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Skis for Senior X-games?

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BRsnow
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Just kidding, but switched from board to skis after 30 years and lookiing to take the next step into trees and more off piste as my sking improves. Currently on a rustler 9 172. 5’9” 190, more directional but not looking for speed prefer fun, nimble while not losing my teeth in the chop. Good float would be great , the ski for all mountain to compliment the skinner rustler. 50’s so unlikely in the park. Appreciate the insights.
Feb 23 2024 1:23PM
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Non_State_Actor
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So you want a more playful ski a bit wider than the rustler 9?

Where do you typically ski?
Feb 23 2024 7:14PM
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BRsnow
Posts: 28 - Karma: 105
Winter park, MJ in Colorado. Yep, looking a wider and still playful ski for better snow days. And for the stashes in the trees.
Feb 23 2024 7:37PM
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newpooper
Posts: 30 - Karma: 121
Kind of a basic answer but a maybe an atomic bentchetler 100 would fit the bill for a wider more playful, floaty ski tree ski. Salomon Qst 98 could also be good, more floaty and forgiving than the rustler 9 i think.
Feb 23 2024 9:38PM
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BRsnow
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Thanks, I was think more in the 102-108 range as the only time I haven’t like the rustler is in powder ankle deep and more.
Feb 23 2024 11:59PM
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Bent 110? Soft and easy going, plenty surfy and forgiving.
Feb 24 2024 8:04PM
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iang
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Might recommend the 4FRNT Devastator too been my go to and fits the bill you're looking for
Feb 25 2024 12:10AM
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BRsnow
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Any thoughts on the wildcat 101?
Feb 28 2024 9:28PM
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Non_State_Actor
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BRsnowAny thoughts on the wildcat 101?

Or 108? I haven't been on them but people love them for all types of conditions.
Feb 28 2024 10:43PM
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PartyBullshiit
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BRsnowAny thoughts on the wildcat 101?


101 is a fun ski. Pivots really easy and has a decent back bone. Does better in firm than its larger brothers. People still use them in the park too. If you’re getting into anything deep the 101 can be a blast. I have the 108 and 118. The 101 never interested me since I have a deathwish 104.
Feb 29 2024 12:37AM
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treebeard
Posts: 3728 - Karma: 2,804
Armada ARV 106
Dynastar M Free 108
Elan Ripstick 106
Faction Prodigy 3
Icelantic Nomad 105
K2 Mindbender 108
Line Bacon 108
On3P Woodsman 108
Volkl Katana 108


Some are more directional (Ripstick, Katana), some are more playful (ARV, Prodigy), all are great skis
Feb 29 2024 11:31AM
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japanada
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Blade optic 104
Line sakana
Mar 2 2024 12:38AM
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