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Ski Advice for North Shore / PNW Mountains

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ArrowsRapine
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Hello, my name is Jas and I ski in the The Pacific Northwest (mostly the North Shore Mountains). I started skiing last year so I would consider myself an intermediate skier. I haven't hit the blacks yet but can do most of the blues at Cypress Mountain easily (so, am I even an intermediate or just a beginner? Still learning the ski lingo). I am looking for a daily driver ski that would handle the various conditions that get thrown here in the North Shore mountains. I am not an aggressive skier and I'm looking for skis which are easy, playful and forgiving. I'm not too concerned about the budget much but wouldn't want to get something too expensive like the DPS skis. My stats are as follows:

Location: Cypress Mountain, Vancouver
Height: 5'7"
Age: 30
Weight: 93kg (~200lbs)

I was doing some research by reading a lot of reviews and checking out the local ski shops and I had the following skis in mind (but would love to hear from you):
[1] Rossignol Soul 7 HD (or maybe even Sky 7)
[2] Icelantic Pioneer 96
[3] Nordica Enforcer 100

Thanks in advance guys :)

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Dec 7 2018 1:29AM
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Non_State_Actor
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ArrowsRapineHello, my name is Jas and I ski in the The Pacific Northwest (mostly the North Shore Mountains). I started skiing last year so I would consider myself an intermediate skier. I haven't hit the blacks yet but can do most of the blues at Cypress Mountain easily (so, am I even an intermediate or just a beginner? Still learning the ski lingo). I am looking for a daily driver ski that would handle the various conditions that get thrown here in the North Shore mountains. I am not an aggressive skier and I'm looking for skis which are easy, playful and forgiving. I'm not too concerned about the budget much but wouldn't want to get something too expensive like the DPS skis. My stats are as follows:

Location: Cypress Mountain, Vancouver
Height: 5'7"
Age: 30
Weight: 93kg (~200lbs)

I was doing some research by reading a lot of reviews and checking out the local ski shops and I had the following skis in mind (but would love to hear from you):
[1] Rossignol Soul 7 HD (or maybe even Sky 7)
[2] Elan Ripstick 96
[3] Icelantic Pioneer 96

Thanks in advance guys :)


Have a read through blistergearreview.com particularly their recent articles on beginner skis and the winter buyers guide. I'll try to grab a link.

The soul 7 is a "dad ski" most of the young folks around here will have a certain impression of anyone riding them. Same probably goes for the Elan but they're less recognizable. I myself am approaching 40 have kids and still would not ride them. Too many interesting skis from smaller more interesting companies, you mentioned Icelantic.

Links:

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Dec 7 2018 3:02AM
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https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/best-skis-for-beginners-our-top-picks-2018-2019

https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/best-skis-for-beginners-a-guide
Dec 7 2018 3:06AM
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ArrowsRapine
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mystery3Have a read through blistergearreview.com particularly their recent articles on beginner skis and the winter buyers guide. I'll try to grab a link.

The soul 7 is a "dad ski" most of the young folks around here will have a certain impression of anyone riding them. Same probably goes for the Elan but they're less recognizable. I myself am approaching 40 have kids and still would not ride them. Too many interesting skis from smaller more interesting companies, you mentioned Icelantic.



Thank you for the reply. I did read the BlistergearReview.com buyer's guide for 2019 and they mentioned that Soul 7 HD as one of their best picks for this year along with Nordic Enforcer 100. Also I was wondering that should I look for skis around 100mm or something between 90-100mm?
Dec 7 2018 3:07AM
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ArrowsRapine
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mystery3https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/best-skis-for-beginners-our-top-picks-2018-2019

https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/best-skis-for-beginners-a-guide


Thank you so much for the links. I was already interested in Nordica Enforcer 100. I think I'll also look at 4frnt MSP 99. Do you think that 100mm skis would be good?
Dec 7 2018 3:31AM
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Session
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ArrowsRapineThank you for the reply. I did read the BlistergearReview.com buyer's guide for 2019 and they mentioned that Soul 7 HD as one of their best picks for this year along with Nordic Enforcer 100. Also I was wondering that should I look for skis around 100mm or something between 90-100mm?


Most Blister testers don't ski in a heavy maritime snowpack like you will see. So I would look for something a little more stout given your size.
Dec 7 2018 10:47AM
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ArrowsRapine
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SessionMost Blister testers don't ski in a heavy maritime snowpack like you will see. So I would look for something a little more stout given your size.

Thanks for the reply. Could you give an example.
Dec 7 2018 10:49AM
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Session
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ArrowsRapineThanks for the reply. Could you give an example.


From your list the enforcer 100 sounds like a good fit. I have been contemplating picking up a pair for firmer days. But it seems to be a good all arounder with great reviews from just about every demographic.
Dec 7 2018 4:05PM
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ArrowsRapine
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Thanks for the reply. Just wanted to update that I did NOT go with the dad skis and got the Nordica Enforcer 100.
Dec 9 2018 12:42AM
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