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#1
Salomon
4.6
(36)
"The QSTs are popular for a reason! They’re an awesome all-mountain ski."
"QST 106 is my soft snow ski, which is also great."
"You cant go wrong with Salomon QST 106s."
"I am 6'6" tall, 250 and love my QST 106s for deep powder in Utah."
"I have a pair of QST 106’s and would consider them a one quiver ski."
"They seem to be one of the best all rounders out there."
"They are the best for a little bit of everything imo."
"The QST 98s."
"QST 98, easy."
"QSTs for the win."
#2
Blizzard
4.2
(35)
"Much easier to ski than bonafides and a lot more fun but still good on firmer snow for their size"
"I like their combo of playful off piste and edge grip everywhere."
"Blizzard Rustler 9 or Nordica Unleashed 98."
"Rustler 9/10, Unleashed 98, Ranger 96/102."
"Are probably the closest you’ll be able to get."
"Maybe."
"Blizzard Rustler 11 112 underfoot are a wonderful powder ski."
"Get the Rustler's. To stiff for me so just right for a lot of people."
"Mantras are awesome for just about everything and the rustler will get you through the deep powder"
"Still had enough metal to be pretty stable at high speed on groomers with better maneuverability in more difficult terrain"
#3
Nordica
4.2
(31)
"Nordica enforcer 100 🥵."
"Is the best choice"
"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!"
"Commander, mantra, enforcer, anomaly, stance, or mindbender."
"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."
"Unleashed 98."
#4
Elan
4.3
(21)
"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."
"Friends love the Elan Ripstick 88 and the Stockli Nela 88."
"Elan Ripstick 88 or 96."
"Elan Ripstick 88 might be a good option to check out."
"Elan Ripstick (softer & more playful than the others)."
"The Elan Ripstick is quite the same and comes in a few widths underfoot."
#5
Volkl
4.4
(20)
"The Volkl Mantra 88 is the reference ski for Killington."
"If you want damp and powerful the Mantra 102 is a great daily driver for charging in CO."
"Volkl Kendo/Mantra 88 and Enforcer 88."
"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."
"Depending on if you prioritize on or off piste."
"Volki mantra for all mountain that can rip a groomer."
#6
Line
4.4
(14)
"You will have fun no matter the conditions."
"I have the ARV 106s and love them!"
"I love them, mostly ski park here in minnesota."
"Highly recommend the Line Blade for east coast daily driver."
"I’m on a pair of Line Blades and absolutely love them."
"The Armadas are a lot of fun and excel in things like park."
"Would be a great charger for all round."
"I would describe them more like a park ski that holds up really well."
"I’d get something a little more forgiving."
"Try a Line Blade (non-Optic) - it's a similar fun carver."
#7
Rossignol
4.3
(10)
"Seemingly the new goat ski."
"So much fun for us old guys."
"I would really recommend the rossignol blackops 118."
"Prefer the heavier Blackops for resort powder."
"Rossi Sender 110s are another good option that can do it all."
"Depending on your current skiing."
"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"
#8
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."
#9
Moment
4.2
(9)
"It’s a great ski, directional but enough rocker in the tail to slide around when you need it."
"I highly recommend the Moment Deathwish 112."
"I have been absolutely loving my moment countach 110’s this season."
"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."
#10
Fischer
4.6
(8)
"Don't sleep on the Fisher Ranger 116."
"They are the best skis I have even had..."
"Is one of the best skiing skis I've been on."
"I have the perfect ski, Fischer Ranger 102."
"Fischer ranger 102."
"The ski I keep recommending to people for a good do everything ski."
"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."
#11
Armada
4.3
(8)
"Recently purchased Armada ARWs and I love them."
"Said to be pretty good in trees."
"Little stiffer, maybe abut better allround?"
"That’s what I am on and they are stable enough."
"Take a look at armada ARW’s."
"Personally I think Armada is the best balance of quality and price. The Bdog or Edollo are good choices for pure park skis."
"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"
#12
K2
4.3
(8)
"Got that nice carbon weave in there."
"K2 Mindbenders."
