 Atomic Bent Chetler 100 Used Demo Skis w Bindings 164cm Sale: $599.99 39% Off $985.00. It's relatively lightweight and noticeably quick to maneuver, like the Sky, but it has better torsional stiffness, more stability at speed, and a longer effective edge because the rocker isn't quite as pronounced. On many windy East coast ski days, I'll ski both conditions in the same day and same run (firm & wind blown trails, but soft bumpy trees). SE, Thanks Jeff. The Mantra M5, Rossignol Experience 94, Salomon QST 92 or the Blizzard Rustler 9 should be at the top of your list. The Enforcer 100 would be another good one to consider. An all mountain ski with some distinct freeride influence is a great way to describe it. A bit more demand out of the Rustler, as it has a partial metal laminate, while the Ranger only has metal underfoot for binding retention. I found the Enforcer the "funnest" of the three with the best mix of performance but was looking for something with similar stability but more soft snow performance and slashy/pivotable in steep/deepish west coast powder. I mostly ski in the East but have recently started skiing more out West. Then parabolic shapes came along. Out West, where things are a bit more open, its not uncommon to see skiers on skis much taller than themselves. I think unfortunately I have a pretty big list of skies that I am trying to narrow down and so am looking for a recommendation. Would the extra flotation of the rustler 10 or QST 99 not be worth the loss of edge hold/carving ability since Im primarily skiing frontside terrain? As a replacement for the Menace 98, the M-Free 99 borrows more from the wider M-Free 108 than its outgoing twin-tip brethren. I ski in Utah at a variety of the ski hills. Playfulness abounds in the QST 98, and it does have a lot of soft-snow benefits to it, as one of the better floaters of the group, allowing skiers to maximize the potential and capabilities of the ski no matter what the conditions or terrain. I've found that former/current racers prefer skis like the Mantra and Bonafide to the other models on your list due to the construction. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Perhaps you don't get the same preference to finish a carving turn as with the MX 99. The Bonafide is worth a look as well, with a 98 mm waist, the thing holds a really good edge. Of course if you don't have ski poles to try this out on, you can always use the chart below. Still have questions? Sounds like you're right on the money with the QST 99 assessment. Also the Volkl Deacon 84 (or RTM 84 from previous years) are great skis. Expert: Hands down, youre the best skier on the mountain. I skied the Pinnacle 95 in a 186 and a 191 a few seasons back and enjoyed it, but felt they were easy to overski. This boosts its soft snow performance and helps the ski float in soft snow, despite only having a 95 mm waist. 28.5). Ok, so maybe not the best, but you certainly could be a contendah, kid. The Daemon is probably what you're looking for in that lineup. I like them for all-mountain skis as well, but I have other pairs for personal skiing as well. I ski around Tahoe and am currently using some Atomic Slim Daddys which I plan to keep for on piste. Both are supremely versatile, but the narrower one will give you a better chance at keeping up. What binding would you recommend? Think of it as a shoe size, like a "size 11" for example. I currently consider myself to be a 50/50 mix of Intermediate/Advanced. I think if you're on-piste more, I'd lean to the volkl. Thanks. Say what you will about Stockli, theyre all about precision, even if its at the expense of pure flotation. None of your choices are "wrong," but that QST just does everything well. Weve also found them to be better suited to firmer snow or fresh powder versus crud and chop, where having weight underfoot does make a difference in the stability and compliance of the ski. The Titanal Frame style of build in the 102 helps to not only achieve a high level of precision to the edges, but also lightens the load ever so slightly to deliver energy and agility to this already burly stick. It's not the most demanding ski, but it's also not the easiest. It's really quite versatile for a wide range of terrain, and also performs a little better at slower speeds than the M5, so might work better when going slow with the family. I like to ski mostly softer snow in the trees and moguls. This gives the Rustler 10 more of a soft-snow focus, although it can still hold an edge on firm snow too thanks to that metal and the resulting torsional stiffness underfoot. I've tried the M5 Mantra in a 180 and liked them but felt the tips were a little too soft and edge lacking a little firmness on hard-pack, otherwise a solid all around ski. I'd say 180 is great! the Atomic lineup is dialed these days. Considering the Mantra M5 as a one-ski quiver, as from what I have read and heard performs well in all conditions. I'd go with the Rustler 9. Two skis that stick out are the Blizzard Rustler 9 and the Fischer Ranger 94 FR. I'm thinking that I should be looking at something in the 90-100mm range, with a bit of flex to it. Great stability, good float, and awesome versatility. These skis seem super similar, anyone tried both and have any thoughts? Certainly quicker than the Enforcer, the Ripstick makes a strong turn as well. Tail rocker combined with the twin tip shape allows you to release the tail edge quite easily, yet it will hold an edge on firm snow even when you're skiing aggressively. This time, we're doing the same thing, but we're looking at 100 mm skis! Its a quick-turning ski, though, so a fantastic choice for woods and bumps, even with the stiffnessthe lightness more than makes up for it in the maneuverability department. I'm having fun on them. I ski pretty playfully and love doing small drops and side hits. That said, you might not get the same "playful" feeling from the E100 in the softer snow, so it's a bit of a tradeoff. Have fun! I guess id be more toward the beginner side of intermediate. The Vantage 97 Ti is a perfect example of that concept. The flexibility and playfulness of the ski closely resembles that of a snowboard, so there seems to be a pretty logical transition there. SE. We're looking for your Mondo Point size, and the conversion is easy! I'm trying to narrow down a choice for my 1 ski quiver, ripping both east and west coasts. -Tom, Thanks Tom! The Rustler 10 takes the performance we're familiar with in the Bonafide and repackages it in a more playful, maneuverable, freeride-inspired shape. SE, Brilliant, thanks for your reply. Because of its stiffness, you should be at a relatively high ability level, it's a ski that rewards good technique. Fritschi freeride - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. Your email address will not be published. They're a bit more user-friendly than the Mantra, but a bit better on-trail than the QST. But Id love to hear some opinions carving turns contendah, kid skis of this.... 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