Member of the Month

Biffbarf
March, 2025

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Black ops 118 vs Super 7

profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
Hello skiers I'm from AK and skiing for rossi next year. I'm on the Freeride team in AK I don't ski directional but not sure if I should ride the BO due to the weight currently I ski the Kartel 116 186. What are pros and cons of the BO 118 and Super 7. Thank you.

I'm 15, 5'11 and prefer to ski big stiff skis.
6 years ago
2 0
profile picture
bait
Posts: 1226 - Karma: 3,603
kaih690Hello skiers I'm from AK and skiing for rossi next year. I'm on the Freeride team in AK I don't ski directional but not sure if I should ride the BO due to the weight currently I ski the Kartel 116 186. What are pros and cons of the BO 118 and Super 7. Thank you.

I'm 15, 5'11 and prefer to ski big stiff skis.


Talk to the dude giving you the skis he should be able to help you pick out a filthy quiver.

Unless Rossignol plays the corporate game and shafts you but nonetheless.
6 years ago
5 0
profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
baitTalk to the dude giving you the skis he should be able to help you pick out a filthy quiver.

Unless Rossignol plays the corporate game and shafts you but nonetheless.


Thanks but most people I talk to dont ski like me and say your dont need a 116 or 118 it’s personal preference. Ive been recomened the soul 7 more times than i can count
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Rum_Ham
Posts: 1449 - Karma: 4,482
Black ops sounds like the closest ski out right now to the K116. The super 7 is a pretty heavily tapered directional ski vs the black ops and kartel which are way more progressive in terms of mount.
6 years ago
4 0
profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
Rum_HamBlack ops sounds like the closest ski out right now to the K116. The super 7 is a pretty heavily tapered directional ski vs the black ops and kartel which are way more progressive in terms of mount.


Yeah the Black Ops has a recommend mount of like -2.9
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
patagonialuke
Posts: 1627 - Karma: 8,688
If you like the Kartel 116, the Black Ops 118 should feel super familiar. It's not that much heavier, and I'd argue it's a bit more versatile (better on firm snow). If you like to throw tricks and/or ski hard and fast in rough snow, I'd definitely recommend the Black Ops over the Super 7. The Black Ops is one of the most stable ~115mm+ skis I've ever been on. Definitely not the lowest swing weight, but there are few skis I'd rather be on for skiing variable snow. The Super 7 HD and RD are a bit easier to flick around in tight terrain, but at high speeds I'd take the Black Ops any day.
6 years ago
7 0
profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
Bump still need more advice before i pull the trigger
6 years ago
1 0
profile picture
patagonialuke
Posts: 1627 - Karma: 8,688
kaih690Bump still need more advice before i pull the trigger


It might help people offering advice if you could talk about your experience with the Kartel 116 — what do you like about it and what don't you like about it? Because unless you specifically hate the swing weight of the Kartel, I don't think there's any reason to go with the Super 7 as it's a very, very different ski (both the HD and RD) compared to the Kartel 116 and BO 118, whereas the Black Ops is quite similar to the Kartel.
6 years ago
5 0
profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
patagonialukeIt might help people offering advice if you could talk about your experience with the Kartel 116 — what do you like about it and what don't you like about it? Because unless you specifically hate the swing weight of the Kartel, I don't think there's any reason to go with the Super 7 as it's a very, very different ski (both the HD and RD) compared to the Kartel 116 and BO 118, whereas the Black Ops is quite similar to the Kartel.


The kartel 116 was a great ski I liked it more than the k108, due to the waist width. It was very playful and poppy. It performed super well and scored me a 2 and 3 place in the comps i did this year.
6 years ago
2 0
profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
Also i center mounted the ski like i do all mine
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
chicken
Posts: 6844 - Karma: 2,122
you talking the super 7 RD?
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
LukasSchroeder
Posts: 1461 - Karma: 2,683
kaih690and scored me a 2 and 3 place in the comps i did this year.

LOL

I say Black Ops
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
jps2.0
Posts: 478 - Karma: 2,416
non of the rossi por team ride the super 7 and all ride the black ops for everything
6 years ago
1 3
profile picture
patagonialuke
Posts: 1627 - Karma: 8,688
kaih690Also i center mounted the ski like i do all mine


Gotcha, then it's an easy choice. Go Black Ops. I highly doubt you'd get along well with either of the Super 7s.
6 years ago
3 0
profile picture
gapersarefriends
Posts: 2158 - Karma: 4,270
Go Black Ops
6 years ago
1 0
profile picture
Colingarnes
Posts: 610 - Karma: 2,646
You are debating black ops or super 7s and you center mount everything? Ok dude.


Super 7s are like -8cm rec lol

**This post was edited on May 8th 2019 at 9:08:39pm
6 years ago
7 0
profile picture
rsvp
Posts: 1516 - Karma: 2,611
I’ve skied on both for a few years now, DM me if ya have specific questions

**This post was edited on May 9th 2019 at 2:37:19am
6 years ago
1 0
profile picture
kaih690
Posts: 45 - Karma: 156
Im going to ski the black ops resort and sled skiing but im most likely going to tour on the super
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
gapersarefriends
Posts: 2158 - Karma: 4,270
kaih690Im going to ski the black ops resort and sled skiing but im most likely going to tour on the super


Don't center mount the super
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
animator
Posts: 4570 - Karma: 26,378
kaih690Hello skiers I'm from AK and skiing for rossi next year. I'm on the Freeride team in AK I don't ski directional but not sure if I should ride the BO due to the weight currently I ski the Kartel 116 186. What are pros and cons of the BO 118 and Super 7. Thank you.

I'm 15, 5'11 and prefer to ski big stiff skis.


The 7 series are garbage in my opinion. The black ops are a great ski and if you currently ride a Kartel 116 in a 186 you don’t need to worry about the weight. They’re gonna feel very similar in terms of swing weight.
6 years ago
0 0
profile picture
tfsh
Posts: 190 - Karma: 554
Black ops are a tad bit stiffer, heavier and have a less playfull shape than k116s. I used them for free ride comps and they are super versatile and chargy at everything, love the bop 118, hate the whole super 7 dad ski line
6 years ago
3 0
All times are Eastern (-4); Currently it's 4:33PM