All the skis I decide on are sold out!

Posts: 266 - Karma: 34

Nov 27 2017 8:30PM

So I had a great deal on K2 and a pretty good deal on 4FRNT and when I went to order the skis I wanted, the Marksman and the Raven were both sold out in my size. I was surprised, but I am not here to complain about the lack of inventory.

So I ski both at Stowe and at various side/backcountry areas in northern NE. I am 5'10" (179-186cm for ski length). 24 years old. 165 lbs. I ski powerfully on challenging and varied terrain and I need a ski that will perform in crud and fresh snow. (level III). I will be mounting them with a dynafit touring binding and mostly using them as a touring ski and from time to time at the resort. We can leave budget out of it for now. I want rocker tip and tail and some camber underfoot (yes I know the Raven is flat under foot). 102-107 underfoot. Twin tips. And something that can handle speed marginally well or better.

I am looking at the ARV 106, in 180cm, but I would like some other ideas.

Thank you

**This thread was edited on Nov 27th 2017 at 8:35:13pm

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Zypher

Posts: 2336 - Karma: 2,268

Nov 27 2017 9:50PM

arv might be a bit soft for what you're looking for. The underfoot is stiffer but those tips wont do amazing work in chopped snow. I might suggest the on3p k108, Icelantic nomad 105, Moment Deathwish and Meridian and the 4frnt Devastator. all are somewhat playful skis that will definitely hold down some speed and bust through chop with no worries

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evo.com

Posts: 68 - Karma: 701

Nov 28 2017 1:18AM

We have the 177 K2 Marksman in stock online.

Some other good options are:

Faction Candide 2.0- On the skinnier end of your spectrum, but a great all-around ski.

Black Crows Atris- On the fatter end, playful, but can charge as well. Several people in the office out here in Seattle love this ski for its versatility, even in our heavy snow.

On3p Kartel 108, as previously mentioned.

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