Hey guys, im in the market for an all mountain setup and Ive spent many hours watching your reviews trying to find the best set of skis. I live in southern ontario canada so mostly piste with the odd 20cm+ fresh downfall. I will likely head to montreal or vermont a few times a year so I want something that can handle deeper snow when im there. I will mostly be riding frontside, I like to dip into the trees as well and bob and weave through there, very little park time if any at all. I used to be an intermediate to advaced skier 10 years ago, then switched to snowboarding and now switching back to skiing. So ill be rusty but within a month im confident Ill be at the intermediate/advanced level again so I dont want to buy a "beginner" ski that I will grow out of quick. So im looking for a good ski that I can feel confident on and have some fun on all over the mountain for many years. Im 5'10, 165-170lbs. I had my eyes on the mindbender 90c and was also looking at the volkl kanjo. I liked the idea of getting twin tips, but neither of those are, so I think thats why Im hesitant on them. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
Hey Will! Both of those skis could work for you. They're both good on trail and handle our eastern conditions really well, but both can be taken off trail and can handle some softer snow conditions as well. That said, if you like the idea of owning a twin tip, I don't see any reason not to get a twin tip. Twin tips are a lot of fun, and in my experience, a lot of people coming from snowboarding to skiing generally like the way they feel. So, don't rule them out just because you won't be in the park much. The Fischer Ranger 94 FR comes to mind as a potential option. It's a little wider than what you're looking at, but not much, and checks all your boxes. I'd at least take a look at it. Nordica Soul Rider 87 could be another good one to consier.
Hi! I love your videos and have been using them to try and pick my next ski as where I live demo days for are hard to come by. I’m an intermediate/advanced female skier coming back to skiing after snowboarding for past 15+ years. I’m 5’4 and athletic but on the heavier side at about 200 lbs. I tried a friend’s K2 Missbehaved skis and loved them so I’m considering the Mindbenders because of this. I’m hesitating between a Nordica Santa Ana 93 or 98 as I seem to understand from your reviews that it’s a little stiffer or K2 Mindbender either 90C or 90TI thinking the TI may be more stable given my weight. I’m an occasional east coast weekend skier (4-5 times per year) with a 1 week annual ski trip out west every year. I like doing some nice solid wide carving on groomed but also need to be able to pivot pretty quickly for doing glades and I have to deal with some powder out West as well but can’t justify a powder ski for now. I also understood from your videos that the Enforcer is built differently from the Santa Ana but for the Mindbenders, any difference other than graphic and size options? Thanks so much and would love to hear if you’d have any recommendations for me? Chantal
The mindbender 90C would be a great option. The Santa Ana is essentially the women's version of the enforcer (different size options less metal, slightly different shapes, and different graphics). They are powerful all-mountain skis designed for advanced to expert level skiers similar to the mindbender 90Ti. The 90c will allow for more ease of maneuverability due to its more forgiving flex and lower weight. The Carbon construction still provides a level of vibration damping and stability as well. It provides a great balance of maneuverability, forgiveness and stability.
Hey guys, love your videos! I'm 5'10 and 140lbs and I'm looking for a one ski quiver that's light, playful and fun to ride all over the mountain. My priorities are more on easy maneuverability and soft snow performance than aggressive charging on piste. I'd also like to combine my ski with a shift binding so it can function as a touring ski as well. I'm currently torn between the K2 Mindbender 90c (177cm) and the Fischer Ranger 94 FR (177cm), could you guys please give a comparison between these two or maybe recommend another ski that would fit in your opinion? Thanks a lot!!
Hey Dave! Sounds like you've done your homework, because those are both really good choices for what you want to do. While they're both great skis, I'm leaning towards the Ranger. The Mindbender would give you more on trail, firm snow precision. Slightly longer effective edge and its construction results in a good amount of precision on firm snow. That said, considering your focus is more on maneuverability and soft snow performance, I think you might find more value in the Ranger. It's a little lighter, the rocker profile is more pronounced, and overall it's easier to maneuver in soft snow. Hope that helps!
I think most skiers would be happy with their grip and performance on icy slopes. A really aggressive skier looking to hold an edge at high speeds with a lot of G forces would probably push them past their limits, but you'd really need to be charging.
They're great! They can get a little bogged down in deep snow, but for light soft snow conditions in the moguls and trees, they're really good. Quick, agile, and the shape never feels catchy in off-piste terrain.
