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Has anyone skied the on3p kartel 98?
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I think I've decided that I'll cop some kartel 98s for my skis next year. It has the exact dimensions I'm looking for and I like the idea of a stiffer ski with that much rocker. However, when I see people hit rails and jibs on something softer like the line blend, the skis sound slick and smooth. If you've rode the kartels, do they feel burly and heavy?
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Also how do they feel on hardpack?
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The Kartel 98 feel extremely stable and are quick and nimble. The bamboo core can take a beating, and it still retains its' liveliness.This still allows you to charge over shit snow, without deflecting and lots of other great qualities for skiing nth in and outside the park . All in all, is a great ski, the line blend is a super fun ski as well, just completely different due to the nature of its flex (the butter zone is super soft and easy to butter).
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I really like them. They feel squirrely to me at high speeds WHEN CENTER MOUNTED but if you mount them at recommended or just a few cm back from center this problem goes away I've noticed. Pretty fun ski dude. Poppy, fast, durable. They're a burly ski for sure but they aren't heavy, especially considering materials used. They hold an edge nicely and are just a fun ski. I highly recommend
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They are just orgasmic. I am 6'1 170, bought the 186's and mounted them with pivots at recommended.
They have honestly made me a better skier. I have held a carve through the shittiest, chunky, icy snow and they feel fine. The flex is perfect and they are great for charging.
The snap they make when I stomp a jump gives me a boner, no lie. They are not too heavy by any means. Buy them.
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Best ski I have ever skied
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