Powder Skis

Tyler3814I am looking to buy some new skis to use exclusively on pow days and I mostly ski the Epic and Ikon resorts near Denver with the occasional trip down to Wolf Creek. I am a Type 3+ skier that likes to ski all types of terrain and I would like a ski that isn't too stiff but can still handle going fast and dropping 10-20 foot cliffs. I am 20 years old, 5'11 and 135 pounds.

What skis do you have now? What skis have you used in the past and liked or disliked?

mystery3What skis do you have now? What skis have you used in the past and liked or disliked?

I ski 181cm Rossignol Slats on non powder days and I have Rossignol Soul 7s that I have been using for pow in the past. I enjoy the Slats since they work well in just about everything and they are decent at high speeds. I don't like the Soul 7s since they are quite bad for charging and I would prefer a ski that isn't directional.

rossingnol gamer
Arv 116 JJ
Bent chetler 120

On3p woodsman 116 maybe? Is definitely a stiffer less directional option (I say less because it's more directional than the jeff line)

theo1897nsrossingnol gamer
Arv 116 JJ
Bent chetler 120

Hmm... these are three very different skis.

The rossi gamer is an extremely heavy ski that is definitely geared more towards charging and going fast through variable conditions and powder. Still a playful ski, but not the best option for a lot of skiers.

The JJ 116 is a freestyle orientated flexible ski that still can charge pretty hard. It is by no means a very light ski either. Very fun ski in a lot of conditions.

The Chetler 120 is a VERY light touring geared ski that still performs really well in the resort and can hold its own in most conditions. It can definitely charge really well, and it is super playful. Due to its light weight, it doesn't do great when going super fast in choppy conditions.



OP: I'd recommend the Moment Wildcat, ON3P Jeffery 116, K2 Reckoner 122, J skis Friend, Faction CT 5.0, Rossi Gamer, JJ 116, Black Crows Anima, or ON3P Billy Goat.

Reckoner 122 or k2 catamarans. The catamarans asymmetrical shape throws some people of but it’s so fun in pow especially deeper snow like a foot or more but holds on less and hard pack

Bended_ToenailHmm... these are three very different skis.

The rossi gamer is an extremely heavy ski that is definitely geared more towards charging and going fast through variable conditions and powder. Still a playful ski, but not the best option for a lot of skiers.

The JJ 116 is a freestyle orientated flexible ski that still can charge pretty hard. It is by no means a very light ski either. Very fun ski in a lot of conditions.

The Chetler 120 is a VERY light touring geared ski that still performs really well in the resort and can hold its own in most conditions. It can definitely charge really well, and it is super playful. Due to its light weight, it doesn't do great when going super fast in choppy conditions.



OP: I'd recommend the Moment Wildcat, ON3P Jeffery 116, K2 Reckoner 122, J skis Friend, Faction CT 5.0, Rossi Gamer, JJ 116, Black Crows Anima, or ON3P Billy Goat.

I have the 2018 devastator with pivots... 4000 grams per ski, now thats heavy :p I also have the gamer, is much much lighter! ;) or.. I have the black ops 118 really, before stupid model names, or... less stupid

Rmu yle 118 pro
black ops 118 if you want closer to a center mount