I have a pair of '99 Rossi 4S (203 cm) and K2 Totally Piste Teles from the mid 90s. Imperfections in the snow surface won't affect the performance of the Rustler 10 as much as a ski with stiffer tips and tails. Im trying to decide between QST and Enforcer. It retains good torsional stiffness and stability when you've got the ski up on edge, while resulting in a lighter weight overall. You folks offer an impeccable and generous service. So you can measure yourself, or you can just check out our handy-dandy chart below. Ski lengths on our chart above will fall somewhere between your nose and eyebrows. Elan Ripstick (96 or 106? These skis have a great combination of construction, with a build made from maple, aspen, and a Titanal Y-Beam metal laminate, these skis excel on the groomers, and specifically in a carved turn. I have a connection that can get me any Armada ski at a discount, but wondering whether something like the Rustler 10s would be a better ski for me than the Tracer 98s? Im looking at the QST 99s, Rustler 10s, and Sky 7HDs but open to suggestions. The Atomic Bent Chetler 100 Skis have consistently turned curious skiers into die hard fans with a winning combination of nimble, playful performance, and easygoing all mountain capability. Can you describe some of the nuances between these? I don't think that you'll find the top end of the Bent Chetler, and while it's not that much worse of a carver than the QST, it does have a bit more chatter on true firm snow, but if it's soft at all, it rips turns just fine. I've been devouring your videos and ski tests since I discovered them while shopping for new skis; you provide a fantastic resource for those of us who don't have the opportunity to demo everything! With art and build design by ski legend Chris Benchetler and the Atomic Freeski team, this all-mountain ski is a slimmed-down version of the award-winning signature model, the Bent Chetler 120. That said, from everything you've said, the Salomon QST 99 feels like a really good choice. More weight means the skis will feel softer, and shorter. Ha! If you're looking for a quick turner with a soft-snow personality, the Sky 7 is a great choice. Let us know if you have any other questions! Amazingly, and finally, the stiffest ski on the wall is also one of the lightest. I just sold my Bonafides and I am looking for something more playful. HI David! The mantras are heavy as *** but I am really only hiking to a bit of sidecountry, not any real touring. Although it's close to the QST 99 in width, its overall design feels more focused on soft snow performance. Usually green runs at slower to moderate speeds when I'm with the family, and then blues/blacks when I get a chance to charge down some runs solo. 5'10" 185lb I only started skiing last year, but have progressed quickly. The Vantage 97 Ti shares a relatively similar shape to the Bonafide and M5 Mantra, but its construction is much more focused on weight savings than anything we've looked at so far. By thinning the vertical sidewall into more of a capped shape in the tips and tails, the skis are easy to pivot and get from edge to edge, even in tighter and trickier spots. Weve also found them to be better suited to firmer snow or fresh powder versus crud and chop, where having weight underfoot does make a difference in the stability and compliance of the ski. It uses a lot of rocker, and relatively pronounced early taper too. SE. Some certainly will, but if off-trail skiing becomes your preference, chances are youve graduated to the next level. The Enforcer 100 will not. Overall, however, the Bonafide is still right up there among the stiffest, most powerful skis in this category. I love speed but don't ski as fast when I'm on vacation and I'm often skiing in the trees. Your email address will not be published. Im not a super technical skier, more freeride style. SE. Does that make sense? I think unfortunately I have a pretty big list of skies that I am trying to narrow down and so am looking for a recommendation. Turns will be slow and steady, and at the end of your time as a beginner, youll be starting to tip your skis to turn rather than pushing yourself to turn with your heels. Most of my skiing is on groomers 50%, glades 25% & icy chop 25%(Ontario crap weather). There's still a huge benefit that comes along with a classic wood core, sandwich construction with metal. Not bad for $719 ($990 cdn). Whats your thoughts? Matt, Hi Andrew! Rather than snowplow your way down blue squares, youre able to use the shape of your