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One ski quiver for Colorado big mountain/hot laps

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denvertrash
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I have a budget of 800 dollars or so. 5'9 5'10 ish, 150 pounds. Looking at wildcats, progidy 4s and k108s right now. I'd love some suggestions or praise for the ones I'm already considering.
Oct 5 2018 4:57PM
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Rum_Ham
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Wildcats/bibbys were my CO one ski quiver and killed it. They rip everything and are super stable at speed in chop. I now have several pairs of skis but when I went to whistler the bibbys were all I brought as they are so versatile.
Oct 5 2018 5:30PM
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denvertrash
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Rum_HamWildcats/bibbys were my CO one ski quiver and killed it. They rip everything and are super stable at speed in chop. I now have several pairs of skis but when I went to whistler the bibbys were all I brought as they are so versatile.

I really want to get 184 bibbys but I ski at winter park, so conditions are variable on any given day and the good terrain is mostly in the trees. Can they actually keep up on bumps and lay tracks on groomers?
Oct 5 2018 8:31PM
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hot.pocket
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denvertrashI really want to get 184 bibbys but I ski at winter park, so conditions are variable on any given day and the good terrain is mostly in the trees. Can they actually keep up on bumps and lay tracks on groomers?


There's tons of people out in Tahoe that ski the Bibby every day of the season, regardless of conditions.
Oct 5 2018 8:36PM
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HappyTreez
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K108. Its my one ski quiver for CB. Quick in trees and steeps, stable enough in chop/crud, floats well enough for CO and playful everywhere.
Oct 5 2018 9:51PM
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Rum_Ham
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denvertrashI really want to get 184 bibbys but I ski at winter park, so conditions are variable on any given day and the good terrain is mostly in the trees. Can they actually keep up on bumps and lay tracks on groomers?


100% they will. They’re a bit of work in the bumps but most skis that width and stiffness are. Groomers are great they hold a great edge. Basically only super firm conditions suck on them.

If you got around a 290bsl you could take mine out for a lap or two if you don’t decide before the season starts
Oct 6 2018 1:11AM
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denvertrash
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Rum_Ham100% they will. They’re a bit of work in the bumps but most skis that width and stiffness are. Groomers are great they hold a great edge. Basically only super firm conditions suck on them.

If you got around a 290bsl you could take mine out for a lap or two if you don’t decide before the season starts

I'd be down lmao where in CO do u live and I could leave u collateral

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Oct 6 2018 2:10AM
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Rum_Ham
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denvertrashI'd be down lmao where in CO do u live and I could leave u collateral

**This post was edited on Oct 6th 2018 at 2:14:09am


I’m in boulder. Skiing the ikon this season
Oct 6 2018 1:01PM
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denvertrash
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Rum_HamI’m in boulder. Skiing the ikon this season


awesome, what size do u ski? I'm on the wp big mountain team so if you're there often lmk

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Oct 6 2018 1:08PM
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Rum_Ham
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184cm
Oct 6 2018 3:12PM
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denvertrash
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Rum_Ham184cm


ok giod
Oct 6 2018 9:48PM
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CLQ
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Rum_HamWildcats/bibbys were my CO one ski quiver and killed it. They rip everything and are super stable at speed in chop. I now have several pairs of skis but when I went to whistler the bibbys were all I brought as they are so versatile.


I haven't skiied the Bibbys but IMO 116 underfoot is to wide for a 1 ski quiver in Colorado.
Oct 6 2018 10:49PM
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Chunderface
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Have you looked into the Deathwish? Seems like it would be good for a Colorado 1-ski quiver.
Oct 6 2018 11:07PM
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Rum_Ham
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CLQI haven't skiied the Bibbys but IMO 116 underfoot is to wide for a 1 ski quiver in Colorado.


They worked perfectly for me and a lot of others. Tbh I prefer them to my PB&Js on all but the firmest of days or if I’m trying to mess around and take park laps. 116 vs 108 isn’t a huge difference in terms of hard snow performance but definitely is in terms of soft snow
Oct 6 2018 11:40PM
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-eREKTion-
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Rum_HamThey worked perfectly for me and a lot of others. Tbh I prefer them to my PB&Js on all but the firmest of days or if I’m trying to mess around and take park laps. 116 vs 108 isn’t a huge difference in terms of hard snow performance but definitely is in terms of soft snow


This... I daily the Bibby's out here in Mammoth and have no complaints. 116 isn't that wide for a daily driver, it's not that much more work on firm snow than the mythical 108 waist either but it's soft-snow performance is much better. It's also a matter of learning how to ski your ski, the Bibby feels perfect for me now because I've adapted my style to it's strengths. 10/10 can't recommend the Bibby enough.
Oct 7 2018 1:04AM
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denvertrash
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CoaxArcHave you looked into the Deathwish? Seems like it would be good for a Colorado 1-ski quiver.


Triple camber = no bueno
Oct 7 2018 11:34AM
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tfsh
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My daily ski for aspen the past few seasons has been the Jeffery 114. I skied everything from rocks and ice to blower pow and techy comp lines. After about 200 days on them I think I’m going to transition over to a custom pair of k116s with extra stiff carbon. I also really enjoy my Wrenegade 112s, they rip just a tad bit more than the kartel/jef series but are arguably just as playful. I think a ski like the k108, k116 or Bibby (wildcat) are perfect choices. Skis have gotten so good now days that with a little adaption of style you can be railing GS turns with a 114 underfoot heavily rockered ski. I also bought custom k98s and maybe skied them 10 times, so hey I have some for sale but to be honest I wouldn’t be interested.... I really do believe wider is the way to go. Also kids on my team rock the prodigy 4, I’m sure that’s a good choice as well.

**This post was edited on Oct 7th 2018 at 11:52:17am
Oct 7 2018 11:51AM
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Chunderface
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denvertrashTriple camber = no bueno


You don't like it?

Tell me more because I am on the fence about both these skis, but am gonna buy one for sure. Im in Colorado too (mostly WP), my daily are Pettitors (120 underfoot) so was leaning toward the Deathwishs.

**This post was edited on Oct 7th 2018 at 12:51:53pm
Oct 7 2018 12:42PM
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denvertrash
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CoaxArcYou don't like it?

Tell me more because I am on the fence about both these skis, but am gonna buy one for sure. Im in Colorado too (mostly WP), my daily are Pettitors (120 underfoot) so was leaning toward the Deathwishs.

**This post was edited on Oct 7th 2018 at 12:51:53pm

My friend has the deathwishes and wishes he had gotten something else because supposedly you have to really push the gas pedal to control them and they drag a little on carves
Oct 7 2018 1:21PM
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Chunderface
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denvertrashMy friend has the deathwishes and wishes he had gotten something else because supposedly you have to really push the gas pedal to control them and they drag a little on carves


Shit. This is the first of this ive heard and its giving me pause. I was leaning heavily toward the DW.
Oct 7 2018 4:12PM
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denvertrash
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CoaxArcShit. This is the first of this ive heard and its giving me pause. I was leaning heavily toward the DW.

Like most skis a lot of people rave and a few people complain. Just demo them first

**This post was edited on Oct 9th 2018 at 9:18:47am
Oct 7 2018 5:29PM
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Muggydude
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The Deathwish is generally known as a pretty nimble ski, I wouldn’t count that out personally based on one persons thoughts
Oct 9 2018 2:49AM
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