WTB: 190ish Icelantic Nomad 105

**The SnowShow** · 07-25-2019, 09:16 PM

Just as the title says: looking to buy a used 190ish Icelantic Nomad. Does anyone have a pair they'd want to sell? Or something similar?

**3PinGrin** · 07-25-2019, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Just as the title says: looking to buy a used 190ish Icelantic Nomad. Does anyone have a pair they'd want to sell? Or something similar?

That ski didn't ever vary in length over the years as far as I know. So are you saying 181 is okay too, or you want the 191? Not that I have any for sale, but you might want to clarify.

**The SnowShow** · 07-26-2019, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by 3PinGrin

That ski didn't ever vary in length over the years as far as I know. So are you saying 181 is okay too, or you want the 191? Not that I have any for sale, but you might want to clarify.

No, at 6’-4”, I’m looking for the 191.

**3PinGrin** · 07-27-2019, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

No, at 6’-4”, I’m looking for the 191.

Definitely the right call, I'm 6' and had 181, loved them but felt a bit short on run outs. I saw the lite version in 191 pretty cheap, haven't seen the regular one too cheap though. Funnest ski I have ever been on for poking around technical terrain with soft snow. Good luck in you quest.

**The SnowShow** · 07-27-2019, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by 3PinGrin

Definitely the right call, I'm 6' and had 181, loved them but felt a bit short on run outs. I saw the lite version in 191 pretty cheap, haven't seen the regular one too cheap though. Funnest ski I have ever been on for poking around technical terrain with soft snow. Good luck in you quest.

Where did you see the lite?

**3PinGrin** · 07-27-2019, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Where did you see the lite?

REI for $374

**The SnowShow** · 07-27-2019, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by 3PinGrin

REI for $374

Damn nice.

Am I stupid to get these for mostly resort use? Will they be tossed around given their light weight?

**3PinGrin** · 07-28-2019, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Damn nice.

Am I stupid to get these for mostly resort use? Will they be tossed around given their light weight?

I haven't skied the lite version, but they aren't all that light and I think they would be fine for typical soft snow resort days in the west. One thing to be aware of is the width on these is ~ 5mm wider throughout the ski than specs suggest.

Blister gave them a pretty good review a while back: https://blisterreview.com/gear-revie...nomad-105-lite

**doebedoe** · 07-28-2019, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Damn nice.

Am I stupid to get these for mostly resort use? Will they be tossed around given their light weight?

Fellow I skied with yesterday who is semi-pro (as in, he gets paid money to ski but is broke AF) was on the 191 light with a shift. Heavy setup and the shift ain't that heavy. And he raged pretty hard. He's 6'5" but pretty thin.

**The SnowShow** · 07-28-2019, 06:16 PM

I wish I could get on a pair first - I see a lot of good reviews (Blister for one) but many negative reviews, saying they ski like 2x4s

**3PinGrin** · 07-29-2019, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

I wish I could get on a pair first - I see a lot of good reviews (Blister for one) but many negative reviews, saying they ski like 2x4s

If you like to drive your skis you will be fine. For me the regular Nomad wasn't a ski that intuitively made lazy turns for you. But it rewarded skier input with nice pop and energy. That being said, I was on the 181. I think the 191 would have been fine for me though, they measure pretty short as I recall.

**The SnowShow** · 07-29-2019, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by 3PinGrin

If you like to drive your skis you will be fine. For me the regular Nomad wasn't a ski that intuitively made lazy turns for you. But it rewarded skier input with nice pop and energy. That being said, I was on the 181. I think the 191 would have been fine for me though, they measure pretty short as I recall.

Sounds like how my ON3P Wren 102s ski.