A solid new option for freeriders and resort skiers alike. Who it's For: Skiers that love soft snow and/or like to jump off stuff. This allows all-mountain wide skis to excel in hard snow conditions and be able to carve more easily than true freeride skis.
I'd say the Sky is the best floater of the three, but doesn't quite have the stability of the Salomon. I'm 5.9ft weight 185 lbs ski primarily in the Alps, all slopes and love steep offpist skiing, couloirs/chutes etc. Deep Dive: K2 Mindbender 99Ti June 23, 2019 June 21, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth We compare the Mindbender 99Ti to the Volkl Mantra M5, Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, ON3P Wrenegade 96, Blizzard Rustler 9, Rossignol Experience 94 Ti, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Liberty Origin 96, Renoun Endurance 98, and Dynastar Legend X96. Hope that helps! That would really help in tight moguls and trees, and it still has solid torsional stiffness and good vibration damping so will hold an edge really well on firm snow too.
Regarding the QST 92, do you recommend the 177 cm or the 185 cm length? From what I’ve read on the two skis, the turning radius of the 177 Mantra is similar to the 185 Enforcer. Perfectly stable in bumps and jumps.”, The freeride-rooted Rustler 10 was a hoot for testers at Taos this year, taking on wide-open bowls and tight, steep tree runs with confidence nearing on reckless abandon. Also check out the K2 Pinnacle 95 and the Blizzard Rustler 9 for comparison.
Watch it here. This gives the ski a more playful personality, especially in bumps and trees. Chris Bentchetler is known for taking freestyle and park-inspired tricks into the backcountry, and this is his pro-model all-mountain ski. It doesn't have a distinctly playful feel in soft snow and responds to skier input almost immediately. It's not an exceptionally forgiving all mountain ski for most skiers, but it has that high level of power, vibration damping, and stability that comes along with that much metal.
Metal is just making the ski heavier without really providing any benefit if you don't need the extra vibration damping and stability at speed. The Mindbender 99Ti boasts the most well-rounded skill set among its peers thanks to a moderate waist width, Titanal Y-Beam construction, and our All-Terrain Rocker profile. Based on what I've read, I think the Rustler 10, Kore 99, and QST 99 are probably the best candidates. The Kore is a good mix of the three, with the Sky being the quickest and floatiest, and the Salomon being the dampest and most stable. I have been thinking of getting something new that might have a bit more float in pow and playfulness in the trees, but the one other ski I have tried to date (a one-day demo of faction candide 3.0s) felt edgeless and soft. The flex pattern and shape of the Pinnacle 95 Ti give it really good performance in soft snow. Thanks Jeff. Also the Volkl Deacon 84 (or RTM 84 from previous years) are great skis. Testers found it performed best in pow, crud, and mixed snow conditions. I’m a fairly advanced skier, but want/need to improve on the bumps. I am so glad one of my colleagues told me about your reviews on YouTube, because they have inspired me to finally replace my 2012 Volkl Mantras. The 2018/2019 Völkl M5 Mantra all-mountain wide ski. Do you have any suggestions what to look for or to buy? Because you're not skiing exceptionally deep snow very often, you really don't need to go wider than those skis. Hope that helps! On paper it seems to be basically an Enforcer with more modern materials and thus a bit lighter and hopefully nimbler. So ski days are pretty even East vs West. What do you think?
I was basing the 177 Mantra on the greater manoeuvrability it would give me in bumps / tight terrain vs.184cm. I skied the Pinnacle 95 in a 186 and a 191 a few seasons back and enjoyed it, but felt they were easy to overski. As far as Phantom is concerned, I've found that it's not faster than a good temperature-matched wax, but the permanence of the treatment is appealing to a majority of skiers who don't normally wax. Larsen: “The Cuisinart of the category: It slices, dices, and could probably make curly fries.
Mostly ski glades and bumps and live in New England skiing Stowe, Jay, Cannon and the Loaf. Joined Nov 1, 2015 Posts 24,801 Location Reno, eNVy. While the M5s were a dream at speed, I'm willing to sacrifice some stability for something a bit more maneuverable, and I would like the ski to be at least serviceable on powder days. J Skis The Metal with the Bentley Graphic. With limited edition graphics rolling out all year long at a jaw-dropping low price, it left our testers wanting to ski on it all day. I consider myself a pretty fast skier - Love ripping groomers, but if there is deep snow thats where I'm at. The 2018/2019 Kästle MX99 men's all-mountain wide ski. I am 5’9” ~ 175 lb and consider myself an advanced skier.
