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What skis to buy next?

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DYCO
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I go back and forth every day please help
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Apr 19 2020 2:12PM 1 0
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mattm7
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Poachers
Apr 19 2020 4:43PM 6 7
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Shh-Rammer
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I hopefully won't need a new pair of sticks for another season but I think my next pair will be Edollos
Apr 19 2020 5:00PM 2 0
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dogfacematt
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I've been dodging buying a ski that I actually need on the east coast. I'm either getting Armadas Strangers or K2s Reckoner 102s this year.
Apr 19 2020 5:15PM 3 4
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JAHBRADOR
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Prodigy 2/3/4.0
Apr 19 2020 5:16PM 1 8
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DYCO
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Shh-RammerI hopefully won't need a new pair of sticks for another season but I think my next pair will be Edollos


My Iast/current pair of skis are edollos and I really don't have any complaints about them
Apr 19 2020 5:34PM 2 0
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DYCO
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JAHBRADORProdigy 2/3/4.0


I want my skis to last more than two weeks
Apr 19 2020 5:35PM 20 1
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MoneyMakerMike
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Where do you even buy jet skis
Apr 19 2020 5:43PM 3 0
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JAHBRADOR
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DYCOI want my skis to last more than two weeks


The Candide’s are where faction got their shit reputation from. Prodigy series are the most durable skis I’ve ever had.
Apr 19 2020 5:56PM 8 8
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skiP.E.I.
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I'd recommend the Faction Prodigy 1.0s. I love mine. Only issue so far is edge cracks so if you're hitting rails every lap of every day something with thicker edges or edgeless might be better. I find them stable yet lively and versatile.
Apr 19 2020 6:12PM 2 6
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Anti-Hero
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I want to buy some k2 reckoner 122’s next year. I hope that they’ll be like my old hellbents. I really miss having a pair of big soft skis.
Apr 20 2020 8:37PM 3 0
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DummyBears
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Everyone forgetting blends if we're talking park.
Apr 20 2020 9:18PM 6 2
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little1337
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ON3P Magnus. They're bulletproof
Apr 20 2020 9:24PM 3 0
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armchair_skier
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DummyBearsEveryone forgetting blends if we're talking park.


The line blend is the worst ski in human history change my mind.
Apr 21 2020 1:28PM 3 10
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JAHBRADOR
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armchair_skierThe line blend is the worst ski in human history change my mind.

I agree, unless you weigh no more than 90lbs they will be far too soft. Also have shit durability
Apr 21 2020 4:41PM 0 0
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JAHBRADOR
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JAHBRADORThe Candide’s are where faction got their shit reputation from. Prodigy series are the most durable skis I’ve ever had.


Also had no idea people hate faction so much. Lol
Apr 21 2020 4:41PM 5 0
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Skibumsmith
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Cease and Desist don't be a pussy
Apr 21 2020 7:24PM 6 0
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clorox
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I enjoyed skiing thigh deep tree powder more on my center mounted Wet +'s than my JJ Zeros... They float so well for how narrow they are but if you're set on something wider I'm sure wide would float better but sacrifice some of the quick turning that the Wets have.

Haven't tried the skis listed
Apr 22 2020 12:00AM 6 0
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I'm waiting on the reckoner 112s
Apr 22 2020 12:53AM 5 1
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CalumSKI
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dogfacemattI've been dodging buying a ski that I actually need on the east coast. I'm either getting Armadas Strangers or K2s Reckoner 102s this year.

Idk why this got so many dislikes
I skied the reckoners for a day In 65 cm of fresh snow are they were lit as fuck
@dogfacematt its a good choice bro
Apr 22 2020 12:53AM 9 0
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CharlzHub
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armchair_skierThe line blend is the worst ski in human history change my mind.

