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deepinpow
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Hey guys, I'm a skiing on the east coast and have had a 1 ski quiver for the longest time but i'd like for that to change.
Last year, I bought the renewed Line Sir Francis Bacons which is a fairly soft 107mm wide ski. I was blown away with it as I like skis with a playful nature and some good pop. The only problem is I see only a couple soft snow days a year and I find myself thinking I could have a narrower ski to thrash when I go night skiing or when the conditions are icy (often lol). Thats why I need help:

What ski should I get? I'm 5'8, weight roughly 155-160 (depends on if I went for a dump or not) and I classify myself as an expert skier. I want something narrow and light, but that can handle a good send. I ski inbounds and anywhere on the mountain (moguls, groomers, tree runs, etc). I was thinking a pair of 94 or 88 Sick days. I also heard good things about the Volkl Mantra M5, but I'm not sure they fit my style of skiing. Ideally not too wide since I will have a dedicated powder / soft snow ski for those days. I have a preference for Atomic, Salomon, Rossignol, Line, Armada, Volkl and Head since my local store sells them.

Thanks!

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Sep 10 2020 11:30AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
Posts: 9352 - Karma: 68,306
Playful narrower skis off the top of my head:
DISCLAIMER: I AM IN UTAH SO NARROW TO ME IS BELOW 100 mm Waist
ARV 96/96 TI
Line blade could be fun if you like carving
Jskis Masterblaster-lots of East coasters I know have liked this ski
Volkl Mantra M5 is a good option for sure
ON3P Jeffrey/Kartel 96(beefier but playful for sure)
Sick days would be a great choice for sure

Im sure someone else will come up with a way better list, but if you could include height and weight, that would help

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Sep 10 2020 11:45AM
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deepinpow
Posts: 8 - Karma: 34
Hey man, thanks for the suggestions! I edited my main post for my weight height and skill level. Sorry about that!
Armada updated the TI series this year to the Declivity Ti series, so the old skis aren't available anymore.
The Blade looks weird to me and I wouldn't wanna try it blind lol.
As for ON3P and Jskis, i'd love to try them out but I prefer going to buy the skis locally.
I'd really like to hear from someone who has experience with the other skis (mantra, sick days in the narrower versions) and can vouch for them.
Also, ur a lucky man to be living in Utah ;)

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Sep 10 2020 12:19PM
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Cade2
Posts: 2124 - Karma: 2,706
Get some wets
Sep 10 2020 9:51PM
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deepinpow
Posts: 8 - Karma: 34
Cade2Get some wets


I don't get it
Sep 11 2020 1:55PM
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powpatrol
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deepinpowI don't get it

User cade2 would like OP deepinpow to purchase Vishnu Wets.
Sep 11 2020 2:31PM
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WoFIowz
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Where do you live? There's a lot of places in the east that demo J skis
deepinpowHey man, thanks for the suggestions! I edited my main post for my weight height and skill level. Sorry about that!
Armada updated the TI series this year to the Declivity Ti series, so the old skis aren't available anymore.
The Blade looks weird to me and I wouldn't wanna try it blind lol.
As for ON3P and Jskis, i'd love to try them out but I prefer going to buy the skis locally.
I'd really like to hear from someone who has experience with the other skis (mantra, sick days in the narrower versions) and can vouch for them.
Also, ur a lucky man to be living in Utah ;)

**This post was edited on Sep 10th 2020 at 12:20:23pm
Sep 12 2020 11:19PM
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deepinpow
Posts: 8 - Karma: 34
I'm from Quebec, never seen a pair on Jskis on the slopes.
Sep 13 2020 2:50PM
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ColoradoDogfart
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Cade2Get some wets


whoever downvoted this is a pussy
Sep 13 2020 5:30PM
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vibecheck
Posts: 3112 - Karma: 15,185
buy full tilts
Sep 13 2020 8:42PM
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WoFIowz
Posts: 9788 - Karma: 72,405
deepinpowI'm from Quebec, never seen a pair on Jskis on the slopes.


They aren't very common to see in general but they're based in VT so not sure if you ski there or not
Sep 18 2020 12:49AM
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JamIdeas
Posts: 41 - Karma: 7
It only because Jskis are not very populaire here anymore ( i am from Québec to )use to have 2 pair of jskis 2/3 year ago
deepinpowI'm from Quebec, never seen a pair on Jskis on the slopes.
Sep 18 2020 10:07AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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J Skis are built in Quebec so you would really be supporting local.

i found this on their website as closest demo location to you. They used to have a shop in Quebec that demoed their skis as well, but I guess not anymore.





deepinpowI'm from Quebec, never seen a pair on Jskis on the slopes.
Sep 18 2020 7:02PM
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deepinpow
Posts: 8 - Karma: 34
BradAusNzCoCaJ Skis are built in Quebec so you would really be supporting local.

i found this on their website as closest demo location to you. They used to have a shop in Quebec that demoed their skis as well, but I guess not anymore.



Yeah I hate to say it but they don't really offer the best prices for a canadian. 900$-1000$ skis for ''local'' when the true local brands charge 6-800 is kind of a rip off. Sure they are a cool and unique product but for direct to consumer products they charge a ton.
Sep 26 2020 6:52PM
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MPoub
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Personally daily drive 104 Sick Days, riding them mostly in New Hampshire. I also prefer more playful, poppier skis.

K2 Mindbender 90Ti - softer in the tips, super light as well because theres only a frame.
Line Sick Day 88 or 94, whatever the budget allows. Id personally prefer 95 Sick Days just in case theres some softer snow.
Armada ARV 96 - never personally skied, however great ski from what ive heard (also twin tip)
Volkl Kanjo - Suprisingly soft for having metal, a lot like the mindbender 90ti.
Blizzard Rustler 9 - 94mm underfoot, super forgiving
Sep 26 2020 9:40PM
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Dub_loop
Posts: 10 - Karma: 17
From qc too, tested bunch of skis and here are my recommandations
Twin tip: Rossignol Black ops holyshred (solid ski, can go anywhere with them, pretty stable and manoeuvrable), Atomic BC100 (might not be really narrow but it's a really fun ski, kinda soft but was a great ski, like a more freestyle qst99), Armada arv 96ti (I think it's a pretty good ski overall but personally didn't quite like the feel of it)
non twin tip: Salomon qst99 (if ur looking for a pretty easy and soft all mountain ski) or Stance 96 (if ur looking for a more stable/damp ski, never tried it but looks interesting) Rossignol Black ops Sender ti (tried ti and was really fun, even at 106 underfoot, did the job pretty well on groomers, not as good on moguls/trees as the other options)
Sep 27 2020 12:09AM
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deepinpow
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Ended up picking up a pair of line sick day 94's, we'll see how they handle my skiing.
I skied the 2017 qst 99's for 2 years and liked them, but not as fun as my bacons. I'd love to try the BC100 but I'm thinking of getting the 120's for those rare pow days, touring and traveling.
Sep 27 2020 6:34PM
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FullSendJoe
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I have been on sick day 93's for the past few season. Great east coast ski, hold up to our hard park, can lay them over on the groomers light and dose not chatter at speed like my buddies Rossi soul 7's

I just replaced them this year with j skis only because they are showing some real wear after 150+ days of skiing.
Oct 4 2020 12:49PM
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