At 100 mm underfoot, this is the widest Maverick, containing a poplar wood core and two sheets of titanal. I really want a ski to make my endless hours in the trees more enjoyable. With a slightly longer than average turn radius of 20 meters in the 178 cm length, these skis make for a great choice in the bumps and trees, while the metal underfoot and through the tail allow for proper carved turns on firm snow. I just demoed the Mantra M5 184cm at Park City. Great reviews as always! Overall, however, the Bonafide is still right up there among the stiffest, most powerful skis in this category. SE. The Attack 13 is great too, low stand height, wide platform, and the twin cam heel piece makes them a little easier to click in, but you won't have any problems with that. Thanks for your insight! QST 92/99, Rustler 9, Enforcer 94/100, M5 Mantra. Rossignol uses their damp tech rubber inserts in the tips and tails in order to quiet the skis down, and then to add a measure of power and grip, their titanal beam exists underfoot to give good edge grip as well as stability at speed. I appreciate fun/quick maneuverability, lightweight, but also carving ability especially in the east. For a stiffer ~100 mm fun-loving ski, I'd also check out the Nordica Unleased 98 and the Rossignol Blackops 98. I found a great deal on a pair, just used once for 20% off. You should also, just for the heck of it, ski the M5 Mantra. Thinking about going a little bit wider with the next skis to get better off-piste performance. Their blend of Graphene, Koroyd, carbon, and karuba wood results in a ski that is not only unique in its construction, but also impressively stiff for how light it is. The good news is that the all around quality of skis is increasing, making it more possible than ever to find a ski that fits your specific style and preferences. Have fun! Sounds like you're looking at something like the Salomon QST 92 or the Blizzard Rustler 9. The Atomic Bent 100 is a do-everything freeride ski. Mark, Hi Mark! This one should get more credit. Hi folks! I think you'd find the QST a lot of fun, but maybe limiting, especially given what you've been on for five years. What would you recommend as a quiver of 1 for my first real purchase? If you want to see the 2022 version of these skis in action, check out the video below by Curated Experts for more information. Im venting a bit, but in reality, this Mantra 102 is very similar to the current M6, just in a wider-bodied format. Then skis got wider. If you like skiing switch (backwards) you don't have too many options, especially out of the skis in this comparison article. Who it's For: You probably still spend most of your time on groomers, but you really don't want a heavy, race-construction-style ski. Any recommendations as far as length would also be appreciated. Maneuverable in soft snow, holds an edge on firm snow, it's a very versatile ski. Happy skiing! It's a ton of fun in softer snow and tighter spots, and while it's not the best carver out there, it's still quite energetic and grippy when it needs to be. Furthermore, would the only downside of the enforcers - for my type of use - be the weight or do they also perform less well off piste? I am a stocky 5'10" at 215 lbs. SE, Hi SE! If the pole is too long, then your forearm will be angled slightly up. I mostly do blues and some blacks in the Sierras. Metal skis are tough in the bumps, especially hard ones. 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. I think I am understanding that I am less concerned about ripping down groomers, although fun, and more interested in a ski that will be fun and more manageable in the trees, bumps and lighter for uphill touring. I love speed but don't ski as fast when I'm on vacation and I'm often skiing in the trees. I love the Blizzard Rustler 10 and the K2 Pinnacle 105 for soft-snow performance. Love to hit the powder and the trees and cruise hard with my kid BUT still getting lessons when I can and trying to improve and eventually want to ski like I board - fluid, 2nd nature, playful, pop off stuff, go pretty hard, some carving, very little park. I'm 5'9" 150lbs, most of my skiing is in the East, Tremblant, Stowe, Sugar Bush, Holiday Valley and the mini hills near Toronto when the kids are in ski school. The M5 Mantra is the most precise and the most powerful on firm snow, at the cost of some forgiveness and maneuverability in off-piste terrain. We do see the ski drop a few millimeters in the waist as it gets narrower, so make sure to take that into account if this ski is on your list. No longer is the Bent Chetler brand synonymous only with playful powder skis, the whole Bent lineup is welcome anywhere on the mountain there's room for a freestyle mindset. SE. Who it's For: An adventurous skier that wants to play around the entire mountain. Just retired, and purchased the Ikon pass. This gives the 102 more stability and power in a carved turn as well as a bit better flotation in fresh snow. Ski lengths on our chart above will fall somewhere between your nose and eyebrows. I am a bigger guy at 6'2 250 so those were a bit small for me but easy to learn on after 7+ years of skiing. Based on what I've read, I think the Rustler 10, Kore 99, and QST 99 are probably the best candidates. Hi Oliver! Preference: Finally, theres preference. SE. Enforcer 104 the heaviest of the group but decent tail rocker and nice flex that's money for bumps and trees. 