rivarunnamomma
Certified Ski Diva
I am resuming my search for a third ski to augment my DPS Yvette 112s and Volkl Blaze 106. I want a 90-100 mm all mountain ski for the less-than-great days at our local resort. This means 70% groomers or tracked out snow, some bumps, and the occasional side stash. I do NOT need these skis for powder or touring (I have other skis for that) but I usually ski fairly soft snow.
I am 58 year old advanced, directional, strong but finesse skier; favour a forward stance. I don't slarve or slash and keep my skis fairly close to the snow. I love steeps, soft bumps and decently spaced trees.
I'm looking for something that is:
1. Poppy (has rebound) out of turns and in the bumps
2. Loves to carve sm-med radius turns at moderate speed (easy to engage tip);
2. Not too chattery at a higher speed (I don't pin it) but I don't want damp/dead either
3. Fun in the bumps so not too stiff in the tail;
4. As light as possible given what else I want.
Based on advice received here late last year, a couple of demo days, and more reading, I have narrowed my search down to the following three skis which I THINK are fairly similar. I've tried to order them from most "forgiving" to most "demanding". I'd appreciate advice from Divas!
My lineup:
1. Range 94 FR or the newer 96
2. 4FRNT MSP CC 99 (Blister members get 20% off so I'm very tempted)
3. Faction Dancer 2 96 (formerly the Dictator)
I've eliminated the following because I think they are too stiff:
1. Nordica Santa Ana 93 or 98
2. Blizzard Black Pearl 97 or 88
3. Volkl Secret 96
Thoughts?
I am 58 year old advanced, directional, strong but finesse skier; favour a forward stance. I don't slarve or slash and keep my skis fairly close to the snow. I love steeps, soft bumps and decently spaced trees.
I'm looking for something that is:
1. Poppy (has rebound) out of turns and in the bumps
2. Loves to carve sm-med radius turns at moderate speed (easy to engage tip);
2. Not too chattery at a higher speed (I don't pin it) but I don't want damp/dead either
3. Fun in the bumps so not too stiff in the tail;
4. As light as possible given what else I want.
Based on advice received here late last year, a couple of demo days, and more reading, I have narrowed my search down to the following three skis which I THINK are fairly similar. I've tried to order them from most "forgiving" to most "demanding". I'd appreciate advice from Divas!
My lineup:
1. Range 94 FR or the newer 96
2. 4FRNT MSP CC 99 (Blister members get 20% off so I'm very tempted)
3. Faction Dancer 2 96 (formerly the Dictator)
I've eliminated the following because I think they are too stiff:
1. Nordica Santa Ana 93 or 98
2. Blizzard Black Pearl 97 or 88
3. Volkl Secret 96
Thoughts?
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