Love your content! I am in the market for a pair of skis. I am an advance skier and I weigh 128lbs (58KG). I enjoy skiing a mix of terrain such as groomers, and I spend quite a bit of time in the trees and bumps. I want a ski that is about 90-93ish underfoot. Being that I am light and enjoy bumps and trees I also prefer skis that are pretty flexible and not overly stiff, in the past I have found good luck with women's skis, such as the Santa Ana 93. What would be some of your recommendations? Thanks! (BTW I ski in Colorado)
I'd start with the Salomon QST 92, Elan Ripstick 96 (I know that's outside your width range), and the Fischer Ranger 94 FR. All of those skis work really well for lighter skiers. Start with those and let me know what you think!
Im looking for new skis this year and this ski has caught my interest. I mostly ski groomers as I don't get much snow where I live, but during ski trips I enjoy skiing powder and glades. Im an advanced skier and I like to make small but quick turns down the mountain. Would the K2 mind bender 90C be a good option or should I maybe look into some other skis??
Hey Paul! Yes, I think the 90C is a really, really good choice for what you're doing. Its shape is good for groomed snow, plenty of edge contact, good stability, good torsional stiffness from the Carbon Spectral Braid. Then when you take it on a trip and get it into more technical terrain and softer snow, you'll appreciate the light swing weight and the slight early taper in the tips and tails. Really well-rounded ski. I'd also take a look at the Ripstick 88 from Elan. Fairly similar characteristics between the two, and from the sounds of it you'd really enjoy that ski as well.
I'm looking for new skis for the season, and I am torn between these and the Mindbender 85. I am 6ft and around 190ish lbs. I can ski almost everything on a mountain and like glades, but would probably say I am more intermediate than advanced. I've been riding the Volkl RTM 75 and felt super limited to only frontside trails and had a hard time achieving short, more playful turns in the trees and off piste and felt heavy on me, though that could just be me not being an amazing skier. Would you say that the Mindbender series sounds like more of an all mountain ski not limited to front side carving, and if you would recommend the Mindbender 85 or 90c? Thank you!
Hi Jack! I think you'll find more benefits from the Mindbender 90C. The extra width is going to really help when you go off trail into trees and softer snow conditions. It's also a little lighter than the 85 because of using more advanced construction, which I also think you'll appreciate as you were finding your RTM 75 to be a little heavy. Both the Mindbender 90C and 85 are more of all-mountain skis than dedicated carvers, so I think either one would be better for you than the RTM, but if you can afford the slightly more expensive 90C, I do think there are benefits there.
Hey Jeff, great review. How do you think this you perform as a tele ski? Looking for something quick for the trees and bumps. If not, Is there a ski that would be better?
For a tele ski, something with metal underfoot is usually preferable. This helps with screw retention and overall stability. You could absolutely mount a tele binding on these but a ski like the Blizzard Rustler 9 would provide you with the lightweight profile you're looking for out of the 90C with a bit more stability and robust feel.
This was my choice last year and I’m so happy about speaking of stiffness do you recommend 90ti step up from 90c or maybe some other brand with this price range $????thank you in advance 😉
You're looking for a little more stiffness than your 90C? Are you going to keep that ski too? If you are, I'd try to differentiate from it a little more. For instance, if you're looking for more stiffness/precision, you could do something like the Brahma 82 from Blizzard and have a narrower ski that's quicker edge to edge and more powerful on groomers. Does that make sense? Let me know what your overall goals are.
@@SkiEssentials Yes i will keep 90c but this year I want longer and more stiffer the way I feel on 90c it’s perfect just when I seed up they start vibrating little in the front I’m 110 kilo 6.3 if you have any suggestions please let me know what you think 🤔😉
@@charlie83blue3 I personally think it would be cool to get a stiffer, narrower ski like the Brahma 82 I mentioned for the days you want to ski faster on firm snow. Then you can keep your 90C for days when you want to ski slower, be more playful, go into more technical terrain, etc. You could also do the same thing, but go wider with the stiffer model. I'm all about getting skis that complement what you already have, so I still think it would be a bit weird to get a 90Ti when you already have a 90C.
If you had to pick between the mindbender 90c and the pinnacle 88 for a intermediate 6' 200lbs guy who skis groomers, likes tree skiing, and wants one that can handle good fresh snow?
