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Atomic Bent Chetler 100 vs Rossignol Soul 7

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KMonaghan1
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I am looking for a one ski quiver type ski that I can use at my local hill (all groomers) and when I go to the mountains. When I am in the mountains I like to ski deep gullies and bowls, such as the back bowls in Lake Louise. I weigh 140 lbs and am 6 feet tall. Which of these skis would you recommend and in what size? If you have any other suggestions I am open. Price is not much of a factor.
Mar 10 2019 7:44PM
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Non_State_Actor
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KMonaghan1I am looking for a one ski quiver type ski that I can use at my local hill (all groomers) and when I go to the mountains. When I am in the mountains I like to ski deep gullies and bowls, such as the back bowls in Lake Louise. I weigh 140 lbs and am 6 feet tall. Which of these skis would you recommend and in what size? If you have any other suggestions I am open. Price is not much of a factor.


Out of those two skis bent chet 100 hands down. Unless you have a dental practice and 2.5 kids in which case buy the soul 7s.

I and other members of the site may be able to come up with many skis we'd recommend over either of those skis.

How long have you been skiing?

I forgot to add:
What skis are you on now or have you used in the past and liked or disliked?

Any chance to get to a demo day this spring?

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Mar 10 2019 8:01PM
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KMonaghan1
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I've been skiing for 7 years now (only 15). I have only ridden park skis up until this point, which I've liked ok. I can't get to a demo day as I'm 3 hours from the nearest mountain. I've tried the Bent Chetler 120's that my friend had, but it was in powder and I don't want to sacrifice that much for a few good powder days.
Mar 10 2019 8:09PM
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KMonaghan1
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I basically want to do everything except cliffs. I'm too scared for that LOL!
Mar 10 2019 8:14PM
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OhJay
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I noticed today for the first time a soul7 in action from the lift. Those tips were flopping around like no other, it almost hurt to watch.
Mar 10 2019 9:01PM
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BlueVillain
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If you don't mind stiff skis I'd say you could always look into the Salomon QST 92 or 99 too. I love mine especially on groomers
Mar 10 2019 11:21PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Have you looked at:
Moment PB&J
4FRNT MSP 99
Black Crows Camox
ON3P Karter 96
...I'm sure more will come to mind in the ~100mm waist all-mountain for a guy coming off park skis category?
Mar 11 2019 12:11AM
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Cdalpra
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Black Crows
Mar 11 2019 4:26AM
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nkwillie
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Between those, choose the Bents. Otherwise ON3P Kartels are rad. I also skied mostly park skis growing up so I've continued to ski a more freestyle shape since it's what I'm used to.
Mar 11 2019 12:42PM
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AbiH
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DONT GET ROSSI
Mar 12 2019 12:10AM
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patagonialuke
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If you're coming from park skis, the BC 100 and Soul 7 wouldn't be my top picks. There are a lot of options that would probably feel more familiar:

Basically all of Moment's Freestyle lineup (PB&J, Wildcat 108, Deathwish) - great balance of low-ish weight and very good stability. Wildcat 108 will probably be the most stable, PB&J best suited if you also wanna lap the park on these, and Deathwish for a bit of everything.

ON3P Kartel 96 or 108 for a more damp and stable feel, though if you love to carve turns at high edge angles on very firm snow, they wouldn't be my top pick.

Sego Big Horn 106 - not as stable as Kartels, but carve a lot better

New 19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon for maximum playfulness and less stability.

Armada ARV 106 - pretty safe bet for everything - good stability, good playfulness, and good versatility
Mar 12 2019 9:10AM
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KMonaghan1
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Thanks for all the feedback! What would you guys think about something like moment meridian 107s?
Mar 13 2019 8:06PM
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patagonialuke
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KMonaghan1Thanks for all the feedback! What would you guys think about something like moment meridian 107s?