"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."
"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."
#13
Dynastar
4.8
(6)
"I don't think any ski can beat the versatility of that one."
"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."
#14
Praxis
5.0
(5)
"Praxis Rx"
"Praxis Rx"
"Fact."
"Praxis Rx"
"Https://www.praxisskis.com/custom-skis/rx-custom-ski/"
#15
Atomic
4.2
(6)
"The Bent performed great!"
"Atomic x9s all the way."
"Are another great option."
"Atomic bent chetler 100s."
"I'd either go with a full on carver like the X9S..."
"I also have a pair of Bent Chetlers that rarely see the light of day."
#16
Head
4.8
(5)
"Huge fan of Head's Supershape e Titan's."
"Definitely my favorite ski in 10 years."
"Head Supershaper e-Titan are strong skis."
"Would be a great ski for him."
"Head Kore 93s would be a great ski for him."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
Peak
4.5
(4)
"I’ve been super happy with my 98’s…2nd season in and they’re my daily driver and they pretty much do it all."
"Great sale rn, best bang for buck in all mountain skis in the US"
"Peak 98."
"Peak skis by Bode Miller. That guy can carve."
#21
Ski Cooper
5.0
(3)
"Love Cooper and Monarch!!!"
"Ski Cooper"
"Cooper or monarch are both my favs."
#22
Shady Rays
5.0
(3)
"Shady Rays. Magnetic lenses. Be sure to order a clear for afternoon skiing."
"Love the magnetic lenses to work with all our crazy Midwest weather/light conditions and price point is amazing."
"Shady Rays. Look no further. Swappable lens. Economical."
#23
Buttermilk
4.7
(3)
"Buttermilk for sure, but as someone mentioned, go ride the Gondola at Ajax."
"Buttermilk is by far the best Aspen mountain to ski for beginners."
"Buttermilk is basically a beginner mountain and the summit has views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells."
#24
Kendo
4.0
(3)
"Really enjoying my Kendo 88s."
"The Kendo's have been rebranded as Mantra 88's, but I believe are literally the same ski."
#25
Sender
4.0
(3)
"Obviously do well in soft snow but they're very solid underfoot and hold well on hardpack too"
"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."
#26
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."
#27
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."
#28
Revolt 121
5.0
(2)
"Revolt 121."
"Revolt 121"
#29
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."
#30
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."
#31
Bent 120
5.0
(2)
"I've got Bent 120s (2023s) in 184cm."
"Bent 120. Ski is amazing. Rips everywhere."
#32
Smith
5.0
(2)
"But any Smith goggle with Chromapop is arguably the best."
"Smith make my favorite ski goggles."
#33
Stöckli
5.0
(2)
"They made it basically for this exact use case."
"Stöckli montero is by far the best ski i've ridden."
#34
Revolt
5.0
(2)
"Then revolt 121"
"Lots of options though; Revolt 121, Reckoner 124, Koala 118 come to mind."
#35
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."
#36
Reckoner
5.0
(2)
"I think the Reckoner 122 or 124 would suit you well."
"Lots of options though; Revolt 121, Reckoner 124, Koala 118 come to mind."
#37
Montero
5.0
(2)
"I love my Montero AX."
"Has blown me away in its ease of use, performance ceiling, responsiveness."
#38
Rustler
5.0
(2)
"Rustler 9."
"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."
#39
Unleashed
4.5
(2)
"The Unleashed is the best of the bunch."
"The unleashed models are much more versatile outside the terrain park"
#40
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."
#41
4FRNT
4.5
(2)
"I'm a big fan of my 4frnt Hoji's."
"You could get 4frnt Hoji's or Renegades as well - those would support you well."
#42
Basalt
4.5
(2)
"The 86 Basalt is a smooth, well rounded, high quality ski."
"I ski the exp 86 basalt as a groomer/teaching ski."
#43
Kore
4.0
(2)
"Kore 99 could be a good fit..."
"I personally find them really good for groomers."
#44
Epic
4.0
(2)
"Summit county would be a solid option."
"I would also say SLC for a month."
#45
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."
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