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mountaindewgirl
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GIANT TITANIUM SKIS


The big fun goofy lively powder paddles ain't doing it for me anymore.

I'm wanting to turn up aggression and hard charge. Really freaking mean assault weapon skis, ya know? Something that doesn't want to stop going straight. Invest in power. Be a bulldozer.

Hence the VERY EXPENSIVE Stockli Stormrider 105 in 168cm with some Marker Kingpins.
Perhaps the 95 even?

I'm 5'8 , 160lbs and skiing in the Rockies.

Gonna use for "serious ski days". Generally big mountain resort lines and all backcountry touring days. 75% crushing high altitude chunder like my enemies and 25% powder shots.

I've got some ARVs on hand for park days or not so serious ski days. Trying to stick to a 2 ski quiver.

Worth the price?? Or ya think I can get a better bang for my buck??

EDIT: Yeah and they gotta crush moguls till my titties fall off.

**This thread was edited on Oct 18th 2020 at 3:14:26am
Oct 17 2020 11:13PM
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mountaindewgirl
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Oct 17 2020 11:17PM
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Bushdid9_11
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Just get Hellbents
Oct 17 2020 11:30PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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liberty genome
Oct 17 2020 11:43PM
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CossackMalone
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Get the longest length tho
Oct 17 2020 11:51PM
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whackhouse
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if youre 5'8 and 160 168 is probably too small especially if youre gonna back mount them
Oct 17 2020 11:52PM
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Monsieur_Patate
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Hm, well I haven't skied those stockli, so maybe they're the best thing since peanut butter and I wouldn't know, but it seems to me that there are more affordable options out there that should get the job done. In my experience Stockli makes quality skis, but tends to be overpriced.

Blizzard Cochise 106, Armada Invictus 108, Blackrows Corvus, Atomic Backland 107, Volkl Katana, these are all stiff chargy skis, you'll see those on the FWT, so they should get the job done, and should save you a few bucks if you really want the most bang for your buck.
Oct 18 2020 12:14AM
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smh
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I have skied stormrider 105s before at winter park and they freaking rail... only gripe for me is I personally love a fat damp ski and these skis don't fit that bill. But that's all preference! Get the longer ski though, I skied 180-somethings and they still turned on a dime.

**This post was edited on Oct 18th 2020 at 12:48:55am
Oct 18 2020 12:48AM
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freestyler540
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That beefy looking ski. Id stay go for it. Stoklies are wicked expensive tho
Oct 18 2020 1:11AM
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mountaindewgirl
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Suuuuuuper sick skis for sure, but not my Asian Lady SUV
Bushdid9_11Just get Hellbents


TRVP_ANGELliberty genome
Oct 18 2020 2:00AM
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mountaindewgirl
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Upping to the 179. That's a whole lot of titanium ski.
CossackMaloneGet the longest length tho


twea.kerif youre 5'8 and 160 168 is probably too small especially if youre gonna back mount them
Oct 18 2020 3:08AM
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mountaindewgirl
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I mean those Katanas look awfully tempting...






Monsieur_PatateHm, well I haven't skied those stockli, so maybe they're the best thing since peanut butter and I wouldn't know, but it seems to me that there are more affordable options out there that should get the job done. In my experience Stockli makes quality skis, but tends to be overpriced.

Blizzard Cochise 106, Armada Invictus 108, Blackrows Corvus, Atomic Backland 107, Volkl Katana, these are all stiff chargy skis, you'll see those on the FWT, so they should get the job done, and should save you a few bucks if you really want the most bang for your buck.
Oct 18 2020 3:11AM
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mountaindewgirl
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Yeah brother I'm looking for the total opposite of fat and damp, so that sounds encouraging!
tyler1719I have skied stormrider 105s before at winter park and they freaking rail... only gripe for me is I personally love a fat damp ski and these skis don't fit that bill. But that's all preference! Get the longer ski though, I skied 180-somethings and they still turned on a dime.

**This post was edited on Oct 18th 2020 at 12:48:55am
Oct 18 2020 3:29AM
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mountaindewgirl
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I mean I could just get the 2019s for a bit cheaper....
freestyler540That beefy looking ski. Id stay go for it. Stoklies are wicked expensive tho
Oct 18 2020 3:47AM
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mountaindewgirl
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I've decided on getting my demo day white whale from 2017, an earlier, smaller version (cuz skiing deliciously undersized).

Therefore, i must have a 3 ski quiver.

So still seeking a big mountain ski


Oct 18 2020 4:46AM
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SoVT
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I’d buy a Corvus or a Cochise and say fuck everything else. I have one of each. There isn’t a single day that I wouldn’t comfortably grab either one. I don’t care if it’s bulletproof at whiteface or cold smoke at Big Sky, those two skis will do it regardless.
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