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Line SFB, Armada Arv 96 ti, Rossi BO 98s, or Faction 2.0?
Looking for an all mountain twin tip and kinda narrowed it down to these 4. I usually rip trees and mogols, double blacks out west. But need the twin because I like to have fun in the park in Michigan. Any reviews on these skis which do you guys prefer? Any suggestions/comments help.
I’d need more info like your height and weight but here’s a summary:
Line SFB is more of an all-mountain ski, not as durable as the old one used to be
Armada ARV 96 Ti is also more of an all-mountain ski, the sheet of metal keeps it really damp and heavy, designed to power it thru crud and chop (the regular 96 would be a better option for what you’re describing)
Rossignol Black Ops 98 is a decent option, it’s pretty heavy and real stiff, so not a great ski in the park unless jumps are your game
Assuming you’re talking about the Faction Prodigy 2.0, it’s probably the best option for what you’re describing. Stiff underfoot, with a progressive flex in the tip and tail mean that it’s sturdy all over the mountain, but you can still play around with it in the park
Again, I’d need your height and weight to better help you, but the SFB and 96 Ti are more all-mountain skis. The regular 96 or Prodigy 2.0 would be your best options, with the Prodigy being a little bit more versatile.
Line SFB is more of an all-mountain ski, not as durable as the old one used to be
Armada ARV 96 Ti is also more of an all-mountain ski, the sheet of metal keeps it really damp and heavy, designed to power it thru crud and chop (the regular 96 would be a better option for what you’re describing)
Rossignol Black Ops 98 is a decent option, it’s pretty heavy and real stiff, so not a great ski in the park unless jumps are your game
Assuming you’re talking about the Faction Prodigy 2.0, it’s probably the best option for what you’re describing. Stiff underfoot, with a progressive flex in the tip and tail mean that it’s sturdy all over the mountain, but you can still play around with it in the park
Again, I’d need your height and weight to better help you, but the SFB and 96 Ti are more all-mountain skis. The regular 96 or Prodigy 2.0 would be your best options, with the Prodigy being a little bit more versatile.
21 years old, 180 pounds I want more of a freestyle/all-mountain ski since I’m most carving in and out of trees
The prodigy mounted at -2 from center would be perfect, and it’s durability means it could hold its own in the park too
Two best options aren’t on your list for decent hard snow grip that can rip it in the trees, crud or the park.
JSkis MasterBlaster and Dynastar Menace 98. More stable than even the ARV 96Ti yet more playful. Menace 98 is the best bump ski as the flex and profile are perfect. Nice weight too so it motors through crud. MB is very similar as it does everything well yet is still easy to ski.
ARV 96Ti would be the best all around ski on your list for your use but I think both the MB and Menace outperform it. The ARV 96 non Ti will not be as solid or damp as the Ti version.
Line SFB is super playful and surfy in soft snow but not very stable or great on harder snow like you’d be normally facing.
BO 98 is stiffer and less forgiving so it’s not as playful or as friendly in the bumps. The Menace 98 is more stable, better in crud or harder snow.
CT 2.0 is a softer flexing ski that can still carve at turn if the snow is softer and would be like a narrower but more stable SFB. The Prodigy 2.0 is very soft snow biased and doesn’t like speed, hard snow or crud so aimed more for a lighter weight intermediate skier.
Good descriptions of many all mountain freestyle and park skis in Blistergears buyers guide with full reviews of some on them on their site.
https://blisterreview.com/winter-buyers-guide
JSkis MasterBlaster and Dynastar Menace 98. More stable than even the ARV 96Ti yet more playful. Menace 98 is the best bump ski as the flex and profile are perfect. Nice weight too so it motors through crud. MB is very similar as it does everything well yet is still easy to ski.
ARV 96Ti would be the best all around ski on your list for your use but I think both the MB and Menace outperform it. The ARV 96 non Ti will not be as solid or damp as the Ti version.
Line SFB is super playful and surfy in soft snow but not very stable or great on harder snow like you’d be normally facing.
BO 98 is stiffer and less forgiving so it’s not as playful or as friendly in the bumps. The Menace 98 is more stable, better in crud or harder snow.
CT 2.0 is a softer flexing ski that can still carve at turn if the snow is softer and would be like a narrower but more stable SFB. The Prodigy 2.0 is very soft snow biased and doesn’t like speed, hard snow or crud so aimed more for a lighter weight intermediate skier.
Good descriptions of many all mountain freestyle and park skis in Blistergears buyers guide with full reviews of some on them on their site.
https://blisterreview.com/winter-buyers-guide
Greg_KTwo best options aren’t on your list for decent hard snow grip that can rip it in the trees, crud or the park.
