Member of the Month

patagonialuke
June, 2020

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Skis similar to the dumont?

profile picture
1080ski
Posts: 4424
I have a pair of salomon dumonts. Yesterday the edge tore out, so i'm in search of another pair of skis. I love how the dumonts ski, but this time around im not looking for a ski that is dedicated to park (so i want it to ski better all mountain. not by much, but a little). I love the flex and fun-ness of the dumont, so i'm looking for something that skis similar to the dumont except a little better all mountain. What should i be looking for? and a size of 181 is an absolute minimum for me. I would like something around 185-187 but 181 will do if i cant find anything that long.

for refrence, these are the dumonts that i had (I don't know the year) Click for larger image
Jan 2 2010 10:01AM
profile picture
1080ski
Posts: 4424
and if i can, i want to buy last year/2 years ago skis. not used ones, but new. i don't want to spend 700 bucks on skis that will get a beating in the park.

Thanks.
Jan 2 2010 10:02AM
profile picture
jeremy.g
Posts: 4931
im not really sure how the dumonts ski because i have not personally rode them but it sounds as if your are looking for a really lively ski thats gonna tear it up all over and still kill it in the park. i ride some icelantic da'nollies and those are probably a little more park orientated than you are looking for but i would seriously check out the pilgrims. they are incredibly poppy, lively, and sooo much fun to ski. they just kill it all over.
Jan 2 2010 10:19AM
profile picture
a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 8927
I thought I heard that the 1080's from last year or whenever they are from were the same thing as those dumonts.
Jan 2 2010 11:19AM
profile picture
1080ski
Posts: 4424
bump!
Jan 3 2010 10:01AM
profile picture
stuff
Posts: 48
Head JO pros (cap construction ones) are probably the only skis i've tried that ski very close to Dumonts (also had 181). They don't have as much sidecut as Dumonts but it's a good thing imo, anyway, the difference is not that much at all.
Besides mentioned they are both really close (flex wise, weight, swing weight, even cap construction). Dumonts are about 5mm wider at every dimension, but it doesn't matter much in the park i guess, actually personally i prefer skinny skis.
The new JO's (Olivia ones) got even softer, but except that, wider pattern and sidewall construction they are still good alternative to Dumonts. Keep in mind that each season there also was a non-pro model JO skis with different topshheet, but exactly the same technically (Spawn, Mojo One, Bullet depending on the season).
Hope that helps.
Jan 3 2010 11:59AM
profile picture
1080ski
Posts: 4424
^ thanks and + K. im looking at what deals i can get on skis and i have found 2008 volkl walls, 2009 fischer addict pros, and 2009 dumonts. I hear great things about the volkl walls. anybody know how they compare to the dumonts?
Jan 3 2010 12:03PM
profile picture
stuff
Posts: 48
btw, forgot to mention that older JO's don't go longer then 178 but actually they ski longer than 181 Dumonts and are pretty much equal side-by-side due to way lower tips and tails.
Jan 3 2010 12:04PM
profile picture
DHogg
Posts: 3462
If your willing to ship, porters tahoe outlet has a few of those very skis for cheap.
Jan 3 2010 12:12PM
profile picture
Obie.
Posts: 1673
i ski the Armada El Rey, it is a good all mtn. ski, a little stiffer, and still works in park, but ive never rode the dumonts so idk
Jan 3 2010 1:14PM
profile picture
phishfood
Posts: 2542
i've skied the 2008 dumonts and i really liked them..they were super light and poppy and fun. too bad they don't make them anymore. i had k2 disorderlys last year and they were polar opposite of that, so i'd count out anything k2.
this year i got the 2010 walls and i really like them. they're a little bit on the heavy side, but other than that they carve and spin really well. they're maybe a tiny bit stiffer than the dumonts, but buttering on them is really smooth and easy. for all mountain they carved well on ice (for the few days when the edges were still sharp) and aren't bad in like 6-8 inches of powder. obviously the tips dive under but they're still pretty nimble and fun. so anyway i'd definitely recommend walls. also im 6'3'' and 180 lbs just for reference, and ski 185s.
Jan 3 2010 5:42PM
profile picture
1080ski
Posts: 4424
Awesome. Thanks a bunch for your input! +K to you.

I found a good deal on the 08 walls, but from what I hear they are stiffer than the '10 model. im 6'3 and 200 lbs. Will the 08 Walls be too stiff if I am looking for something like the dumont, but a little stiffer? I'd like to be able to butter without destroying my shins.
Jan 4 2010 1:05AM
profile picture
ike.
Posts: 2292
i have the 2010 walls and i love them so much. they are softer than previous versions of the walls but they are absolutely sick on jumps and may be a little stiff than a very soft ski, but they are easy to butter and destroy rails. hope that helps.
Jan 4 2010 3:50PM
All times are Eastern (-4)