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safarisamK2 Silencer
I learned so many things on those skis.
Ryanvdonkso basically that super mellow full rocker that you see was the "fault" of the katana. a ski that sold out on proforms and sold terribly to the general public. it works for that ski in 112 with two sheets of metal in it. the width and big turn radius make up for the stability that's lost with the full reverse. while i wouldn't call the added qualities playful, the reverse makes it much easier to shut down speed in tight spots and maneuver through variable terrain easier than a cambered version would. when you take away any stiffness or width you get the mantra and most of the rest of the volkl 100 and up line, kinda squirrely at speed and while not completely unstable it doesn't give you confidence either. did you ever try the katana? (and not that chattery carbon thing)
SofaKingSickgod i love the regular katana. do you know what's the most similar to it on the market?
Ryanvdonki've heard good things about the confession, which has some camber underfoot, but i have never skied it. my katanas are still kicking ass and taking names, i named the dragon on them Smaug.
Jon_Tafferive ridden
HG stingers,
ON3P filthy rich
ON3P jeffery
Atomic infamous
K2 recoil
Klint prime
Armada al dente
Armada ar7
Armada alpha x
Nordica dead moneys
Nordica soul rider
Faction silas
Faction candide 2.0
Line blend
Line after bang
Line chronic
Favorite out of all those are by FAR the soul riders. literally the perfect ski. closely followed by the candide 2.0