Both are great, both would work just fine. The Mindbender shape is more precise on groomers, while the Pinnacle would be a little easier to pivot in tight trees, but overall, they're relatively similar and would both work for what you're looking to do.
Hi there, sorry if this question comes so late since the publishing of your video... I'm into getting a MindBender C, but actually not sure about which size get. I'm about 5.9 tall and 145 in weight. I'm 54, quite expert, both on ski and snowboarding, like to ski any trail with one quiver, going from piste to freeriding and back country into woods when fresh snow allows that. Truly confused between 170 or 177... what'd be your advice? Thanks a lot!
Hi Francesco! If you're an expert skier, you'll probably be happier with the 177 cm length. I would, however, think about how fast you like to ski more than anything else. You can be the world's best skier technically, but still prefer slower speeds. If that sounds like you, you may be better off sticking with the 170 cm length.
Hi, I'm looking to buy my first pair of skis. I'm 24 years old, 5'9 and 140 lbs, would say I'm a intermediate skier, can get down most groomed slopes comfortably but still working on my technique. Want a ski that I can progress to the next level with. I've tried a friends armada arv 96 ti in 170, but felt like they were abit too heavy and stiff. Would the mindbender 90c be a good option? I've also looked at ranger 94 aswell as rustler 9 and sheeva 9 (is there any diffrence between these two?). Or is there another ski that you would recommend? Also what length should I get? Thanks and keep up the great videos.
HI Filip! Mindbender 90C would be a great ski for you! I think Ranger 94 would work well too if you want something with more pronounced rocker, which can help with maneuverability when you go off groomed slopes. I expect the Rustler would feel too stiff and heavy as to me it feels like more ski than the ARV 96. For length, I'd stick right around the 170 cm range for length, maybe a little bit longer, but probably nothing over a 175 cm.
@@SkiEssentials Thanks for the reply. I'm quessing that ranger 92 ti would be a bit too stiff aswell? What do you think about qst 92 can get it for the same price as the mindbender. Want a ski thats pretty quick edge too edge and not too heavy. Would you go 169 or 177 in the qst?
@@nymberg5 Yeah, I think Ranger 92 Ti would be a little too stiff and too demanding. QST 92 would be a good one. Kind of like a mix between the Ranger 94 and the Mindbender 90C. The QST might be one where you could justify going to the longer 177 cm length because it has relatively long rocker/taper in the tips and tails.
I like that idea. It's not the lightest ski in the world, but it's certainly light enough, and would give you really nice downhill performance. Go for it!
Hi. Im 5'11" 225lbs, would this be a good ski for me? Im an intermediate-advanced skiier, east coast mostly, I like going fast! I tried out some wide skiis in Snowmass last year and loved them (Faction Prodigy 2.0). Coming off 12 year old K2 Apache Raider 172. Looking for a good all around ski for me that I can ski on the east coast and out west too
I'd say at your size and considering you like skiing fast, the Mindbender 90Ti probably makes more sense. You'll get more stability at speed and more vibration damping in the Ti version, which I think would work well for your weight and how you like to ski. I'm sure you could ski the 90C too, but from everything you said, the Ti feels like the better choice.
@@SkiEssentials awesome! Thanks for the help. Would you consider the 90ti to be a heavy ski? What other/better options are there for me? What’s a good size and binding for me?
@@abecker1028 It's relatively heavy, but no heavier than most all-mountain skis in its category. In general, I'd look for something around the 180 cm length range, and something that has some metal (to support your size), but also rocker. Blizzard Rustler 9 comes to mind as a ski that has those characteristics... maybe even something like the Enforcer 93 from Nordica. For bindings, we use a lot of Tyrolia Attack 13s and Marker Griffons on skis like this. Low stand height, wide platform, proven safety and performance.
Quicker edge to edge and more precise. Really good in moguls because of the increased quickness. Ripsticks are better in soft snow, more rocker, more taper, wider throughout. More vibration damping in the Ripsticks too thanks to the 3D application of carbon. More technology overall, which is where the higher price tag is coming from.
This review got me wanting to try it out. Demo'd it last week. Loved it and got myself a pair.
Awesome! Great skis that are often overlooked.
Just bought my pair !
