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Men’s advanced ski recommendations

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Trying to track down some skis for my husband’s birthday, he wanted the new K2 Ikonic 84 but I’ve had a look at the spec and they are too aggressive for his style. He’s quite a relaxed, confident skier but he doesn’t ski aggressively (I do) so I said I’d find something more suitable. I’d say he’s advanced, looking for predominantly all mtn/piste ski. His current pair are 3-4 seasons old Rossignol pursuits (I think) and he’s out skiing them a bit now. Not fussy re brand or styling.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
If looking for a more relaxed, playful AM ski, check out

Atomic Vantage 90 CTi
Scott The Ski
Scott Slight
Scott Black Magic
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Oh,I don’t know, the Ikonics look reasonable on paper.
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under a new name wrote:
Oh,I don’t know, the Ikonics look reasonable on paper.

Yup, I think you're right - just checked the SCGB review, where they say it's not an intimidating ski and more on the playful, than hard charging end of the spectrum.
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Sportspursuit have K2 skis inc, Iconics on sale at the moment...

https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/k2-dec17
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adithorp wrote:
Sportspursuit have K2 skis inc, Iconics on sale at the moment...

https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/k2-dec17


Just had a look, thanks for that, unfortunately I think the saving would be negated by having to pay to get the binding mounted. Will save that site for the future though.
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Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
@Old Fartbag, but most prose written about skis is hardly worth the paper it’s written on...
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Phae88 wrote:
adithorp wrote:
Sportspursuit have K2 skis inc, Iconics on sale at the moment...

https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/k2-dec17


Just had a look, thanks for that, unfortunately I think the saving would be negated by having to pay to get the binding mounted. Will save that site for the future though.


You could buy skis and binding mounting tools Smile https://www.thepisteoffice.com/index.php/the-piste-office-store/binding-mounting-tools.html

A present and a project Very Happy
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Ive tried the Slights 93 and I liked them. I thought they were an "easy" all mountain. However, for me I prefer something that needed a bit more "charge" soI've gone for Kastle FX95HP (on sale at glide and slide just now for last years) at 181. I'm 5'9" and 84kg
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Confusingly, there's an 84 and an 84Ti (I assume a little stiffer).

The review I referred to was for the Ti version.

Glisshop have the 84 for sale - free post and will fit binding:
https://www.glisshop.co.uk/ski_set/k2/ikonic_84_m3_12_tcx_light_quikclik_black_red-124685.html
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GlasgowCyclops wrote:
Ive tried the Slights 93 and I liked them. I thought they were an "easy" all mountain. However, for me I prefer something that needed a bit more "charge" soI've gone for Kastle FX95HP (on sale at glide and slide just now for last years) at 181. I'm 5'9" and 84kg

Certainly opposite ends of the ski spectrum.
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Old Fartbag wrote:
Confusingly, there's an 84 and an 84Ti (I assume a little stiffer).

The review I referred to was for the Ti version.

Glisshop have the 84 for sale - free post and will fit binding:
https://www.glisshop.co.uk/ski_set/k2/ikonic_84_m3_12_tcx_light_quikclik_black_red-124685.html


Can’t remember which review it was I read but they painted them as a stiff, charging ski. However have been looking at the 80ti which seems like it would suit.
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Phae88 wrote:

Can’t remember which review it was I read but they painted them as a stiff, charging ski. However have been looking at the 80ti which seems like it would suit.

FWIW. The SCGB describes this ski as very easy to use...but not so stable at speed. They sum it up as a good ski for entry level carvers, as it only performs well at lower speeds.
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You know it makes sense.
Head Titans might fit the bill - I find that they're capable of fast aggressive skiing but also quite easy going if you just want to slide down the hill looking at the view. 80mm underfoot makes them nice and stable and a bit more capable in mixed conditions.
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Valkyrie wrote:
Head Titans might fit the bill - I find that they're capable of fast aggressive skiing but also quite easy going if you just want to slide down the hill looking at the view. 80mm underfoot makes them nice and stable and a bit more capable in mixed conditions.

I agree.

I think the Head Supershapes seem to have invisible "Easy Going" and "Fast" settings - Rally and Magnum also excellent, for more Piste bias.
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Thanks for the help all - after deliberating I ordered the K2 80ti’s - husband was happy with the spec and reviews. 👍
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