Message #17303

[Liam]

Randall,

What are you looking for in a ski?  You say in your initial post that you want a "frontside" all mountain ski with ability on packed powder groomers.   What is the Armada JJ doing on your prospective lisT?   Frontside, to me and most folks, means groomers, and occasional bumps on well marked trails...did you mean something else by the term 'frontside'?

Because for what you are saying the Experience 88 is heads and shoulders a better frontside ski than the Steadfast (I have never skied the MX88).  It's quicker and livelier, and a much better carver.  It has a great flex for moguls.  The Steadfast is an AT crossover ski, and one of the best available...but in no way is it 'frontside oriented'...well, it is more frontside oriented than the Armada JJ!

Now, if you liked the Staedfasts-that's great, they're the ski you want...but I'd be surprised if you liked them for true 'frontside' skiing over some other skis.

What are you skiing for a 'Backside' oriented ski?

I just wondered if you could be more specific with what you're looking for.