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Looking for a playful directional ski...

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2011Icekeeper
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Are there any soft flex directional skis out there? Preferably 105+ underfoot.
I like the shape of the 4FRNT Hoji and the faction dictators but they both too stiff.
4 years ago
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WoFlowz
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Well bentchetler 100s have a bit of a twin tip to them but aren’t really park skis you might like those. Haven’t skied qst but 1 feel like they might be a more playful directional ski.
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Dilldoes
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2011IcekeeperAre there any soft flex directional skis out there? Preferably 105+ underfoot.
I like the shape of the 4FRNT Hoji and the faction dictators but they both too stiff.


QST 106. Borrowed some a few weeks ago and had a blast. First time riding a directional ski in years.
4 years ago
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CatdickBojangles
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Sakanas.
4 years ago
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WoFlowz
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CatdickBojanglesSakanas.


I forgot about those haven’t road a pair in a year but super fun ski I’d recommend them too
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Edit: My ski isn't soft, I read playul, don't buy those if you want soft.

**This post was edited on Dec 29th 2020 at 4:00:53pm
4 years ago
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SavageBiff
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2nd the sakana
ripsticks
vision 108
mindbender-haven’t skied but told its soft
rustler 10,11
Rmu apostle wood -directional, slightly stiffer sfb
armada tracer
Of course any praxis , Folsom custom
rossignol sender or soul 7
nordica enforcer free series
4 years ago
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mountaindewgirl
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🤔

Deviation Mode 112
Fatypus A Game
J Skis The Slacker
Season Eqpt Forma
Sego Lupine 108
Fischer Ranger 115 FR
Down Countdown Carbon 114

**This post was edited on Dec 30th 2020 at 2:50:03pm
4 years ago
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skierman_jack
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Line Sakanas RIP...just sayin
4 years ago
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SavageBiff
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🤔 very directional...
4 years ago
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CalumSKI
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sakana moment
4 years ago
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mikemac
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Not sure you would really want a soft directional ski, the point is kind of that a directional ski is stiff and never gets overpowered or chattery.

I just mounted up a new pair of 4frnt MSP 99s and they are ducking bomber. There simply is no top speed. That being said, the metal in em can definitely boss you around if you get lazy in the bumps BUT at 99 underfoot I find them super quick and playful. 11/10 would recommend.

I also have the 4frnt vandal which is SUPER fun and playful, and probably one of the most bomber “park/all mountain” skis I’ve ever had, but I also got the MSPs because no matter how good a park ski does all mountain it’s not as good once you dull the edges on rails.
2011IcekeeperAre there any soft flex directional skis out there? Preferably 105+ underfoot.
I like the shape of the 4FRNT Hoji and the faction dictators but they both too stiff.
4 years ago
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skierman_jack
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Someone knows what’s good
CalumSKIsakana moment
4 years ago
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calcash
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Check out some armada strangers, super ill ski.
4 years ago
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lil.Boye
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Lib tech kook stick?
4 years ago
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