Love that you are replying with some options to comments even though the vid is months old! Great to see! Hoping you can help me in suggesting some skis that I should be demoing. I currently ride a 2014 QST 105 (181cm) and absolutely love them. I ski everything on the mountain... and usually pretty aggressively, usually hitting a lot of bump runs , tree skiing, and narrow steeps / cliff areas (but not super big drops) like the Sisters at Kirkwood CA - so need something that is quite nimble and light. When skiing groomers, I tend to have medium - long sweeping turns and tend to ski pretty fast.... and of course I want to ensure that I have enough float on the days that I do actually get to ski powder (PLEASE SNOW SOON CALIFORNIA... WE MISS IT). Here is the rub though - I am a heavier dude... 6'1 at a little over 250 lbs... and what I love about the Q105s is well they handle my weight.... they have a lot of rigidity under foot for pretty light ski. I am obviously going to be trying the Q106s - but keen to see what other options I should be considering.
Hi Dean, Thanks for checking out our videos! Please subscribe to the channel :-) Definitely try the new QST 106 and with that the Rossignol Sender 104Ti, and K2 Mindbender 108. All great skis that can handle a lot of power from the skier and gives it right back. All the best, The Half-Life Crew
I bought the Enforcer 104 free, haven't skid them yet. I ski mostly Telluride. Hope they're not too wide for me. I think I'll buy another pair around 80mms so I have something better on my knees when there's no fresh snow. Good video guys!
Best one ski quiver for skiing the west US and other areas with lots of snow is the Moment Deathwish. Absolutely a blast in any condition, maybe not east coast ice.
What I want in a ski: - My metrics: I am 6’1 (185cm), 170lbs (77kg) athletic build 30-32” waist, BMI of 21 - I am looking for a ski that is light for the big all mountain. Can handle the trees with a quick response time, next to the piste crude, off piste real snow about 5-10” powder (12-25cm). It needs to be able to grip on a piste on not so great condition (icy) days since I’m not skiing out west but I generally ski next to the piste when I can. - Rocker in the tip and tail (I do want to do a bit of free style next to the piste and not in a park like landing switch/butters). Doesn't need to be a twin tip, just some tail rocker to land switch. - I love doing cliff/snowbank drop-offs about 3-10’ (1m-3m.) - I pivot through moguls and not go straight through them. - Looking for about 90-95 underfoot and 175-182cm length under 1800g skis. - I tried the older Kore 92 skies and loved them. I’ve looked into Faction CT 1.0-2.0 and Faction Prodigy 1.0-2.0 like the thought of them but haven’t tried them so I don’t know if they are right for me. Looked into elan ripstick 95 blacks. Rossignol escaper 94s. - No idea on my preferred stiffness. I haven’t exactly tried a bunch back-to-back to see what I like more. But I think I would like stiff, playful. - No idea on my preferred camber Current ski in my Quiver - Head Natural Instinct 2017. It’s a heavier hugh sidewall carving ski even though it has graphene. I’ve tested 90-100m under foot skis at alp resorts for skiing powder/crude, Current ski location, level and frequency: - I ski 3+ weekends (6days) a year now in 2000m+ mountains in the Alps. - I am looking to ski about 5-10 weekends this year then get a season pass when I get back to the east coast but I will be doing big mountain skiing as much as possible. - I have done ski touring on red runs (black diamond in NA). - I always ski next to the piste on resorts like Val Thorens (3 valleys, France) or La plagne on red runs (black diamond in NA). - No idea on turn radius. At the moment, I like a like a lower turn radius but would like a 1 quiver ski that can do small turns in crude/mogul/piste but longer turns in 6”-12” pow day. - I do use my edge on piste, but I don’t care so much about speed and i'm not all about carving.
i'm in norway for one year i'm lokking looking for a ski 60 % freeride 40 % slope, ( i made some compettion so i want to have ski witch you can still pushin hard in slope ). what is your advice ( i looked about it and i find the mantra m6 and the stormrider 95, do you have better sugestion) ?
do you guys have any thoughts on the black crow camox? heard good things but black crows don't seem to have as much mass media appeal? having trouble finding a lot of reviews on them.