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. I demoed the 106 QST's last week in CO, and really enjoyed them. If you really wanted to increase maneuverability and playfulness, the QST 99 is great too. Hi Christophe! Have fun! Still will do both tho. So I snagged them. SE (Jeff), Hi SE, Have fun! For you and your application, I'd lean to the Atomic. 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. Around the 100mm mark. If you liked the Bonafide but want something a touch more forgiving, I'd lean to the Rustler 10. What do you think would be a good fit? First of all, love your reviews! They handle crud and chop better but dont feel as lively and poppy as the BC. And it should be on the list of advanced and expert skiers who value maneuverability and carving prowess to go along with their soft-snow whims. Thank you so much for your insightful reviews and comparisons! I'd recommend meeting somewhere in the middle with something like the Blizzard Rustler 9, Head Kore 93, or Salomon QST 92. Last year, a ski instructor whom I trust suggested that a somewhat stiffer ski might help, especially since 200 pounds of moguls all day might be a bit more than what the Atomics are built for. The two skis Ive narrowed it down to are the Enforcer 100 in 185 and Mantra M5 in 177. SE. Still have questions? Bonafide 97, Mantra 102, and Enforcer 100 are right up there in best of class in carving ability in this group. Sometimes you just need to speak to a expert, so if you're still having trouble picking a size, please give us a call at (877) 812-6710. Built with a poplar wood core and diago fiber mixed with fiberglass, these skis have a good amount of energy to them for sure. Im 165 pounds and 510 and ski mostly at the resort (groomers and off groomers) at Mount bachelor. Have fun! Blizzard mentioned the 2020 getting a little beefier wood in the core for stability/power vs the 2019. Volkl changed up the Mantra for the 2019 season! Especially in soft snow and powder. 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 liked the shorter radius of the 185 as well as the increased maneuverability. Happy to chat more about it if you have other questions. Fits well! Not quite the power of the M5, but it's certainly no slouch. Have fun! The Ranger 102 is a little more soft snow focused, while the Enforcer 100 performs a little better on firm snow. They're both playful and super-fun, which is what sounds like you like. This flex pattern also enhances maneuverability as it's designed to work alongside the increased rocker and early taper. For bindings, you shouldn't have any trouble with the Griffon. Would love your recommendations. SE, Hi, Beginner skiers are classified as people who have never ever skied, right up to those just starting to dabble in Intermediate trails. Black Crows Serpo 4. Have fun! It certainly could. Have fun! 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. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. I'm looking for a ski that will push my ability into a more advanced realm. Thanks again!! That's why I thought that I need something with a wide range and still all-mountain oriented, but as I am not an expert I don't know the maneuverability of new twin-tip skis. I currently own a pair of 2013 Rossignol Soul 7s, 186, and a pair of 2014 Volkl RTM 84, 177. I've been looking mainly at the Bent Chetler 100s but would love further input. I'm a fairly big guy, 5'11" 230+ all dressed, advanced but not expert. Where the MX 99 has a flat, squared-off tail similar to a race ski, the Bonafide is more rounded, which enhances the ski's ability to release its tail edge. (78mm waist) About 5 years ago I demo'd Volkl Mantras on an epic day in Colorado and loved them. Thanks in advance! One more that I know you guys have as wellhow does the Ranger 102 FR fit into this mix? I mean theyre both pretty light and soft(ish) skis. Maybe the Salomon QST 99? An SE tester favorite, there is not much this ski can't do. One of the more forgiving skis of this article, although like the Pinnacle 95 Ti, that doesn't mean it wouldn't be enjoyed by an expert. I just purchased the Ranger 102 as my soft snow resort / tree ski with the Masterblaster 96 as my firm snow ski. 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? Snow conditions weren't the best, but found them nimble in the trees. (I have to mount my BC 100 but afraid may be to soft? The MX 99 also has a full camber shape and doesn't use any early taper. It's not the most demanding ski, but it's also not the easiest. Thanks so much for any advice you can offer! Probably 70/30 on/off-piste, enjoy moguls and glades, and powder when I can find it but not terribly often. My search has led me to the 2022 Salomon QST 98 (176 cm) and the 2022 Dynastar M-Pro 99 (178 cm). 