Sounds like you’re changing strategy, so try before you buy. A mid-fat charger is what I take out when everything is skied, and I’m still feeling aggressive (not so common as I age, as I more often walk for powder or style up the groomers). Something around 100mm underfoot for versatility, with lots of metal and hardwood for dampening, and neutral, predictable handling. Obviously lots of variations on this theme, but Mantras (any version) have been the reference in this class for over a decade, so could be worth renting/demoing/borrowing a pair, and refining your search based on how they work for you.
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