Thread: Rounding out the quiver (80-90mm)?

6'3", 220#, like stiffer skis, I have bros and explosives (190), ski mostly Tahoe and Mammoth. My G-41's have given up the ghost and now I have a gap in the 80-90mm range. Any recomendations on something for the hardpack/carver side of the quiver?

Stop bitching and ski the explosives on hardpack/ice?
Skis under 90mm are for racers?
Take it to epic?

I am very pleased with my Head Monster im85, last years model. I have freerides on them which make me a little leary about really carving them on had pack, but I think with regular alpine binders they would really rock.

Originally Posted by DJSapp

6'3", 220#, like stiffer skis, I have bros and explosives (190), ski mostly Tahoe and Mammoth. My G-41's have given up the ghost and now I have a gap in the 80-90mm range. Any recomendations on something for the hardpack/carver side of the quiver?

Stop bitching and ski the explosives on hardpack/ice?
Skis under 90mm are for racers?
Take it to epic?

Me: 6'0", 190#, like softer skis in softer snow, stiffer skis in harder snow. My favorite hardpack & consolidated-crud ski is a Volant Sin (81mm waist), which should be pretty cheap if you can still find it (2-3 years old now, should be like $150-200 new in wrapper). Fairly stiff flex; doesn't float well in powder, but that's what other skis are for. Rails on hardpack and cuts right through the chunky consolidated junk (3-4 day post-storm crud). Downside: kinda heavy, reputation for delaminating, but no problems with mine yet.

-Karl

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Ski the Explosivs.

Skied head 85 couple season ago. True,rails very well, but sucks on steep due to the sidecut.Sucks soooo badly that i got rid of ´em fast.

Heard raves about the Stöckli Stormrider XL, like the thin version of DP.

Some other considerations might be some race room sticks, they just usually are quite narrow and one minded for your purposes, eh?

But the choices aint that numerous, Metron B5s are fun but a bit gat.
Rossi RPM 100 are fun too, but even more gat.
Mantis 777s are fun but not perhaps sturdy enough.
Scotts?

Maybe some MoJos or like? Personally didnt like them, quite good in everything but didnt shine in anything.But some people love ´em.

Mantis 777s are fun but not perhaps sturdy enough.

What problems have you had?
I put about 20 days on mine last year, 50/50 resort and touring with some pretty good rock hits and saw zero damage. A few times, I was expecting core shots and was pleasantly surprised by the bases and edges.
I found them just as capable in crud, similar in powder and much nicer on hardpack compared to my explosivs. I'd say a pretty good choice for the 80-90mm range if you like the exploders.

Originally Posted by DJSapp

Stop bitching and ski the explosives on hardpack/ice.

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Originally Posted by PlayHarder

What problems have you had?
I put about 20 days on mine last year, 50/50 resort and touring with some pretty good rock hits and saw zero damage. A few times, I was expecting core shots and was pleasantly surprised by the bases and edges.
I found them just as capable in crud, similar in powder and much nicer on hardpack compared to my explosivs. I'd say a pretty good choice for the 80-90mm range if you like the exploders.

Well, the right word might have been "Burly" or something.
Skied only half a day with them last winter, liked them, playfull and fun.
But i would not put them in the ManlySki TM category, in wich many users on this board like to have their skis served.
777 really was a very likeable ski.But i dont like likeables.I like ball´s in the face.Proverbally,not literally.

Originally Posted by Meathelmet

777 really was a very likeable ski.But i dont like likeables.I like ball´s in the face.Proverbally,not literally.

WWBD? (What Would Butters Do?)

Last years Stockli SS, is 91mm underfoot; probably find some still for sale.

Killer ski.

I am in a simlar boat and considering the 185 Karma, but I am only 180lbs.

Originally Posted by Meathelmet

Well, the right word might have been "Burly" or something.
Skied only half a day with them last winter, liked them, playfull and fun.
But i would not put them in the ManlySki TM category, in wich many users on this board like to have their skis served.
777 really was a very likeable ski.But i dont like likeables.I like ball´s in the face.Proverbally,not literally.

You really should have seen the IFSA competitors throwing down on this ski last year. The 192 is burl for sure. I would be happy to have a pair of these as western ice skates.

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Find some old Atomic REX's. Awesome ski.

If you can't find the R:EX, get the TM:X (same ski, slightly different shovel design, different color). The new TM:X is the Kongur (or something). The R:EX lives on.

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Originally Posted by Sphinx

Tele_mark, please stop the spam.

What's wrong with posting info about a ski in tech talk?

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