 Poster: A snowHead
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So I have reduced my quiver to a set of piste skis that I very much like at this time. However I would like to add to these with something else wider and more playful but suitable for all mountain. Opinions and comments would be much appreciated; the current short list is:
Salomon QST 99 - a bit dull but probably a decent ski
Zag H95- beautiful looking and good to ski from everything I hear
Black Crows Camox or Camox Freebird - beautiful looking and might get a good deal, should be fun to ski again
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Maybe also look at the Nordica Enforcer and the new 100mm version of the Atomic Bent Chetler.
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Mr P has the Camox and they are his day to day on and off piste skis. He really likes them. Goes everywhere on them and now barely reverts to his more piste orientated skis (Head supershape Titan) on a hard snow day. In fact, when I think about it, I don’t think they’ve come out of the ski locker more than once this winter.
Have you thought about the Head Kore 93 or 99? I only say cos I tested the Kore 93 last winter and thought they were fun-really easy to ski and to turn.
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@Perty, Kore 93 is a great ski but rather dull (or understated?) graphics.
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I'm a big fan of the Armada ARV 106 (that's why I have a set), very soft so really playful and put a huge smile on my face. I actually use them as a 1 ski quiver but some hardpack days can be a bit tiresome (e.g imagine EoSB pre-11am conditions for a whole day). Graphics are...different.
Also at Oktobertest I tried the Faction CT2.0 and that was similarly entertaining, would love to try them out on a mountain. More understated top sheet but I always think look good when I see people on them (the black/gold version of previous years)
Another ski that's decent AM but a bit narrower and more chargey than the above is the Scott Slight 93, less soft/park leaning but good fun. Top sheets are clean looking rather than 'good'...but Bob's right, why buy skis based on how they look? 
Edit: Oh and possible that the Scotts would be available to try at a bash as Jon previously had them as part of his test fleet.
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Kastle FX95hp all day long!
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I have the latest ARV 106 by Armada, they have slightly stiffened them, phenomenal ski, you can really shred on them, or go slower and more playful. Just awesome
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Could look at it the other way, why would they make good skis that don't look good? 
BCs do have a really nice look to them I feel. Those along with the Kastle, the layup and construction looks exquisite in a technical sense.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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As above the WD Asbo ( delinquent)
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You know it makes sense.
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@SnoodlesMcFlude, @Bennisboy, I've just retired my Armada ARV 106's, having glued the topsheet 3 time my local ski shop called time on them.
A really fantasic ski, agree that bulletproof pistes aren't their forte, but still manageable.
A really playful piste ski and wide enough for pretty much any off piste you fancy.
I have an order in with Jon from the Piste office for the Facion Candide 2.0 which seems to be a similar ski, he's just waiting for my BSL.
Can't wait to get them on the snow!
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Yep, I've only had 3 days on mine so far but great fun.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Well it seems some people dont think the look is important, and I know what you mean but I care, especially if spending a large sum of cash.
Definitely some interesting options to think about here I did look at the Kastle FX95HP - it does have very good reviews and I know Snoodles rather likes the Armada as others seem to echo.
Also going to look at the Kore, maybe the 99 but 93 could be good too.
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@Chattonmill, I'm only just starting to play around off piste but the ARVs completely transformed my soft snow skiing. I love being able to just dick around on piste with them as well, I really just wish I was decent enough to get more out of them because they're a much better ski than I am skier (if that makes sense).
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@Kamikaze Pete, all kind of pointless if you don't tell us what colour of salopettes you intend to wear with them
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@Kamikaze Pete, I think the Kastle skis have a reputation for being extremely stiff, and quite a hard ski to ski. BUT that might be what you're after
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@Bennisboy, Thanks - while I may manage that doesnt sound fun and playful which I want.
@adithorp, You should know I have multiple pairs of ski pants so not a deal breaker. There is a v nice deal I have seem on the Camox Freebird, making it quite attractive but being the freebird it may not be as stiff and as such weaker on piste.
Struggling to see a great deal on the Armada and as Snoodles said the graphics are quite something!
Will definitely think about the Altum and the Faction options.
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I didn't find the FX95HP stiff or hard to ski but it's not much of a looker.
Best looking skis on the market are clearly the Black Crow all mountains, (not the freebirds). Whitedot could learn a thing or two about branding from them but that's another thread.
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I have the normal BC Navis which has a very fetching black and green colour scheme. It skis fantastically well only suffering on very hard pistes and with a little more width than the camox is excellent off piste. I've skied knee deep powder and not wished for something wider
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Elan Ripstick 96. Easily meets the brief and you can't miss them.
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lib tech skis
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Thanks guys, typical a lot of places seem to only have the Ripstick in the 86 and the 116- also watching some armadas on ebay that are down the road from me
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just purchased the icelantic pioneer 109s with the wood effect topsheets
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@mk28, Does anyone this side of the pond sell them?
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i got them from a french shop online called krakatoa. ive seen them in resort in tignes. i dont think many places stock them though no.
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You know it makes sense.
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Was not so impressed with the Ripstick ourselves, a bit less stable at speed. YMMV
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Poster: A snowHead
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What about J Skis? They should be good and there are many different topsheet options.
https://jskis.com/
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@wills_h, definitely an interesting option the black ops definitely look better than photos imply
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I like the nordica enforcers in 100 
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@PaulC1984, Hi Paul, I have seen a great deal on the FX95 but its the 2015 version, has much changed since then?
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@Kamikaze Pete, yes, very different skis. The 2015 model was the FX94. The subsequent model, the FX95, in both HP and non-HP, came out in 2016 (as far as I remember). It introduced early rise.
The current FX95 has been around for 2(?) years. It will be updated for 2020, and will again be a very different ski: [url=]https://www.pugski.com/threads/kästle-announces-largest-model-line-increase-since-2007.13801/page-6[/url]
If you are looking for a mid-90s do-anything ski, try the Stöckli Stormrider 95. I bought a pair this year and did 8 weeks on them in St Anton. The only limitation I found was the pilot.
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Mon 18-03-19 12:06; edited 1 time in total
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@ulmerhutte, Interesting as the site I was looking on says they are FX95 and the year is 2015! I suspect they are the 16 one or something then. the description is below:
Skis + bindings
Model: adult
Discipline: freeride / all mountain
Level: experienced to expert
Year: 2015
Light and easy to handle
Perfect for backcountry skiing
Provide excellent lift in powder
FEATURES:
Sandwich construction
Beech, poplar and fibre glass core
Traditional camber
Rocker tip and tail
Great lift
DIMENSIONS (reference size 181 cm):
Side cuts: 126 - 95 - 115 mm
Turn radius: 20 m
Weight per pair: 4.2 kg
TECHNOLOGY:
Double HollowTech (tip and tail)
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@ulmerhutte, It sounds like it could be quite old, will pass on that basis and not many people try to pass off 4.2Kg as light now either
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