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Line Tom Wallisch Pro vs Nordica Soul Rider vs Line Honeybadger

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jpwebster
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I'm currently looking into an all mountain/park ski (65%/35%). I currently have narrowed it down to 3 ideal choices, Line Tom Wallisch Pro, Nordica Soul Rider (97) and the Line Honebadger. I'm looking for a ski that is light and extremely playful and has great pop. I also want a ski that will allow me to butter on the tip and tail and then pop out of the butter but I don't want a noodle for a ski. I mainly will be doing jumps in the park so i need some stiffness underfoot. I also want a ski that will allow me to ski in the glades/trees and ski in some lighter powder(6-8inches). I ski out on the East Coast on a smaller mountain but will be taking trips out West and will be skiing all over the mountain out there. I'm 5ft 7in and 150 pounds. I'm trying to keep the price(w/o bindings) below $400 so if you have any suggestions let me know.
May 17 2017 3:01PM
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Rockhound
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At your height and and weight with the intention of an all mountain ski it would be hard to go wrong with the soul rider, soft and playful but still able to crush the mountain and pow on a pretty wide platform. Definitely better bang for your buck than the honey badger as well. The Tom Wallisch would be a great dedicated park ski for you.

Soul rider for sure. If you're gonna be the same height for a while look at the the 177 and if your gonna grow a shit ton maybe look at something longer
May 18 2017 3:33PM
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jpwebster
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young_hawaiiAt your height and and weight with the intention of an all mountain ski it would be hard to go wrong with the soul rider, soft and playful but still able to crush the mountain and pow on a pretty wide platform. Definitely better bang for your buck than the honey badger as well. The Tom Wallisch would be a great dedicated park ski for you.

Soul rider for sure. If you're gonna be the same height for a while look at the the 177 and if your gonna grow a shit ton maybe look at something longer


I was also considering the Armada AVR 96, which one do you think would be better suited for my needs, the AVR 96 or the Soulrider?
May 18 2017 10:22PM
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freshiesbrah
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Soul Rider is easily the pick from those three. It's an all round ski, the TW and Honeybadger are much more park specific.

The SR has a pretty high speed limit and lots of energy with soft tips with a bit more width overall so perfect for up to 6ish inches of snow.
May 19 2017 1:38AM
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