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Need some advice for this years skis.

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Lago
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Atomic Bent Chetler 100
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K2 Reckoner

I am lookin at these three specifically for this years ski. I already have some twalls for strictly park days. I am looking for a ski that can handle some snow, but also can lap some park throughout the day as well. I will also need some bindings…if anyone has any advice on that either. Thanks in advance.
Aug 30 2021 6:01AM
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BrightFrog
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Faction with marker griffons
Aug 30 2021 7:26AM
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Celery
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Reckoner with attack 13
Aug 30 2021 7:45AM
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Younskis
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Gotta go with the reckoner and attack 13
Aug 30 2021 7:54AM
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Greg_K
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2021 Reckoner 102 at Corbetts.com for $420 CAN/$340 US and Attack 13s for $162 CAN/$130 US right now. Great deal!
Aug 30 2021 8:37AM
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WoFlowz
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I’ve skied bentchetlers and they weren’t my favorite the tail is quite stiff compared to the tip, they also chatter at anything remotely fast. Their nose is nice to butter tho. But idk a lot of people speak very highly of them but I was thoroughly disappointed trying my dads pair for a few days…
Aug 30 2021 8:39AM
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ericforman
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K2. Bentchetlers are basic as fuck unless you get the 120s and put pin bindings on them and go hike. Then cool.
Aug 30 2021 9:20AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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This is a killer deal. I’ve been eyeing those attacks myself. Question for you Greg: I’ve got 2 pairs of skis with 102 underfoot. Between the two - would you go with 95 or 110 brake for attack?
Greg_K2021 Reckoner 102 at Corbetts.com for $420 CAN/$340 US and Attack 13s for $162 CAN/$130 US right now. Great deal!


**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 9:31:16am
Aug 30 2021 9:30AM
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Greg_K
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BradFiAusNzCoCaThis is a killer deal. I’ve been eyeing those attacks myself. Question for you Greg: I’ve got 2 pairs of skis with 102 underfoot. Between the two - would you go with 95 or 110 brake for attack?


**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 9:31:16am

Either will work but I’d go 95mm brake as it’s a better fit with less overhang. Less chance to ever catch anything. I’ve used the 95 brake on a few 104mm, 102mm and 101mm skis so no issue with 102mm.

If you want a beefier metal heel, there’s deals on Attack 16s at Corbetts too I see.
Aug 30 2021 10:24AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yeah that’s exactly what I was thinking. It’s just usually it’s easier to find 110s (they’re everywhere) and that’s why I ask.
Thanks for the help!
Greg_KEither will work but I’d go 95mm brake as it’s a better fit with less overhang. Less chance to ever catch anything. I’ve used the 95 brake on a few 104mm, 102mm and 101mm skis so no issue with 102mm.

If you want a beefier metal heel, there’s deals on Attack 16s at Corbetts too I see.
Aug 30 2021 10:30AM
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Session
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WoFlowzI’ve skied bentchetlers and they weren’t my favorite the tail is quite stiff compared to the tip, they also chatter at anything remotely fast. Their nose is nice to butter tho. But idk a lot of people speak very highly of them but I was thoroughly disappointed trying my dads pair for a few days…


ericformanK2. Bentchetlers are basic as fuck unless you get the 120s and put pin bindings on them and go hike. Then cool.


It's a travesty that this ski carries the Bentchetler name.
Aug 30 2021 10:36AM
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Greg_K
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYeah that’s exactly what I was thinking. It’s just usually it’s easier to find 110s (they’re everywhere) and that’s why I ask.
Thanks for the help!

Worst case, if the place won’t swap out for 95 brakes, I’ve lightly bent in 110 brakes on skinner skis like 102-104mm so they tuck in better.

