Hello, I love my 21/22 QST 106's but would like something a little quicker/more playful/more balanced in the air while retaining the stability and looser/surfy ability of the QST 106. Trees, steeps, chop, soft bumps and resort pow are what I ski most and prefer skis that have better float than you might think. Carving performance is a bonus but not a requirement, only that the ski isn't a rodeo ride when things firm up or get choppy. The QST does an admirable job here for not having metal.
I've narrowed it down to a few skis but am unable to demo some options so looking for input when comparing them to each other.
2023 QST 106 - demo'd and are an option but not exactly the changes I hoped for.
Black Crows Atris 105 - Don't know much about Black Crows skis, nobody sells the Atris around here but seems like a really good option on paper. I am very curious about this ski and how it compares to the QST 106's.
Blade Optic 104 - A solid option but heavier than I'd like and not sure how quick or how much work they are in the trees.
Appreciate any insight, thanks.
I've narrowed it down to a few skis but am unable to demo some options so looking for input when comparing them to each other.
2023 QST 106 - demo'd and are an option but not exactly the changes I hoped for.
Black Crows Atris 105 - Don't know much about Black Crows skis, nobody sells the Atris around here but seems like a really good option on paper. I am very curious about this ski and how it compares to the QST 106's.
Blade Optic 104 - A solid option but heavier than I'd like and not sure how quick or how much work they are in the trees.
Appreciate any insight, thanks.