skis to make parabolic or carving turns. Thanks! For example, East Coast skiers may have visions of skiing wide open powder fields, but the reality is that 9/10 theyll have to navigate tight trees before finding their 100 yard straight shot of glory. Looking forward to hearing from you! I'd say 180 is great! Hi Nicole! It used to be that if you extended your arm upwards, you should be able to reach the tips of your skis. While the construction is slightly different between the three, the overall concept and goals are similar. It's a much better ski, in my opinion, than the Bent Chetler 100. What would you recommend as a quiver of 1 for my first real purchase? This gives the 102 more stability and power in a carved turn as well as a bit better flotation in fresh snow. I love the Bent 100 as well, but it's pretty flexible. Im currently on 2015 bonafides in a 180 and ski them pretty well but they are a heavy tiring ski. I've got a question where I'm not sure whether it's time for new skis this season. Great reviews as always! I size up. They're great in trees and bumps, but the Camox might be more well-rounded and with a higher-performance ceiling. I'd go with the Rustler 9. The first thing I noticed about the Bent Chetlers was that they do feel light, at first they kind of reminded me of my old skinny park skis the first time I jumped on the chair and my feet were just dangling. Very informative site and chats. Add in the fact that the Vantage 97 Ti still has really high levels of torsional stiffness due to its innovative construction and you've got a ski that's very responsive and easy to flick around. The new 98 is a way better floater than the 92 that you have--more deep taper and extended rocker in that ski makes a big difference. I use a pair of Nordica Soul Rider 87's for skiing with my kids, but that's on the extreme of maneuverability. Good Day everyone! I want something quicker and lighter. If youre looking to buy a powder ski, the natural notion is to go a bit longer. Weight Weight single piece (g) / Size (cm) : 1800 / 184 Skill Level Beginner Advanced Expert BENT CHETLER 120 If you liked your old Bonafide, there's no real reason to switch it up, but I will say that the Enforcer is just as stable as the Bonafide, and is livelier and more playful. Heck, you could probably even ski blindfolded and with your hands tied behind your back. But I still want something so that I can be aggressive / ski off-piste crud and powder when I want. Because you're a fairly big guy, you can definitely justify some metal in your skis. On your list, I like the sounds of the QST 99, especially for it's on-trail capabilities. Getting down to the final few candidates but curious on your advice to make a final decision. Ive heard really good things about the enforcer and it sounds just like what Im after Im just slightly worried whether itll be too much of a change from the sky 7s? I'm an ex-racer who skis aggressively. not sure on what length to go with either. Have fun! The lack of metal over the edges in the tail make the ski a bit more playful, but its still a business-like finish to the arc. I currently ride a set of Volkl Deacon 76, and I love the speed and turning ability of themon groomed runs and ice. Your boot sole length is the actual length of your ski boot, in millimeters. SE. We cannot guarantee mounting if your BSL is provided after the original order is placed. These skis aren't listed from best to worst, we don't believe that a certain ski is just downright better than any other ski. Any recommendation? I read a lot of your reviews to help me understand more about the differences, so thank you for that! The Bent Chetler 100 has developed a great following over the years, and for good reason. On paper it seems to be basically an Enforcer with more modern materials and thus a bit lighter and hopefully nimbler. Both are supremely versatile, but the narrower one will give you a better chance at keeping up. I'm 182cm (hair under 6ft) so feeling the 180cm size could be the one rather than the 'go-longer-dude' 188cm. Skiers with very loose Achillies tendons and strong ankles will particularly enjoy these noodles. Since its been a while. Finding the proper length ski pole is important as ski poles too long will actually shift your center of balance to behind you, and a pole that's too short will put it in front of you. When hand-flexing the ski, its noticeably stiffer in the tip versus the tail, but thats not to say the tail is soft by any means. Another surprisingly stiff ski, this