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Blizzard Gunsmoke vs Line Supernatural 115

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SkiDaddy970
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Trying to decide between the Gunsmokes (193cm) and the Supernatural 115 (192cm). Anyone skied both and can help me decide?

I ski in Colorado and am an advanced type 3 skier. I'm looking for a wide all mountain ski that would be considered a playful charger - more freeride than freestyle. I am 40 years old, 6'2", 200 pounds and an aggressive skier.

Skis I like - my everyday ski, which I love, is the Atomic Alibi (187cm).

Don't like - (don't hate on me NS) Mr Pollards Opus 192cm. I mounted it on Erics Choice ... It doesn't fit my style of skiing ... not enough ski in front of me and way too soft. (They are for sale).

Thanks for the advice and insight.
Aug 9 2017 1:29AM
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profa_212
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Both of those skis are fairly similar, and i dont think you will hate either. Both will be different than the Opus. Here is a review on the gunsmoke.

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2013-2014-blizzard-gunsmoke

I trust blizzard with their construction, and their performance....no experience with Line....but mixed reviews on them.
Aug 9 2017 2:09AM
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SkiDaddy970
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I've read reviews out the wazoo ... blister gear seemed pretty neutral on the Gunsmokes and they love the SN108. I think the SN will be more directional than the Gunsmoke and maybe stiffer and definitely heavier. It depends on the hour, but I keep going back and forth. Anyone that has skied both, or that has skied one or the other extensively, please weigh in. Thanks!
Aug 9 2017 11:30AM
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SkiDaddy970
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Someone mentioned on TGR that the durability of the Gunsmokes may be lacking ... any experience with that here?

Someone also mentioned I should check out the ON3P Kartel 116 ... any experience?

I'm kind of leaning towards the Supernatural - but LINE isn't making it in 115 (or 108) next year. Bad thing???

**This post was edited on Aug 12th 2017 at 12:47:18pm
Aug 12 2017 1:20AM
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SkiDaddy970
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One more idea - Blizzard Spur.

A bit wider, but sounds like a pretty versatile ski.
Aug 12 2017 10:41PM
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