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Down to 4 different Charging/Pow skis, unsure which one to get

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ljackstar
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I've been looking into getting some thicker skis so that I can ski a little bit better off piste than my Fischer Gurus. Right now I have the list finalized to 4 or 5 skis:

Line Supernatural 115
Line Supernatural 108 (Is there a big difference here)
Fischer Ranger 108 TI (Largest size is 182, is that going to be too small?)
Elan Spectrum 115 ALU (Can get cheaper through work)
Rossi Squad 7s (Thicker than I probably need, but I heard the thinner versions are more playful and I'm not really looking for a playful ski)

For reference: I am 6'5, 190lbs, and will be mostly skiing at Marmot Basin.
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Dec 21 2015 6:28PM
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Bogs
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The difference between the supernaturals is, well, just width. Do you want a ski that's 115 underfoot, or 108 underfoot?

All those skis will do what you want them to do, so just pick the one you like the best.
Dec 21 2015 8:15PM
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marcel_ID
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none... get a 189 ON3P Billy Goat and be happy! Best pow charger ski for resort! Well not quite a powder ski as is a 120+ underfoot ski, but Billy Goat is just much better than whatever you can ask for in the "charging/pow" category!
Dec 21 2015 9:34PM
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ljackstar
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marcel_IDnone... get a 189 ON3P Billy Goat and be happy! Best pow charger ski for resort! Well not quite a powder ski as is a 120+ underfoot ski, but Billy Goat is just much better than whatever you can ask for in the "charging/pow" category!


Billy Goats were also something I had considered putting on this list but wasn't sure if they were more of a playful ski or a charging ski.

At this point it's probably just going to come down to which one I can get the cheapest, but I'm always looking for second opinions anyways.
Dec 21 2015 10:59PM
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gnar_whal
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ON3p Jeffrey 114
Dec 21 2015 11:15PM
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japanada
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At your size, you need a big stick IMO, 190+ for sure so that rules out the SN108, the SN115 would be decent if you could find it in a 192.

Have you considered a HOJI/Devastator in a 195/194? At your size they will be chargeable but with the full rocker will still retain some playfulness and pivotness with the full rocker.

I should rep 4frnt with how often I recommend those two.
Dec 22 2015 2:37PM
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Banane.
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Try to find pair of LTD COUNTDOWN 114M, it's the CD114 but on steroids.

Some of my friend ride down ski and they love them, gonna get the CD 107 for myself
Dec 24 2015 3:54PM
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marrows
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Hojis
Dec 24 2015 11:07PM
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Literature
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ljackstarBilly Goats were also something I had considered putting on this list but wasn't sure if they were more of a playful ski or a charging ski.

At this point it's probably just going to come down to which one I can get the cheapest, but I'm always looking for second opinions anyways.


Both the Billy Goat and Wrenegade warrant this list; the BG is more pivoty, where the Wren is more of a traditional charging shape. Rest assured both can handle the job.
Dec 25 2015 1:15AM
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ljackstar
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Awesome. Thanks for the help all. Ended up getting Billy Goats and mounted them with Rossignol FKSs (the look pivot clone). Psyched to use them in Louise on Tuesday
Dec 27 2015 9:40AM
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Session
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ljackstarAwesome. Thanks for the help all. Ended up getting Billy Goats and mounted them with Rossignol FKSs (the look pivot clone). Psyched to use them in Louise on Tuesday


I don't know of anyone who has been disappointed with that decision.
Dec 27 2015 12:23PM
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stinky_cheese
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japanadaI should rep 4frnt with how often I recommend those two.


honestly though. i wish they would because then you could hook me up with some cheap hojis
Dec 27 2015 7:31PM
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