Anything similar to a 183 Atomic Coax out there?

I'm 6 foot, 235+ lb out of shape east coast skier. I used to read all the gear mags and reviews but fatherhood pulled me away from my prior gearwhore ways. Now that I am ready to buy some new to me skis, I don't have a clue what to look for besides red ones.

My quiver includes 183 Atomic Coaxs, 192 2013 Bent Chetlers, and 180 Nordica Fire Arrow Pros.

My skiing style has been described as "guerilla" like by my friends, so I can only imagine how others would describe it. I'm a big guy who skis fast and makes relatively few turns.

Skis I previously owned and hated were 183 Explosivs (I was new to skiing and the Buddahs ate my lunch on eastern trails) and OG Fischer Watea 95s (felt like dead planks with no sweet spot).

I love the more center mounted Coaxes and Bent Chetlers and am looking for a replacement for my Coax's (137-105-128 for a 22m radius) which have quite a few days on them. The pros of the Coax's are their quickness, ability to change turn shape, and responsiveness along with there versatility. They are capable on the groomers and a lot of fun in up to 10 or so inches of light stuff. The only negative I've noticed is they get bounced around in heavy cut up pow and crud.

Does anyone have any suggestions for skis similar to the Coax? Willing to go a bit narrower or wider if needed. Looking for quick, playful, decent on groomers, fun in soft and pushed around snow. Crud busting ability is a plus but not at the cost of quickness and playfulness as these will live mostly on narrow east coast trails and trees and will also be used for mellow ski days with the family.

Thanks,

BC





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Hmmmm, the TECH TALK JONG comes to mind. It comes in a 190cm and 182cm and I think at your weight the 190 would suit you better, depending on where/how you ski.

Lose 25lbs, take two aspirin and pm rontele. He lives on the EC now.


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Also used to ski the Coax and also kind of a fat ass...I've been pretty happy on ON3P Wrens. If you ski with a neutral stance, the Kartel might be a better fit. Probably a slightly larger turning radius than what you're looking for and definitely heavier but very sturdy and versatile ski.

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Originally Posted by BC13

I'm 6 foot, 235+ lb out of shape east coast skier. I used to read all the gear mags and reviews but fatherhood pulled me away from my prior gearwhore ways. Now that I am ready to buy some new to me skis, I don't have a clue what to look for besides red ones.

My quiver includes 183 Atomic Coaxs, 192 2013 Bent Chetlers, and 180 Nordica Fire Arrow Pros.

My skiing style has been described as "guerilla" like by my friends, so I can only imagine how others would describe it. I'm a big guy who skis fast and makes relatively few turns.

Skis I previously owned and hated were 183 Explosivs (I was new to skiing and the Buddahs ate my lunch on eastern trails) and OG Fischer Watea 95s (felt like dead planks with no sweet spot).

I love the more center mounted Coaxes and Bent Chetlers and am looking for a replacement for my Coax's (137-105-128 for a 22m radius) which have quite a few days on them. The pros of the Coax's are their quickness, ability to change turn shape, and responsiveness along with there versatility. They are capable on the groomers and a lot of fun in up to 10 or so inches of light stuff. The only negative I've noticed is they get bounced around in heavy cut up pow and crud.

Does anyone have any suggestions for skis similar to the Coax? Willing to go a bit narrower or wider if needed. Looking for quick, playful, decent on groomers, fun in soft and pushed around snow. Crud busting ability is a plus but not at the cost of quickness and playfulness as these will live mostly on narrow east coast trails and trees and will also be used for mellow ski days with the family.

Thanks,

BC





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Armada TST, roughly the same size and made by Atomic. You're welcome.