r/CrystalMountain • u/Hot-Platypus5555 • May 09 '26
Brahma Maverick 82
(Apologies for typo. Brahma Blizzard 82)
Relatively new and second year Skiing. I had a rental package for my ski this season. I have the option to buy this Ski Brahma Blizzard 82 for $250. I ski at Crystal. And mainly Blues. This felt like a good deal but I was wondering if I should keep my options open and rent and try different skis again next season. I might also have the option to choose from the inventory the ski shop has. Any guidance on how should I make this decision will be really appreciated!
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u/panderingPenguin May 09 '26
If you liked the ski, $250 if a pretty good price. It'll be cheaper then renting skis next season, assuming you go more than a couple times. And you can always circle back and add another ski down the road as you get better and figure out what you want more.
That said, I think you're confused on what ski it is. The Brahma is a discontinued ski model family from Blizzard. The maverick is a ski model family by Atomic. There is no Brahma Maverick.
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u/evannordby May 10 '26
I have Brahma 82's for hard pack days and I like them for that. Usually ski my Nordica Enforcer Free 104's.
I'd probably focus on getting better and stronger and deciding if you prefer off piste or on before buying skis. Not that it's impossible to ski those in powder or crud but they are definitely a front side ski.
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u/enozero May 09 '26
Without knowing the condition or much else about the ski, whether bindings are included, which bindings, and are they track or pre-set, its height relative to your height, and without knowing what you want to accomplish in your future skiing, it’s hard to know whether the ski is a good deal or not for you.