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Black Crow Anima thoughts Versus other daily drivers

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kazkiki7
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Ive been looking at the Anima, Wildcat, and CT 4.0. I have a surface Daily 120 191, and I had a Rustler 11 188 but did not enjoy it much, not sure why. Just wondering how these three skis compare and which is a better investment.

I am 5'11 195, ski style is pretty chargy but always looking for fun hits to do all around the mountain. I ski at snowbird in utah.
Jan 21 2020 4:43PM
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-eREKTion-
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I’m 5’11, 160. Daily’ed Bibby/Wildcats for a few seasons. Currently daily is a pair of Deathwishes. Can’t speak highly enough of moment. Great build quality, A+ rippability, feel great in the air, all around fantastic skis.
Jan 21 2020 4:52PM
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aidanaughton
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got myself a pair of animas last year, have yet to use them, I will update when I do
Jan 21 2020 6:41PM
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kazkiki7
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Adding volkl revolt to this list
Jan 21 2020 11:51PM
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Mr_pretzel
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The anima isnt that great on groomers and cant be driven like the wildcat 118 can. The wildcat is also much better in chop.


Anima is better in fresh pow though, but for a DD for sure go wildcat.



I own a 190 bibby and 194 anima.
Jan 22 2020 12:12AM
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kazkiki7
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So If I keep the surface ski would you say that is resembling c the wildcat and the anima would complement the quiver more? Or just get the wildcat because it’s the best in general
Mr_pretzelThe anima isnt that great on groomers and cant be driven like the wildcat 118 can. The wildcat is also much better in chop.


Anima is better in fresh pow though, but for a DD for sure go wildcat.



I own a 190 bibby and 194 anima.
Jan 22 2020 12:16AM
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Mr_pretzel
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The surface is probably more pow oriented, but I am not too familiar with it. So i think it would compliment the wildcat well.
Jan 22 2020 10:06AM
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animator
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I have found that the Anima is a stupid good DD. I have to disagree with the other replies because I found that it can be driven real hard whether you’re skiing groomers chop or pow. The CT 4.0 is also a fire ski and it has no speed limit regardless of the snow or terrain that you’re skiing.
Jan 22 2020 10:14AM
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NvR_Forgetti
Posts: 74 - Karma: 207
I love my Anima's I think they hold up really well on the hardpack because of the camber profile and they charge like non-other. if you're looking for a one ski quiver you may want to go narrower but I can't speak highly enough about well they ski.
Jan 23 2020 11:01AM
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soupcan
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Toss the Blackops 118 on the list if you are looking for a resort daily driver fat ski. Powerful and heavy enough to ski crud etc. But still skis groomers well due to it’s big amount of camber underfoot
Jan 25 2020 10:02PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Agreed blackops is great choice since your not too tall
Jan 25 2020 10:15PM
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