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Please help me decide on some skis

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Hueychow
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Hello my name is Huey I’m 20, love in the PNW and ski 1-2 times a week at Schweitzer mtn in Idaho. I’m level 3 skier I’ve ridden line Blends, magnus 102’s (and JJ 116’s for a few hours today). I’ve been into park the last few years but have really been transitioning to mainly trees, cliffs, and a little bit of back country. I want a ski that can do really well in those areas but still be tolerable on the front side of the mtn as well. I really loved how the JJ’s could stomp through crud effortlessly it was amazing compared to park skis, who would have thought? With that being said I want 1 ski to do it all so of course I’ve looked into bent chetler 100’s but the 116 underfoot of the JJ’s has me wondering what would be best. 116 felt a little big to be a do it all ski. I’ve also been looking at Black crows atris and Armada Arv 106. Wondering if anyone thinks any of these would be a great idea or others not mentioned? Thanks for your help!
Mar 16 2019 2:47AM
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Hueychow
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5’10 145
Mar 16 2019 2:50AM
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killa_z
Posts: 24 - Karma: 30
I have a similar build (5'9", 145) and have been looking at the atris, arv 106, candide 3.0, and rustler 11 for a 50/50 setup. Personally, I am leaning toward the black crows because I am concerned about the arvs being too soft, and the durability of the 3.0s. Unfortunately, there aren't any shops with an atris demo in the Portland area, so I would have the buy blind.
Mar 21 2019 12:42AM
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thecazdog
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I demoed the Atris the other day. Definitely going to get a pair. They ski super well, and just have the right balance of stability and maneuverability that I'm after. They are forgiving yet can be pushed. Surprised not more people in NA know how good they are...Euros seem to love em.
Mar 21 2019 6:47AM
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killa_z
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thecazdogI demoed the Atris the other day. Definitely going to get a pair. They ski super well, and just have the right balance of stability and maneuverability that I'm after. They are forgiving yet can be pushed. Surprised not more people in NA know how good they are...Euros seem to love em.


Have you skied the arv 106, candide 3.0, or rustler 11 too?
Mar 21 2019 12:59PM
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Grant_Tarbell
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check out the 4frnt devastator. sick ski with good all mountain freestyle oriented ski with full rocker
Mar 21 2019 1:17PM
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Fluffhead21
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4FRNT MSPs 99 or 107 ski very nicely as well for an all mountain
Mar 21 2019 3:25PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Atris is a bomber choice for what you're describing.

https://www.freezeproshop.com/black-crows-atris-skis-2019/path[offset]:0/path[search]:Atris

Here they are for $417, not bad.

I'd go with the 189, the 184 would work as well that's the size I skied but you're 3" taller than I am, similar weight, it didn't feel big.
Mar 21 2019 4:19PM
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