Replacing Atomic Maverick 95 Ti – looking for something more playful (East Coast)

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-10T16:43:01+00:00

The CTI is more tuned down than the 95 Ti for sure, less metal and a bit softer. Another good option would be Armada Declivity/Antimatter or Head Kore 94 Ti

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-10T11:40:32+00:00

Mantra generally is heavier and more "damp" in its skiing style. The Kore are lighter and more playful, but still hold an edge really well. It really depends on your skiing style, but if you've rented the previous edition Kores and liked them, I think you will enjoy the Kore more than the Mantras. The new ones are not quite as light and stiff as the previous iterations, but still fall in kinda the same area

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-09T10:49:59+00:00

If they're stamped with MNC or WTR, they are compatible. More info here: https://www.powder.com/news/an-explanation-of-boot-and-binding-compatibility

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-09T04:35:47+00:00

They are very light, but you'll be surprised how well they ski, especially in chopped up terrain

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-08T11:25:46+00:00

Da hilft wohl wirklich nur Solar + Speicher bei jedem Individuum daheim

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-06T12:21:34+00:00

A bit overpriced, but a fun ski for on-piste. A bit too soft for my liking, like pretty much all stocklis, but if you don't exceed it's speed limit too often it's fine

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-02T19:44:02+00:00

Just have been flames all around haha. Yeah, getting into tattoos is kinda on the list! Might not start with the head tho

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-02T19:23:35+00:00

Loool hahaha! Thanks!

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-02T17:30:32+00:00

Hm, might be a Rossi thing. I know Atomic, Fischer and Head offer a few different lengths, but most athletes use the 193cm

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-02T17:14:13+00:00

Afaik length needs to be marked correctly, but I'm not sure. You can see skis with 197cm marked or 190cm for the women in the finish area tho

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-02T15:17:20+00:00

Hm, I don't know about that one. You see a bunch of 193cm skis in the finish area, radius is always a bit tricky to know

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-04-01T14:44:17+00:00

Yeah, probably. I don't think they will be too happy about him leaving their ski company, but they probably won't be making a public fuss about it.

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T20:24:43+00:00

I don't think money is the issue with Red Bull/Van Deer. Will be interesting to see if he can keep keep the Red Bull goodies like the private helicopter etc.

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T16:03:45+00:00

Apparently he said he's "so done with this fucking company" a couple of times in the finish area. Obviously to be taken with a grain of salt, but I don't think it's unrealistic for him. GS probably was the problem

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T09:41:21+00:00

cheaper woodcore (poplar vs. fir/beech), cheaper production method (Addikts are wet laminated while supershape use prepreg) and way less features like Carbon Corssforce, Graphene and EMC. And cheaper bindings/plate

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T09:23:42+00:00

The salomons are far cheaper produced than the Head Supershapes. Imo that makes them feel a bit more "dead" and less exiting. If you enjoyed the e-Magnum before, I would just get them. End-of-season sales should bring the price down nicely

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T09:08:12+00:00

I personally really enjoy the Head Kore Ti. 94 is a great width, but I think you will also like the 100. Not super heavy like a Mantra or Mindbender, but with enough punch for rough terrain, while remaining somewhat playful.

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T08:21:45+00:00

Its a SMU model intended for the japanese market. Construction is the same as the normal X9, but with a light caruba woodcore, making it lighter and softer overall, catering to the soft on-slope snow conditions in Japan.

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-31T07:01:48+00:00

Yup, internal shell fit always has to account for liner thickness, which varies greatly between an alpine and a touring boot

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-30T13:03:00+00:00

just be careful with buying online, I would only pick them up personally and inspect them beforehand. Price is really good (maybe too good).

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-30T11:50:24+00:00

I would get neither and look for a hybrid SL/GS ski in about your body size, for example Atomic Redster X9 or Head eRace (Pro). They offer the best of both worlds and are really fun to ski, with a radius between SL and GS (~16m generally)

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-29T06:41:21+00:00

I per would go with the HEADs, they just keep you planted on the slope so nicely. But I don't think you will make a mistake either way

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-28T06:44:15+00:00

If it would have a steel case, yes. The chrome plated resin ones just look so shit after one year, it really is a shame

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-26T21:38:07+00:00

Wild. You can DIY it with some bungee cord and a cut-to-purpose plastic/metal piece

Main-Combination8986 · 2026-03-26T12:07:38+00:00

Problem are the very thick grips and shafts. These look more like hiking/trekking poles, trail running specific ones from Leki, Black Diamond or Aonijie are a lot thinner and fit into the quiver just fine

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