Just bought these bad boys
Hey guys, im in the market for an all mountain setup and Ive spent many hours watching your reviews trying to find the best set of skis. I live in southern ontario canada so mostly piste with the odd 20cm+ fresh downfall. I will likely head to montreal or vermont a few times a year so I want something that can handle deeper snow when im there. I will mostly be riding frontside, I like to dip into the trees as well and bob and weave through there, very little park time if any at all. I used to be an intermediate to advaced skier 10 years ago, then switched to snowboarding and now switching back to skiing. So ill be rusty but within a month im confident Ill be at the intermediate/advanced level again so I dont want to buy a "beginner" ski that I will grow out of quick. So im looking for a good ski that I can feel confident on and have some fun on all over the mountain for many years. Im 5'10, 165-170lbs. I had my eyes on the mindbender 90c and was also looking at the volkl kanjo. I liked the idea of getting twin tips, but neither of those are, so I think thats why Im hesitant on them. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
Hey Will! Both of those skis could work for you. They're both good on trail and handle our eastern conditions really well, but both can be taken off trail and can handle some softer snow conditions as well. That said, if you like the idea of owning a twin tip, I don't see any reason not to get a twin tip. Twin tips are a lot of fun, and in my experience, a lot of people coming from snowboarding to skiing generally like the way they feel. So, don't rule them out just because you won't be in the park much. The Fischer Ranger 94 FR comes to mind as a potential option. It's a little wider than what you're looking at, but not much, and checks all your boxes. I'd at least take a look at it. Nordica Soul Rider 87 could be another good one to consier.
Hi! I love your videos and have been using them to try and pick my next ski as where I live demo days for are hard to come by.
I’m an intermediate/advanced female skier coming back to skiing after snowboarding for past 15+ years. I’m 5’4 and athletic but on the heavier side at about 200 lbs. I tried a friend’s K2 Missbehaved skis and loved them so I’m considering the Mindbenders because of this. I’m hesitating between a Nordica Santa Ana 93 or 98 as I seem to understand from your reviews that it’s a little stiffer or K2 Mindbender either 90C or 90TI thinking the TI may be more stable given my weight.
I’m an occasional east coast weekend skier (4-5 times per year) with a 1 week annual ski trip out west every year.
I like doing some nice solid wide carving on groomed but also need to be able to pivot pretty quickly for doing glades and I have to deal with some powder out West as well but can’t justify a powder ski for now.
I also understood from your videos that the Enforcer is built differently from the Santa Ana but for the Mindbenders, any difference other than graphic and size options?
Thanks so much and would love to hear if you’d have any recommendations for me?
Chantal
The mindbender 90C would be a great option. The Santa Ana is essentially the women's version of the enforcer (different size options less metal, slightly different shapes, and different graphics). They are powerful all-mountain skis designed for advanced to expert level skiers similar to the mindbender 90Ti.
The 90c will allow for more ease of maneuverability due to its more forgiving flex and lower weight. The Carbon construction still provides a level of vibration damping and stability as well. It provides a great balance of maneuverability, forgiveness and stability.
Hey guys, love your videos! I'm 5'10 and 140lbs and I'm looking for a one ski quiver that's light, playful and fun to ride all over the mountain. My priorities are more on easy maneuverability and soft snow performance than aggressive charging on piste. I'd also like to combine my ski with a shift binding so it can function as a touring ski as well. I'm currently torn between the K2 Mindbender 90c (177cm) and the Fischer Ranger 94 FR (177cm), could you guys please give a comparison between these two or maybe recommend another ski that would fit in your opinion? Thanks a lot!!
Hey Dave! Sounds like you've done your homework, because those are both really good choices for what you want to do. While they're both great skis, I'm leaning towards the Ranger. The Mindbender would give you more on trail, firm snow precision. Slightly longer effective edge and its construction results in a good amount of precision on firm snow. That said, considering your focus is more on maneuverability and soft snow performance, I think you might find more value in the Ranger. It's a little lighter, the rocker profile is more pronounced, and overall it's easier to maneuver in soft snow. Hope that helps!
Great review! In your opinion, How would they perform on icy pists, would they still hold the edge and be stabile?
I think most skiers would be happy with their grip and performance on icy slopes. A really aggressive skier looking to hold an edge at high speeds with a lot of G forces would probably push them past their limits, but you'd really need to be charging.
Hey ski essentials! How do you think these stack up for the bumps? trees? Love your content!!
They're great! They can get a little bogged down in deep snow, but for light soft snow conditions in the moguls and trees, they're really good. Quick, agile, and the shape never feels catchy in off-piste terrain.
