Volkl BMT 94 - how good is it?

[Sklimber]

So that puts the rearward toe holes at 136mm from boot center line?

[jackattack]

Cool. Thanks!

[ezgzy]

Hit the jackpot at a local consignment store today. One tele mount each, bases are in great shape


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[skis_the_trees]

Has anybody been on the Volkl Rise series of skis (i.e. Rise Beyond 96mm, only 1373g in a 184cm) to compare to the BMT 94 or BMT 90?

Or even perhaps the Blaze? I recognize the Blaze is a frontside ski for intermediate skiers, but perhaps that makes it work OK with randonerd boots in the backcountry.

[chicken feathers]

I have blaze 94’s as a touring ski. Seems like the best use of that ski imo. Mine are currently mounted tele, but I plan on keeping them and putting a low tech alpine binding on eventually.

[redbarnPD]

Blaze 106 (179) is great, light enough-ish, a little too-quick turning, but solid powder ski that doesn't totally fall apart when the snow is imperfect.
Rise Beyond 96 (177) is meh. Crazy light @ 1298 grams, OK in boot-top due to super wide shovel, but just pretty weak overall. Soft, way too eager to turn, not good if the snow is less than perfect. Fine paired with an equally weak boot, but I won't take it anywhere spicy.
For reference, my all time favorite BC ski for "fun" is the Volkl Katana V-werks 112. It rips, and noodles, better than anything, although heavy-ish. Other solid daily driver is the Fischer Transalp 105 CTI - way better than the old Hannibals, skis strong and 1545 grams. I still havent found a 88-96 light ski I like much...