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All mountain Ski recommendation for an old man :)
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Guys – although I’ve skied for 25 years I do not know a lot about ski’s – I had a pair on Sin 7’s which I thought were OK till they got pinched a couple of years ago

I’m looking for an all mountain ski – I’m 6’1, 85kg, enjoy off piste when conditions are good, I enjoy tree skiing and powder when I can find it. On a perfect trip I would ski 60% off 40% on piste

I’m not an aggressive skier and as I’m now a 50 something I am not a power house – a reasonably light ski which does not need aggressive skiing and easy to turn would be ideal Very Happy

I do not need the latest graphics (in fact I would prefer not lol) and I ski 3 - 4 weeks a year

Any thoughts??? thanks in advance John
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Atomic Vantage 90 CTI will fit the bill nicely I should think. I am of similar age and stature to yourself, and they suit me very well.
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Scott The Ski might also suit....Glisshop usually have last year's at a decent price, like here:

https://www.glisshop.co.uk/alpine_ski/scott/the_ski-82667.html?utm_source=googleShopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=flux&rt76=29-872&emkfid=EMF-20512131862-k--83546002462--s&gclid=CPSEtcHLy9ACFUNmGwod3YAIcg
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I better read this thread. Toofy Grin But @Johnor, you are still to young for old peoples skis!!! Shocked snowHead
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Im 53 with a dodgy knee and the scott 'the ski" is so easy for me, my old Xwings seem so aged and naff in comparison
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Dynastar Cham 2.0
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Scott The Ski or Rossi Soul 7
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@Johnor, Blizzard Brahma or Latigo depending upon whether your 60/40 rule is reversed or in fact a truism. Toofy Grin
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If you liked the Rossi Sin 7 you should look at the http://abetterski.com/ski-reviews/rossignol-sky-7-hd-ski-review/ Rossi Sky HD which is supposedly better and replaces it with what looks like the same shape but a different construction.

I 'd look at the DPS 99 wailer as well as it is a very easy going ski, light, easy to turn and can carve.
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Rossy Experience - 84/88 . . .like driving an auto
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All thanks for the responses - I will check out the skis your have suggested
Sorry for the slow response but I locked out my account - which indeed proves I qualify for old persons ski's Very Happy
And as for if the 60/40 is a 'truism' I did state my ideal day would be 60 / 40 but alas this depends on the snow conditions - but if there is decent off piste to go at then it would be at 60% of my ski day - I'm not saying how long my ski day lasts though Toofy Grin
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Volkl Mantra

https://www.snowcountry.eu/volkl-mantra-25865.html?gclid=CL-h_PvYztACFUmeGwodEGIBmw&utm_campaign=googlemerchant&utm_content=default&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlemerchant

I ski the Mantras big brothers the Katana and Gotama and love the shape of the skis, stable in pow and carve well on pistes. I think the Rossi Souls/Sin 7 are terrible skis, very unstable, too light and get deflected easily.

The Mantra is a proper ski and will meet your needs for a 60/40 ski.

Good review here http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2014-2015-volkl-mantra-2
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Cham 87
any year or variation - 1.0/2.0

Easy on legs & knees (go all day and all week(s)), smooth turn initiation, good float, light.

Also Cheap !!

Could go for the 97 which I've not played on in the mountains, but in the snozone, and couldn't notice too much difference (might be a little stiffer so possibly more work on the legs & knees) but more float for your offpiste/onpiste nature ???
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