Filthy Riches vs Kartel 98

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Apr 9 2015 9:34AM

I’ve already made a thread on this topic, but it wasn’t too detailed so I’m going to try to make this one as complete as possible.

I’m stuck between the on3p kartel 98 and filthy riches. I’m a type 3 skier, and when I’m not in the park I like to charge. I spend around 70% in the park, and 30% all mountain. In the park, I ride about 70% rails, and 30% small – medium jumps. On rails I can 2 out both ways, front switchup, and unnatural pretz 2 out. I’ve landed a couple 3’s on small tabletops, but non on medium kickers. Next year I’m going to be doing a park program every weekend on a relatively small east coast mountain (wachusset). I’m looking to improve quite a bit, especially on jumps, but on rails too. Flex is pretty important for me, as throwing in wheelies and butters on trails, is mad fun. I’m 15 this year, 5’7”, 120 pounds. Probably going to be around 5’9”ish next season. I also take 1 trip out west every year, (vail, or big sky), and would like to bring my skis with me and not have to demo skis there.

If there is any other information you need to help me make this big decision feel free to ask.

Thanks.

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vichka.fonarev

Posts: 42 - Karma: 195

Apr 9 2015 9:38AM

vichka.fonarevI’ve already made a thread on this topic, but it wasn’t too detailed so I’m going to try to make this one as complete as possible.

I’m stuck between the on3p kartel 98 and filthy riches. I’m a type 3 skier, and when I’m not in the park I like to charge. I spend around 70% in the park, and 30% all mountain. In the park, I ride about 70% rails, and 30% small – medium jumps. On rails I can 2 out both ways, front switchup, and unnatural pretz 2 out. I’ve landed a couple 3’s on small tabletops, but non on medium kickers. Next year I’m going to be doing a park program every weekend on a relatively small east coast mountain (wachusset). I’m looking to improve quite a bit, especially on jumps, but on rails too. Flex is pretty important for me, as throwing in wheelies and butters on trails, is mad fun. I’m 15 this year, 5’7”, 120 pounds. Probably going to be around 5’9”ish next season. I also take 1 trip out west every year, (vail, or big sky), and would like to bring my skis with me and not have to demo skis there.

If there is any other information you need to help me make this big decision feel free to ask.

Thanks.

I managed to screw this post up again. If you have any recommendations for ski length please let me know.

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jackdonovan

Posts: 2248 - Karma: 3,079

Apr 9 2015 11:38AM

vichka.fonarevI managed to screw this post up again. If you have any recommendations for ski length please let me know.

171 or 176 would probably be a good size for you

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drumbumocdp

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Apr 9 2015 12:03PM

Im pretty sure the main difference in the two skis is the FR has a pretty aggressive rocker profile where as the Kartel is a full camber. If you're looking to butter and jib around the mountain the FR's would probably be better for that. The Kartel is going to hold up better on big airs and aggressive skiing.

I have skied my buddy's FR's and I was very impressed at how well they held an edge on groomers and how well they cut through crud. Based off what you have told us, I think the FR's would suite your style better, but both will be good choices.

If you go with the FR's, i would go for the longer of the two sizes. Because there is so much rocker on the ski, you will have less edge contact so it will ski shorter.

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