one more in the tail versus the shovel, so kind of an opposite to the Fischer above. Thanks! I'd go 177. The Tracer 98 doesn't have any metal, but it should be stable enough for how you ski given your description. Have you read the Blister Gear Review on each one yet? Thanks again!! Im 6'0, 200lbs. Really good content on the YouTube channel as well! Besides a ski that will do well for lift service and also back country, would love a ski that would do a bit better in powder than the current 80ish underfoot I currently have and also allow me to play in the park on small (the smallest) features and ski backwards. You want something stiff, but not overpowering that you can ski on all day, any day. It's not the easiest, most forgiving ski in soft snow, but considering the amount of precision and power you get on firm snow, it performs in soft snow quite well. SE. I demo-ed the Blizzard Bonafide 180cm and Nordica Enforcer 100 185 cm this year, and of those two I really enjoyed the E100 for it's versatility. I like them but they seem a bit light and chatter in harder pack snow. If you like the general shape of the Enforcer, I'd put a strong vote for the Bent Chetler. Plus last year my kids just wanted to ski the glades all day, we love it in the trees when the weather gods allow. Kore 99 probably isn't the way to go, because that ski is actually very stiff. thanks! Going with a wider ski would actually slow your progression a little bit. The Rocket Frame titanal laminate supports this theory, with full-metal underfoot and wider metal through the back end of the ski, its all business back there, and quite stiff to flex. SE. The Black version is stiffer, and not much heavier, so that's a higher-performance option versus the regular 96. The mondo point size is the generic boot size that every boot maker uses it. SoooooAtomic Chetler 100 and Blizzard Rustler 10 have come on my radar and I can get good deals on both right now. Please let me know if you have any advice between the two or recommend another ski. Wir haben uns die Zeit genommen , den Gegenstand grndlich zu analyseren und zu bewerten, um Ihnen eine umfassende Summary seiner Anwendungsbereiche zu liefern. The MX 99 also has a full camber shape and doesn't use any early taper. This year I am looking to buy a new pair of skis and have been looking at the Sky 7, Rustler 10, QST 99, Ranger 98 and Enforcer 100. What do you think? . I am 52 years old and i am 5-10 and 185. Skiers looking for that wider one-ski quiver, this QST 98 does it all. They're both playful and super-fun, which is what sounds like you like. Had a hard time bleeding off speed when needed. If you want to see the 2022 version of these skis in action, check out the video below by Curated Experts for more information. Size up for true power and strength. Tried some Kore 99's the next day, much better ski for me in the chop but not as agile in tight spots as I might like. SE, Hi SE! A lot of that has to do with the tail shape, which is more bulbous than most of the competition. Probably 70/30 on/off-piste, enjoy moguls and glades, and powder when I can find it but not terribly often. Both of these are a bit more user-friendly than Enforcer but still a total blast. A co-worker sent me over this review the other day as I had been spending a bunch of time talking to him about skis and some of the skis we were talking about were on this list. Right now I am skiing the 4Frnt MSP 99 in 176 cm that I bought back in February. IN the 92, I'd go 185--just nice to know that you're not leaving any performance on the table. There's a lot out there for sure, but they're all really good, so it's harder to make a wrong choice. I guess there are three elements to my question: How wide--should I stay with the 90 mm class or would the 100 mm class be more appropriate given that I don't do many groomers? I'd look to those and see if something strikes you! I think you're a 185/184 skier for the most part except for family time, but then they'll just be on the heavy side. SE, Brilliant, thanks for your reply. Maybe a Tyrolia 13 or Warden 13 would be an alternative. Its vibration damping and stability at speed rivals anything else in this article. I'd like a pair of skis that will let me fully appreciate the west coast snow, and let me further my skills in ungroomed areas. I also really liked the Salomon QST 92, so that's worth a look as well. I plan to keep the boots and bindings so I can still skin and ski, which makes up about 20% of my skiing. I don't want some chattery noodles