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RT86 or BD Havoc? I'm an east coast teleskier who might venture...
By Douglas Badrigian
Ranked #637 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
December 1, 2009
RT86 or BD Havoc?
I'm an east coast teleskier who might venture out west once or twice a year. I'm looking to buy a new ski for this up coming season and I am trying to choose between the RT86 and BD Havoc as I've heard great things about both. I'll probably ski 80/20 resort-back country. I mostly have an eye towards getting better at skiing bumps and trees with tele gear. What are the differences between the two skis. Any suggestion as to construction differences, which is a more durable ski, and which ski will clip skins more easily. The G3 spitfire and Saint seem a bit too backcountry orientated and the BD Kilowatt and Verdict might be to burly for my interests.
Any other suggestions for things to check out?
How does the Line Prophet 90 mt with tele binders?
Thanks!
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Alexander Klivecka
December 2, 2009
Can't speak to the BDs or the RT86's, but the Prophet 90s are super fun east coast rippers. They do require some speed to make them come alive, so if you're more of a finesse tele-skier you might not dig the feel of them.
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By Brian Muller
Ranked #341 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
December 1, 2009
Just bought these yesterday, mounted today, and rode resort today. These are a pretty stiff ski to be honest. I can't speak for the RT86 atomic skis, but to me these seem more oriented to charging steeper, less ideal conditions. To be honest I would look at the Voodoo if you want a little bit lighter, less stiff ski, althought I am in love with them after skiing them one day. I bought these with the idea of skiing them in Alaska in the summers, and after today I feel like these are perfect for that and steep couloir skiing. Probably not the best east coast ski though
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