Replying to HELP ME CHOOSE A POW SKI!!! (detailed info inside)
hey ns. heres my story. i had 2011 bacons in a 172 last year. loved them, but grew out of them, looking for something new.
I primarily ski whistler, BC, 90% freeride, big mountain, powder, sidecountry, etc. I am 5'10", 150 lbs. I want a pow ski that is light, nimble, softish nose and decently stiff tail (and underfoot i guess), can land switch in pow, early rise in tip (and preferably tail), camber or flat camber underfoot, good swing weight. i also want it to be playful enough to butter and play around on the groomers and in the park. obviously im not expecting park or groomer performance, just something thats still fun on piste, as my bacons were.
obviously im being really picky, but i am just trying to convey to you the kind of ski im looking for. priorities: light, nimble, playful, rockered tip/tail.
length: 175ish-185ish. width: 110ish-120ish
i am considering: 4frnt crj, atomic blog, salomon rocker 2, k2 obsethed, line opus, armada tst. i have tried the armada jj, and i did not like it, so dont suggest that. the s7 looks sweet, but i think it is too directional.
heres an example of the skiing i lik to do:
sparknotes: loved the 2011 bacons. looking for something stiffer but still playful, maybe a little narrower, and in a longer length
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