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[sf]

If the 94 is anything close to the old 93 I’d say they’re pretty different.

Neither are demanding, but the 93 didn’t really float that well, but was very easy to bend into a carve

The Rustler has more tail rocker and a more «modern» mount point as well, so that should be taken into account, but neither is «better» as such

It carves pretty well though

[wasatchback]

By "rounder flex" I suspect they worked thru the lack of transition from tip to underfoot of previous R9. Sort of notchy.
You do sort of need to stay centered on them too. After some nasty injuries my charging days are sort of behind me. My hardpack is a Brahma 82 which can handle some soft too.

Correct. They have roughly the same amount of metal as the previous gen but it’s been redistributed. Having the two strips of metal that run on either side of the ski but never join gets rid of the hinge but still allows for the similar torsional flex that the previous gen had in the tips and tails. They don’t need to be “driven” to have fun on them at all but they have a bit more stability at speed and in cruddier snow as the tips don’t deflect nearly as much.

[SchralphMacchio]

They don’t need to be “driven” to have fun on them at all but they have a bit more stability at speed and in cruddier snow as the tips don’t deflect nearly as much.

Sounds like I should be deciding between the new R9 or E94 then!!!

[sf]

Sounds like I should be deciding between the new R9 or E94 then!!!

By the way. I’m not sure if neither is what I’d choose for «refrozen junk».

I’d rather look at some of Volkls offerings

[SchralphMacchio]

By the way. I’m not sure if neither is what I’d choose for «refrozen junk».

I’d rather look at some of Volkls offerings

Yeah I have the K88 high on my list. Longer effective edge with not nearly as much tip rocker as Enforcer or Rustler though, so I would downsize in length for that one.

Mostly I skied some warm/high density dust on crust yesterday where some of it had been collected into packed pockets where a 94mm ski would be more capable/smeary, while still having most of the bite of an 88mm ski on the scalped underlying boilerplate.

Also I try to spend as little time on groomed runs as possible, so I’m not looking for a flat tailed carver that has beef, more looking for a settled and not too locked in all mountain ski that has damped bite on garbage while being fun off piste.

Gotta love low elevation coastal snow skiing

[Fred Pabst]

Has there been any changes to the Zero G 105 in the last few years? Just snagged a pair of the 188cm that amazon said were 2022's. They look like black tips that fad to blue top sheet in the picture.

[SoVT Joey]

Has there been any changes to the Zero G 105 in the last few years? Just snagged a pair of the 188cm that amazon said were 2022's. They look like black tips that fad to blue top sheet in the picture.

the 22/23 which I think are the ones you are talking about got an updated core. The trublend wood core. Supposed to take the carbon feel away some what.

[Gweilo]

It does indeed ! Actually did the upgrade and they do ski way better


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[Flippo]

It does indeed ! Actually did the upgrade and they do ski way better


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Did you size up/down? I used to have the old R9 in 180cm and I loved how it skied but did not like the tip of the ski flapping at speed. I think that the new design solved that and I am about to buy it in the offseason as bump / steep offpiste ski. I was thinking to dowsize to 174cm for that use what do you think?

My other skis are the 176cm line blade (fun on low angle stuff) and 179cm Deathwish (newish snow) and I am 5"9' 165lbs. Thanks!

[Gweilo]

Did you size up/down? I used to have the old R9 in 180cm and I loved how it skied but did not like the tip of the ski flapping at speed. I think that the new design solved that and I am about to buy it in the offseason as bump / steep offpiste ski. I was thinking to dowsize to 174cm for that use what do you think?

My other skis are the 176cm line blade (fun on low angle stuff) and 179cm Deathwish (newish snow) and I am 5"9' 165lbs. Thanks!

Sorry I was actually talking about the updated zero G 105

Dunno abt the R9 but the new R10 does ski longer than the previous gen and that’s a good thing considering the rockers.Although I did not try both (I’d rather ski Brahmas for those type of conditions) I would probably not size down


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[Flippo]

Sorry I was actually talking about the updated zero G 105

Dunno abt the R9 but the new R10 does ski longer than the previous gen and that’s a good thing considering the rockers.Although I did not try both (I’d rather ski Brahmas for those type of conditions) I would probably not size down


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My bad. Thank you for your input!

[skibrd]

Sold my red R9s and need to replace them. Is the new/current R10 fixed? Sounds like it is, but I’m still nervous about replacing my last gen R9s with the current R10s as my fun goof around ski. I’m keeping my Kastle MX88 and MX98s as my charging hard skis.


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[gregL]

Did you size up/down? I used to have the old R9 in 180cm and I loved how it skied but did not like the tip of the ski flapping at speed. I think that the new design solved that and I am about to buy it in the offseason as bump / steep offpiste ski. I was thinking to dowsize to 174cm for that use what do you think?

