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Need recommendation for freeride skis

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Tyler_A
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Hello, I am looking to get a new pair of skis around 105 underfoot to use mostly at Epic and Ikon resorts in Colorado. I am 21, 6' and 155 pounds and I will be using these for skiing inbounds and hopefully at some freeride comps. I would still consider myself new to freeriding, but I do like to ski fast in variable conditions and I've successfully done drops up to about 15 feet. I don't care about being able to land or ski switch on these skis, but I do plan on trying 3s and backflips off natural jumps/drops. I have a pair of Rossi Slats that are getting pretty worn out and I also have a pair of Animas. The Slats have worked fairly well for drops on days with less snow, but I would like something that can handle going faster and deeper snow. I haven't used the Animas as much yet, but so far I have really enjoyed them. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Dec 8 2021 2:44PM
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powpatrol
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You have the whole world before you
Dec 8 2021 3:07PM
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KCoCM
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nomad 105, 4frnt devastator, jeff 102/110, moment wildcat 108 / deathwish 104, arv 106, revolt 104,
Dec 8 2021 3:26PM
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ASSholebomber22
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I'm a big fan of the nordica enforcer free series. They turn super easy, rail super hard when you want them to and are heavy and damp enough to blow through crud. They float pretty dang well too. The k2 mindbender also may be a ski to look into. Unless you like a really light, poppy ski, once you go to a ski with metal in it for 'freeride' type stuff it'll be hard to go back.
Dec 8 2021 4:44PM
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ASSholebomber22
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I've also heard nothing but great things about the blizzard rustler 11, may be worth checking out.
Dec 8 2021 5:01PM
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CalumSKI
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BiffbarfI've also heard nothing but great things about the blizzard rustler 11, may be worth checking out.


super good ski. got a couple days on my homies on both 60+ cms of snow and shitty VT ice and chunderr
Dec 8 2021 6:47PM
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muffMan.
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Billy goats and woodsman from ON3P come to mind. Read the descriptions and choose what fits your style best
Dec 8 2021 9:00PM
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Tyler_A
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BiffbarfI've also heard nothing but great things about the blizzard rustler 11, may be worth checking out.


The Nordica Enforcer 104 Free does sound like a pretty fun ski. The Rustler 11 looks awesome too, but it's a bit wider than I need since I already have Animas. Thank you for the help.
Dec 8 2021 10:42PM
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FaunaSkis
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Sounds like our 184cm Pioneer might be a decent match. Check out the Blister review and see what you think. If it is, drop us a DM for NS deals.
Dec 9 2021 4:38AM
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colorado_frenchy
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If you love the Anima I feel like the Atris could be perfect for you.
Dec 10 2021 12:42AM
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animator
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Tyler_AHello, I am looking to get a new pair of skis around 105 underfoot to use mostly at Epic and Ikon resorts in Colorado. I am 21, 6' and 155 pounds and I will be using these for skiing inbounds and hopefully at some freeride comps. I would still consider myself new to freeriding, but I do like to ski fast in variable conditions and I've successfully done drops up to about 15 feet. I don't care about being able to land or ski switch on these skis, but I do plan on trying 3s and backflips off natural jumps/drops. I have a pair of Rossi Slats that are getting pretty worn out and I also have a pair of Animas. The Slats have worked fairly well for drops on days with less snow, but I would like something that can handle going faster and deeper snow. I haven't used the Animas as much yet, but so far I have really enjoyed them. Any recommendations would be appreciated.


The Anima is what all of the team riders ski on the Freeride World Tour, granted it’s wide but that makes it super stable. I had one in high school and loved it. If I were you I’d be skiing on that, but if you want something narrower, Faction Dictator 3.0, Nordica Enforcer Free 104, Sego Comp 104, Moment Commander 108.
Dec 10 2021 7:57AM
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