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#1
Salomon
4.6
(23)
"The QST 98s."
"QST 98, easy."
"QSTs for the win."
"QSTs for the win."
"Are practically made for Whistler."
"I have nothing but good things to say about the QST line."
"A QST 98 will be the best at performing in powder while also being good everywhere else."
"Kinda sounds like the QST 106."
"If you are a powder hound and are looking for the untracked snow the QST106 is great, will give a nice float and be nimble."
"The best lift-served powder ski I've ever skied."
#2
Blizzard
4.4
(22)
"Much easier to ski than bonafides and a lot more fun but still good on firmer snow for their size"
"My best recommendations to try from personal experience would be: Blizzard Anomaly, comes in a range"
"Blizzard Firebirds man. I had the HRC version and sold it."
"Are probably the closest you’ll be able to get."
"Maybe."
"Even the Blizzard Anomaly 88 or 94 might be great for you."
"Blizzard rustler 9."
"For something with good edge hold but much more off piste oriented - Blizzard Rustler 9"
"New contender."
"Something in the low to mid 80s sounds perfect (e.g. Blizzard Anomaly 84)."
#3
Nordica
4.2
(20)
"I have nothing but great things to say about the Nordica Unleashed 98 as a more playful alternative to the Enforcer 94 if you’re looking for something versatile."
"It’s been a great do it all ski up there!"
"Very easy ski to use, light and playful while still maintaining excellent groomer performance."
"Is easier to drive than the enforcer."
"In my opinion you are describing the Enforcer 104 perfectly."
"Nordica Unleached 98s in a 186. Lots of last years models for sale! Love em for everything described."
"I’d go nordica enforcer or volkl mantra."
"I’d go nordica enforcer or volkl mantra."
"I ski enforcers 100s and have thought about going to the qst92 for something poppier."
"Nordica enforcer or qst 92 perhaps."
#4
Volkl
4.3
(19)
"If you want damp and powerful the Mantra 102 is a great daily driver for charging in CO."
"I personally like my Volkl Kendo 88s for firm/icy conditions in the PNW."
"Volkl Revolt 121"
"I ski northern New England and like Volkls a lot for edge grip and ride."
"I’ve done full ~100 day seasons at Fernie on nothing but a pair of Volkl Mantras and had a blast."
"My favorite. I’ve had or ridden most."
"Volki mantra for all mountain that can rip a groomer."
"Get him some Volkl's. Good ski to improve on"
"I orderd some Volkl Blaze 86s but that was partly because they were last years model."
"I have a pair of Volkl Racetigers SC 14m turns."
#5
Elan
4.4
(14)
"Will feel much different than the Kores."
"All sound good for him."
"I’d ski Ripstick hustle and kore."
"My daughter was on a Ripstick w94 and she killed it on those, skiing Vail and Beaver Creek."
"I’d put the Elan Ripstick 94W into the mix. My advanced skier wife loves hers."
"Elan Ripsticks would also be another one to check out."
"Ripstick 88 is a fantastically fun ski."
"Two skis that would be much easier would be a K2 Mindbender 90c or Elan Ripstick 88"
"Comes in a few different widths underfoot."
"I really like the Elan Ripsticks. I wish I'd gone wider but I believe they come in a 104?"
#6
Rossignol
4.4
(9)
"I love my Rossignol Hero Master LT GS in a 173cm length."
"Many rental shops use them a season then sell them off."
"So much fun for us old guys."
"I would really recommend the rossignol blackops 118."
"Prefer the heavier Blackops for resort powder."
"Rossignal Forza is a great resort carving ski."
"Rossignol Forza’s are really fun short radius skis."
"I own Blackops 118 and Atomic BC 120. I prefer the Rossignol."
"Jury is out on long term quality"
#7
Ripstick
4.3
(9)
"I loved the ripstick 96 black."
"These make it really easier to start the turn so if he’s a chill skier he’ll like ’em"
"The new ripstick black 96s."
"I have Ripstick 96s and my wife has 96 Black Editions."
"I’ve just ordered some Ripstick 96’s."
"The rip stick 96 is a little bit more smooth and forgiving."
"Ripsticks."
"I just scored a pair of Ripstick 96 188 (green) off EVO on massive sale."
"Would be a fine all-mountain ski for a guy your size."
