Love my Motive 95s. These look lighter, with a little tail rocker. Not sure, esp since the Motives aren’t worn out yet, and I snagged them for $309 a few years ago!
Really looking forward to the Deep Dive. Thanks for the review.
Lastly, you really should have tested the 186!!!
I loved my 186 Motive 95s as well but peeled the top sheet back in early April tree skiing at Stowe. Not sure if they will find another pair of motives or if I will be getting a pair of Pro Mountains as a replacement. I was thinking that the tail rocker might make the Pro Mountains more forgiving in the trees and bumps but maybe not. I am 6’3, 230 and the motives hauled ass everywhere.
Hello
I am looking at the Pro Mtn 86 Ti 182 CM and the Salomon XDR 88 Ti or 84 in 179 CM to compliment one of my all-time favorite skis my 189 CM Scott Punisher 110.
I am 6’4” and 250 pound expert skier. Ski A Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail mostly.
Want a ski for bumps and harder snow off of Pallavicini at A Basin and North Peak Bumps or Outback at Keystone. I really love the Punisher but they can be big.
Had some 186 CM Moment Tahoe’s and did not like them. I just felt like they did not do anything that great not a bad ski but not a keeper.
Any suggestions would be great.
Take care,
Jason
Jason, Lots of people ike the new Fischer Pro Mountain 86. However, I can’t see a reason for going thinner than a mid 90s waist, especially at our size. The Motive 95 was a beast on hard snow. It’s not the greatest bump ski, especially if they are hard, but skiing in Summit County (instead of Maine where I ski), should mean that you have no issues at all in the bumps. I lived in Aspen and Boulder in the mid 90s and would have loved to have a ski like my Motive 95s back then. They can really handle pretty much anything.
How did the tips do on piste? I am intrigued by these but flutter/chatter is a deal breaker.
No chatter for me. I ski at Sunday River, ME every weekend, and mix my time between high speed groomers and tree skiing, depending on snow conditions. The Motive 95s had great grip on hard snow and no chatter.
Hey Guys —
Thanks for all the great reviews as usual! I’m looking for a little help on picking out a dedicated front-side carver. I’m 32, been skiing since 4 yrs old, 180 lbs, 6′, expert skier that typically enjoys big pow days, steep, heavy variable conditions, charging hard etc. That said, I wanted to have a dedicated carver in a 3-ski quiver… I already have the ’16/17 bonafides and will be adding the Blister Pro (or something similar) for bigger days. I primarily ski Aspen/Highlands and Tignes/Val d’isere in the Alps.
I was initially considering the Blizzard Quattro 8.4, but I haven’t seen too many reliable reviews out there and was a little concerned if this was the right ski. Your review of the Fischer RC4 The Curv in your Winter Buyers guide caught my interest. I’ve since looked at the DTX as a slightly less demanding alternative as well. I’d like to have something that’s medium radius, still lively but can handle/commit to a hard, focused turn.
Have you spent any time on the DTX? How would compare something like the DTX to the Pro Mtn 86 Ti, or even the Quattro 8.4? I know the Pro Mtn would be a little more versatile, which wouldn’t be bad, but the primary purpose is to really lay down some turns! I’d love any help and if I should be considering something else!
Love my Motive 95s. These look lighter, with a little tail rocker. Not sure, esp since the Motives aren’t worn out yet, and I snagged them for $309 a few years ago!
Really looking forward to the Deep Dive. Thanks for the review.
Lastly, you really should have tested the 186!!!
I loved my 186 Motive 95s as well but peeled the top sheet back in early April tree skiing at Stowe. Not sure if they will find another pair of motives or if I will be getting a pair of Pro Mountains as a replacement. I was thinking that the tail rocker might make the Pro Mountains more forgiving in the trees and bumps but maybe not. I am 6’3, 230 and the motives hauled ass everywhere.
Hello
I am looking at the Pro Mtn 86 Ti 182 CM and the Salomon XDR 88 Ti or 84 in 179 CM to compliment one of my all-time favorite skis my 189 CM Scott Punisher 110.
I am 6’4” and 250 pound expert skier. Ski A Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail mostly.
Want a ski for bumps and harder snow off of Pallavicini at A Basin and North Peak Bumps or Outback at Keystone. I really love the Punisher but they can be big.
Had some 186 CM Moment Tahoe’s and did not like them. I just felt like they did not do anything that great not a bad ski but not a keeper.
Any suggestions would be great.
Take care,
Jason
Jason, Lots of people ike the new Fischer Pro Mountain 86. However, I can’t see a reason for going thinner than a mid 90s waist, especially at our size. The Motive 95 was a beast on hard snow. It’s not the greatest bump ski, especially if they are hard, but skiing in Summit County (instead of Maine where I ski), should mean that you have no issues at all in the bumps. I lived in Aspen and Boulder in the mid 90s and would have loved to have a ski like my Motive 95s back then. They can really handle pretty much anything.
How did the tips do on piste? I am intrigued by these but flutter/chatter is a deal breaker.
No chatter for me. I ski at Sunday River, ME every weekend, and mix my time between high speed groomers and tree skiing, depending on snow conditions. The Motive 95s had great grip on hard snow and no chatter.
Hey Guys —
Thanks for all the great reviews as usual! I’m looking for a little help on picking out a dedicated front-side carver. I’m 32, been skiing since 4 yrs old, 180 lbs, 6′, expert skier that typically enjoys big pow days, steep, heavy variable conditions, charging hard etc. That said, I wanted to have a dedicated carver in a 3-ski quiver… I already have the ’16/17 bonafides and will be adding the Blister Pro (or something similar) for bigger days. I primarily ski Aspen/Highlands and Tignes/Val d’isere in the Alps.
I was initially considering the Blizzard Quattro 8.4, but I haven’t seen too many reliable reviews out there and was a little concerned if this was the right ski. Your review of the Fischer RC4 The Curv in your Winter Buyers guide caught my interest. I’ve since looked at the DTX as a slightly less demanding alternative as well. I’d like to have something that’s medium radius, still lively but can handle/commit to a hard, focused turn.
Have you spent any time on the DTX? How would compare something like the DTX to the Pro Mtn 86 Ti, or even the Quattro 8.4? I know the Pro Mtn would be a little more versatile, which wouldn’t be bad, but the primary purpose is to really lay down some turns! I’d love any help and if I should be considering something else!
Thanks,
Evan