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Best praise vs top criticism for Head Kore 93
“I'd look at the Zag H-106, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Rossignol Sender 106, Volkl Mantra, or Head Kore 87 / 94 in their longest lengths. I don't know that they'll be perfect but they should be useable at least. All are 190+ with directional mount points which will make them feel longer compared to most skis available in those lengths”
“Skip pretty much any of the system skis (the ones that come with bindings), they are for groomers and jibbers. Look for an all-mountain ski in the 84-88 waist width, or even 84-95 depending on ski and your desires for off piste. You already have a carver, so get something a little wider with an early rise tip for a different style / different conditions. Don't fear the extra width - the skis are designed with some play in them that will slide with you rather than catch and be overwhelming. Check out the Moment Hot Mess or Sierra, the Nordica Santa Ana, the Blizzard Black Pearl, volkl w blaze or Secret, head kore (they're a little stiff but I like the men's version for myself), Elan Ripstick, Salomon QST Lux, K2 Mindbender ti (k2 is polarizing for being too "squishy" and build issues, but i really liked the ti versions as an easy entry all mountain can be used on expert terrain. I would avoid the wood only [base model] or carbon [90C for example] models). Avoid 'tweener' park/pow/play models like the Armada ARWs, Faction Prodigys, Atomic Bents - they're "slide-y" and tend to not have the edge control that all mountain skiers are looking for. Fun, but likely not what you're looking for”
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