@cleeskis When I read your first post I thought you made an typing mistake in saying you had the 22 CT 1.0 earlier in your post as you said near the end of the post that you “really enjoy the 21 1.0 relative dampness…” and “wondered about the damper 21 version” I thought you meant the “damper 21 CT 2.0” Vs 22 CT 2.0.
So if you have the lighter 22 CT 1.0 and like it, the decision for the middle ski is honestly easier-186cm Unleashed 98!
If you had the heavier 21 CT 1.0 version, I was worried that you wouldn’t find it damp or heavy enough so that’s why the Enforcer 104 or 21 CT 2.0 recommendation.
The Unleashed 98 would be perfect for you needs with a very similar, non tapered shape of the CT line so it grips groomers very well but with better sloped tips for soft snow than the 22 CT 2.0. Will be more damp and quiet on the snow than a 22 CT.
I’d still put some beefier bindings on the Unleashed 98 to weigh them down a bit while keeping swing weight down. Choosing a Attack 16 GW vs a 13/14 GW or maybe a pivot 12/14 would be perfect.
Which brings me to your existing 22 CT 1.0…….evil grin…….
The largest difference between the 21 CT line and the 22 line is on the CT 1.0 model. It got narrower, less tip/tail splay, dropped the rubber dampening, 2 sheets of metal, lower turn radius and dropped 400gr which is huge. If you like the 22 CT 1.0, the 21 CT 1.0 is definitely in another league. Would be even more versatile when things get rough in the afternoon and much quieter when it’s firm. Wouldn’t be quite as good in powder or as easy off piste as the Unleashed 98 but would be much closer than your current 22 CT 1.0 would be.
The-House.com has the price on the 21 CT 1.0 back up at $509 again but I’m sure it will go on sale again and would be a super easy recommendation.