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eh, blame whoever coined the term to refer to that discipline of skiing. people say "big mtn skiing" to refer to skiing that concerns itself with lines on challenging natural terrain, it's not their fault that the name itself is stupid and invites relative and subjective perceptions of what's ""BIG""
SofaKingSickeh, blame whoever coined the term to refer to that discipline of skiing. people say "big mtn skiing" to refer to skiing that concerns itself with lines on challenging natural terrain, it's not their fault that the name itself is stupid and invites relative and subjective perceptions of what's ""BIG""
I think he aimed it at the guys who call skiing the local black diamonds as "big mountain".
TNORTS“Soft”, “playful” and “buttery” skis are the least fun skis on the market.
I love the deep side cut, cambered, narrow park skis way more than vishnus or on3ps in the park. Not that the others arent fun, they're just not as fun
TheOtherJakeCI love the deep side cut, cambered, narrow park skis way more than vishnus or on3ps in the park. Not that the others arent fun, they're just not as fun
Can’t relate at all. Literally every camber ski feels the same to me
TheOtherJakeCI love the deep side cut, cambered, narrow park skis way more than vishnus or on3ps in the park. Not that the others arent fun, they're just not as fun
I would not put on3p and vishnu in the same category at all. On3p are not soft, and if you get one at a good length they are very hard charging and stable
SKRockiesI would not put on3p and vishnu in the same category at all. On3p are not soft, and if you get one at a good length they are very hard charging and stable
My main skis are Kartel 108s and they're my favorite skis I've owned. I would not call them "not soft" compared to other skis but they do charge alright and are fairly stable. They're a good middle ground, but too wide and flat for my park tastes
TheOtherJakeCMy main skis are Kartel 108s and they're my favorite skis I've owned. I would not call them "not soft" compared to other skis but they do charge alright and are fairly stable. They're a good middle ground, but too wide and flat for my park tastes
Kartels are rated at a 6-7-6, Vishnu's have been reviewed as a 4-5-4, i ride a 186 k98 and at 180lbs 6'2 i would call them stiff. I agree you can't consider them as stuff as a race ski or a directional but you'd be hard pressed to find any early rise twin Tips that feel as stable
SKRockiesKartels are rated at a 6-7-6, Vishnu's have been reviewed as a 4-5-4, i ride a 186 k98 and at 180lbs 6'2 i would call them stiff. I agree you can't consider them as stuff as a race ski or a directional but you'd be hard pressed to find any early rise twin Tips that feel as stable
On3p's have beautiful "flex engagement" from what I've skied, but are definitely a stiff, responsive, poppy ski.
dude right? i cant figure out what the fun is risking serious damage to your skis, destroying your boot liner and getting water stuck in your jacket cotton, on top of that your just wet all day if you fail.
roddy116dude right? i cant figure out what the fun is risking serious damage to your skis, destroying your boot liner and getting water stuck in your jacket cotton, on top of that your just wet all day if you fail.
holy bitchassness batman! the thrill is if you'll make it or get dunked. and everything can dry out.
Ryanvdonkholy bitchassness batman! the thrill is if you'll make it or get dunked. and everything can dry out.
For me, it's not the actual skim. It's how big of a deal it is, you have to sign up and usually pay, then wait around for hours until it's your turn, when instead you could be doing regular skiing somewhere else. Pondskims are the same time of year as slushy park laps which are my favorite, so the trade off ruins any fun the pond skim might be
roddy116dude right? i cant figure out what the fun is risking serious damage to your skis, destroying your boot liner and getting water stuck in your jacket cotton, on top of that your just wet all day if you fail.
I agree
We all dont have parents who buy us new skis if our old ones get ruined
New wave type shit is actually good because it is replacing something that was missing in skiing, the sport was at a stand still with progression, lots of people plateaued and wasn’t really new tricks being done, sure Andri Ragettli did a Quad cork 1800 but who else is doing that??? What a lot of people are going is swerving. It’s fun easy to master and you can do it everywhere. If ur home local park/hill doesn’t have big features to progress on, you swerve with what u have, you can go in ur backyard, get some pallets or a big rock make a job feature and have fun, finding a 45 foot moon booster close to you isn’t always easy, progression can take time. If skiing can’t be creative then it can’t be fun, yes there is technique in skiing but there doesn’t have to be, it is new. It is the way skiing is going and you can’t change that. So for buttered toast and whoever wrote that shitty thread about swerving, get ur self on on3ps or Vishnu wets and have fun, put those atomic’s along with ur poles in the basement and never use them again
EvanGriffin745New wave type shit is actually good because it is replacing something that was missing in skiing, the sport was at a stand still with progression, lots of people plateaued and wasn’t really new tricks being done, sure Andri Ragettli did a Quad cork 1800 but who else is doing that??? What a lot of people are going is swerving. It’s fun easy to master and you can do it everywhere. If ur home local park/hill doesn’t have big features to progress on, you swerve with what u have, you can go in ur backyard, get some pallets or a big rock make a job feature and have fun, finding a 45 foot moon booster close to you isn’t always easy, progression can take time. If skiing can’t be creative then it can’t be fun, yes there is technique in skiing but there doesn’t have to be, it is new. It is the way skiing is going and you can’t change that. So for buttered toast and whoever wrote that shitty thread about swerving, get ur self on on3ps or Vishnu wets and have fun, put those atomic’s along with ur poles in the basement and never use them again
GANDALFThe Hellbent/EP Pro/New Life style of ski was and is still one of the most fun powder skis ever.
fact. Taper is way overrated. I dug like crazy to find a used pair of caylors after mine finally bit the dust because I dont really like the way that newer models ride. Camber is lame
Vishnu is the "core" brand wet dream of the mid 2000s but is ostracized by the current culture of arguing everything to the point of obscurity for no reason
It's true though. Kids post themselves landing some hardish trick on a fat tube, and then can barely kfed a smaller barreled rail lol. The big tube is a huge advantage. It rides like a box and has way more forgiveness while letting you cheat jumping properly on swaps and helping you grip/ correct. I like skiing on them, so I'm not hating but I don't think a lot of people realize the difference in level of difficulty.
People still getting put on (edits getting reposted/exposure, interviews, photo's in magz/online) and remaining relevant for being a good skier/doing shit in the past even though they are not that good anymore/doing crazy shit compared to everyone else.