#8
K2
4.3
(7)
"Got that nice carbon weave in there."
"I’m considering the Mindbender as well."
"Blister also says the K2 Mindbender 99Ti float as well as those rangers."
"I think if trees is what you want, the K2 Mindbender 106c is something worth looking at."
"K2 and Salomon make nice women’s skis."
"I bought a pair of K2 mindbender 99ti. I thought they may be too wide for Australia but demoed them for a few days... and had a blast."
#9
Fischer
4.7
(6)
"Is one of the best skiing skis I've been on."
"Love that ski, handles soft stuff and crud well."
"I have the perfect ski, Fischer Ranger 102."
"Fischer ranger 102."
"The Rustler or Fisher Ranger 96 or 102 could also meet this all mountain but more maneuverable/playful type of ski."
"Fischer Ranger 102 could work well for you in a 183."
#10
Moment
4.2
(6)
"It’s a great ski, directional but enough rocker in the tail to slide around when you need it."
"Moment Countach 110 (194),"
"Moment Carson."
"Check out the Moment Carson. Like the Mantra Jr, it’s actually a legit wood cored ski."
"Moment Chipotle Bananas are a downright hilarious ski at 122mm."
"They’re basically fat versions of their Meridians."
#11
Dynastar
4.8
(5)
"I ski Dynastar M-free 108’s every day."
"Is seen everywhere in Utah."
"From a 65 yr old."
"I'd check out the Dynastar M-free line if were you."
#12
Armada
4.2
(5)
"Said to be pretty good in trees."
"Personally I think Armada is the best balance of quality and price. The Bdog or Edollo are good choices for pure park skis."
"I like Armada, maybe look into the Declivity X 102, 188cm."
"A mid-fat (100-110mm) playful, soft snow ski is really fun to have around."
"Go for a dedicated park ski setup like an Armada Bdog"
#13
Wildcat
4.8
(4)
"If you have any continued freestyle inclinations or like a bit of pop."
"Add Wildcat 108, M-Free 108 and Line Bacon 108 to your list of skis to check out."
#14
Mantra
4.8
(4)
"Mantra 88, Black Ops 98, Rustler 9, and Enforcer 94."
"I highly recommend the Mantra 88."
"Is great, my son had that exact ski."
"Mantra Jr is the standard option here."
#15
Black Pearl
4.8
(4)
"Nothing else like it"
"You want the BP 88!"
"There’s nothing else like it"
"The Black Pearl 82 is not too much ski for her."
#16
Reckoner
4.8
(4)
"I think the Reckoner 122 or 124 would suit you well."
"Lots of options though; Revolt 121, Reckoner 124, Koala 118 come to mind."
"Send it on the Reckoner. It's a really cool ski and thats a great deal."
"One vote for reckoners."
#17
Line
4.3
(4)
"I’m on a pair of Line Blades and absolutely love them."
"You can find line honey badgers for 200 a pair right now."
"Line Honey Badger."
"I really love my Line Blades (non optic) for a fun ski."
#18
Rustler
4.3
(3)
"The two skis that jump out to me for a ~90 mm, friendly in trees / bumps, while still being capable on piste are a Rustler 9."
"IME, wet pow and wet cut/chop ski best on a >100mm waist ski with ample tip rocker."
"Rustler 10, and Ripstick 106 (for something in the more fun/easier end of the spectrum)."
#19
Ikon
4.0
(3)
"An IKON pass gets you seven days at Revelstoke, seven at Red, seven at Panorama, and seven at Sunshine and Lake Louise."
"Heck, get an ikon Pass and do a SLC/Steamboat/Denver-Frisco/Jackson/Big Sky loop."
"Best diverse options with the least amount of travel."
#20
Bent 120
5.0
(2)
"I've got Bent 120s (2023s) in 184cm."
"Bent 120. Ski is amazing. Rips everywhere."
#21
MooserWirt
5.0
(2)
"Best bar apres ski in the world"
"Best bar apres ski in the world"
#22
Smith 4D Mag
5.0
(2)
"Smith 4D Mag. The give you the best visibility (mostly the ability to see down much more than any other goggles."
"I use Smith 4D mag with 3 lenses (high light, low light, and clear for night skiing) along with Smith helmets."
