WTB - Blizzard Rustler 9 180 or similar

[durangobrad]

I bought my first seasons pass after many years in the backcountry, need to pick up a one ski resort quiver killer. Im looking for a good ski for groomers and bumps with the occasional first chair pow lap before it gets skied up.

Rossignol Experience 94 also look good.

im 5'11" and 170 lbs

[jackattack]

What do you ski in the backcountry? Have you skied either of those skis? Other than waist size, the Rustler9 and E94 are not similar.

[durangobrad]

What do you ski in the backcountry? Have you skied either of those skis? Other than waist size, the Rustler9 and E94 are not similar.

A splitboard.
I can ski at a fairly advance level though. They both seem like good all around resort skis to me?

[Djongo Unchained]

I can tell you that the Rossi will be demanding in bumps, relatively narrow to be quick but stiff and you'll be poppin outta troughs launching 2 attatime...

They will be outstanding ripping the groomed and as a DD but will be less fun in soft snow. Still very stable and easy to rip in less than a foot.

As Jackattack says, not the same kinda skis. Once you start looking at top tier boards, they tend to perform in a more refined manner depending on build.

[54-46]

I can tell you that the Rossi will be demanding in bumps, relatively narrow to be quick but stiff and you'll be poppin outta troughs launching 2 attatime...

They will be outstanding ripping the groomed and as a DD but will be less fun in soft snow. Still very stable and easy to rip in less than a foot....

If you want that kinda ski, just buy my Kastle MX88s...

[durangobrad]

I can tell you that the Rossi will be demanding in bumps, relatively narrow to be quick but stiff and you'll be poppin outta troughs launching 2 attatime...

They will be outstanding ripping the groomed and as a DD but will be less fun in soft snow. Still very stable and easy to rip in less than a foot.

As Jackattack says, not the same kinda skis. Once you start looking at top tier boards, they tend to perform in a more refined manner depending on build.

Thanks for the info on the Rossi. Can you recommend a ski that would be more forgiving in the bumps? I will probably get another ski for pow days.

[jackattack]

Thanks for the info on the Rossi. Can you recommend a ski that would be more forgiving in the bumps? I will probably get another ski for pow days.

Soft and forgiving =\= stable and fast

In some ways the rustler could be what you seek, if you like a more progressive stance. The rocker profile should make for a quick turner but lay it on edge, with the ti laminate, it should hold.

My personal favorite low-tide ski from last season is the Dynastar menace 98, sort of an old freestyle design, burly, damp, playful, cheap.

[durangobrad]

Bump still looking for a daily driver for colorado resort skiing

[sk8rat6587]

If you want to look more into the Dynastar option given, I'm pretty sure the Menace is just a rebranded Slicer and you can get those for under $250 new.

https://www.corbetts.com/2019-dynast...-factory-skis/

Price is in CAD on Corbetts.

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[Shredhead]

Where’s your pass?

[durangobrad]

Where’s your pass?

Purgatory

[Shredhead]

You should probably be on 95-105mm directional charger.

If you ever get up to Aspen, I’ve got a bunch I’d sell cheap.

[Pauldotcom]

Blizzard Rustler 9 is a good option, in my opinion, but for western resorts I'd go with the 10. Forgiving ski but still stiff enough to power through stuff.

[whyturn]

I have 185 Cochise blue with no titanal. It has two mounts and current is pivot at 310. Great shape overall

[durangobrad]

You should probably be on 95-105mm directional charger.

If you ever get up to Aspen, I’ve got a bunch I’d sell cheap.

Yeah, I'm leaning towards the lower end of that because I will ski weekdays no matter the conditions. I have a friend with a bunch of pow skis I can borrow if it will be deeper, but I feel like I should own a pair of daily drivers instead of being a mooch.

[durangobrad]

I have 185 Cochise blue with no titanal. It has two mounts and current is pivot at 310. Great shape overall

I skied that ski but the orange one. I liked it for groomers and wide open pow. But found it to be too much ski for me when things got tight and in moguls.

[durangobrad]

You should probably be on 95-105mm directional charger.

If you ever get up to Aspen, I’ve got a bunch I’d sell cheap.

I don't think I'll be up that way this summer, unfortunately I would love to pick up something cheap, locally. I'm seeing some nice deels on Corbett's though and might just pull the trigger.

[schindlerpiste]

Buy my Nordica Enforcer 93

[3PinGrin]

$415 new on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blizzard-Ru...xbpPOANK8iqpwA

[the_flying_v]

179 Wren 108 on CAST at 295mm.

Too many skis in my garage and I can’t get off my 96s or Billy Goats.

[durangobrad]

Grabbed a pair of k2 pinnacle 95 ti with look pivot 14s. Corbetts for $450 shipped.

[3PinGrin]

Grabbed a pair of k2 pinnacle 95 ti with look pivot 14s. Corbetts for $450 shipped.

Nice deal, those should serve you well.

[3PinGrin]

Have a pair of 180cm Rustler 9 with Attack2 13 bindings that I’m selling in Canada for $495/$375 US. Not sure shipping cost but would work something out.

Great ski just wanted something a little longer and heavier so I got a pair of Enforcer 93 in 185cm.

Kijiji ad

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-ski/london/b...495/1455030709

re-read thread noslow

[noslow]

Lost track of user names and didn’t see it was the OP with the K2 purchase! My bad, deleted post and head hung in shame......