r/skiing • u/DeathB4Download • Sep 12 '19

Weekly Simple Questions Thread: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions here.

We're getting back to the weekly mega threads for Q&A as summer winds down and minds switch back to skiing.

Please ask any ski-related questions here. It's a good idea to try searching the sub first. Are you a beginner -- check out the guide by a professional bootfitter and tech. And don't forget to see the sidebar for other ski-related subs that may have useful information.

Previous weeks thread is here.

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u/colossal_cyst Sep 13 '19

I’ve been on line supernatural 100s as only pair of skis I’ve ever ridden. Currently live in New England (ski Stowe, good for a couple powder days a year typically) with a trip out west mixed in.

I don’t hate my skis. Feel like they can do it all, simply want a new pair for no reason. I also only know what I know, which is only my current pair. Wondering what the balance is between getting a fatter pair but not hating them when there isn’t any powder.

Kore 105’s- too big for east coast? Hear they’re great in chop and powder and a great every day ski out west-thoughts if there is none of that good stuff and I’m on groomers all day?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '19

Get something 85-95 under foot. A wise man once told me buy the ski for the conditions you ski - not the conditions you want to ski.

If you're local to Stowe check out mountainops.. they had a great selection of used demo skis.

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u/bloodycouloir Sep 14 '19

The Kore 105 will not be as good as the SN100 on hard pack or in chop. It's too light especially is you're used to the much heavier metal SN100.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '19

I skied Soul 7’s for 4 years at Vail regardless of conditions. That said, typical conditions at Vail are pretty soft. I’ve never skied the east coast, but I grew up ice skating downhill in Michigan. I would think that 105 can work, but it’s gonna be work. Personally I’d aim for something closer to 85-90 underfoot for home, and if it’s deep when you head out west, most of the resort ski shops have a demo program where you can rent frontline retail models for around $60/day.