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Here we go again : All mountain / touring ski

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Freeskier_boi
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Hello guys!

So i'm looking for a new ski to rip my local mountain and to use in not like big pow snow conditions touring trips. I look forward to buy cast setup for these one. Maybe i'll do it for my bentchetler's in the long run...
I already have the bentchetler's 120 with a kingpin to enjoy big powder.

I am looking for:
174-177 long skis
96-104 underfoot

I am gonna be 60/40 mountain/touring ratio respectively.

I thought about the salomon QST, k2 mindbender and the 4frnt Raven.

i loved the 4frnt Hoji but having already a 120, 112 is not needed.

I'm open to suggestion too! thanks
Apr 11 2022 6:34PM
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ASSholebomber22
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I've heard the fischer ranger is a great 50/50 ski may be pretty stiff tho
Apr 11 2022 6:52PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Many good options but Fauna Pioneer was basically made with this in mind so that’s one to consider. I’m 174 and just got them in a 184. I’m really enjoying them
Apr 11 2022 8:15PM
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yavone
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Check out the on3p touring skis or customs if u have the money or moment wildcat tours
Apr 11 2022 8:32PM
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SchizoSkier
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Id go with the osama pros. Can smash through crud but fly under the radar. Just a solid bomb proof ski overall
Freeskier_boiHello guys!

So i'm looking for a new ski to rip my local mountain and to use in not like big pow snow conditions touring trips. I look forward to buy cast setup for these one. Maybe i'll do it for my bentchetler's in the long run...
I already have the bentchetler's 120 with a kingpin to enjoy big powder.

I am looking for:
174-177 long skis
96-104 underfoot

I am gonna be 60/40 mountain/touring ratio respectively.

I thought about the salomon QST, k2 mindbender and the 4frnt Raven.

i loved the 4frnt Hoji but having already a 120, 112 is not needed.

I'm open to suggestion too! thanks
Apr 11 2022 10:46PM
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maaattt
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SchizoSkierId go with the osama pros. Can smash through crud but fly under the radar. Just a solid bomb proof ski overall


I second the Osama Pros, sand core provides a damp yet lively feel.

But if you can't find those, the Vision 108 is worth looking at
Apr 12 2022 1:43AM
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Freeskier_boi
Posts: 1135 - Karma: 3,099
bump
May 21 2022 5:02PM
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Celery
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Maybe a deathwish 104 or an rmu apostle 98 if they're still making it
May 21 2022 5:08PM
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Non_State_Actor
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CeleryMaybe a deathwish 104 or an rmu apostle 98 if they're still making it


I was going to say Moment Deathwish 104.

Aren't the newer QST and Mindbenders both quite heavy for touring...even 50/50?
May 22 2022 6:17PM
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stinky_cheese
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dude go with the 4frnt raven you will not regret it
May 22 2022 11:31PM
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oldmanski
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Check out the Fauna Pioneer, pretty much exactly what you are looking for. Hit up Alex @FaunaSkis
May 23 2022 8:22AM
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FaunaSkis
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As others have said the 175 Pioneer could be a good fit for you. Depending on your height/weight If you want something a bit more stable at speed don’t be afraid to size up to the 184.

check out blister’s review for an independent take on them if you want more on them: https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2019-2020-fauna-pioneer

if you’ve any questions feel free to drop me a DM
May 23 2022 6:33PM
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