My other skis are the 176cm line blade (fun on low angle stuff) and 179cm Deathwish (newish snow) and I am 5"9' 165lbs. Thanks!

Get the 180. I'm about the same size and think the new 180 Rustler 9 is right on.

[gregL]

Sold my red R9s and need to replace them. Is the new/current R10 fixed? Sounds like it is, but I’m still nervous about replacing my last gen R9s with the current R10s as my fun goof around ski. I’m keeping my Kastle MX88 and MX98s as my charging hard skis.


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I think the new Rustler 10 is "fixed" but it's still not really a replacement for the Rustler 9 on firm snow - I'd get a new R9 instead.

[skibrd]

I think the new Rustler 10 is "fixed" but it's still not really a replacement for the Rustler 9 on firm snow - I'd get a new R9 instead.

What about slush, corn, sandy manmade slop, general spring conditions? I have the MX88s and MX98s for firm snow, Shiros for if it ever snows again in the North East, need something in the middle if that makes sense?


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[gregL]

What about slush, corn, sandy manmade slop, general spring conditions? I have the MX88s and MX98s for firm snow, Shiros for if it ever snows again in the North East, need something in the middle if that makes sense?

That would be the Rustler 10. Pretty much described the conditions at Mission Ridge last week to a "T" - Slush and corn over ice, light rain, and standing water in places on the runs . . .

[skibrd]

That would be the Rustler 10. Pretty much described the conditions at Mission Ridge last week to a "T" - Slush and corn over ice, light rain, and standing water in places on the runs . . .

Thanks Greg, now to find a pair of 192s on sale. I’m sure soon enough


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[gregL]

Thanks Greg, now to find a pair of 192s on sale. I’m sure soon enough

Sounds good. Hit me up if you ever make it back to Seattle!

[skibrd]

Sounds good. Hit me up if you ever make it back to Seattle!

Hopefully next winter, had to take some time to concentrate on work. Definitely miss checking in and skiing out west


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[Spooky]

Did you size up/down? I used to have the old R9 in 180cm and I loved how it skied but did not like the tip of the ski flapping at speed. I think that the new design solved that and I am about to buy it in the offseason as bump / steep offpiste ski. I was thinking to dowsize to 174cm for that use what do you think?

My other skis are the 176cm line blade (fun on low angle stuff) and 179cm Deathwish (newish snow) and I am 5"9' 165lbs. Thanks!

I would stick with the 180. I demo'd a pair a week or two ago in the 180 and it skied fairly short to me. FWIW I usually ski on older gen 188 Rustler 11s, 180 Rustler 10s, 180 Bonafides.

[PhishingME]

Anyone been on the new series?

[VTskibum]

Does anyone make what would be a Rustler 8?

I'm a few years in on older R9s, Line Blades, and some wide skis when needed. I Like the current R9s and have skied Brahma 82, wondering if a Rustler 8 type ski would be? Living where I do in PA, like the mix of playful with some of the solid underfoot. Actually think the hingey nature of the older R9s worked pretty well to take the edge off tail release and turn engagement, especially in bumps and trees. Have other skis for really laying trenches, but the new R9s getting wider isn't making me want to replace w/ new ones.

[SchralphMacchio]

I’ve been wondering that myself for my low tide junk snow ski. Was thinking E88s/E89s might not be too far off because they do have a decent amount of tip and tail rocker (though also more camber than Rustler series). I ended up getting a deal on E94s and moving forward. The E94 seem to have more of a go fast and crush personality than my R11 though. I still think the Rustler series could use an 8 for low tide off piste tooling around and a 12 for deep days.

[noslow]

That new Anomaly 84 looks like a more playful Brahma 82 with its increased tail splay and slightly more forward mount point.
SkiEssentials did a video on it and thought it was easier off piste and smoother on piste than the Brahma 82.
So maybe in-between a Brahma 82 and Rustler 8?

[SchralphMacchio]

That’s pretty encouraging for those who want a Rustler 8. I’ll keep that A84 in mind as a more playful, partly metal complement to my E94. Seems like for the Brahma lovers however, losing some tail grip and metal and turning down the throttle may not be what they want?

I can’t be the only one who thinks an R12 is called for as well? Part of the issue is that in 180 the R11 is only 112mm - I love that ski for storm skiing early (fresh but not deep) or late (when it’s been packed down but is still soft) in a storm cycle, but not after a deep dump. I would love a 122mm ski at that same mount point that loves to carve, smear, or pivot in pow, and wants more to pop off of pillows than to smash through them at Mach 11.