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East Coast all-mountain/pow/park ski

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pinklittlelamb1
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Hey guys,

I'm interested in purchasing a pair of new skis for skiing the east coast. I'm looking for a 100+ underfoot ski, with versatility on the groomers, powder, park, and trees. I'm upgrading from a pair of symmetrical park skis (atomix punx), and I want something thats stronger and tolerates more aggressive skiing. I'm hoping to travel out west soon for skiing and I want to buy something that will tolerate the heavier conditions out there.

I've been looking at ON3P, but I don't know much about the manufacturer. The Wrenagades seem cool, as well as the Billy Goats, and Kartels. Would you recommend any of these skis? I'm 5'7'', 130lbs. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Dec 24 2017 10:31AM
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The.Fish
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since you said you are considering on3p, you know everybody is about to say the Kartel
Dec 24 2017 11:27AM
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pinklittlelamb1
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Do you think the Kartel 116 is excessive for an east coast mountain skiier? What is the general consensus on the quality of ON3P? I see a lot of buzz about them on the forums but have no personal experience with the ski. I want versatility but also something fat.
Dec 24 2017 11:53AM
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Snowbirdkid
Posts: 35 - Karma: 64
On3p is a great brand from what I have heard, definitely check them out for what your looking at, but I ski the Salomon Rocker2 s and I love them as a very allmountain kinda jibby ski, check em out.
Dec 24 2017 2:32PM
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Cade2
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pinklittlelamb1Do you think the Kartel 116 is excessive for an east coast mountain skiier? What is the general consensus on the quality of ON3P? I see a lot of buzz about them on the forums but have no personal experience with the ski. I want versatility but also something fat.

Yes it is excessive, I'd get some blends, seams like a good East coast ski
Dec 24 2017 2:34PM
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PepperoniPrince
Posts: 6 - Karma: 18
If you like that Kartel line and you’re on the east coast then definitely give strong consideration to the Kartel 98. I posed the same question a couple weeks ago and was looking at the Kartel 98 and Moment PB&J. Finally got to ride the Kartel’s last week, still waiting at my shot to ride the PB&J before I make my decision.
Dec 24 2017 4:26PM
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pinklittlelamb1
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Thanks for the feedback! Do you know if there is a considerable difference in feel between the Kartel 98 and 108? I'm skiing on 82 underfoot right now and would want this new ski to feel much different.
Dec 24 2017 4:30PM
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SandwichGuy
Posts: 50 - Karma: 66
I have the Kartel 108. It’s carved well on groomed and you will have enough float for east coast pow days. 108 underfoot is more than enough.
Dec 24 2017 6:07PM
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argyle409
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If you can find yourself some 102 Shreditors I'd say go with that, I've got the 92 and find them great for park and am - the 102 would be nicer for the pow though.
Dec 25 2017 3:10PM
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PsychicMigration
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I'm confused why your set on 100+ under foot I have had great powder success on Armada Al Dentes which at 97mm makes great sense being an east coast skier. However if you are going out west and want a ski that can perform as an all mountain freestyle, park ski and powder look at the Armada ARV 106 or the 96.

**This post was edited on Dec 25th 2017 at 3:13:27pm
Dec 25 2017 3:10PM
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freeskibum82
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95-100 underfoot will be fine for what you are looking to do. It comes down to mounting location too. id recommend back from center if you plan to ski all mountain on it. I ski east coast and deal with ice, hardpack, death cookies, etc.. and my soul riders have been great. moved up to the blizzard rustler 10 and they both handle anything. I dont plan to take the rustler into the park so its ok at 102 underfoot. Im also using the honey badger and while its softer it still rails turns and can carve well enough for a 92mm park ski. i dont think ill have any issues with that ski as i used them sunday after all the rain we had saturday up at stratton (which is typically icy)
Dec 26 2017 10:31AM
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