Mid fat playful resort ski

**rob stokes** · 08-21-2019, 07:44 PM

Hello all, wanna help me pick my new middle ski in my quiver?

I tend to like directional skis with set back mounts, but want to stray away from this a little.

Looking for ~185 and ~100mm width, progressive mount, twin tip for skiing slush, groomers and messing about. Don’t want something too floppy.

Will fit into my quiver between 185 sally Xdrive 88 which are my groomer skis and my 184 V Werx katana w/shift which are my ‘every day’ soft snow ski.

I ski Whistler Blackcomb.

Contenders are

Line Sakana- not twin, not progressive mount but sound awesome fun!

Atomic Chetler 100

I am curious to try something like the Devastator, it sounds perfect, only it’s wider than I want and would overlap my Katana’s too much.

Does anyone make a 100mm equivalent of the Devastator?

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**sruffian** · 08-21-2019, 07:59 PM

moment pbj?

**Self Jupiter** · 08-21-2019, 08:00 PM

Praxis Piste Jib

**m2711c** · 08-21-2019, 08:01 PM

Praxis Rx......

**whyturn** · 08-21-2019, 08:27 PM

Corvus May fit the bill.

**altacoup** · 08-21-2019, 08:29 PM

Just buy the devestators. Mount them -1. Great on firm snow. Crush crud like no other. But still loose and fun.

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**Self Jupiter** · 08-21-2019, 08:34 PM

Devs are a great maritime daily driver imo. personally, PJ is my east coast dd, Devs are west coast Dd. I also mount -1. The 184s ski short. The 194s haul but aren’t that demanding.

**doebedoe** · 08-21-2019, 08:37 PM

The Rustler 10 is a good ski.

If you want something heavier and damper, the J Skis Masterblaster is the closest you're going to get to a 100ish Devastator. Heavy, metal, medium flexing.

**PlayItLeo** · 08-21-2019, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by altacoup

Just buy the devestators.
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This.

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**The SnowShow** · 08-21-2019, 10:17 PM

ON3P Kartel 98? Or Wren 98?

**eskido** · 08-21-2019, 10:20 PM

Skinny CONCEPT, or Meridian

**Jacques Strap** · 08-21-2019, 10:53 PM

Forget your Lines and Chetlers, this is the one you want.

**rob stokes** · 08-21-2019, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by CS2-6

Forget your Lines and Chetlers, this is the one you want.

Funny you should say that....but already got one of those that I inherited off my old man. Exact same model by the looks of it. Never been out on it.

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**rob stokes** · 08-21-2019, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by doebedoe

The Rustler 10 is a good ski.

If you want something heavier and damper, the J Skis Masterblaster is the closest you're going to get to a 100ish Devastator. Heavy, metal, medium flexing.

Skied the Rustler, great skis but looking for something more ‘jibby’ I think.

Master blaster wasn’t on my radar, but is now.

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**stuntmanbo** · 08-22-2019, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by doebedoe

The Rustler 10 is a good ski.

If you want something heavier and damper, the J Skis Masterblaster is the closest you're going to get to a 100ish Devastator. Heavy, metal, medium flexing.

I've just read on Blister that the 2020 Rustler 10 gains 150g per ski compared to the previous year btw.

**waxoff** · 08-22-2019, 02:14 AM

Ross Black Ops 98 also seems to be in the category you're looking for.

**bigdude2468** · 08-22-2019, 05:20 AM

Moment Meridian fits the bill perfectly

**waxloaf** · 08-22-2019, 05:53 AM

Note that this year’s devastators have been made lighter according to 4frnt’s site, so may not crush chop/crud as well as prior versions

**XavierD** · 08-22-2019, 06:14 AM

187 Dynastar Slicer/Menace 98
182 Rossi Black Ops
Chetler 100 as you mentioned
ARV 96ti

**mr_pretzel** · 08-22-2019, 06:25 AM

ARV 96ti is great.

Moment PB&J is awesome and is what I rock for harder snow play at WB.

If the rustler 10 wasn’t playful enough I dont think the masterblaster will be either.

You should also go checkout the new prior northwest 100/110 it was a super fun ski with some backbone.

Personally I think the black ops 98 skis like shit all mtn and functions more as a wide park ski.

**rob stokes** · 08-22-2019, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by mr_pretzel

ARV 96ti is great.

Moment PB&J is awesome and is what I rock for harder snow play at WB.

If the rustler 10 wasn’t playful enough I dont think the masterblaster will be either.

You should also go checkout the new prior northwest 100/110 it was a super fun ski with some backbone.

Personally I think the black ops 98 skis like shit all mtn and functions more as a wide park ski.

It’s not that the rustler wasn’t playful enough, but I’m kinda after something that’s more of an ‘all mountain jib’ ski...I think.

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**doebedoe** · 08-22-2019, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by rob stokes

It’s not that the rustler wasn’t playful enough, but I’m kinda after something that’s more of an ‘all mountain jib’ ski...I think.

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Then I wouldn't be looking at skis like the Dev or Masterblasters. They are both pretty tanks, even though they are easy to move around on the ground they aren't much fun in the air due to weight.

PB&J, Kartel (or whatever it is named now) are good options. If you want a cheap option, the Dynastar Slice/Menace may fit the bill. If you can find an old Volkl Bridge or Nordica Soul Rider those might work well too.

**Self Jupiter** · 08-22-2019, 01:16 PM

4frnt Cody/Gaucho

**2FUNKY** · 08-22-2019, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Self Jupiter

4frnt Cody/Gaucho

I own the Cody and can confirm this. Super fun and playful. It can actually haul ass as well. Any turn shape and boosts well.

**NW_SKIER** · 08-22-2019, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

I own the Cody and can confirm this. Super fun and playful. It can actually haul ass as well. Any turn shape and boosts well.

Fuckin ditto

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