I normally try to ski off piste (but reach there with lifts and also a little walking) was looking for an all in one ski for also start touring. Where I ski (South America) you will not find very deep snow, but more changing conditions depending on the wind and orientation of the slopes (icy if they're south facing). I ski since I'm a kid and I like deep terrain, and I suppose am a normal to hard charger. Having said that, I recently bought this skis with the Atomic shift bindings and I'm about to buy the Lange xt3 130 (I tried Tecnica, Salomon, Atomic, but the Lange was by far the more confortable for my feet). I haven't received the skis yet so I can't comment about them, and that's why I wanted to ask whether I made the right decision. I didn't chose the Corvus freebird because of not that much pow where I ski and neither the Atris because of the touring, but I'm not sure whether I should have chosen the latter. Thanx!
Hi! How do the more current versions compare to older ones? I have a around 18/19 model (the one without the structure on the top sheet) lying around and wondering if I get the same performance out of it as with newer models… What have they changed in construction?
I think it would make sense, yes, but I wouldn't expect tremendous high speed carving performance. Moderate carving performance, yes, but when you start to ask it to hold at really high speeds, it might not satisfy a really aggressive skier. Really depends how fast we're talking, how firm the snow is, how big of a skier you are, etc etc. For some, it could work for that application, but others might overpower it.
Hi, congratulations for the review! Do you think it's possible to use this skis with Tecnica Zero G Peak or 101 under the foots are excessive for the this boots?
hey! i really want to start touring this year, but i can't choose between the atris and navis fb. Is it smart to start touring on a lighter ski like the navis? Or should i go with the atris just for the descent?
Everything you described about the ski makes it sound like an ideal New England ski I know its a touring ski but all its attributes make it sound like a great all arounder something to take out west to one of the big resorts to ski on-off piste and ski it when the conditions call for a wider ski in the east So why couldn’t you put an alpine binding on it ???? Thanks
It's basically an alpine ski that gets the touring marketing treatment from the manufacturer. There's no reason not to put an alpine binding on this ski if that's what you so choose.
Hi! I skiing in the east alps on Qst98 with shift bindings and I’m happy except the weight (80/20 backcountry/on piste). Was thinking to try the navis fb. Would I miss something in downhill performance if I get the navis? Thank you.
You'll miss some drifty and playful performance in the tail compared to QST 98, but overall, I don't think it's a huge loss at all. The Navis still feels like a very strong and sturdy downhill performer.
Navis is lighter and more tour-oriented while the Atris has more heft to it for downhill performance. As a pure floater, I'd say the Navis is slightly more floaty, but I'd rather ski the Atris on a daily basis.
I normally try to ski off piste (but reach there with lifts and also a little walking) was looking for an all in one ski for also start touring. Where I ski (South America) you will not find very deep snow, but more changing conditions depending on the wind and orientation of the slopes (icy if they're south facing). I ski since I'm a kid and I like deep terrain, and I suppose am a normal to hard charger. Having said that, I recently bought this skis with the Atomic shift bindings and I'm about to buy the Lange xt3 130 (I tried Tecnica, Salomon, Atomic, but the Lange was by far the more confortable for my feet). I haven't received the skis yet so I can't comment about them, and that's why I wanted to ask whether I made the right decision. I didn't chose the Corvus freebird because of not that much pow where I ski and neither the Atris because of the touring, but I'm not sure whether I should have chosen the latter. Thanx!
Navis is a fantastic ski for 50/50 skiing. I think you made a great choice.
Hi! How do the more current versions compare to older ones? I have a around 18/19 model (the one without the structure on the top sheet) lying around and wondering if I get the same performance out of it as with newer models…
What have they changed in construction?
Nothing earth-shattering. The topsheet and a thinner base really is all. The ski is pretty much the same. Have fun!
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Would it make sense to use the Navis as an all mountain and touring ski with a shift binding ? And can you carve on it at high speed ?
I think it would make sense, yes, but I wouldn't expect tremendous high speed carving performance. Moderate carving performance, yes, but when you start to ask it to hold at really high speeds, it might not satisfy a really aggressive skier. Really depends how fast we're talking, how firm the snow is, how big of a skier you are, etc etc. For some, it could work for that application, but others might overpower it.
Hi, congratulations for the review! Do you think it's possible to use this skis with Tecnica Zero G Peak or 101 under the foots are excessive for the this boots?
Yes you can!
hey! i really want to start touring this year, but i can't choose between the atris and navis fb. Is it smart to start touring on a lighter ski like the navis? Or should i go with the atris just for the descent?
I think lighter is better, especially for emerging touring skiers. I'd go with the Navis.
Everything you described about the ski makes it sound like an ideal New England ski I know its a touring ski but all its attributes make it sound like a great all arounder something to take out west to one of the big resorts to ski on-off piste and ski it when the conditions call for a wider ski in the east So why couldn’t you put an alpine binding on it ???? Thanks
It's basically an alpine ski that gets the touring marketing treatment from the manufacturer. There's no reason not to put an alpine binding on this ski if that's what you so choose.
Hi! I skiing in the east alps on Qst98 with shift bindings and I’m happy except the weight (80/20 backcountry/on piste). Was thinking to try the navis fb. Would I miss something in downhill performance if I get the navis? Thank you.
You'll miss some drifty and playful performance in the tail compared to QST 98, but overall, I don't think it's a huge loss at all. The Navis still feels like a very strong and sturdy downhill performer.
is it a good option for powder? would the atris be a much better option in powder than this?
Navis is lighter and more tour-oriented while the Atris has more heft to it for downhill performance. As a pure floater, I'd say the Navis is slightly more floaty, but I'd rather ski the Atris on a daily basis.