Just slide off the heel and then press the brake heel piece to lift up the brake above the ski. Put a metal pipe over the brake arm and lightly bend it in a bit so it tucks behind the heel piece more. Slide the heel back on until it hits the back of the boot heel and snap the heel into place. Double check forward pressure and you’re set.
Aug 30 2021 11:06AM
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SofaKingSick
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BradFiAusNzCoCaThis is a killer deal. I’ve been eyeing those attacks myself. Question for you Greg: I’ve got 2 pairs of skis with 102 underfoot. Between the two - would you go with 95 or 110 brake for attack?


**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 9:31:16am


95 for sure. my B95s on 96 waist skis actually bother me in the lift line sometimes cause they stick out more than i'm used to (bending out skinnier brakes). i'd hate using 110s on 95s
Aug 30 2021 12:33PM
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Non_State_Actor
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BradFiAusNzCoCaThis is a killer deal. I’ve been eyeing those attacks myself. Question for you Greg: I’ve got 2 pairs of skis with 102 underfoot. Between the two - would you go with 95 or 110 brake for attack?


**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 9:31:16am


SofaKingSick95 for sure. my B95s on 96 waist skis actually bother me in the lift line sometimes cause they stick out more than i'm used to (bending out skinnier brakes). i'd hate using 110s on 95s


This 100%
The 95s fit perfectly on the Recliner 102
Aug 30 2021 6:05PM
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SofaKingSick
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Greg_KIf you want a beefier metal heel, there’s deals on Attack 16s at Corbetts too I see.


do you know what the difference between the attack 16 and attack 16 "race pro" is?
Aug 30 2021 6:24PM
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Greg_K
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SofaKingSickdo you know what the difference between the attack 16 and attack 16 "race pro" is?

Name and that’s it! Bought both from Corbetts and they are the same. Tell Corbetts/Asogear that Greg Kraus from London, Ontario sent you and they will treat you right! Buy TONS of gear from them! Just there last Friday getting some Attacks mounted.

The ones at $179 are 2019 models and they have the 2021 models too for $40 more but they have the 95mm brake option in stock on the 2021 models. Just graphics are different between the 2 years but ask about a price break on the 2021 so you get the more appropriate brakes.

**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 7:19:23pm
Aug 30 2021 7:14PM
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dognuts
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fuck it seems yall would say i should not have bought bents

they were a good deal tho
Aug 30 2021 10:04PM
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maaattt
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I don't normally speak on durability because there's too many factors, but that said factions are lacking.

Bemchetler 100 is nothing like the og other than the name and kinda sucks to ski.

Reckoner is a successor to the shredditor and does exactly what you're wanting
Aug 30 2021 10:09PM
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Skiblade420
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If you want more of a pow ski that can hit park jumps fine then
Reckoner 112 with attack 13 or 14s.

If you don’t get much snow and just want a wider park ski then reckoner 102.

vishnu wide plus if you want a super playful ski that can ski park and some pow.
Aug 31 2021 1:51AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Thanks for the help everyone. Reason I asked is because I have some attacks with 110 brakes that I got for a stupid stupid deal (I think it was a fluke in their website tbh) and I just eye checked. Too wide. Just ordered some 95 brakes online for like $30. $130 for the bindings total. Not bad. Appreciate all the input.
Greg_KWorst case, if the place won’t swap out for 95 brakes, I’ve lightly bent in 110 brakes on skinner skis like 102-104mm so they tuck in better.

Just slide off the heel and then press the brake heel piece to lift up the brake above the ski. Put a metal pipe over the brake arm and lightly bend it in a bit so it tucks behind the heel piece more. Slide the heel back on until it hits the back of the boot heel and snap the heel into place. Double check forward pressure and you’re set.


SofaKingSick95 for sure. my B95s on 96 waist skis actually bother me in the lift line sometimes cause they stick out more than i'm used to (bending out skinnier brakes). i'd hate using 110s on 95s


mystery3This 100%
The 95s fit perfectly on the Recliner 102


And OP - get the reckoner 102s. People seem to love it. Price point isn’t bad.

**This post was edited on Aug 31st 2021 at 7:11:25am
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