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Best front side ski out there for intermediate?

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jcard1971
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I’m 5’ 9” -175lbs and currently ski on Rossi Experience 75 (160) but now looking to buy my “next” pair of skis and would like to get at least two seasons out of them. I’m not worried about the cost and want the best ski out there for me.

I’m mostly on blues and starting to ski black diamonds. Thoughts?

Thanks!!
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jcard1971I’m 5’ 9” -175lbs and currently ski on Rossi Experience 75 (160) but now looking to buy my “next” pair of skis and would like to get at least two seasons out of them. I’m not worried about the cost and want the best ski out there for me.

I’m mostly on blues and starting to ski black diamonds. Thoughts?

Thanks!!


Where do you usually ski?

Is there anything in particular you like or dislike about the experience 75?
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jcard1971
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mystery3Where do you usually ski?

Is there anything in particular you like or dislike about the experience 75?


Sorry, I should have added more info...

I ski in NH and Vermont. When I start to go faster on the Experience 75’s they chatter. I had not skied in 20 years and feel like I advanced quickly and they might be too soft now for me.

I like carving and don’t plan on going off groomed trails.
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jcard1971Sorry, I should have added more info...

I ski in NH and Vermont. When I start to go faster on the Experience 75’s they chatter. I had not skied in 20 years and feel like I advanced quickly and they might be too soft now for me.

I like carving and don’t plan on going off groomed trails.


I don't really know much about frontside skis but those Rossis are too short for you to start, OK for a novice but once you gain speed you're loosing stability.

Maybe check out the Icelantic Sabre 80, Black Crows Vertis as well as some of the big brand skis?

Do you want basically a race ski? A dedicated carving ski? Or something in the narrower end of "all-mountain?"
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jcard1971
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mystery3I don't really know much about frontside skis but those Rossis are too short for you to start, OK for a novice but once you gain speed you're loosing stability.



Maybe check out the Icelantic Sabre 80, Black Crows Vertis as well as some of the big brand skis?

Do you want basically a race ski? A dedicated carving ski? Or something in the narrower end of "all-mountain?"



Thanks. I think something in the narrower all mountain ski.

I’m looking at the Vohkl RTM 79 in 170
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jcard1971Thanks. I think something in the narrower all mountain ski.

I’m looking at the Vohkl RTM 79 in 170


Have you read a lot of reviews on blisterreview.com?
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jcard1971
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mystery3Have you read a lot of reviews on blisterreview.com?


No, but will check it out.
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I'd recommend taking a look at the "Frontside" section in this Buyer's Guide. If you're only skiing groomers and don't plan on venturing off-piste in the near future, the Head SuperShape i.Titan is a great option for improving your carving skills. If you want more off-piste versatility, I'd check out the K2 Ikonic 84 Ti, Blizzard Brahma, Nordica Enforcer 93, J Skis Masterblaster, or Volkl Mantra M5. I'd recommend a length somewhere around 165-175 cm.
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