Second set of Skis

FyrtruckeeSo I'm 43, grew up skiing (until I was 18ish) then haven't really skied since until I took the family to Park City last April and fell back in love with it. I went out and bought a pair of Rossignol Experience 88s without doing much research. I live in Las Vegas and ski at least once a week during the season. We take trips to Utah, Colorado, and Mammoth. I'm an "advanced" skier who enjoys carving groomers( my Exp 88s) and moderate bumps. I'm looking for a ski for some powder/crud and trees. I'd like a playful twin tip to jib a little and that pivots easily but can still get up on edge and carve. I'm 6' and 195Lbs. My short list is- Liberty Origin 112, 4frnt Devastator, Black Crowes Atris, Faction Candide 3.0, and Icelantic Nomad 105. Any advice or personal experience with any of these is appreciated.

Nice list but I'd also recommend checking out the Moment PB&Js, ON3P Kartel 106s, Moment Deathwish, Candide 4.0, Armada's ARV line, and Line Sickday.

**This post was edited on Jan 17th 2019 at 2:36:55pm

Fatypus M5 188cm check it out. Little bet less known brand but still as good quality as on3p and moment.

Xx_Ac1dTr1p_xXFatypus M5 188cm check it out. Little bet less known brand but still as good quality as on3p and moment.

Make sure to mount them backwards though

I'd add J Skis The Metal to your list

I really appreciate the other suggested skis but I've narrowed it down to the posted list and am looking for input on those. If I start adding more, it'll take me forever to make a decision.

The Atris is a super versatile and fun ski. I found the tails to be a bit soft so if you like a lot of energy out of the tails. You might want to look elsewhere. I personally would compensate by mounting it forward from recommended and sizing up a bit.

If you're able to wait I'd recommend demoing, Granite Chief ski shop in Truckee has a demo day in April at Squaw(squaw Valley lodge to be exact) that offers an extensive lineup of demo skis from 10-12 different brands. You need to either be a guest at the lodge or buy a tuning package but it's worth it to really figure out what skis you like and don't like.

FyrtruckeeI really appreciate the other suggested skis but I've narrowed it down to the posted list and am looking for input on those. If I start adding more, it'll take me forever to make a decision.

If you are really limiting yourself to this list, then you need to examine that some of the skis you've listed aren't that similar to each other. For example, the Candide 3.0 is known for being light and nimble, while the 4frnt devastator is heavy and damp. If you want to jib off piste, you might have more fun on the Candide, while the devastator would be better for high speeds through crud and variable conditions. Since this is your second pair of skis, you need to ask your self what you really want from them. Do you want them to be powder and off piste only, while you use the 88s in the resort? Or do you really want a one ski quiver you can take to Mammoth with you?
Make sure you read the Blister Gear Reviews of each of these skis before you buy.
If it was me? If I really wanted to jib or get into tight trees I'd get the Candide. If I wanted to ski powder only I'd get the Origin. If I wanted to go fast in powder and also make my eyes bleed I'd get the Fischer. If I wanted to go fast in variable conditions and only take 1 ski to mammoth I'd get the devastator. I don't know enough about the Atris to comment.

Sharko. I don't know enough about the Atris to comment.[/quote]

I agree with everything you said. The Atris is basically a playful one ski quiver kind of ski for higher snowfall areas. Possibly the most well rounded ski on the list, I know very little about the Fischer ski. It does nicely on hardback and soft, is compliant and intuitive. The blister review is pretty good on the 16/17 Atris, I rode the 18/19 version which to my understanding has a slightly softer flex in parts of the ski.

I missed the part where you stated you're in vegas, I took from your name that you might be in the truckee area.

Also on the Atris, I was riding the 184cm and I'm 5'7" fyi.

You could get two birds stoned at once with a pair of Line Sakanas. But I am sure someone who likes to smash their skis into metal objects for fun will point out how their Line skis fell apart in this thread.

CryptnoYou could get two birds stoned at once with a pair of Line Sakanas.

He said he wanted a twin tip though.

SharkoHe said he wanted a twin tip though.

O shit, just saw that. Either way the Sakanas will "jib" pretty good, can't imagine you lose too much functionality skiing backwards with them.

Screw whoever downvoted me for giving me recommendations, he didn't state that he was only interested in the skis listed until after I posted.

Anyways OP, I'd personally go with the Icelantics out of that group. Sick skis and you get to support an awesome core brand.

EDIT: The 4FRNTs would be my second choice btw. They are very similar to the Icelantics and get killer reviews.

**This post was edited on Jan 18th 2019 at 11:00:10am