IHi I am looking for an all mountain ski to replace my 2016 Volkl RTMs , trying to choose between a Nordica Enforcer 88 or a Volkl Mantra 6, both 2022 editions, mostly ski groomers but want a bit of deeper snow ability ( eastern deep so up to 5 or 6 inches ) and something that works well in crud and softer snow days. Thoughts between the 2? am an advanced skier 5'10" 165 lbs and fit. thanks !
Hi Laine -- FOR SURE -- we got you covered. I just finished the edit. It will go live by tomorrow. Please be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss it AND send us some killer ski pics this season -- we NEVER get enough female content. Cheers, Tim halflifet.5@gmail.com OR Instagram @halflifet.5
Love that you are replying with some options to comments even though the vid is months old! Great to see! Hoping you can help me in suggesting some skis that I should be demoing. I currently ride a 2014 QST 105 (181cm) and absolutely love them. I ski everything on the mountain... and usually pretty aggressively, usually hitting a lot of bump runs , tree skiing, and narrow steeps / cliff areas (but not super big drops) like the Sisters at Kirkwood CA - so need something that is quite nimble and light. When skiing groomers, I tend to have medium - long sweeping turns and tend to ski pretty fast.... and of course I want to ensure that I have enough float on the days that I do actually get to ski powder (PLEASE SNOW SOON CALIFORNIA... WE MISS IT). Here is the rub though - I am a heavier dude... 6'1 at a little over 250 lbs... and what I love about the Q105s is well they handle my weight.... they have a lot of rigidity under foot for pretty light ski. I am obviously going to be trying the Q106s - but keen to see what other options I should be considering.
Hi Dean,
Thanks for checking out our videos! Please subscribe to the channel :-)
Definitely try the new QST 106 and with that the Rossignol Sender 104Ti, and K2 Mindbender 108. All great skis that can handle a lot of power from the skier and gives it right back.
All the best,
The Half-Life Crew
I bought the Enforcer 104 free, haven't skid them yet. I ski mostly Telluride. Hope they're not too wide for me. I think I'll buy another pair around 80mms so I have something better on my knees when there's no fresh snow. Good video guys!
Best one ski quiver for skiing the west US and other areas with lots of snow is the Moment Deathwish. Absolutely a blast in any condition, maybe not east coast ice.
Thanks Matt -- great tip. I'll have to try that one out.
Best,
Tim
What I want in a ski:
- My metrics: I am 6’1 (185cm), 170lbs (77kg) athletic build 30-32” waist, BMI of 21
- I am looking for a ski that is light for the big all mountain. Can handle the trees with a quick response time, next to the piste crude, off piste real snow about 5-10” powder (12-25cm). It needs to be able to grip on a piste on not so great condition (icy) days since I’m not skiing out west but I generally ski next to the piste when I can.
- Rocker in the tip and tail (I do want to do a bit of free style next to the piste and not in a park like landing switch/butters). Doesn't need to be a twin tip, just some tail rocker to land switch.
- I love doing cliff/snowbank drop-offs about 3-10’ (1m-3m.)
- I pivot through moguls and not go straight through them.
- Looking for about 90-95 underfoot and 175-182cm length under 1800g skis.
- I tried the older Kore 92 skies and loved them. I’ve looked into Faction CT 1.0-2.0 and Faction Prodigy 1.0-2.0 like the thought of them but haven’t tried them so I don’t know if they are right for me. Looked into elan ripstick 95 blacks. Rossignol escaper 94s.
- No idea on my preferred stiffness. I haven’t exactly tried a bunch back-to-back to see what I like more. But I think I would like stiff, playful.
- No idea on my preferred camber
Current ski in my Quiver
- Head Natural Instinct 2017. It’s a heavier hugh sidewall carving ski even though it has graphene. I’ve tested 90-100m under foot skis at alp resorts for skiing powder/crude,
Current ski location, level and frequency:
- I ski 3+ weekends (6days) a year now in 2000m+ mountains in the Alps.
