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04-02-2021, 10:25 AM #1551
What's Blizzard up to?
The perfect three ski quiver would have to be a bonafide, a rustler 11 and a bodacious. There is absolutely no doubt you could ski everywhere in the world on that quiver.
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04-02-2021, 10:35 AM #1552Registered User
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I’m on the 188 so 114mm underfoot. But for me the R11 as is fills this spot very well. The R11 is very intuitive for spins and skiing switch, it’s a playful ski from the flex at the tips and lightweight. But it’s still holds a good edge and is damp for a 110+ partial twin ski.
I haven’t been on the R10 but if it’s anywhere close to smaller quicker R11 I’m sure I’d like it.
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04-02-2021, 01:25 PM #1553
Not for me...
Brahma/Cochise/OG Bodacious
Ok I haven't actually skied this new Cochise (I own the M102) but I had the sky-blue and carbon tipped one, which I destroyed in Las Lenas.
Anyway, I would take the Brahma because we have so many hard snow/low snow days here in Sun Valley.
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04-02-2021, 03:11 PM #1554
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04-02-2021, 10:08 PM #1555Registered User
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04-03-2021, 12:47 AM #1556
I found out I ski 90% of the time the Brahmas or the rustlers 11, but I would be keen to add something in between. Tried and sold straight way the R10 so I might give a try to the new Cochise. I am 6,2 / 200 lbs but I am thinking to size down a bit since the Cochise is already a lot of ski and I would have a more manageable ski for side country when conditions are not great. Brahmas are great for anything on the slopes but definitely a bit light for everything else. Does it make sense to you guys ?
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04-03-2021, 01:14 AM #1557
Yes. Or a bonafide. But I’d highly recommend demoing them before buying them. Even though they are more user friendly, they are still a lot of ski and down sizing defeats the purpose of the Cochise. I feel like at 6’2 you can only down size so much with mounts moving forward and increase in rocker/shorten shovel equals less planing of the tip. I’m 5’11, 180, the 185 is just right.
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04-03-2021, 01:24 AM #1558
Thank you. I first tried the Brahmas in 180 and that was too little ski. 187 is just fine, I can push the ski quite hard and it’s fantastic. I doubt I’ll ski anything else on the slopes when it hasn’t been snowing for days. I am a bit worried the bonafide might be too close to the Brahmas, hence the Cochise in 185. I am turning 50 this year, back with a vengeance following knee op but I don’t see myself going gung ho on variable shit snow days off the slopes like I used to. Hence the thought of the Cochise in 185 for something a bit more maniable. For anything softer I will always stick to the 192 R11 or the Spurs for super deep days in La Grave.
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04-03-2021, 06:07 AM #1559Registered User
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04-03-2021, 06:08 AM #1560
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04-03-2021, 09:58 PM #1561
Timely - I have been trying to decide on a low tide ski for a 2 ski resort quiver (ignoring specialty skis) and finally got on the bonafide 183 today. Loved them, significantly more than an m5 (more stable, faster, actually preferred the tails in moguls). Only ski that felt similarly smooth is the stormrider 95 (also tried the Fischer 99ti).
Anyone with time on both the 183 and 189 who can confirm I should stop debating the 189? I’m 5’11’’, 185, will be a low tide ski for Big Sky with some Jackson/Tahoe/Utah thrown in. On other skis with this split I would bump to the 189 - don’t feel it is necessary here but would be helpful if anyone else with time on both can confirm how different the 189 is."Dude - I'd kick his ass. I can take my ski-off so fucking fast." - Jongsy
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04-03-2021, 10:05 PM #1562Registered User
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I’m 200 and 6 2 and a very aggressive skier - not a technical expert by any means but ski everything well and had 60 days last year. I would not consider at all sizing up to the 189. 183 is plenty of ski - like a shit ton of ski - and has a longer effective edge than most skis that are in the low 190s. Really like my 183s and they were my favorite/daily driver skis for a while. Now if I had to pick I’d take the m102 or m6 in 184, but find them to be very different and enjoy having the B97s as well. As a disclaimer I also haven’t skied the 189 but really have no desire to even try them.