Love your content! I am in the market for a pair of skis. I am an advance skier and I weigh 128lbs (58KG). I enjoy skiing a mix of terrain such as groomers, and I spend quite a bit of time in the trees and bumps. I want a ski that is about 90-93ish underfoot. Being that I am light and enjoy bumps and trees I also prefer skis that are pretty flexible and not overly stiff, in the past I have found good luck with women's skis, such as the Santa Ana 93. What would be some of your recommendations? Thanks! (BTW I ski in Colorado)
I'd start with the Salomon QST 92, Elan Ripstick 96 (I know that's outside your width range), and the Fischer Ranger 94 FR. All of those skis work really well for lighter skiers. Start with those and let me know what you think!
So would you recommend the 90c or the 90 ti to a Young Boy how drives good?
Im looking for new skis this year and this ski has caught my interest. I mostly ski groomers as I don't get much snow where I live, but during ski trips I enjoy skiing powder and glades. Im an advanced skier and I like to make small but quick turns down the mountain. Would the K2 mind bender 90C be a good option or should I maybe look into some other skis??
Hey Paul! Yes, I think the 90C is a really, really good choice for what you're doing. Its shape is good for groomed snow, plenty of edge contact, good stability, good torsional stiffness from the Carbon Spectral Braid. Then when you take it on a trip and get it into more technical terrain and softer snow, you'll appreciate the light swing weight and the slight early taper in the tips and tails. Really well-rounded ski. I'd also take a look at the Ripstick 88 from Elan. Fairly similar characteristics between the two, and from the sounds of it you'd really enjoy that ski as well.
@@SkiEssentials thank you very much for your response this helps greatly and means a lot to me.
I'm looking for new skis for the season, and I am torn between these and the Mindbender 85. I am 6ft and around 190ish lbs. I can ski almost everything on a mountain and like glades, but would probably say I am more intermediate than advanced. I've been riding the Volkl RTM 75 and felt super limited to only frontside trails and had a hard time achieving short, more playful turns in the trees and off piste and felt heavy on me, though that could just be me not being an amazing skier. Would you say that the Mindbender series sounds like more of an all mountain ski not limited to front side carving, and if you would recommend the Mindbender 85 or 90c? Thank you!
Hi Jack! I think you'll find more benefits from the Mindbender 90C. The extra width is going to really help when you go off trail into trees and softer snow conditions. It's also a little lighter than the 85 because of using more advanced construction, which I also think you'll appreciate as you were finding your RTM 75 to be a little heavy. Both the Mindbender 90C and 85 are more of all-mountain skis than dedicated carvers, so I think either one would be better for you than the RTM, but if you can afford the slightly more expensive 90C, I do think there are benefits there.
Hey Jeff, great review. How do you think this you perform as a tele ski? Looking for something quick for the trees and bumps. If not, Is there a ski that would be better?
For a tele ski, something with metal underfoot is usually preferable. This helps with screw retention and overall stability. You could absolutely mount a tele binding on these but a ski like the Blizzard Rustler 9 would provide you with the lightweight profile you're looking for out of the 90C with a bit more stability and robust feel.
This was my choice last year and I’m so happy about speaking of stiffness do you recommend 90ti step up from 90c or maybe some other brand with this price range $????thank you in advance 😉
You're looking for a little more stiffness than your 90C? Are you going to keep that ski too? If you are, I'd try to differentiate from it a little more. For instance, if you're looking for more stiffness/precision, you could do something like the Brahma 82 from Blizzard and have a narrower ski that's quicker edge to edge and more powerful on groomers. Does that make sense? Let me know what your overall goals are.
@@SkiEssentials
Yes i will keep 90c but this year I want longer and more stiffer the way I feel on 90c it’s perfect just when I seed up they start vibrating little in the front I’m 110 kilo 6.3 if you have any suggestions please let me know what you think 🤔😉
@@charlie83blue3 I personally think it would be cool to get a stiffer, narrower ski like the Brahma 82 I mentioned for the days you want to ski faster on firm snow. Then you can keep your 90C for days when you want to ski slower, be more playful, go into more technical terrain, etc. You could also do the same thing, but go wider with the stiffer model. I'm all about getting skis that complement what you already have, so I still think it would be a bit weird to get a 90Ti when you already have a 90C.
