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amm2125
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Hi all, I'm having a real hard time deciding between the J skis "Metal" and "Vacation". I currently own Atomic Vantage Theorys and love the speed and stability they have, but have a hard time turning them/ feel they are a bit boring and want a new pair of planks. They are great for ripping down groomers or crud, but tough in the trees and not playful at all. I'm 6'1, athletic, and about 200 lbs without gear. Mainly east coast skiing with a trip or two out west a year.

I want either the vacations or the metals due to their wide underfoot and rocker, but can't decide if the vacations will suffer when ripping down east coast trails (chatter, washing out, etc). I also have concerns that the "Metal" won't be playful enough. Any comments?

https://jskis.com/collections/vacation/products/brotherhood

https://jskis.com/collections/metal/products/exposure

Thanks
Dec 15 2017 10:18AM
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TheSmokinL
Posts: 496 - Karma: 1,613
High key call Jskis or email them. They’re helpful to pinpoint exactly what you want. No doubt you’ll get good opinions here, but they can probably hone you into your best option
Dec 15 2017 11:47AM
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marjoribanks
Posts: 44 - Karma: 144
For what is worth, I ride on the Allplay and love them. Obviously they'll be most different from the metal, but i imagine them being semi close to how the vacation may ride. My allplays rip down ice coast groomers and are extremely fun, my only complaint is that the topsheet seems soft. I have 2 days on my new allplays (my last set lasted me 3 seasons with about 20 days a year) thus far and there are some scraps and chips into the topsheet. Definitely reach out to Jskis tho like said above, they will point you in the right direction.
Dec 15 2017 12:06PM
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The_Gnar_God
Posts: 13 - Karma: 42
Hey, I got a pair of metals last year and they really are a good all around ski. They are definitely stable and a great ski for someone who skis aggressively. They also handle ice really well so they're all good for the ice coast.
Dec 15 2017 10:21PM
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Park_Ranger
Posts: 3825 - Karma: 8,634
I bet if you send Jason a PM he would help you out.
Dec 16 2017 10:05AM
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mmccarthy81
Posts: 410 - Karma: 740
Sounds like the metal better suits you, and for some assurance, they still will be fun and playful skis. They should still be butter-able and poppy, and yet stiffer than vacations, will still flex fine when needed beneath a 6’ 1”, 200 pound guy.
Dec 16 2017 9:19PM
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cg.99
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i would go for the metal because it is stiffer and stronger. the vacation might be a little to soft
Dec 18 2017 1:08PM
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