 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, my rocker 2 90’s are due for replacement and I am somewhat bewildered with all the options out there. I’m looking for something do it all, let’s say 60:40 on:off piste (I have a pair of Rossi Soul 7’s for the pow days). As I’m skiing with the kids, I’m not looking for something too fast or stiff, instead playful is the order of the day.
I had a go on some ‘17 K2 Pinnacle 95’s last year and loved them, but conditions were exactly what you would want for these skis. If they are half way decent on piste I’d happily buy a pair of them, but I have no idea how the new ‘18 ones which are apparently a little stiffer would fair against my current Salomons. Anyway, appreciate the Snowheads collective knowledge. Thnx.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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How about the QST range? Almost makes sense to go for the natural successor to the Rokr’s.. Haven’t tried them myself yet but eyeing up the 99’s
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Scott The Ski
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Rossignol Experience 84HD
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I jumped onto QST92's last season and as an all rounder v impressed. Quite light but can plough through mush, float well in powder but still work as a good piste ski.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| ac505 wrote: |
As I’m skiing with the kids, I’m not looking for something too fast or stiff, instead playful is the order of the day.
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How about the Volkl 90Eight? Super light and playful, confidence inspiring in most conditions except for heavy crud when the low weight turns against them.
So many decent options to consider. The Pinnacle 95 looks like a great choice too. Then there's the QST, Atomic Vantage, Dynastar Leg X 96, etc, etc. All very nice skis, but I find the Volkl 90Eights perfect for everyday use all over the mountain while not trying to break any speed records. Not that they can't carve impressive rails on piste if asked. They actually convinced me to finally sell my dedicated piste carvers this season after a quick back-to-back test on firm piste. They are very quick edge to edge for a 98 mm waist and easy to bend into any turn radius at will. Combined with decent float and off-piste agility they are a really fun ski to be on and don't tire you out in the process.
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How would the Head Kore 93’s fair against the above lineup?
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| ac505 wrote: |
| How would the Head Kore 93’s fair against the above lineup? |
My best guess - very well, if you want a light, playful ski.
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| ac505 wrote: |
| How would the Head Kore 93’s fair against the above lineup? |
Probably a good option for a slightly more piste biased ski alongside your Soul 7s. But unless you can demo any of these options, they are all more or less as good as each other and nobody can possibly guess which you would actually prefer. What I would say is that I doubt you would be disappointed with any of these choices you are considering. Maybe just get the cheapest on your shortlist or demo if possible in resort.
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