Thread: Thoughts on all-mountain/pow skis for next season

I've been riding (and loving) my Liberty Hazmats for a few years, but after demoing a pair of Bent Chetlers a month or so ago I've decided I'm upgrading to a rocker-camber-rocker as my "everything outside of the park ski" for next year. Just wanted to get a feel for what you guys would recommend.

My initial thoughts were JJs, which seem to be the hands down favorite from most reviews I've read, or Bent Chetlers, which I really enjoyed riding. I will also have the opportunity to snag pro form prices on Moment, Surface, Klint, Bluehouse, Liberty, Icelantic and 4FRNT, but I haven't ridden any of them. I'm 5'10"/170 and have typically liked livelier skis in the past. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Burrito

how about MY pair of 185 Nordica Patrons? They are the funnest ski I have ever had, but I have to be on a different brand next year. PM me if your interested. I don't need much for them.

Originally Posted by Climber Joe

how about MY pair of 185 Nordica Patrons?

I have a bad taste left in my mouth from Nordica after watching their skis fall apart on one of my buddies a couple of years ago. They're probably better now, but I just don't trust them.

Have you riden the JJ's or just the Chetlers? You should definitely take a long hard look at the bibbys as well.

Originally Posted by josef

Have you riden the JJ's or just the Chetlers? You should definitely take a long hard look at the bibbys as well.

Haven't ridden the JJs. Hadn't taken much notice of the Bibbys, but just reading a few people talk about their "playfulness" has me thinking that it might be a good match for someone who likes a ski with some pop. Thanks for the heads up.