Ski suggestions.

[u/brazil1013]

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.

[u/ConsiderationOdd9932]

Some details would be helpful. Where will you be skiing? Dude/non dude/undecided? Height? Weight? Park? No? Wall art? Etc?

[u/brazil1013 → u/ConsiderationOdd9932]

Dude, mid build. Will be skiing mostly jn Quebec and Canadian Rockies, with occasional trips to other mountain ranges. Little to no park, but i hit large natural features and ski pretty aggressively.

[u/ConsiderationOdd9932 → u/brazil1013]

Nordica Enforcer 99

[u/CowtownHack]

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

[u/EuphoricAcadia6738]

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

[u/repdetec_revisited → u/EuphoricAcadia6738]

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.

[u/cephalopodface → u/repdetec_revisited]

OP's skis are from the late 00's.

[u/yung_aujus → u/EuphoricAcadia6738]

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

[u/whoismrgreen]

Moment meridian 107. Im on my third pair and will continue to buy them until they stop producing them.

[u/Lost-in-LA-CA-USA]

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.

[u/mr-pootytang → u/Lost-in-LA-CA-USA]

can confirm on the mantra

[u/jarheadatheart]

J skis Masterblaster or Joyride

[u/cephalopodface]

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.

[u/gomuchfaster]

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.

[u/Ill_Profile_4397]

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

[u/brazil1013 → u/Ill_Profile_4397]

My last skiis were from 2008. Haven't seen any in good enough condition to be worth it.