Nimble powder skis?

Posts: 189 - Karma: 1,488

Jul 16 2015 6:25PM

For this next season I am wanting to buy some new powder skis that are good at skiing in tight trees and freeriding in general. I am about 5'11, 140 pounds and was thinking about getting around a 178 length but tell me if you think i should search for a diffrent length.

I already have all mountain/park skis so it would be perfectly fine if the skis dont handle well on groomers so the ideal width underfoot im looking for is about 120.

Also one of my friends is selling his 14/15 moment bibby pros cheep so any feedback on those skis would be appreciated as well.

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Kygourz

Posts: 112 - Karma: 172

Jul 16 2015 9:08PM

If your life owing for nimble skis I would be looking for a pretty rocketed ski for easier turn initiation which will help you get through trees easier, also a softer ski would be good, and that length would be a good fit for you probably. I don't know anything about the momentum bibby pros so I can't say much about that. Hope this helps

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lbejta

Posts: 13 - Karma: 52

Jul 19 2015 8:40AM

Would recommend:

1.Line MAGNUM OPUS

2.Line MR. Pollard Opus

4.Moment Governor

5.Moment Bibby or Last but not least.

6.Moment Ghost train.

Hope this helps read blisterreview on all of them see where you can find yourself.

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Surfboard

Posts: 528 - Karma: 397

Jul 19 2015 12:28PM

Nordica Patron, by far the most underrated pow skis out there... I have a pair and LOVE them. So strong on edge, so easy to pivot...

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cobra_commander

Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,682

Jul 19 2015 4:33PM

SurfboardNordica Patron, by far the most underrated pow skis out there...

This is very true. One of the best soft snow skis out there.

However:

the_armidilonew powder skis that are good at skiing in tight trees and freeriding in general.

For tree skiing, there is no better ski than the ON3P Billy Goat or Steeple 112.

Either 179 or 184cm would work for you.

The RES shape, and overall profile of the BG makes for a ski that is increadably stable, yet able to turn and change direction on a dime. You will be amazed at how much more confidence you have when skiing in the trees.

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