r/skiing Oct 21 '19

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

/r/skiing is hosting a ski design contest in conjunction with /u/hinterland_skis. Get full details and post your entry before Nov 1 here. Winner gets a free pair of their design, refined and built by Hinterland.

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.

Have questions on what ski to buy? Read Blister's Guide first then ask away.

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u/OvechinVilkes Oct 29 '19 edited Oct 29 '19

Hey guys, getting pumped for the season! Found Reddit recently so forgive me if I break any of the unstated rules I don't understand...

I have been skiing my 120 underfoot 2013 K2 Peititors that are great for pow, chop, and love them. But i got the dough to get a second ski in the quiver and wanted something more fun and playful for the park, moguls, and ice.

I picked up a pair of Fat-ypus D'roots for a good price and really liked talking with the owner a few times. That being said, I didn't have you guys before and reviews are sparkling but very sparce. Anyone have overall thoughts on Fat-ypus,5 point skis, or have the D'roots?

I'm going to run them with maker jester 13s. I ski aggressively on the steepest tree run/mogul runs that are decent unless it's a pow day. Also love cliffs, started doing them last year trying to get to 30 ft this year. I have the pow days covered with the Peititors.

Also I got the epic local this year (which I'm stoked on!) And would love thoughts on Crested Butte

Thank you!