when going fast but I also don't want lifeless sticks that will leave something to be desired for off-piste runs. QST 92/99, Rustler 9, Enforcer 94/100, M5 Mantra. For example, East Coast skiers may have visions of skiing wide open powder fields, but the reality is that 9/10 theyll have to navigate tight trees before finding their 100 yard straight shot of glory. If you like park, pipe, woods, bumps, powder, and groomers, youre sure to love the Holyshred. Glad to hear you've got some new boots that are working well for you! Fantastic in the woods and bumps, these skis have some substance to them for sure. Leaning towards the sick days but Id love to hear some opinions. Montana in December, Colorado in February, and a few trips to Mammoth and Tahoe throughout the year. Do those make sense? I like the extra stability on groomers, and with 102mm waist widths, the extra length allows me to use these skis in light powder on those rare East Coast days. Arguably one of the most soft-snow oriented skis of this article. The 92 is lighter and better suited to on-trail skiing, and you're going to get quicker edge to edge performance as well. For that dual-coast one-ski quiver, the 95-100 underfoot range is pretty awesome. I like to ski the whole mountain - I enjoy carving the groomers, but spend most of my time exploring off piste. I'm bouncing around all over the place with little control and getting tired fast. Black diamond, double black diamond, centuple black diamond, it doesnt even matter. It's about as versatile and friendly of a ski that you'll find. I like the extra stability on groomers, and with 102mm waist widths, the extra length allows me to use these skis in light powder on those rare East Coast days. Anyhow, I demo'd a pair of M5's on a big snow day recently, way too much ski, once things were chopped up, I was getting thrown all over the place and really tiring. Nordica Enforcer? Salomon qst 99 Happy to chat more about it if you have other questions. Ski mostly Tahoe. The Rustler is a bit more of a twin-tip shape, so the tail releases easier than the Pinnacle. SE, Have you guys skied on or reviewed the 2019 Line Sick Day 104? SE, Hi SE! It's not an exceptionally forgiving all mountain ski for most skiers, but it has that high level of power, vibration damping, and stability that comes along with that much metal. The main story here, though, is the rocker profile and the amount of splay in the tips and tails, making this ski stay up and out of fresh snow, while leading to a turnier overall mentality due to the shorter effective edge. Thank you for the comment! Find your street shoe size on the chart, determine men's, women's, or kid's, and find the corresponding Mondo size! I'm thinking that I should be looking at something in the 90-100mm range, with a bit of flex to it. Id like something good for about 60/40 on/off trail. I decided this year to upgrade from 10 year old K2 Apache Recon. Versus the other skis on your list, the QST's don't have metal in them (except underfoot for binding retention), so they're a lot better for skiers who fit your description and application. SE, Hi SE, Youre likely still pretty cautious in regards to your speed, but are able to stop on demand and have a bit more confidence that youll make it to the bottom in one piece. These skis are very useful and utilitarian, but are also a whole lot of fun. Hi Luke! Was: $975.00. I like slashing through the trees and in moguls - so I need something that will turn quickly but also give me some float. Hi Gian! I liked them. Similar, though, to the K2, this Salomon also likes to be used in more of a hard-charging and straight-lining format. That will float well when conditions allow and is agile enough to turn in the trees. Sitting just above the narrowest ski in the series, the Bent 90 is Atomic's take on an all-mountain park ski. That's just barely taller than you, which usually works well for the QST 99. With a more forward mount (plus 2cm maybe) it becomes more playful and fun in the trees. Hey Guys - Their Aeroshape design uses less overall material, while retaining high levels of torsional stiffness. If you're looking for a strong-carving ski in that 100mm range, I'd check out the Volkl Mantra 102 and the Nordica Enforcer 100. Fitting cross country skis is different then fitting alpine skis. My brother has the benchetler 100s and loves them, Im currently leaning towards the qst 98s. Well, I guess we are. Hi Tom! The construction of the Mantra marks the introduction of Volkl's new Titanal Frame