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  1. #1
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    Looking to drop the quiver top end down from 122 - J skis?

    I'm thinking of moving down the quiver top end waist (quiver is now 84-98-Rocker 2 122) to something in the 108-115 range. Something that would still float better than the q98s, but be a bit more versatile when in crud and on piste. I'm 6'2", 190 lbs, ski east with a bunch of trips out West and occasional to Chile. Looking for the ever popular rocker/camber/rocker, but I don't ride switch so early rise would do it. Older guy, can charge, but not looking for a super stuff, 110% effort at all times setup. Did that year ago, having fun with the kids, want playful but something that I won't overpower when I turn on the gas.

    The J skis The Friend seems very interesting at 114 and rumored to more than hold its own off the pow. Anyone ski that? The Supernatural 115 is on huge discount at STP, as are several Black Crows, people love Gotamas, lots to look at these days. Fire at will.

  2. #2
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    If you like the 122s why not a 108? The 190 is 111mm wide. Ticks all the boxes IMO.
    Otherwise the Nordica Patron or Blizzard Gunsmoke comes to mind.

  3. #3
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    Katana might fit you better. Think the gotama tops out at like 105?

    Anyhow I've used a whole range of waist sizes for different things. I'm now (last 2.5 seasons) been doing the 1 pair thing. Just over 100 waist. Even when we got like 35"+ on April 15 2015 I didn't feel under gunned at all.

    YMMV.

  4. #4
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    The 189 k2 shreditor 112 will fit the bill. Its on STP for like $269

  5. #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by XavierD View Post
    If you like the 122s why not a 108? The 190 is 111mm wide. Ticks all the boxes IMO.
    Otherwise the Nordica Patron or Blizzard Gunsmoke comes to mind.
    I'll second this. There is no reason to get rid of the 122 is it? Just add a 108 or similar
    Since I currently like DPS skis, I would have added a 112 rp2.

  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by LiveLarger View Post
    Since I currently like DPS skis, I would have added a 112 rp2.
    That ski seems to get a lot of love here.

  7. #7
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    You can have my mint 185 el capos for $200 and have the 1 ski quiver you are looking for

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