- I am looking to ski about 5-10 weekends this year then get a season pass when I get back to the east coast but I will be doing big mountain skiing as much as possible.
- I have done ski touring on red runs (black diamond in NA).
- I always ski next to the piste on resorts like Val Thorens (3 valleys, France) or La plagne on red runs (black diamond in NA).
- No idea on turn radius. At the moment, I like a like a lower turn radius but would like a 1 quiver ski that can do small turns in crude/mogul/piste but longer turns in 6”-12” pow day.
- I do use my edge on piste, but I don’t care so much about speed and i'm not all about carving.
Head Kore 93, or Volkl Blaze 94. Both are light weight yet stable and smooth at speed.
Cheers,
The Half-Life Crew
Love this video, very informative...keep up the great work!
Thanks Boris -- appreciate it brother!
Cheers,
The Half-Life Crew
Love NGT! I will have to use that when I am describing new skis in the 2022/23 season.
Lol -- yep - - the latest in techology :-)
Cheers,
Tim
missing Dynastar M-Pro 99 or M-Free 99 in the set-up, both great skis, M-Free 99 maybe the most playfull ski in this width on the market right now....
Hi Fartab -- good thought. Thank you for the comment.
Tim
i'm in norway for one year i'm lokking looking for a ski 60 % freeride 40 % slope, ( i made some compettion so i want to have ski witch you can still pushin hard in slope ). what is your advice ( i looked about it and i find the mantra m6 and the stormrider 95, do you have better sugestion) ?
I’m a big fan of the Volkl M6. I would also consider Nordica enforcer 100, or Atomic Maverick 95.
Cheers,
The Half-Life Crew
Elan ripsticks!!
do you guys have any thoughts on the black crow camox? heard good things but black crows don't seem to have as much mass media appeal? having trouble finding a lot of reviews on them.
The Black Crow Camox rocks! Here's a review we did: instagram.com/reel/CaBWxFaFdxx/?
thanks
I wondered what Dexter Rutecki was up to
hahaha -- thanks Jeremy.
The Half-Life Crew
Lets hear about the powder skis next!
You for it Josh -- Be sure to subscribe to the channel and you'll see it within 48 hours!
Cheers,
Tim
Stockli Stormrider 95.
Right on Tony G!
IHi I am looking for an all mountain ski to replace my 2016 Volkl RTMs , trying to choose between a Nordica Enforcer 88 or a Volkl Mantra 6, both 2022 editions, mostly ski groomers but want a bit of deeper snow ability ( eastern deep so up to 5 or 6 inches ) and something that works well in crud and softer snow days. Thoughts between the 2? am an advanced skier 5'10" 165 lbs and fit. thanks !
Hi Peter - I personally love the Volkl M6. It has the right amount of width for deeper snow days and rips on the groomers.
Best,
The Half-Life Crew
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO Nice ! Where do you mostly ski ?
eastern Canada mostly
Which one of these would you recommend an old snowboarder now a beginner/intermediate skier?
Hey Tobias - you'd be good with any of these. My go to is the K2 Mindbender 99 -- great all around ski.
Volkl❤️
A good ski indeed. Enjoy the season!
Best,
Tim
Line Blade 96 or Blizzard Rustler 9 - ?
Please call our store and talk with one of our riders.
Uh, how about women's skis?
Hi Laine -- FOR SURE -- we got you covered. I just finished the edit. It will go live by tomorrow. Please be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss it AND send us some killer ski pics this season -- we NEVER get enough female content.
Cheers,
Tim
halflifet.5@gmail.com
OR
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Hi Laine -- Here you go --- ua-cam.com/video/6RhzW7p2FAo/v-deo.html
Let us know what you think.
Cheers,
Tim
me likey fast.
Yea man! so do we. enjoy.
You stole that NGT from Ski Talk. Shame on you
hahaha -- imitation is the biggest form of flattery.