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. The surprising part of the ski, though, is the amount of energy and snap that it generates underfoot and through the tail. They will need to set the forward pressure, DIN, toe height, and test the bindings with your boot to ensure safety. Power:Float Ratio, Straight-Line Compliance, Stability at Speed. I'm leaning toward the M5 Mantra, but also like the QST99 and the 98TI. You are looking for the nicest skis ever made. Looking for your thoughts on those as well. This guide is for Alpine Skis. It's like Head took race ski performance on firm snow, somehow made it super lightweight, then changed the shape to add in some versatility. Are there any other skis other than the ones I've already looked at worth taking into consideration? It's a much better ski, in my opinion, than the Bent Chetler 100. Expert: Hands down, youre the best skier on the mountain. Dan, Hi Dan! Matt, Hi Andrew! The mondo point size is the generic boot size that every boot maker uses it. Ive looked into a few more freeride based skis on your list, just wondering what ski would suit my skiing style best and still have the width to float on snow out west. Designed and developed in conjunction with artist and legendary freeskier, Chris Benchetler, and validated by the pros on the Atomic Freeski Team, the award-winning signature ski that has evolved every season over the last 14 years today becomes a full collection of freeride and freestyle skis all built with the same playful progression that You don't want to have to fight a ski to maneuver it in softer snow conditions, but you don't want a super-rockered shape either. Think of any swervy type of skiing that can possibly fit in your mind and these Blends are the ideal toy for the task at foot. Swerve-masters and jibsters all over the world. With fiberglass on top and bottom of the wood core, these skis have a tremendous amount of energy and snap, providing even aggressive expert skiers the proper foundation to push the boundaries. I think if you're looking at light and quick and maneuverable, you're really talking about the Atomic. I size up. Thanks! 188 cm might seem huge, but at your size and given the shape of the ski, it could definitely work. Hi Jon! I would go with the 92 over the 99, as you'll get that quicker edge to edge performance you're looking for. The tips and tails also have a softer flex pattern compared to the portion of the ski underfoot, which helps boost forgiveness in off-piste terrain. Some certainly will, but if off-trail skiing becomes your preference, chances are youve graduated to the next level. This gives the ski a more playful personality, especially in bumps and trees. Have fun! The boat-hull inspired shape in the tip and tail boost the ski's float and overall performance in deeper snow conditions. I would say I ski 60/40 groomers to off-piste with an uphill dawn patrol trip 1 -2 times a week. Thanks, HI Phil! On your ski boot, there will be a 3 digit number on the outside or inside heel of one or both of your boots. For help with Nordic Ski sizing, please call us at: (877) 812-6710. Chris Bentchetler is known for taking freestyle and park-inspired tricks into the backcountry, and this is his pro-model all-mountain ski. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Have fun! Deep Dive: Atomic Bent Chetler 100. My friend who got me into skiing (my favorite activity now) didnt help me at all and said buy what you think looks cool, which I have come to realize was terrible advise. SE. But now have the bug again and was hoping you could give me a comparison and recommendation between the Bent Chetler 100 and the Enforcer 100, as well as sizing. Because you're a fairly big guy, you can definitely justify some metal in your skis. For next year, I'll be skiing almost entirely in the west (going to try to hit all of the Mountain Collective in North America), though I don't have the luxury of timing my ski days around fresh snow, so I'll be skiing the mountains as they are. I am just going around in circles it feels. SE, Looking to make the switch back to skiing. I was basing the 177 Mantra on the greater manoeuvrability it would give me in bumps / tight terrain vs.184cm. 28.5). The Tracer 98 doesn't have any metal, but it should be stable enough for how you ski given your description. That's just barely taller than you, which usually works well for the QST 99. Chairlift Chat is the official blog of Skiessentials.com. Over their three seasons I've progressed from blues and some blacks thrown in to doing mostly the ungroomed blacks and double-blacks; it's all in bounds, and while mogul runs all day got a lot better, I'm still having trouble with tight trees and powder. This is for high-performance skiers who know how, and like to, drive a ski and tell it what to do. Beginner: Chances are youll know if this is you. Ski lengths on our chart above will fall somewhere between your nose and eyebrows. Thanks again! 