Replying to What Freeride Charger to buy? (Woodsman vs Countach vs Sender Free)

What’s up


looking for some advice on my next pair of skis. 5’9” 160 lbs, pretty strong skier skiing primarily in the Front Range and San Juan’s. I want skis that can ski steep variable shit fast with confidence, while still being able to spin, potentially take into the park for a lap, and use in tight trees. (East Wall / Steep Gullies at A bay, Palymra peak at Telluride).

i currently ski ON3P Jeffrey 108s in 181 and love the dampness, stability, and burly feeling of ON3Ps and like how easy they are to spin and butter, but have found on super steep, big, crunchy lines they get pretty chattery and don’t let you drive the shovels very hard. Also terrible on ice.

ive been eyeing the Woodsman’s, seem like they should have been the ski I bought originally.


also been seeing a bunch of the Moment team using the Countachs for similar skiing, so very intrigued.


had the deathwish 112s, far far too soft for my style of skiing


others I’m considering:

Rossi Sender Free 110
Dynastar M Free
Moment Wildcat 116
ON3P Wrenegade 108
Woodsman 108
Faction Dancer
Black Crow Anima

im looking at widths between 100-108, but also have a pow ski shaped hole in my quiver , so willing to snag the Wildcats or Animas if it makes sense.

can any of you beasts chime in if you’ve used any of these skis or have suggestions on others? Thanks!

**This thread was edited on Feb 20th 2024 at 11:26:25pm