construction. Have fun! Have fun! Just be aware that the extra length takes away some of its maneuverability/forgiveness, so only make that decision if you really think you need the extra stability. A friend recommended the Nordica Enforcers 100. Im also looking for something a little less demanding than the RTM 84 - I love the ski, but it can be unforgiving. The Kore (93 I'd recommend for you) is light but stiff. Ok, so maybe not the best, but you certainly could be a contendah, kid. For length, you know, honestly, I'd stick with 181 cm. I would have a good deal on the Enforcer 100 (19/20), so not sure if the difference would be worth it. Volkl changed up the Mantra for the 2019 season! I'm having fun on them. I mostly stay on the groomers but do a little of piste and like to carve it up. I am enjoying reading all of the reviews, comments and responses and figured i'd ask for some input before making a decision on my ski purchase. The Mantra M5, Rossignol Experience 94, Salomon QST 92 or the Blizzard Rustler 9 should be at the top of your list. I have slalom skis for the groomer days but I ski on my Rossis on everything off groomers. If the number you see has a decimal, then youre probably looking at your Mondo Point size which isnt accurate enough to use when mounting bindings. After suffering a catastrophic spiral tib/fib in 2010 I hung em up. I just skied the 2020 Rustler 10 two weeks ago and it felt a bit more damp, but not a ton--certainly not a whole new ski or anything like that. What do you think? Do you think this would be an appropriate ski for me? You have some great skis on your list! ATOMIC Bent Chetler 120 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free Buy Now For $850 D: 134.5-104-123.5mm R: 17.5m Few skis are as versatile as the new Enforcer 104, which appealed to just about every skier in the Union. Skiers looking for a great soft snow ski with more dramatic than average tip taper and rocker. He said the factory line isn't his preferred line like the 120s because Atomic wanted to appeal to a wider audience with the 100s, so they set the line to a spot that is very directional. You could, however, argue that the Bonafide just accepts skier input a little more easily than the MX 99. I just purchased the Ranger 102 as my soft snow resort / tree ski with the Masterblaster 96 as my firm snow ski. I demoed the Salomon QST 99 in the 188 length last weekend and really enjoyed them. I found the M5, precise and easy to bend into shorter carving turns but lacking float due to the shallower rocker profiles. So I'm kind of a one off, not know what to do person. Theyre not as smooth as the sick days on the groomers so Im hoping that detune will help because theyre definitely easier to throw around. I ski mostly Mont-Tremblant in Quebec. Cross-country pole sizing is easy as well. Slightly narrower, I also put in a strong vote for the Fischer Ranger 99 Ti. Don't hesitate to give us a call at (877) 812-6710 and let us help you. But for a mid to upper-90 underfoot ski, I love the Soul Rider! HI Brody! So mixed skiing, but enjoying stability. A 120 mm waist and blended rocker profile give you a solid footing for surfy floatation . I still ski on a 1998 Salomon Super Force 92S in a 203 from time to time, so I'm right there with you. As well as fast skiing stability and all mountain coverage, Im also looking for manoeuvrability for bumps and tight terrain. Looking for something that floats well, turns easily, stability, good in woods. That seems like a great ski, but I'm wondering if I will then miss the playfulness of the Rossi s3 (which I believe has been replaced by the Rossi Sky 7 HD). Hi Joe S! Love the reviews. I'm 6'3" 235lb I am all mountain skiing mostly east coast , but 2 trips a year out west. Because it's lighter, it's going to be easier to maneuver compared to some of the heavier skis in this article. I just got back into skiing last year. Thanks in advance. Bent 100 Skis. (re: my question below) So to summarize, with the two models you mentioned in the 90mm-class and in the mid-180s, we'd be talking about an Enforcer 93 in 185 or a Rustler 9 in 188, right? I demoed both this year but on separate trips so I didnt get the side by side comparison I wanted. Not a particularly "fun" ski anywhere but a competent ski that didn't wear me out like the M5's (meh). I think in terms of length, the 176 might be on the long side, so if there's a low to mid 170's ski, I'd take that. Thinking 100 under foot but maybe thats the problem. Any help would be great. The nice