 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
I am looking at upgrading my ski touring setup and was wondering if anyone has any experience using the Scott Superguide 95? Ive currently got some dynafit manaslu 2013 version 187cm length. They have been a good ski but I find them a bit too flexible and slightly to tall for me (I’m 183cm).
The ski will be used for day tours and hut to hut tours, I’m hoping that the 95mm underfoot strikes the right balance for uphill weight and downhill performance.
Other options that I’m looking at are the g3 findr, similar dimesions slightly heavier.
Any other options that I should be looking at?
Thanks in advance
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Think you'll get some firsthand comments but superguides are very well liked and have a reputation for being stiff for their weight. They'd definitely be on my list for a hut to hut ski. Personally I'd go for the 88s for hut to hut as I have something 108 for day tours / side country but 95 does sound a good compromise for both roles.
Perhaps worth considering Whitedot R98CL and Black Crows Camox Freebird too
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@Indy, Superguide 95 – awesome ski, very light but stiff and can easily hold an edge on a hard piste if that's your thing. Not toured on them, but downhill performance is very impressive, and could easily rival a similar width "all mountain" type ski. I was on a 168 (I'm 164cm/57kg) so I guess you could go with either 178 or 184, depending on your preference.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I bought some 178 SG 95s at the start of last season as my first ever proper touring ski and have been really pleased with them. They seem pretty stiff for such a light ski and hold an edge well on the hard stuff. Obviously I can't speak with any authority comparing them to other touring skis, but one little thing I really like about them is that they seem "quality", really nicely finished compared to other skis I've owned from Atomic, Salomon, K2 etc. The dedicated Coltex skins fit them really well too.
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@Indy, I have the 105: stiff and capable considering it’s weight. They perform just as well as my Down 114s in chopped snow. A seriously good ski: light, fairly straight with a reasonable tip rocker to help in crappy snow. Buy it 👊
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I bought the 105's this year and they are wonderful.
Touring on them is obviously a dream ( I teamed them with the Atomic Backland boots )
I was really impressed with their downhill performance, really light and easy to flick around but could edge wonderfully.
A great choice
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Thanks for all the advice, I’ve just ordered the Superguide!
Looking forward to trying them out
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Sure you won't regret it. I wanted to feel a bit more at home on the downhill in my new touring boots yesterday so took my 95s for a real blast around the resort. No chatter at all at speed and carve really nicely. Think I actually prefer them to my usual piste skis 
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