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Looking for a capable but fun ski

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Sean71890
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In the market for a new pair of skis. I am 31 6’0” 180lbs. I ski primarily east coast (Stratton , Mt Snow, VT etc). However I do take at least one trip out West a year. I would say advanced intermediate mainly directional(ski every trail, bowls trees etc.) I am not a park skier but I do like to take some jumps every now and then and want to learn switch. Love tree skiing. I currently ski a narrower all mountain ski. Looking for something in the 100mm to 105mm range and a little more fun but still able to handle east coast groomers as well as some moderate pow. I was interested in the Volkl Revolt 104’s or K2 reckoners but worry that they may be to park orientated for my style. I was also looking at the Enforcer 104 or the Fischer ranger 102 which seem better for stability and directional skiing. But I worry they will not be as playful or fun. Any recommendations much appreciated.
Dec 26 2021 4:19PM 3 0
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SLCTrees
Posts: 15 - Karma: -33
Icelantic nomad 105
Dec 26 2021 9:18PM 1 3
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powpatrol
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don’t be deterred by the enforcer or ranger they are still capable of having fun and playing around
Dec 26 2021 10:07PM 3 0
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Steezy-K
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on3p woodsman
Dec 26 2021 11:38PM 4 0
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Nixx
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Ben chetler 100’s. Directional twin tip all mountian ski with freestyle roots. Playful but can hold an edge
Dec 27 2021 2:14AM 4 1
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yhprum1720
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Deathwish 104
Dec 27 2021 8:22AM 3 0
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hi_vis360
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Steezy-Kon3p woodsman


Came here to say this
Dec 27 2021 9:59AM 3 0
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Sean71890
Posts: 3 - Karma: 27
Thanks for the recommendations guys! Appreciate it! Now in terms of length. My current skis are 175. I do think I could bump up. Do you think 177 is too small for my style? And would 184’s suit me better ?
Dec 27 2021 2:07PM 0 0
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hi_vis360
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Sean71890Thanks for the recommendations guys! Appreciate it! Now in terms of length. My current skis are 175. I do think I could bump up. Do you think 177 is too small for my style? And would 184’s suit me better ?


You should be skiing 180+ for sure
Dec 27 2021 3:06PM 2 0
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powpatrol
Posts: 1373 - Karma: 8,587
Sean71890Thanks for the recommendations guys! Appreciate it! Now in terms of length. My current skis are 175. I do think I could bump up. Do you think 177 is too small for my style? And would 184’s suit me better ?


yea get on some longer skis, i’m 177 and my all mountains are 186
Dec 27 2021 3:56PM 0 0
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Grim
Posts: 14 - Karma: 67
east coast here as well. My fun ski as a 170cm 150lb skier is my 174 black crows camox. I actually like their edge hold better than my declivity 92ti. Had them in 5" of pow, fresh groomers, small moguls and the camber is definitely noticeable and encourages a fun, playful style of skiing.
Dec 28 2021 12:39PM 1 0
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powpatrol
Posts: 1373 - Karma: 8,587
Grimeast coast here as well. My fun ski as a 170cm 150lb skier is my 174 black crows camox. I actually like their edge hold better than my declivity 92ti. Had them in 5" of pow, fresh groomers, small moguls and the camber is definitely noticeable and encourages a fun, playful style of skiing.

great recommendation, my favourite ever ski
Dec 28 2021 12:47PM 1 0
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