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Want to get into Freeride next year, What do I need?

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CalumSKI
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Hey NS, As the title suggests, I want to get into freeride more and start competing in Ski The East Freeride Tour events. What gear do I need?
Ive been thinking of getting either marksmans or catamarans
what else do i need?
Mar 5 2019 7:27PM
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Hoel
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Avy 1 and safety gear, first and foremost. Also a helmet, if you’re not rocking one already.

After this, you just need a ton of practice and balls of steel.
Mar 8 2019 10:02AM
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patagonialuke
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If you're doing freeride comps, the Marksman and Cat would not be my top recommendations. They're very playful skis and are a lot of fun, but that comes at the expense of stability. I know very good skiers that ski super hard on them, but for most people, I think a less tapered ski with a stiffer flex pattern and a bit less rocker would be better for freeride comps.

What skis are you coming from?
Mar 8 2019 10:07AM
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CalumSKI
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patagonialukeIf you're doing freeride comps, the Marksman and Cat would not be my top recommendations. They're very playful skis and are a lot of fun, but that comes at the expense of stability. I know very good skiers that ski super hard on them, but for most people, I think a less tapered ski with a stiffer flex pattern and a bit less rocker would be better for freeride comps.

What skis are you coming from?


I've been skiing the honey badgers at 166 and also I get a sick deal on it
Mar 8 2019 11:42AM
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quagsire
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If you get prodeal on K2, you could look at the new Mindbender 116 or 108.
Mar 8 2019 11:54AM
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patagonialuke
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CalumSKII've been skiing the honey badgers at 166 and also I get a sick deal on it


Gotcha, so since you're coming from a nearly symmetrical ski, I'd check out the following options, all of which will be more stable than the Cat or Marksman, but should still feel intuitive coming from the Honey Badgers.

Moment Wildcat 108
Moment Meridian 107
J Skis Metal
ON3P Kartel 108
Armada ARV 106Ti
Mar 8 2019 1:26PM
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joelpelttari
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maybe black crows atris?
Mar 8 2019 3:08PM
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Non_State_Actor
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joelpelttarimaybe black crows atris?


Corvus would probably be the better choice? Anima does ok too but I don't know if the width is worth it for ice coast use.
Mar 8 2019 3:47PM
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FruitBootPro
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Full Tilts and Head Supershapes
Mar 9 2019 1:57PM
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Cole9
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I’d check the moment meridian 107s or wildcat 108 if you want a playful ski that can still charge.
Mar 9 2019 3:01PM
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