If you had to pick between the mindbender 90c and the pinnacle 88 for a intermediate 6' 200lbs guy who skis groomers, likes tree skiing, and wants one that can handle good fresh snow?
Both are great, both would work just fine. The Mindbender shape is more precise on groomers, while the Pinnacle would be a little easier to pivot in tight trees, but overall, they're relatively similar and would both work for what you're looking to do.
Hi there, sorry if this question comes so late since the publishing of your video... I'm into getting a MindBender C, but actually not sure about which size get. I'm about 5.9 tall and 145 in weight. I'm 54, quite expert, both on ski and snowboarding, like to ski any trail with one quiver, going from piste to freeriding and back country into woods when fresh snow allows that. Truly confused between 170 or 177... what'd be your advice? Thanks a lot!
Hi Francesco! If you're an expert skier, you'll probably be happier with the 177 cm length. I would, however, think about how fast you like to ski more than anything else. You can be the world's best skier technically, but still prefer slower speeds. If that sounds like you, you may be better off sticking with the 170 cm length.
Hi, I'm looking to buy my first pair of skis. I'm 24 years old, 5'9 and 140 lbs, would say I'm a intermediate skier, can get down most groomed slopes comfortably but still working on my technique. Want a ski that I can progress to the next level with. I've tried a friends armada arv 96 ti in 170, but felt like they were abit too heavy and stiff. Would the mindbender 90c be a good option? I've also looked at ranger 94 aswell as rustler 9 and sheeva 9 (is there any diffrence between these two?). Or is there another ski that you would recommend? Also what length should I get? Thanks and keep up the great videos.
HI Filip! Mindbender 90C would be a great ski for you! I think Ranger 94 would work well too if you want something with more pronounced rocker, which can help with maneuverability when you go off groomed slopes. I expect the Rustler would feel too stiff and heavy as to me it feels like more ski than the ARV 96. For length, I'd stick right around the 170 cm range for length, maybe a little bit longer, but probably nothing over a 175 cm.
@@SkiEssentials Thanks for the reply. I'm quessing that ranger 92 ti would be a bit too stiff aswell? What do you think about qst 92 can get it for the same price as the mindbender. Want a ski thats pretty quick edge too edge and not too heavy. Would you go 169 or 177 in the qst?
@@nymberg5 Yeah, I think Ranger 92 Ti would be a little too stiff and too demanding. QST 92 would be a good one. Kind of like a mix between the Ranger 94 and the Mindbender 90C. The QST might be one where you could justify going to the longer 177 cm length because it has relatively long rocker/taper in the tips and tails.
@@SkiEssentials Thanks for the great help. Now I just have to make a decision
Touring on the 90C with pin bindings?
I like that idea. It's not the lightest ski in the world, but it's certainly light enough, and would give you really nice downhill performance. Go for it!
Hi. Im 5'11" 225lbs, would this be a good ski for me? Im an intermediate-advanced skiier, east coast mostly, I like going fast! I tried out some wide skiis in Snowmass last year and loved them (Faction Prodigy 2.0). Coming off 12 year old K2 Apache Raider 172. Looking for a good all around ski for me that I can ski on the east coast and out west too
I'd say at your size and considering you like skiing fast, the Mindbender 90Ti probably makes more sense. You'll get more stability at speed and more vibration damping in the Ti version, which I think would work well for your weight and how you like to ski. I'm sure you could ski the 90C too, but from everything you said, the Ti feels like the better choice.
@@SkiEssentials awesome! Thanks for the help. Would you consider the 90ti to be a heavy ski? What other/better options are there for me? What’s a good size and binding for me?
@@abecker1028 It's relatively heavy, but no heavier than most all-mountain skis in its category. In general, I'd look for something around the 180 cm length range, and something that has some metal (to support your size), but also rocker. Blizzard Rustler 9 comes to mind as a ski that has those characteristics... maybe even something like the Enforcer 93 from Nordica. For bindings, we use a lot of Tyrolia Attack 13s and Marker Griffons on skis like this. Low stand height, wide platform, proven safety and performance.
How does this ski compare to the ripstick 96 non-black
Quicker edge to edge and more precise. Really good in moguls because of the increased quickness. Ripsticks are better in soft snow, more rocker, more taper, wider throughout. More vibration damping in the Ripsticks too thanks to the 3D application of carbon. More technology overall, which is where the higher price tag is coming from.