#23
Smith
5.0
(2)
"But any Smith goggle with Chromapop is arguably the best."
"Smith make my favorite ski goggles."
#24
Ikon Pass
5.0
(2)
"Def get an Ikon pass. Colorado had the best vibe (people/town/culture). I personally loved staying at The Pad in Silverthorne. Skiing was great as well."
"There's really only one right answer and with your wish list and budget and that's SLC. Get an Ikon Pass and find a place to stay near the mouths of the LC & BC canyons and you're set for an awesome month of skiing."
#25
Revolt 121
5.0
(2)
"Revolt 121."
"Revolt 121"
#26
Cardiff Powgoda
5.0
(2)
"TBH unless you're skiing high speed open chop more then tight trees, then I would go powgoda (literally the most fun ski ive ever ridden)."
"Cardiff Powgoda 184. Insanely sick ski."
#27
QST
5.0
(2)
"The QST 98 for sure. It's also my every conditions kind of ski."
"I have a pair of QST 98s so I would rate this quiver 10/10."
#28
Revolt
5.0
(2)
"Then revolt 121"
"Lots of options though; Revolt 121, Reckoner 124, Koala 118 come to mind."
#29
Bents
5.0
(2)
"Get a lot of hate on here but everyone I know that tried the 110’s last year loved them."
"Bents. 100 or 110. I have the 120s and even they carve."
#30
Montero
5.0
(2)
"I love my Montero AX."
"Has blown me away in its ease of use, performance ceiling, responsiveness."
#31
Atomic
4.5
(2)
"Atomic maverick 95 ti. Get an overstock set from previous years... They’re a great all mountain ski, can be taken out west, and really rip groomers with a super solid edge hold while still being super light."
"Maybe you should try the Atomic Maverick 95ti."
#32
Wildcats
4.5
(2)
"Wildcats."
"Wildcats."
#33
Nordica Unleashed 98
4.5
(2)
"I loved the 98’s and noticed it would also perform well in eastern conditions too."
"Nordica Unleashed 98 it’s stiff for a twin tip but handles everything exceptionally well."
#34
Peak
4.5
(2)
"Great sale rn, best bang for buck in all mountain skis in the US"
"Peak skis by Bode Miller. That guy can carve."
#35
Head
4.5
(2)
"Would be a great ski for him."
"Head Kore 93s would be a great ski for him."
#36
Coalition
4.5
(2)
"Coalition makes fantastic women’s skis. I very much enjoyed trying my wife’s SOS and Raifiki."
"I really loved my Coalition SOS's."
#37
Nakiska
4.0
(2)
"Nakiska would be best imo. The beginner area there is better than all the others."
"Nakiska and/or Norquay are the best value."
#38
Epic
4.0
(2)
"Summit county would be a solid option."
"I would also say SLC for a month."
#39
Sender
4.0
(2)
"Big stuff heavy ski and can handle anything."
"Go sender free 110 if you want something around that width or qst 106 for slightly narrower."
#40
Enforcer
5.0
(1)
"I'm really happy with the Enforcer 94 as a daily driver."
#41
WNDR
5.0
(1)
"The best pure powder ski I’ve used."
#42
DPS
5.0
(1)
"If you're into DPS, the Kaizens are amazing."
#43
Kendo
5.0
(1)
"Kendo 88s, get something firm and aggressive."
#44
Stormrider
5.0
(1)
"You would most likely love a Stormrider 88."
#45
Villars
5.0
(1)
"Villars is our go to."
#46
Supershape
5.0
(1)
"If you can legit carve you can all-mountain on something like the Supershape Titans."
#47
Unleashed
5.0
(1)
"If you want a twin tip that will hold a good edge, the Unleashed 98 and Black Ops 98 are your best options."
#48
Mantras, Rossi Black Ops Senders
5.0
(1)
"My rec is to get something all-mountain."
#49
Jiminy Peak
5.0
(1)
"Kids 4 & under ski free at Jiminy Peak!"
#50
West Mountain
5.0
(1)
"West Mountain in Queensbury, just west of Glens Falls, is a great place for a little dude to learn to ski."
#51
ON3P
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend something from ON3P - they're designed and built in the PNW."
#52
RMU
4.0
(1)
"Fairly stiff chargy ski. Also local company which is rad."
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