Super fun ski, but a bit different. It's fairly stiff, so not great if you like to butter and press at slow speeds. Also reverse camber, so it's super pivoty. But if you ski a lot of super smooth, firm snow and/or like to make tighter turns, it wouldn't be my top pick. Its edge hold is good, but you need to lay it over a bit to engage most of its edge, and making tight carved turns isn't all that easy. But for a twin that can charge through chop, slush, and other soft-ish snow, it's a lot of fun. I wrote some more detailed thoughts here.
Mar 13 2019 8:23PM
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KMonaghan1
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Also since I will be using these while I am in university and only going to the mountains maybe 8 times per year I may end up just getting something like a Bent 120 and some cheaper park skis for while I'm at my local hill. Any other ski recommendations for powder and possibly some touring in the future?
Mar 13 2019 10:35PM
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KMonaghan1
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Even maybe a prime 3.0, but I'd rather something a little more playful.

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Mar 13 2019 11:11PM
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Liam_j10
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I am currently on the bent chetler 100's and love em. My only complaint is they're not super stable on massive cliffs, but since you said you aren't into those I think they would be great for you. I grew up on the east coast but now live in Utah and I think these would be great skis for both the hill and real mountains. Once you get used to em they carve great and offer great maneuverability. They float great for their width but I think they shine best in tight spots and hopping around at slower speeds. They are definitely all mountain skis but work great in the park and messing around at slower speeds (they butter and spin so well), which I'm sure you'll do as a kid. Definitely get em in the 180 length, I think that would be perfect for your height and weight
Mar 13 2019 11:19PM
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Liam_j10
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KMonaghan1Thanks for all the feedback! What would you guys think about something like moment meridian 107s?


My buddy is on the meridian 107's and they're definitely on the stiffer end. They're super cool skis but probably not best for a one-ski quiver, especially if you're gonna be messing around on the hill a bunch
Mar 13 2019 11:25PM
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KMonaghan1
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Liam_j10I am currently on the bent chetler 100's and love em. My only complaint is they're not super stable on massive cliffs, but since you said you aren't into those I think they would be great for you. I grew up on the east coast but now live in Utah and I think these would be great skis for both the hill and real mountains. Once you get used to em they carve great and offer great maneuverability. They float great for their width but I think they shine best in tight spots and hopping around at slower speeds. They are definitely all mountain skis but work great in the park and messing around at slower speeds (they butter and spin so well), which I'm sure you'll do as a kid. Definitely get em in the 180 length, I think that would be perfect for your height and weight

Sound like they would be perfect for me then! What bindings would you recommend mounting on them? I ski at a fairly low din (7-8) so I don’t need anything that gets cranked too high. Also should I get the 2019s or wait and get the 2020s?

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Mar 14 2019 12:15AM
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Liam_j10
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KMonaghan1Sound like they would be perfect for me then! What bindings would you recommend mounting on them? I ski at a fairly low din (7-8) so I don’t need anything that gets cranked too high. Also should I get the 2019s or wait and get the 2020s?

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I would just say to get some marker griffons then. They work great and I'm sure you can find a pair for cheap. But if you're only at 7-8 din then you really can't go wrong within that price range. Rossignol, look, and atomic make good bindings too, I would just go with whatever you can find a good deal on. From what I've seen it doesn't look like there is going to be much of a difference (if any) between the 2019 and 2020 models, so I would just go with the 2019 so you don't have to wait (IMO the 2019 model looks nicer too).
Mar 14 2019 12:52AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Liam_j10I would just say to get some marker griffons then. They work great and I'm sure you can find a pair for cheap. But if you're only at 7-8 din then you really can't go wrong within that price range. Rossignol, look, and atomic make good bindings too, I would just go with whatever you can find a good deal on. From what I've seen it doesn't look like there is going to be much of a difference (if any) between the 2019 and 2020 models, so I would just go with the 2019 so you don't have to wait (IMO the 2019 model looks nicer too).


The 18/19 are already on sale, Evo has them for $450 though not in the right size.

As for bindings Attacks or Pivots. Should be able to find Attack 13 for $150ish this late in the season.
Mar 14 2019 3:11AM
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lil.Boye
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mystery3The 18/19 are already on sale, Evo has them for $450 though not in the right size.

As for bindings Attacks or Pivots. Should be able to find Attack 13 for $150ish this late in the season.

attacks are better than griffons for sure
Mar 15 2019 6:02AM
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