 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Awdbugga, interesting - I hadn't seen the review before, but agree (as a happy M5 Mantra owner) with the comments!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Spot the typo “Our testes encountered all types of conditions from incredibly firm human-made ribbons of snow to fresh powder and everything in between”.
They must have had (very chilly) balls.... 
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@Perty, perhaps it’s not a typo. Maybe their testers are rounded skiers who’s opinions are seminal in their own sphere.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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The Deamons are going in my quiver for next year. Probably the most the best ski I've ever used.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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@Perty, I'm concerned about their approach to gender diversity, given that they "tested women's all mountain skis in the same tireless way".
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I haven's skied the M5s yet, but am rather surprised that they ranked them above the Bonafides for speed. My Bonafides seem to have no upper limit beyond which they get at all upset. Whereas the Mrs' M4s (not official branding) definitely get a bit twitchy.
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I’m looking to replace my 2010 Mantras 184cm. These were traditional camber etc. Great ski, no issues with length, 6’2” 95kg . If I don’t get the opportunity to test these would you replace with 184 cm or go longer due to what remains of the rocker?
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I am bemused that the “Best” did not include the Stöckli SR95 and the Kästle FX95 HP, both of which usually feature at the top any all-Mountain ski review, eg Pugski.
I can personally vouch for both being serious contenders, having just ridden them in the last few days. I settled on the SR95, but it was a close call over the FX95.
BTW: I also tried the DPS Cassiar 94. I am sure it is a great ski for many, but we did not get on. It felt harsh, clattered over hard snow, and did not have enough dampening for me. To use a car analogy, it was the Lotus Sport compared to the Range Rover SVR (for the SR95).
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Outdoorgearlab is a good/serious test and I agree with most of the reviewers comments (although I was personaly a bit disappointed by the new version of the Mantra). I agree with Ulmerhutte... the FX95 and Stormrider 95 are missing.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@ulmerhutte,
guess it's just that Stockli and Kastle are a bit expensive and niche?
Don't get me wrong if I wanted one ski to do it all then those would be on my list.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@ulmerhutte, are Stockli and Kastle widely available in teh USA?
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| @ulmerhutte, are Stockli and Kastle widely available in teh USA? |
Kastle for sure, Chris Davenport is a part owner.
Stockli a bit more selective, tends to be places where there is high wealth.
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You know it makes sense.
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Agreed, Kastle FX95HP should be in that list for sure - I have them and they are sublime!
I guess the price kept them off the list
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