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Finishing a quiver with 90-ish ski

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thecazdog
Posts: 16 - Karma: 40
Just thought I'd seek out some advice...Looking for a ski as per title. Current options include:

- Fischer Ranger 94 FR
- ON3P Woodsman 96
- Renoun Endurance 98
- Blizzard Brahma 88
- Black Crows Camox
- Moment PB&J

Basically, I've got all the skis for everything else - just looking to fill this waist width. I ski both hemispheres, so it will be a low tide ski up north and a daily driver down south.

Favorite ski is definitely the Atris. Have demoed the Fischers and liked them. Also quite fond of the Wildcat shape, and had a brief ski on the PB&J which was positive (but liked the Fischers more). Brahma is in the mix just for the great reviews (and I can demo them later this season).

Other stuff - using for touring too, so 4kg for the pair is the upper limit (which is why Masterblasters are out - otherwise I'd just get them). Like stable for speed but also on the playful side. Don't ski switch but like a bit of speed and jumping off things.

Any opinions on the above or other suggestions are appreciated!
Aug 14 2019 4:50AM
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freeskibum82
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What's the thought on the brahma? its 88 underfoot. Have you checked into the Rustler 9 or the Bonafide? R9 being a playful ski while the bonafide is 98 underfoot and basically the big brother to the brahma
Aug 14 2019 7:15AM
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MPoub
Posts: 479 - Karma: 987
Line Sick Day 94? Just an option. I’ve heard they’re playful but stable at speed, also they can hold an edge real good
Aug 14 2019 11:10PM
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thecazdog
Posts: 16 - Karma: 40
Thanks guys...Brahma is definitely an outlier in that group, but the rave reviews have me considering it, even it isn't anywhere near as playful.

Rustler 9 felt pretty meh when demoing - definitely lacked grunt and stability at speed.
Bonafide I have also skied and liked, but there's that flat tail and too heavy for touring.

I'll see if I can jump on some Sick Days, as I've heard good things too.

I guess lots of other folks have tuned out for the summer :)
Aug 15 2019 7:34AM
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freeskibum82
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You nailed it with the R9 and the bonafide. If you already have a ski thats around a 100 there is honestly no need for a 90ish ski. My daily is the bentchetler 100 for those softer playful days and the Rustler 10 (102mm) for the hard pack days Unless i want to ski park. That's when i'll break out the Chronic (95mm) or the even narrower Rossi Scratch (84mm).

If you want something for touring, check out the BMT90 https://www.voelkl.com/en-us/products/skis/touring/bmt-90-6174 or even the 90Eight: https://www.voelkl.com/en-us/products/skis/freeride/90eight-6032
Aug 15 2019 7:44AM
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Greg_K
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K2 Mindbender 90Ti would be close to your weight limit but they are a playful and fun ski in that width range. Fisher 94FR would be a great mix of carving ability yet still light and playful. Probably the best pick for you in this width range I’d guess.
Aug 16 2019 11:05PM
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