Certainly in terms of build, shape, and intent, there are a lot of similarities here. The Q9.8 with a shorter arc is more aligned with a more slalom style turn while the Titan does feel more capable of and stable at higher speeds and longer turns.
How does it compare to the Q9? I haven’t had a chance to test the 9.8 but been toying with the idea. Hopefully I will be able to try both on this winter?
It's the same construction and overall footprint, just different widths. The 9.8 is more eager to be in a shorter turn, though, as the shovels and tails are quite wide. It kind of depends what type of platform you wish to stand on--some skiers prefer a wider one with the 9.8 as offering more balance while others like the dexterity of the narrower Q9.
@@SkiEssentials thank you. I need to try them on the same day. For some reason, the 9.8 wasn't at all available where I was in Italy so my hope with the new 2025 livery, the rental places will have a pair of them to take for a spin.
Hey. I've been skiing the Redster S9 series for the last couple of years (read from the double deck times). I'm 6' tall and 203lbs. I consider myself a very advanced skier - can tackle double diamons (or blacks, as we call them in Europe) easily. I am 100% of time on piste and my stile is quick short turns. I'm looking for an all day ski that can handle anything from morning hard snow to slush in the evening. What would you go for between these: Atomic Redster q9.8, Atomic Redster q9 and Stöckli Montero AS? I can handle the price difference :).
If you're looking for quick and short turns, it's tough to look past the Montero. The Q9 is a close second and has more of a race-like character than the AS, but the Stockli is very smooth and silent.
The AR is considerably more long turn and high-speed focused while the Redster has a much shorter radius and prefers to live in it. You can make the AR do multiple shapes and styles of turns, and I think it's surprisingly versatile while the 9.8 does a 15-meter carved turn better than almost anything else at this width.
This Q9.8 look a lot like the Head Supershape E-Titan. I guess they give a similar overall feeling.
Certainly in terms of build, shape, and intent, there are a lot of similarities here. The Q9.8 with a shorter arc is more aligned with a more slalom style turn while the Titan does feel more capable of and stable at higher speeds and longer turns.
How does it compare to the Q9? I haven’t had a chance to test the 9.8 but been toying with the idea. Hopefully I will be able to try both on this winter?
It's the same construction and overall footprint, just different widths. The 9.8 is more eager to be in a shorter turn, though, as the shovels and tails are quite wide. It kind of depends what type of platform you wish to stand on--some skiers prefer a wider one with the 9.8 as offering more balance while others like the dexterity of the narrower Q9.
@@SkiEssentials thank you. I need to try them on the same day. For some reason, the 9.8 wasn't at all available where I was in Italy so my hope with the new 2025 livery, the rental places will have a pair of them to take for a spin.
Hey. I've been skiing the Redster S9 series for the last couple of years (read from the double deck times). I'm 6' tall and 203lbs. I consider myself a very advanced skier - can tackle double diamons (or blacks, as we call them in Europe) easily. I am 100% of time on piste and my stile is quick short turns. I'm looking for an all day ski that can handle anything from morning hard snow to slush in the evening. What would you go for between these: Atomic Redster q9.8, Atomic Redster q9 and Stöckli Montero AS? I can handle the price difference :).
If you're looking for quick and short turns, it's tough to look past the Montero. The Q9 is a close second and has more of a race-like character than the AS, but the Stockli is very smooth and silent.
How would these compare to the Montero AR!
The AR is considerably more long turn and high-speed focused while the Redster has a much shorter radius and prefers to live in it. You can make the AR do multiple shapes and styles of turns, and I think it's surprisingly versatile while the 9.8 does a 15-meter carved turn better than almost anything else at this width.
how would these ski in chutes compared to the blizzard rustler series?
Way worse. The Q9.8 is a lot happier in an on-trail format with smooth and firm snow.