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Hi all, ive had a play on both, albeit indoors (which is mostly pointless) Liked them both but wondering if anybody had any experience with them. I realise they are a slighty different ski. Im not looking for something to be on piste with (I have head titans and a bunch of SL skis for that) so im leaning toward the FX94.
Then comes the question - does anybody know of an outlet with the FX94 still in stock (166) in the uk? (i can find the mx88 easily enough)
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PaulC1984,
I see in another thread that you have a racing background and are looking to get into offpiste. The FX94 is quite a burly ski and billed as a great allrounder for an aggressive skier. If you are light (sub 90kg) it might be too much ski for you - (e.g. might dive rather than float in the powder).
If you are looking for a ski to get you into the offpiste and are not too heavy somethiing like the Rossignol Soul 7 would probably be better for offpiste but may not meet your needs onpiste.
The K2 Sideshow could also be a good compromise if you need better hardsnow performance than the Soul 7 offers.
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cool thanks for this, much appreciated. Unfortunately I only got to test these two skis, certainly need to test more, but rather hard at this time of year  . Im currently 76kg, looking to drop to about 69kg for ski season.
I have the head titan which is 80 under foot, so looking for a little wider
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How tall are you?
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170cm
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Just my opinion - but for offpiste go longer 176cm. (I have similar stats to you)
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i was thinking that too. Ive always been on 163 or less, but def think going up a size will be better.
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Blizzard Brahma 173cm for a one ski all mountain solution & leave your Titans at home or if you can take two pairs then the 179cm Whitedot Preacher would compliment your Titans well.
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Well I have a double ski tube and like to make the most of BA's baggage limit in club class so I think ill have to take the titans plus 1. Ill have to give the preachers a trial i think!! Thanks for your help, much appreciated.
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Listen to Jon. 166 way too short for offpiste unless you're a tiny girl. Perversely I' d probably recommend something around 99-100 waist for a first time fat ski but if you've been a racer you can probably leverage something wider.
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| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
| ....I'd recommend something around 99-100 waist for a first time fat ski but if you've been a racer you can probably leverage something wider. |
Normally I'd recommend a rockered tipped ski of that width myself but ex-racers usually prefer a regular cambered turnier radius ski &, as you say, have no problem edging the extra width - & the width underfoot/tip width of the Preacher will give all the float needed for someone of the OP's stats.
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spyderjon,
i like your thinking and it makes sense to me. I was suprised looking at the fx94 v preachers how much better the radius is on the preacher. At 112 uf id not expect between 14m and 19m rad! Certainly am going to try a set!!
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| PaulC1984 wrote: |
spyderjon,
i like your thinking and it makes sense to me. I was suprised looking at the fx94 v preachers how much better the radius is on the preacher. At 112 uf id not expect between 14m and 19m rad! Certainly am going to try a set!! |
I was gobsmacked how good the preachers are in adome. I'm getting a set.
Must talk you you spyderjon about them.
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You know it makes sense.
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glasgowcyclops, I've got the last few remaining 13/14 Preachers at the right price plus I'm currently doing a pre-order deal on the 14/15's.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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spyderjon,
youll have to pm me with price inc bindings for this years and next 
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Poster: A snowHead
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| PaulC1984 wrote: |
| spyderjon, youll have to pm me with price inc bindings for this years and next |
PM sent.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| PaulC1984 wrote: |
spyderjon,
i like your thinking and it makes sense to me. I was suprised looking at the fx94 v preachers how much better the radius is on the preacher. At 112 uf id not expect between 14m and 19m rad! Certainly am going to try a set!! |
Smaller doesn't = better (especially offpiste - in my opinion), just suits different styles of skiing... There's a lot to be said for the stability and predictability of a large turn radius, which actually often makes the ski easier to pivot super quick turns when needed than one with a very aggressive sidecut.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| clarky999 wrote: |
| PaulC1984 wrote: |
spyderjon,
i like your thinking and it makes sense to me. I was suprised looking at the fx94 v preachers how much better the radius is on the preacher. At 112 uf id not expect between 14m and 19m rad! Certainly am going to try a set!! |
Smaller doesn't = better (especially offpiste - in my opinion), just suits different styles of skiing... There's a lot to be said for the stability and predictability of a large turn radius, which actually often makes the ski easier to pivot super quick turns when needed than one with a very aggressive sidecut. |
+1
For what it's worth, I have the FX94 and love them. But as one wise man said... a good skier will make virtually any ski work for them, but happiness is finding a ski that wants to ski the way you do. Or the short version: demo.
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Well I have taken the plunge and bought the WD Preachers in a 179.
I skied both the Preachers and the FX94's today and was so tempted by the Kastle's. They ski great and I felt at home on them, but after a lot of advice and a kick up the rear from Jon I decided to go for the Preachers. They were a little 'wierd' for me at first having only ever been on skis with a waist of 66ish (ok i have some Titans at 79mm but not had them out of the wrapper yet!), but the preachers are a great ski, which im sure they will come into their outside rather than in a fridge!
We just need the winter to hurry up now. My checklist for new kit is complete! What a boring summer it will now be 
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