I found the combination of being stupidly soft and really wide a lot of fun. But then half my sidewall ripped out and I broke one of them in two places and got a million edge cracks so I kinda half and half agree disagree with you
Apr 22 2020 8:39AM 1 0
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dogfacematt
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CalumSKIIdk why this got so many dislikes
I skied the reckoners for a day In 65 cm of fresh snow are they were lit as fuck
@dogfacematt its a good choice bro


Maybe I worded it in a fucked up way, idk haha
Apr 22 2020 9:49AM 2 0
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ChadThundercock
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Armadas
Apr 22 2020 11:01PM 0 0
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shin-bang
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Jet ski all day narbs
Apr 22 2020 11:42PM 1 0
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terpgoon
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New vshnus are literally about to drop. choice is obvious
Apr 23 2020 12:10AM 0 0
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CharlzHub
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terpgoonNew vshnus are literally about to drop. choice is obvious

Limited edition topsheets on the way too. Very excited
Apr 23 2020 4:50AM 1 0
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OregonDead
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Thanks for the idea OP. I am gonna go price some stand up jet skis rn
Apr 23 2020 1:41PM 0 0
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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What’re you mostly looking to do with the skis? I was eyeing some Lib Tech UFOs and some Majesty Vandal 3.0s before I pulled the trigger on a deal I saw. As far as Prodigy’s - I never had issues with durability. However, I had the 2016 version before they went went 1/2/3.

I see on your profile you’re in PA area. I just saw another thread on NS where the guy talks about how the Magnus 102 has an aggressive detune for East coast and it makes it hard to grip. Just something to think about. Good luck with your search.
Apr 26 2020 9:08AM 1 0
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DYCO
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BradAusNzCoCaWhat’re you mostly looking to do with the skis? I was eyeing some Lib Tech UFOs and some Majesty Vandal 3.0s before I pulled the trigger on a deal I saw. As far as Prodigy’s - I never had issues with durability. However, I had the 2016 version before they went went 1/2/3.

I see on your profile you’re in PA area. I just saw another thread on NS where the guy talks about how the Magnus 102 has an aggressive detune for East coast and it makes it hard to grip. Just something to think about. Good luck with your search.


https://www.libertymountainresort.com/ is my home mountain and I work park crew so I don't even really get to ski the hill so im just looking for a soft surfy ski. My current skis are edollos and they were nice but im just ready for a longer wider ski and I think I wouldn't mind the ski even being softer. I've pretty much decided on the vishnus.
Apr 26 2020 12:51PM 1 0
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skierman_jack
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You gotta give use more info about your skiing dawg!

if you’re a beginner or fairly new to park forget most of what you’re looking at. Get something that’s light, easy to ski, and with a neutral flex/rocker profile. Line twall, older Chronics, blend. ARV. Poacher. Faction candide/prodigy

if you’re getting good, like cork/flat spins and rail spins on and off and switch ups and stuff then something more niche like an ON3P, Edollo, Moment, Poacher would be killer. But it all depends on your style. Some skiers like me are pretty traditional while others are more swervy and new wave or whatever but it depends on what you’re after.

Personally I would avoid Vishnu unless it’s exactly what you’re looking for and you can handle a ski like that. Don’t be a poser and buy it bc the cool kids have them. But if that’s your style then I’m not gonna stop you.
Apr 26 2020 7:44PM 0 0
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patskis22
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SkylineGTR_R32Personally I would avoid Vishnu unless it’s exactly what you’re looking for and you can handle a ski like that. Don’t be a poser and buy it bc the cool kids have them. But if that’s your style then I’m not gonna stop you.


Oh relax they handle just fine and dandy
Apr 26 2020 7:59PM 0 0
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IanAvery-Leaf
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out of those options def the ON3Ps

**This post was edited on Apr 26th 2020 at 8:13:16pm
Apr 26 2020 8:12PM 0 0
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skierman_jack
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DYCOhttps://www.libertymountainresort.com/ is my home mountain and I work park crew so I don't even really get to ski the hill so im just looking for a soft surfy ski. My current skis are edollos and they were nice but im just ready for a longer wider ski and I think I wouldn't mind the ski even being softer. I've pretty much decided on the vishnus.


You do you man! But remember that Vishnus are a super niche ski. They do one thing really well and aren’t too great otherwise. If you get them you get them but if you don’t you don’t. Happy shoppin dawg!
Apr 27 2020 12:08AM 0 0
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