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One ski quiver

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zwiefel12
Posts: 173 - Karma: 81

Is there truely a one ski quiver out there?!?!

-A ski that can float effortlessly in POW

-Charge hard and stable on groomers

-Still super fun and playful

-Turn through the trees

I know it's not possible to have the best of each of those catagories, but is there a ski that is decient at all of them? I was looking at the Line MP Opus since I hear and read it can carve up groomers and turn on a dime, but how does it hold up at speed? Also my buddy really likes the Faction Royale. I do prefer a ski on the wide side, since I will be doing some hiking and maybe some side country stuff, but it needs to be able to handle itself on the groomers when Im out with the wife, or just crusing on a non pow day. Is there any hope for this one ski or do I just have to go buy a different skis for all my sking dreams to come true?

Mar 13 2012 8:39PM
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Dr.Gnar
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That's great but how many similar design skis have you actually compared that are similar is design/specs? I'll say again, they have a stupid 12 METER TURN RADIUS wtf is that?? You are British and we all know that British people can ski, but they can't CHARGE! :p
Mar 16 2012 1:49AM
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Mr_pretzel
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its so leik you can hit the slalom course and your skis after you ski that powders.
Mar 16 2012 3:10AM
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Kickerzzz
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I ski an Atomic Blog 185 with Jester Schizo off piste and in the park. It handles pow and jumps well, but is a tad bulky for spins and jibs. Binding at team center chatters on groomers but at -2 or -3 is solid.
Mar 16 2012 4:42AM
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Dr.Gnar
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hahah wat??
Mar 16 2012 2:58PM
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glebgleb
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I like the JJ but the TST is more of a one quiver ski, it floats like the JJ but turns groomers like ARV.
Mar 17 2012 3:07AM
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TheGnarwhal
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N'oh shit an intelligent input on Newschoolers.. I'm gobsmacked!
Mar 17 2012 3:22AM
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zwiefel12
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IDEALY for me 115 at the waist, floats like a dream, but super quick side to side, rails groomers, with radius 18-20. Mounted 4-5 from center. obvioulsy no ski is perfect in powder, while also perfect on groomed terrain. but that would be my ideal ski! haha anyone heard much on the 2013 line influence 115?!?! besides the blister review and powderpoachers review.
Mar 18 2012 8:29PM
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Dr.Gnar
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But it's physically impossible for 115 underfoot to be "super quick side to side (wat?)" or else carver middle agers would all be on powder skis. Use your head, and your eyes.
Mar 18 2012 11:14PM
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NWlife.
Posts: 179 - Karma: 14
Mofucking bent chetler. Will never buy another pow ski. It's also my daily driver and anyone you talk to who has skied it will say the same
Mar 19 2012 12:51AM
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Dr.Gnar
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Regarding the Opus, it really does everything you mentioned extremely well and is a mega-fun ski, plus decent groomer performance. I charge groomers fast as fuck, and although I can visually see a bit of chatter up front, it behaves and doesn't get out of hand, nor can I feel it, especially when it's on edge. I don't ever have to think about it. I go fast all the time and need a ski that can keep up and keep stable, and they give me no issues. The near center recommended mount is a godsend in the trees especially when it's tight and you need to pivot around a lot. When it's steep and/or deep, they turn sideways to slough off speed, and you start to enjoy having so much edge to work with behind center. I've skied many, many skis and they are one of my favorites and a brilliant design if you ask me. Talk about playful!
Mar 19 2012 2:47AM
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zwiefel12
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Yeah I know no 115 ski will be quick edge to edge...  I was saying if it was at all possible thats what I would like (hypothetically)

But yeah im going to demo the opus this next weekend and im real excited about it! Thanks for the Help!!! If it's what you say it is, it might just be my next ski!

Mar 19 2012 12:37PM
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Session
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It's good, I wish the tips and tails didn't flop.

Anyways, I skied my Jefferies yesterday on a day I could have easily skied Bentchetlers. Yesterday reinforced my opinion that If I had to own ONE ski, it would be the ON3P Jeffery.
Mar 19 2012 12:53PM
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mxrcr222
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I'm fortunate enough to have a set of all mtn. and a set powder skis  right now, but when they get clapped out i've been thinking of going with a single set of Line Blends. 100mm underfoot with a little bit of early rise in the tips and tails I think would be a great ski for you since your in the pnw. People recommending On3p skis I think are spot on too.
Mar 19 2012 2:40PM
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NWlife.
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well idk which year you have, but i have the 2011-2012s and they stiffened the tails so they dont chatter barely at all....
Mar 19 2012 9:35PM
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DaysToCome
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i think the bent chetler might work for you. really playful and poppy. Obviously it has great powder performance with the rocker but it also has a stiff camber and decent amount of edge contact when you roll them over. I like them better that the jj, they feel more predictable and ready to charge.

the Colorado FreeSkier in Crested Butte has a bunch of good deals on not only the bent but most of their other skis. (and 40% off all outerwear). czech it

http://www.coloradofreeskier.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=98&PID=3472

pm if you have other questions.



Mar 19 2012 11:51PM
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Session
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11/12 192's
Mar 20 2012 1:10AM
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SamtheEagle
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volkl gotamas are sick at everything but aren't that playful. k2 kung fujas would be a great everything ski that would be slightly softer and more playful
Mar 20 2012 9:51PM
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ruthyplater
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Anyone tried the Atomic Crimsons or Nomads this season? Tried these this winter and where all mountain skis normally fail on piste, for me, they were unbelievable. They felt like the usual all mountain style ski I'm used to skiing, on steroids. As close as it gets to a one quiver ski in my book.
May 5 2012 2:15PM
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Smilemon
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The deathwish looks pretty awesome. Anyone on here had a chance to ride it?
May 6 2012 12:32AM
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Mattsaff
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line blend
May 6 2012 7:22PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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I have used the 4FRNT VCT as my go to ski for the past 5 years. I believe it has been replaced by the Turbo, but the dimensions are identical (only the shape and addition of rocker have really changed the ski).

Hundreds of days later, it still skis well. Otherwise, I will continue to be an ON3P whore and suggest either the Caylor (fatter option) or the Jeffrey (mid-fat).

I have only skied the Caylor out of those two (just bought Jeffreys last week) and it rips on most surfaces here in the East. It's really at home in the deep stuff, though, which you'll get plenty of out in PNW.
May 7 2012 10:51AM
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Brown_Bag
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I love my 4FRNT Switchblades, super dope for pow, and durable for rails and big jumps
May 7 2012 10:20PM
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Sam.Carson
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Armada JJ for sure
May 8 2012 1:50AM
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snakerton
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yep
May 9 2012 1:04AM
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snakerton
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they're good but they dont have any camber so its harder on groomers
May 9 2012 1:05AM
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