JSkis MasterBlaster and Dynastar Menace 98. More stable than even the ARV 96Ti yet more playful. Menace 98 is the best bump ski as the flex and profile are perfect. Nice weight too so it motors through crud. MB is very similar as it does everything well yet is still easy to ski.
ARV 96Ti would be the best all around ski on your list for your use but I think both the MB and Menace outperform it. The ARV 96 non Ti will not be as solid or damp as the Ti version.
Line SFB is super playful and surfy in soft snow but not very stable or great on harder snow like you’d be normally facing.
BO 98 is stiffer and less forgiving so it’s not as playful or as friendly in the bumps. The Menace 98 is more stable, better in crud or harder snow.
CT 2.0 is a softer flexing ski that can still carve at turn if the snow is softer and would be like a narrower but more stable SFB. The Prodigy 2.0 is very soft snow biased and doesn’t like speed, hard snow or crud so aimed more for a lighter weight intermediate skier.
Good descriptions of many all mountain freestyle and park skis in Blistergears buyers guide with full reviews of some on them on their site.
https://blisterreview.com/winter-buyers-guide
I'm going to respectfully disagree with your description of the Prodigy, the ski has been overhauled this year with a stiffer flex for more versatility. It's stiffer flex means that it skis real well at speed and on hard snow.
demoed the BO 98s... one of my favorite skis ever. Problem is they love to charge and love to go fast, I thought of them as almost a slightly softer bonafide with a partial twin tail. Think you might run out of room/be done with runs too fast in michigan. That being said if I lived out west I'd definetely have a pair for every day but a big powder day
Saw the 2020 Prodigy 2.0 specs and it is a bit heavier but still much lighter than the other skis listed here. The tip/tail taper looks similar and it still has much more taper then the BO 98 or Menace 98. Will make it more forgiving but slows turn initiation and decreases edge hold. So I don’t doubt it’s improved but it’s still not as stable or damp as the others listed.
The Menace 98 is like an old school wide park ski. No tip/tail taper, not a lightweight, flatter rocker lines and a solid but forgiving flex. Grips well on harder snow, stable in crud, amazing in bumps and able to rip softer snow too. More forgiving and easier to ski at all speeds than the BO 98 yet more stable especially if things get choppy.
Going to use my pair when it’s not super deep out West and for similar conditions to the OP in East. Very versatile ski.
Full review of the Menace 98.
https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2019-2020-dynastar-menace-98
The Menace 98 is like an old school wide park ski. No tip/tail taper, not a lightweight, flatter rocker lines and a solid but forgiving flex. Grips well on harder snow, stable in crud, amazing in bumps and able to rip softer snow too. More forgiving and easier to ski at all speeds than the BO 98 yet more stable especially if things get choppy.
Going to use my pair when it’s not super deep out West and for similar conditions to the OP in East. Very versatile ski.
Full review of the Menace 98.
https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2019-2020-dynastar-menace-98
I'll second the Menace 98. It's an awesome ski, and you might be able to find the old version (used to be called the Slicer Factory) for very cheap. I think it'd be pretty ideal for Michigan — doesn't hold an edge quite as well as some super narrow skis on straight-up ice, but thanks to its lack of taper and subtle, low-slung rocker lines, I find that it carves really well for its width. And it's an awesome bump / tree ski, and works pretty well for all sorts of park features (doesn't feel super biased towards rails vs. jumps).
The Nordica Soul Rider 97 is also worth a look. A bit more damp and more sluggish than the Menace 98, and its sizing also fills the void nicely between the 181 cm and 187 cm Menace 98. The two skis feel really similar in my experience, though I think the Menace does a bit better on super firm, smooth snow.
The ARV 96Ti is a rad ski, though it's pretty heavy and stiff, and I trust the Menace and Soul Rider more on super firm snow. As people have mentioned, the BO 98 is a pretty demanding ski that really feels best when you're skiing it hard like, all the time. I prefer the Menace since it's a bit more stable and also way more forgiving.
The Nordica Soul Rider 97 is also worth a look. A bit more damp and more sluggish than the Menace 98, and its sizing also fills the void nicely between the 181 cm and 187 cm Menace 98. The two skis feel really similar in my experience, though I think the Menace does a bit better on super firm, smooth snow.
The ARV 96Ti is a rad ski, though it's pretty heavy and stiff, and I trust the Menace and Soul Rider more on super firm snow. As people have mentioned, the BO 98 is a pretty demanding ski that really feels best when you're skiing it hard like, all the time. I prefer the Menace since it's a bit more stable and also way more forgiving.
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