Jen R

I'm 5'7" and 122lb and looking at the Volkl Rise Beyond 96, the Atomic Backland 98W, and the Voile Hypercharger W. I'm an advanced/fast skier at the resort but in the backcountry I'm definitely NOT aggressive. This would be primarily my backcountry ski quiver of one (that's the dream, right?) for Sierra powder/cement, crust, and spring corn. I'm comfortable with a 163-165 length. Looking for something easy to turn through trees yet has some stability on firm snow and float in open bowls. Priorities are ligh...

I'm 5'7" and 125lb and looking at the Volkl Rise Beyond 96, the Atomic Backland 98W, and the Voile SuperchargerW / Hypercharger. I'm an advanced/fast skier at the resort but in the backcountry I'm definitely NOT aggressive. I want one ski that can do it all in the backcountry (that's the dream, right?) in Sierra cement, crust, and spring corn. These all come in a 163-165 length, which is about what I'm comfortable with. I want something easy to turn through trees yet has some stability on firm snow and floa...