thing about sizing ski poles is that it's relatively straight foreword. But I have not tried those skies jet. I'm a advanced skier from western Canada. I am (6', 205 53 year old), have been skiing off an on for 45 yrs. In terms of versatility, the QST 99 can be described as a ski with a very even mix of performance characteristics for different terrain and snow conditions. I'm trying to decide on a ski to demo and possibly buy for next season. I am a expert skier and looking to move to a new ski this year, after looking at your 2019 reviews I was thinking QST 99 or Nordica enforcer 100 or stick with bonifides? I like to charge hard and make nice big super-g turns, but also looking for a ski a bit more agile in the moguls and trees. I'm having a hard time deciding. I'd also put the Enforcer (probably 93, but you're on the 100 thread) on the list as more of a freeride choice with a sandwich sidewall construction and two full sheets of metal. What do you think? I'm the rip van winkle of skiing. Playfulness abounds in the QST 98, and it does have a lot of soft-snow benefits to it, as one of the better floaters of the group, allowing skiers to maximize the potential and capabilities of the ski no matter what the conditions or terrain. The Bent Chetler 100 is another twin tip ski with a focus on soft snow performance. I live in Japan so no shortage of soft snow (but not guaranteed every day either) and have some Majesty Superior for big days and smash around the rest of the time on some Line 2016 Bacons. Skill: Intermediate (I ski groomed advanced and some tree runs) The ski's construction consists of bamboo, poplar, and carbon, which gives the Origin 96 one of the more explosive, energetic flex patterns out of the skis in this article. Like the Bent 120 and 100. They were very maneuverable and fun, but not great on the hard chargers. I'm considering Mantra M5s to complement my DPS A112 Wailer 184 for ski days with firmer conditions, lack of off pist snow and for generally working on my carving, turning, downhill skiing on piste. Right now I'm on an 83mm Head Monster and while doing a Big Mountain Freeride camp in January my coach recommended getting fatter skis. I am a mixed bag skier because I like ripping groomers, carving, jumping (limited spinning), skiing switch/buttering, but at the same time love moguls, soft snow, trees etc. Because of this, we often refer to it as a skiers ski as it does require input and steering to get it to turn. I'm really torn between the Bent Chetler 100 (180cm) and the Sick Day 104 (179 or 186cm) for a 50/50 one ski quiver mounted with Shifts to be used mostly in the French Alps. I liked to dart into the trees and find some fresh powder on the backside when I can. I also tried the Bonafides when I was in Tahoe. With a bit of extra length, the skis will have a more accurate flex and better weight distribution. I love the idea of the M5 when I'm not with my family, but most of the time I'm skiing with my 9 and 13 year old. Instead of fitting the ski by height, the skis that we carry are fit by weight. From about the mid-body forward, the carbon nose starts as a central spine and widens to full-width in the shovel and tip. I've skied it here in VT in about a foot and a half of light, dry snow, and it floated great, so unless you're in bottomless, I don't think the slight flotation advantage of the Rustler is worth the sacrifice, especially when it comes to on-trail performance. So with that being said the list looks something like this: Armada Tracer 98, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Salomon QST 93/99, Liberty Origin 96 and the Faction Prime 2.0. In the past few years, I've started loving going off-piste, so I've been looking at some wider skis, but I still spend time on groomers because that's where my friends are. I also am definitely ready to upgrade and was looking in this category anyways. $250.00 shipping. I'm a snowboarder of 20yrs (hike, pop off features, no park etc), getting deep into skiing the past 5 or 6. While we wouldnt peg the 102 as one of the better floaters of this category, its certainly got its fair share of tip rocker to help with the float, and the 140 mm shovel width doesnt hurt either. For real powder days, I'd demo something meant to handle powder. I'd stick to something with metal in it, so the Bent Chetler might not be the best option. If you like skiing very fast in wide-open spaces, regardless of snow conditions, then these are the skis for you. 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