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. I always skied on frontside skies(65mm 80mm underfoot) until last week I rented a pair of Kastle FX85 Alpine Skis(2017). Love the reviews. Use: This is a question thats most relevant to advanced or expert skiers: Where are you skiing? Also the Volkl Deacon 84 (or RTM 84 from previous years) are great skis. This is not a bad thing, and when you get to the underfoot region as well as the tail, it becomes apparent that the M-Pro likes to finish a turn in a very strong manner. Swing weight goes a long way, and a ski like the Vantage 97 Ti is going to be easier to maneuver and less tiring than a heavier ski. Wanting something easier to maneuver and have fun with. It would help your progress in moguls and trees, so if you wanted to focus more on that progression than firm snow, you could pick up a Kore. I'm 180 pounds, 5'9", 60 years old, ski mostly soft snow all over the mountain in Colorado and New Mexico at an advanced intermediate or low advanced level of competency on Salomon QST 92 169 cm skis about 20 days a season. The DPS Pagoda Piste 100 C2 has the build, shape, and profile to make it one of the most accomplished turners of this list. I'd go 92 unless you want something a bit burlier and wider. We cannot guarantee mounting if your BSL is provided after the original order is placed. Jokes aside, you'll be blown away by the performance of skis since the last time you were on two planks. Also, if you like bright orange bases that reflect in the snow, youre in luck. Atomic removes a serious amount of material from the center of the ski, which really brings the overall weight down. I am middle of the pack in the aggressive category. Versus the outgoing 105, this new 102 is a bit less tapered, but with quite a bit more tip rise. Built with a poplar wood core and fiberglass, its got a simple core, but the shaping and profiling set it apart. Kyle, Hi Josh! If you need to find your BSL, but would still like to submit your order, please enter "I will provide" in the Sole Length box and we will hold your order for mounting. The longer turn shape of the Stance 102 is mostly to blame, as this straighter-cut ski loves to be used directly in the fall line. Perhaps you don't get the same preference to finish a carving turn as with the MX 99. -Tom, Thanks Tom! Josh, Love the reviews guys and your youtube vids! SE, Hi Nick! 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. Yes, theyre twin tips. I have also had a few folks recommend liberty origin 106s as they will supposedly be a blast on the tram but still hold up when I need an edge. Check out the Blizzard Rustler 10. Bent Chetler 100 The result is a "boost" in the ski's power and stability, but the overall feel of the QST 99 stays more or less the same. Love your review videos. Willkommen bei unserer vollstndigen bersicht des Fritschi freeride. The Bonafide, Mantra and E100 are all great skis but you'll likely lose a bit of maneuverability because of the increased weight. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I use those out west and used them a couple of times last year on powder days out east and really liked them compared to the stiff Bonafides. Thanks for your help. For skate skiing, poles should be a bit longer. What would your recommend? And other skis you would recommend to look at. SE. SE. I skied the 193 for a couple of years and liked it more in soft snow, but that's about where my preference ended. It's one of the ones without any structural metal to it, relying on Fischer's Air Core with carbon nose to generate quickness and edge grip. Skill wise, youll be able to control your speed with snowplowing, wedging, or forming a pizza. I was looking at the Nordica's (haven't demo'd but all the reviews look really good) but then tried these. Required fields are marked *. Fischer also uses a very thin tip construction by integrating carbon into the ski's construction. The 186 would work but 191 would make for a great cushy ride unless the new construction focuses this size (191) as a big plank for the 1 percenters. I'm an intermediate skier, looking for that elusive 1-quiver. Nope! If you're worried about that, you could consider going with the 188 cm length. While they've served me well, I feel I've outgrown them. Someday that might change, but right now I don't have much personal experience on the new Sick Days. The extended tip rocker goes well with the low tail profile, creating a good blend of grip in the carve as well as playful flotation. For skate skiing, poles should be a bit longer. Hi Nick! Have fun! While the previous ski on the list, the Mindbender 99 Ti, leans more to on-trail performance, this Salomon Stance 102 skews more to the fresh stuff. Please note: We are unable to mount Look Pivot bindings because the actual boot is required due to the extremely small amount of adjustment in the heel. Aggressive skiers who spend most of their time on-trail. Hi I am looking for new skis this year. A few skis come to mind that I think you'd enjoy testing if you have the opportunity. Atomic vantage 97c This makes the ski pretty responsive out of the tail, but when combined with the more flexible nature of the ski, its still pretty darn playful. I use a pair of Nordica Soul Rider 87's for skiing with my kids, but that's on the extreme of maneuverability. We're looking for your Mondo Point size, and the conversion is easy! Out West, where things are a bit more open, its not uncommon to see skiers on skis much taller than themselves. Check the charts below to see which size you need. If you like the general shape of the Enforcer, I'd put a strong vote for the Bent Chetler. Hope that helps! This is what used to be referred to as Expert until rocker skis came along and let experts go back to over head ski lengths. Your review of them was spot on. 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