SE. Read more about the K2 Pinnacle 105 TI here. An all mountain ski with some distinct freeride influence is a great way to describe it. Really honest and good ideas. What's an appropriate length for me? Happy to chat more about it. All that but still fun and capable of being opened up once I hit the groomers back to the chair. The ski’s graphene-infused tip and tail matched with the Kore’s signature carbon, KOROYD, and karuba wood core means this ski is happy in back bowls, groomers, and the skin track. I'm about the same size as you, maybe a bit heavier, and I found those two models and sizes to be just about right. Who's making that argument, you might ask? Read more about the HEAD Kore 105 all-mountain wide ski.
I like to charge hard and make nice big super-g turns, but also looking for a ski a bit more agile in the moguls and trees. I want something that'll allow for my more freestyle mind as I get more comfortable on skis, 180s to 360s and some cliff hucks but still able to lay it down at high speeds. On the other end of the spectrum, they don't have quite the firm snow performance of the Bonafide, but they're much less demanding and a more forgiving ski overall. Looking for your thoughts on those as well.
They're both playful and super-fun, which is what sounds like you like. Glad to hear you've got some new boots that are working well for you! The Rossignol Sky 7 HD was re-invented for 2018 and is back unchanged for 2019. I heard the Marker Griffon 13 makes trouble sometimes (even out of the box). Hi David! Between the Enforcer and Mantra, the Volkl has more of an on-trail and carving personality while the Enforcer has some freeride tendencies for softer snow and crud.
I'm having fun throwing in Super G hills like Birds of Prey when in tourist conditions, but definitely no ambitions at racing, and I don't see myself out of bounds or heliskiing within the lifespan of the next skis. The primary purpose for these skis will be to perform in powder. I’m 6-2 210 -56 and looking for a good all mountain ski. Hi Rafal! Both are supremely versatile, but the narrower one will give you a better chance at keeping up. I'm trying to decide what ski to get next and was hoping to get some guidance from you guys. Larsen: “Sweet Betty Crocker, this ski is butter smooth. I never took a ski lesson in my life, so am probably not the best technical skier. Volkl changed up the Mantra for the 2019 season! How you describe what you're looking for is basically how I describe the QST 99.
I’m in the market for a one ski quiver. I used to be expert and haven't skied a lot the last few years. With two strips of Titanal and an all-maple wood core, this ski will also please many traditional skiers thanks to its lively demeanor.
For the first time in the MX series, the MX99 also has rocker in the shovel. I have loved these skis for their ability to bust through crud, carve up wind-buffed pow, and of course lay it down at high speed on groomers to get the legs warm. Surprising float in the soft stuff? I’ve been checking out the reviews of the Rustler 9 and 10 and think one of those could be a fit, as well. Combine this with the fact that the Enforcer 100 uses more rocker than anything we've talked about so far (50% total) and you've got a very smooth ski that stays stable on firm snow, holds an edge well, but also allows you to pivot and smear the ski. I like the bumps but am also looking for a wide enough waist to do some powder without having to change skis. I'm 40 year-old, 5'8",170 lb male skier who likes to spend most of my time in the trees, off-trail or diving into powder. I demo'd them again this year with the new M5. Don't skip leg day if you're going with these skis. I'm leaning toward the M5 Mantra, but also like the QST99 and the 98TI. Ive been eyeing the rustler 9, sick day 94 and even considering something in a 88. . Ski out west. Have fun! You're right in the sense that it's a lot like an Enforcer 93 with different materials. The only benefit would be increased stability at speed, but I don't think that's a huge concern here. Each of these skis offers their own unique set of attributes, performance characteristics, and overall feel. I'm not a speed demon, more like ability to turn freely and easily. I also tried the Bonafides when I was in Tahoe. The QST 92 should be at the top of your list, as should the Blizzard Rustler 9. I'd go 92 unless you want something a bit burlier and wider. My new best friend.”, The completely redesigned QST 106 took the best parts of last season’s model and added a damping cork insert into the tip and tail.
SE. Thanks for your help. Not the same stability and vibration damping as the Enforcer 100 or M5 on firm snow, but it's also no slouch, and is a super fun ski in off-piste terrain. Salomon added basalt and doubled the amount of carbon and flax in the QST 99 for 2019. SE. The QST is an absolute blast in moguls and trees. From the length I was thinking to 180cm. If we were to pick two words to describe the Kore 99 from Head they would be stiff and lightweight. Hope that helps! I think the best thing to do here is to get a ski that blends the power and precision of the Mantra with a more playful, soft-snow oriented ski for your sidecountry and soft snow adventures. The new big dog of Kästle’s MX line, the MX99 brings a full layer of carbon atop two layers of Titanal, plus a silver fir and beech wood core. Likely about 180 would work. 188 cm might seem huge, but at your size and given the shape of the ski, it could definitely work. I think if you're on-piste more, I'd lean to the volkl.
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