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saskskier
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So I'm looking for a variable condition, all mountain ski for mostly not great snow kind of days.

I'm 6'4" and about 270lbs. Level 3 advanced skier. My current 'one ski quiver' are 194cm Surface New Life's. I love how stiff they are, but don't need 122mm underfoot for every day skiing.

Ideally I'm looking for something stiff between 100-110 underfoot and between 185-190 in length. I enjoy skiing switch, so twin would be nice.

Thanks NS! +K for suggestions.
Jan 28 2014 11:18AM
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b-kul
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i think a decent place to start would be looking at the k2 sheditor 102, volkl bridge, and dynastar slicer.
Jan 28 2014 11:52AM
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soupcan
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Maybe the 4frnt devastator in 194. Heard it's a great ski. But it is fully rockered so I don't know if that appeals to you or not.
Jan 28 2014 1:15PM
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saskskier
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Rocker doesn't bother me, but some camber would be nice. Keep in mind I'm riding 0 camber, fully rockered skis now with no problems. I just want something narrower for everyday.

I used to have Live Life 2's (One Life's) and I had fun with them, but want something a little more traditional.
Jan 28 2014 1:25PM
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KittenFactory
Posts: 189 - Karma: 2,288
Kitten Factory All Mountains!

http://www.kittenfactoryskis.com/all-mountain/
Jan 28 2014 3:46PM
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CB_Radio
Posts: 197 - Karma: 39
Atomic ritual will answer your call. Good for anything in between shit ice and going off trail when the 122 is to much. Has camber tip and tail rocker and very quick edge to edge and solid edge grip. Daily driver for sure. 104 underfoot
Jan 28 2014 11:51PM
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haggis_hunter
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Volkl Mantra, Kastle MX88 or FX94 .(I have the 94 and love them) Im 6'4 and 220 and have them in 186
Jan 29 2014 2:07PM
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MartianMan
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He said he wanted a stiff twin that was 100-110 underfoot, so I don't know why people are recommending noodles like the Shreditor 102's or flat tails Mantras and FX94's.

Check out Icelantic Nomad RKR's, Liberty Helix's, or Faction 3.Zero's (little wider, but trust me as an owner, they absolutely crush even the crappiest conditions).
Jan 29 2014 3:18PM
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jadavis
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End of discussion.
Jan 29 2014 3:32PM
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slt.shred
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Moment PBJ's, 101 underfoot they can rip every where
Jan 29 2014 4:17PM
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Session
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I'm not sure any of you really know what a stiff ski is.
Jan 29 2014 4:29PM
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jadavis
Posts: 142 - Karma: 136
That would be a race ski. And good luck finding something fun to ski that's 100-110 under foot and that stiff. In fact nothing in that range is especially stiff compared to a race ski.
Jan 29 2014 5:30PM
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MartianMan
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Blizzard Cochise
Jan 29 2014 5:36PM
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saskskier
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I'm looking for something that most people generally consider a stiffer ski, but doesn't need to be a 2x4. Just keep in mind I'm a big dude (6'4" and about 270lbs). I really don't spend time in the park, but love messing around on natural features (rollers/wind lips/cliffs/etc) and cruising down the hill switch and generally going fast.

There are some awesome suggestions in here if I were looking more directional, but I think I'm still aiming for something I can use both forwards and backwards. Maybe the perfect combination of a longish, playful, stiff(ish) twin that's 100-110 underfoot simply doesn't exist. Ha ha.

+K to all suggestions thus far!
Jan 29 2014 6:26PM
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AJizzle
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Blizzard peacemaker in 186 (wish they made 193).
Jan 29 2014 7:49PM
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jadavis
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The Atomic Ritual would treat you well then. It's a partial twin, but enough of a twin to ski switch. One that might actually be particularly awesome for you, though, is the 193 Nordica Helldorado. They are 113 under foot, but in my opinion they fit what you are looking for the best. They are a bit more of a pow ski, but they do have two layers of titanium to stiffen things up.
Jan 30 2014 4:26AM
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D_Elgar
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4 frnt cody
Jan 30 2014 10:43PM
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Errl
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Not on the stiff end, but if you want a playful ski that meets most of your criteria, see if you can try out some Bacons. I'm on the 12/13 (the 13/14 are exactly the same, just different Pollard art), and they are my daily drivers... even in PA. I come in at about 6'1"/185lbs. My Bacons are 184s. They charge pretty hard down the steeper stuff, hold their own on the harder snow (icey stuff too). They butter all over the place with ease, and are just all around really fun to ride on. Mine are mounted dead center (+3 from rec) because they are very close to being symmetrical (140/108/136). They perform switch exactly as they do when riding forward with their even flex pattern.

Get them in the trees and be prepared for some real fun. They hang turns like it's nothing. Then they get into real snow and turn into a park ski for the powder. Hands down my favorite ski ever.
Feb 1 2014 9:27PM
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fennjack
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Vokl Bridges
Feb 2 2014 12:14AM
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RudyGarmisch
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ON3P builds skis for guys like you. 186 Jeffrey or Jeronimo!
Feb 2 2014 2:17AM
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