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Which ski for long dormant skier?

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TroopsCiao
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Hi all, Just registered and looking for opinions on skis. A friend lent me his K2 Shreditor 102's in 179. First time I have skied in about 16 yrs. 56 yrs old, used to tear up the mtns on Rossignal's GS skiis. I always demoed a few pair each year, but never found anything that matched my Rossi's for me. All terrain skier, bumps, steeps, cut up crud my favorite. The Rossi's just made everything easy. Black and double black anything, high speed cruising with monster turns.

Yesterday on the K2's found me with huge grin all day long. Really feeling it today. Hardpack and soft crud. Out of ski shape. Couldn't believe I could still ski decently! A little bump banging, high energy slalom turns on the fast groomers. The skis excelled at quick slalom turns on the hard pack, real high energy. Good in the smaller bumps, my legs were not ready for the bigger bumps. In the crud, they excelled- weight on both skis in turns just motoring. Not as impressed at high speed big turns on hard pack, they wanted to be more on edge.
When I get tired, I tend to really work on technique.

So, which ski for me? Showdown Montana, maybe Big Sky and Bridger as well.
Thanks, MikeB
Feb 25 2018 1:25PM
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Shewlur...
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I'd recommend the ON3P Wrenegade in a 98. Just like you, I spent a ton of time on race skis (and still rip around on my old SL and GS skis regularly). You'll like the directional profile of the Wren. I've been unbelievably impressed with these skis' ability to arc GS turns through all sorts of conditions. Plus, they're still nimble enough to slash and maneuver when needed. These skis do it all except go switch.
Feb 25 2018 8:18PM
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Cade2
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I f you like the shreditor 102 I'd look into getting some Poachers
Feb 25 2018 10:21PM
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Cade2
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https://m.ebay.com/itm/2018-K2-Poacher-Skis/192455247287?hash=item2ccf3a05b7:m:mt8jbEYO7rs1B0mczuKcCmQ
Feb 25 2018 10:24PM
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TroopsCiao
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Thanks for the input. What I liked best about the Rossi's were the versatility and forgiveness. One pair were 207cm, a little too much- bent one in the bumps. The others were 200-203 cm. I think I need to get boots and then demo some skis from there. The boots I tried fit perfect, a little more up right than what I was used to, and the stiffest I've ever had or tried on. I like a little more forward lean and a little more flex.
Thanks again, MikeB
Feb 26 2018 8:55AM
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Cade2
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You won't find those lengths anymore
Feb 26 2018 12:00PM
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lwgp
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If you're not worried about going switch, Nordica Enforcers are the answer. 93, 100 and 110mm waist widths depending on the terrain you're skiing. I took the 110 out on demo and they still rip groomers considering how wide they are. 2 sheets of titanium so they plow through anything. Awesome skis
Feb 26 2018 1:22PM
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TroopsCiao
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What is switch?
Feb 26 2018 9:56PM
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Non_State_Actor
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TroopsCiaoWhat is switch?


Skiing backwards my friend. Why all the youngsters ride those twintippers. I'm also old btw.
Feb 26 2018 10:10PM
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-eREKTion-
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It's great that you're getting back into the sport, the stoke is contagious. It's also rad that you liked the 102's a lot of old school rippers struggle with wider skis. Anyways, based on what terrain you like to ride you should piece together a list of skis then try and find some place to demo them all. I'll start your list off with a few suggestions; Blizzard Bonafide, Volkl Kendo/Mantra, and Head Monster 98. Really, really try to get on the Monster, I feel like it'll be right up your ally. Also, http://www.blistergearreview.com is the only source you need for ski reviews. They publish a buyers guide every year that is well worth a look.
Feb 26 2018 11:22PM
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RudyGarmisch
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I would get out and look at the resort calendars to catch a demo day. There are a ton of different skis out there nowadays built for different ski styles and conditions, so try them all and figure out what feels best. I wouldnt exclude models that have a recommended near center mount and twin tip like the Shreditor or ON3P Kartel - these are super fun and forgiving skis in chop and bumps, and the sidecuts give them a lot of pop and spring for anything you put into them on hard snow.

The Shreditor is a soft flexing ski - sounds like you may want a stiffer one. ON3P or Moment are two great American built manufacturers that make skis a little stiffer than the rest.
Feb 27 2018 1:33AM
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