What's a softer, lighter version of the OG ON3P Woodsman?

I'm getting the itch to try out another everyday ski. Want something a little different but still in my sweet spot. I have a bunch of other stuff in the quiver, but my daily drivers are typically either 186 Jeffrey 108s (when I want to ski really playfully) or 187 Woodsman 108s (OG version). Most of the time I ski the Woods - they probably get more days than all my other skis combined. It's like it was made in a lab to make me happy. I love this ski. It does everything the moment I ask it without hesitation. Just fits the way I ski - still super playful, has some pop, has a backbone and even though you can ski it upright and surf on it you can also lay into it and drive it.

So I'm looking for something that likes to ski like the OG Woodsman but has some different characteristics. Like in the family but not a sibling maybe. Lighter and poppier maybe? Not sure. But still can drive it when you want, even if the sweet spot is small.

Thanks to Phall I have a pair of swiss cheese Deathwishes to check out assuming I can find a place to mount them (should work). What else is out there that might fit the bill? I've decided the Reckoner and Bents seem too soft and whippy - they are more like a lightweight Jeffrey style. Maybe a Volkl Revolt? Mindbender? What should I try out? And if you're selling I might be buyin...

Mindbender 99 ti in 184 $350 shipped
Minty one mount pivots at 307

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I'm getting the itch to try out another everyday ski. Want something a little different but still in my sweet spot. I have a bunch of other stuff in the quiver, but my daily drivers are typically either 186 Jeffrey 108s (when I want to ski really playfully) or 187 Woodsman 108s (OG version). Most of the time I ski the Woods - they probably get more days than all my other skis combined. It's like it was made in a lab to make me happy. I love this ski. It does everything the moment I ask it without hesitation. Just fits the way I ski - still super playful, has some pop, has a backbone and even though you can ski it upright and surf on it you can also lay into it and drive it.

So I'm looking for something that likes to ski like the OG Woodsman but has some different characteristics. Like in the family but not a sibling maybe. Lighter and poppier maybe? Not sure. But still can drive it when you want, even if the sweet spot is small.

Thanks to Phall I have a pair of swiss cheese Deathwishes to check out assuming I can find a place to mount them (should work). What else is out there that might fit the bill? I've decided the Reckoner and Bents seem too soft and whippy - they are more like a lightweight Jeffrey style. Maybe a Volkl Revolt? Mindbender? What should I try out? And if you're selling I might be buyin...

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Why do you look for lighter weight? Tourability or just laziness? Basically, I'd endorse higher weight for a more relaxed drive... But that just me. Think Cadillac suspension, cruise.

If just lighter, by a lot, or a little less lot, I'd look at something like Praxis BC or the Corvus freebird.

ZX108...

Haven’t skied them but I’ve always thought the Line optic 104 would scratch a similar itch as a semi twinned charger but some differentiation in the layup feel with metal and aspen vs glass and bamboo

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Haven’t skied them but I’ve always thought the Line optic 104 would scratch a similar itch as a semi twinned charger but some differentiation in the layup feel with metal and aspen vs glass and bamboo

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Yeah im coming to that same conclusion. Was just checking these out. None in the Black Friday sale - they only have the blades.

That’s what I’m looking for - same config but different ride characteristics. Different feels for different days.

https://lineskis.com/en-us/p/blade-optic-104-2024

they look awfully on sale to me at $300 for 2024 skis. Hoping it’ll be easier to resist ski acquisition madness myself if I can pass it off to you, ring style…

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I got some. I DID IT FOR YOU MAN.

Maybe you can resist now.

Why not just get a custom and go 50/50 layup?


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Check out the Kore 111.

Light, progressive (for Head) mount point, looser than the other Kores but still good hard snow grip.

Hell yeah brother

Report back with tasting notes when you get em out

OOOoooOOOO I may need to snag a day on these.

Right? I've got a buddy who is skiing them and loves em. We shall see. Pickles we'll have to do a ski trade.