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04-04-2021, 09:25 AM #1563
Thanks, helpful. I skied the m5 in a 184 and it was solid and predictable but I definitely preferred the B97 so I don’t think the m6 is going to change my mind.
"Dude - I'd kick his ass. I can take my ski-off so fucking fast." - Jongsy
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04-04-2021, 09:49 AM #1564Registered User
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Blister said the same thing about the 192 M-Free 108 until they tried it. Now they are reconsidering everything they said about the 182...
Try the 189. Size up. Challenge yourself. Big skis are more fun.
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04-04-2021, 09:51 AM #1565
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04-04-2021, 10:02 AM #1566
I have the Bonafide 97 in 189 in my quiver. If you like a ski which has no speed limit whatsoever and skis like a fat GS with 40 m radius go for it. I‘m taking it out if I wanna rage the front side in low tide conditions. It might be the pre-production model in my case but I‘d never ever consider it as pivoty or accessible.
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04-04-2021, 10:14 AM #1567
I have tried once the old bonafide but as a front side charger, i actually much prefer the Brahmas in 187 (previous generation). It’s rather one dimensional but it’s does all kinds of turns with an amazing edge hold, you can actually feel the whole ski and I have yet to find its limits. Been skiing fat skis for years and I forgot how narrower GS skis are superior for arcing turns on hard pack. Le « toucher de neige » (dunno how you translate that in english) is also fabulous and to me it’s right up there with the R11 in its own program (ie spot on).
My issue on low tide days is that if you want to venture out of the slopes and explore the mountain 88 underfoot and 187cm is not ideal. Hence me thinking of the Cochise or the bonafide in 185.
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04-04-2021, 10:36 AM #1568
I bought the Bones in 189 primarily for the White Rush race in St. Anton. Some years before I bought the 187 Brahmas for it but wasn’t satisfied with its stability. The Bones are more stable and allow for higher speed in shitty snow. Making turns is not really relevant for White Rush so the Bones fits pretty well.
White Rush is like Derby de la Meije in La Grave so you will know what I‘m talking about.
For normal skiing with off-piste ventures I use other skis.
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04-04-2021, 10:42 AM #1569
I know exactly what you are talking about, that’s my point ! Soft snow in la Grave I’d use the R11 or the Spurs but shitty snow definitely not the Brahmas. So bonafide would be enough, no need to upgrade to the Cochise ?
To be honest I have already way too many 110+ in my quiver so I’d be happy to keep things around 100 since snow conditions are getting quite unreliable here !
PS : I used to do the derby but turning 50 this year and with a brand new knee I will take it easier. Hence me thinking 183 instead of 189 which is my usual go to size.
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04-04-2021, 11:49 AM #1570Registered User
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What's Blizzard up to?
I’m the same height and weight. Totally agree with you about the 183. I have never skied anything more stable and smooth in that length. And a real plus for me is the vibration frequency that is so easy on my old knees. No need for the 189 for me.
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04-04-2021, 02:14 PM #1571
189 just makes 1500ft runs disappear to fast. Even 2000 vertical feet goes by real quick. 183 is more fun because I have time to actually enjoy this hill. Still goes by fast but the 189 just eats up terrain. Unless you regularly ski 2000ft + continuous runs I'd get the 183. It doesn't lack stability, just more fun.
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04-04-2021, 04:11 PM #1572
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04-04-2021, 05:05 PM #1573
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04-04-2021, 07:50 PM #1574
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04-07-2021, 05:02 AM #1575Registered User
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Hello,
I am new to this forum so i hope i am posting at the right thread.
I searched a bit but i couldn't find any direct comparison,
I am looking for a powder ski and i am torn between the Blizzard Bodacious at 186cm (the full black one) and the Blizzard Rustler 11 at 192cm
Has anyone skied both and would like to compare them? My main concern is their stability at speed , so if its marginal in favor of the Bodacious i will go with the Rustler for the extra ease of use, if there is any.
186cm is the only bodacious size i have found available but i believe that the 196 would be too much for where i ski.
Me: 6' 190lbs
Thanks in advance!
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