I own the wrong skis

[huckbucket]

Getting older (53). Slowing down. I have 178 kastle mx88’s and they’re super stable but I don’t think I carry enough speed these days to really bend them. And I like making turns. Specifically, I really like carving. So mostly groomers but an easier turning ski would get me off the beaten path more. I just don’t want to fight the skis so much anymore. What ski (or profile) should I look at?

[1000-oaks]

Most modern skis in the 90-95mm class will have a shorter turn radius than the MX88, and have a shorter running length due to tip and tail rocker. You'll probably find them more friendly in all conditions, but still adequate for carving the corduroy. Stay with a metal ski to retain the feel, and look for something with a conservative amount of tip/tail rocker.

[m2711c]

[skaredshtles]

WWCD.

[huckbucket]

Thanks. Gotta avoid race skis obvs but will follow those guidelines. Thx

[MakersTeleMark]

Get some Line Blades.

[yeahman]

Mindbender 99 or Ripstick 96 would probably be a lot of fun for what you want.

[Full Trucker]

Get some Line Blades.

I've got a buddy holding a pair if anyone is in need.

[hoarhey]

175 Praxis Sluggers are good, if a bit wide at 102 mm

Very versatile ski


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[Eluder]

Try a pair of Volkl Kendo 88s

[AlpiNord]

Renoun Endurance 88 or 98 hit all of the buttons. For pure carving fun with surprising crud, shallow powder and bump capability, check out the Atlas.

https://renoun.com/pages/skis


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[huckbucket]

Thanks all.

Maybe for fun I should demo the softest all mountain ski out there. Just to see how noodly they get and then work up from there.

[Core Shot]

Try a pair of Volkl Kendo 88s

Not a bad suggestion. Wife rips the kendo.

And op you’re not old. Yet.
You just need a quiver.

I still love big stiff planks. But I also enjoy slightly softer and turnier funsticks.
The problem with going super soft is instability when you turn them up to eleven.

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

Try a pair of Volkl Kendo 88s

+1

I ditched Ripstick 96s for the Kendo 88s and I'm so happy I did. I don't ski that fast (I'm way older than huckbucket) but the RS96s were really only great in the trees and bumps. Kendos are pretty great everywhere. If I could only have 1 ski for the EC, it would be the Kendo 88. Disclaimer: I haven't skied the Brahma 88 or the Rustler 9.

But if anyone wants a slalom ski, I've got a pair of Blizzard Firebird SRC SLs in 170. They're cheap but shipping is going to be expensive because they are heavy AF.

[t-the-east]

MSP 91 or 99

[chaka]

MSP 91 or 99

+1

[schindlerpiste]

Try a pair of Volkl Kendo 88s

This. Both my knees are shot. My current quiver is MX89, Stormrider 105, ZX108 and Bodacious. I have been feeling the same way lately, but my ego is getting the better of me. Maybe, I should just buy a set of Skwheels.

[TAFKALVS]

Soul 7

[SnowMachine]

I skied some Line SFB's for a season. Totally different ski, but really fun to carve small turns on. I have to think the Blades would be a hoot.

I'm going the other way. I just picked up Momment Commanders for my last hurrah. I'm not sure if I'll ski them or they'll ski me.

[AlpiNord]

Here ya go:

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Find some old 180 Blizzard Bushwackers for $125 and enjoy.

[Danno]

So, this may not help, but I was looking for a similar ski, something that is fun on groomed and easy to turn but still playful. Discussion starts here: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...85#post6973185 I haven't yet mounted/skied the ones I got so can't comment if they fit the bill, but there are a bunch of similar/same skis recommended in that thread.

[Conundrum]

If soft snow and you don’t mind going wider, Line Sakanas are a ridiculously fun little ski that slices and dices and is very undemanding to have a good time on.

[MD12]

Kendo 177 or 172. Much easier than kastle but same family resemblance.

[jackattack]

Praxis Rx