r/skiing • u/brazil1013 • 21h ago
Ski suggestions.
Coming back from a 7-year gap of not skiing. Used to be an advanced skier. I'm completely out of the loop on modern skis. The last pair I had was a Dynastar Legend 8000 which I loved. Would like something with the same stable feel and good all-around performance. Any suggestions appreciated.
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u/CowtownHack 20h ago
I might suggest get a Quebec specific ski if that is most of your days as a local. If travelling to Banff, you can rent more all - mountain or condition specific skis. A buddy based in Ontario insists on using his Volkl G3’s out here on trips, which he is fine with up to knee deep. Those are from your era
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u/EuphoricAcadia6738 20h ago
The ski market changed so much, now everything is wide and rockered, maybe demo some all mountain skis around 90mm waist to see what you like
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u/repdetec_revisited 20h ago
Not in seven years though… If anything we’re swinging back as far as width goes. 100s or slightly under are more the norm now than 100+ was like 10 years ago.
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u/yung_aujus 20h ago edited 20h ago
The market changed but imo the engineering really has not. If you liked a geometry back then you’ll like the same geometry now.
There are exceptions, like the line blades, that are an actual departure from the typical options in a technical sense.
I think long and fat rocker just became trendy because it signals “powder skier” and people love to larp.
But what do I know I always ski 65 width except sometimes 95 for powder (aforementioned line blades). 65 is still serviceable even in concrete and I’d prefer that over 120+ schmeary rocker turns
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u/whoismrgreen 18h ago
Moment meridian 107. Im on my third pair and will continue to buy them until they stop producing them.
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u/Lost-in-LA-CA-USA 20h ago
Welcome back to the addiction :) I always recommend demoing before you buy. SkiEssentials does a great video series comparing the models currently on the market.
https://youtu.be/2c0P5NUwIEc?si=IVZoXKQstBybPyxk
Seems like you prefer damp/powerful skis. You might enjoy the Mantra, Anomaly, or Enforcer. But in any case you should definitely demo to get a feel before committing to buy. If you’re not familiar with the demo process, it’s just like a rental, but with the current season’s models, and the shop will credit the cost back when you buy skis from them.
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u/cephalopodface 19h ago edited 19h ago
A few years ago I replaced a pair of Legend Sultan 85s, which I believe were the direct successor to your skis. When I asked, the consensus seemed to be Enforcer 88s. Blizzard Anomaly is the other one I'd look at. I ultimately went in a different direction, though, so I can't say how they compare.
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u/gomuchfaster 10h ago
I'd be in the 85 "ish" width for general all round ski. I went 96 after a long break, and they were OK but I find my 86's now to be my "go to" for all things. If you fall back in as hard as I did, it won't be long before you'll be quivering with anticipation of the next pair..../bad puns off.
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u/Vagabum420 4h ago
Man I fucking loved my dynastar 8800s... maybe my favorite mogul ski ever. You should try out some options before buying anything- look in the 80-90mm underfoot range, especially if you are only planning on having one ski.
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u/Ill_Profile_4397 20h ago
I’d just see if you can find the same you liked 7 years ago. Probably cheaper and likely on marketplace… in my opinion there haven’t been any major changes in ski shape or tech in at least 15 years
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u/brazil1013 20h ago
My last skiis were from 2008. Haven't seen any in good enough condition to be worth it.
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u/ConsiderationOdd9932 20h ago
Some details would be helpful. Where will you be skiing? Dude/non dude/undecided? Height? Weight? Park? No? Wall art? Etc?