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Should I get the Prodigy 2.0/Reckoner 102 or something else ?

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HugoLbld
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I am looking for new skis for this season and I am looking for a good all around ski.
I'm 6'0" and 183lbs (183cm and 83kgs) and until now I've been riding a K2 iron maiden 179 ski with marker schizo bindings that I found super heavy and not agile enough to progress in the park (my poor technique doesn't help either).

This season I want to get back into learning 360s and butters and I think a lighter, wider ski like the prodigy/reckoner might be perfect.
However, I'm a little worried that the flex of the Reckoner is too soft to do ollies / forgive backward landings and I've read that the prodigy's are much stiffer than described.

I'm also thinking about mounting marker squier 11id on these as those are super light too.

Any ideas, suggestions about that ?
Thanks a lot
Aug 31 2021 3:20PM
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keagan.karstens
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Get the prodigy. I’ve never ridden them but I hear they’re pretty light and if weight and agility is the issue then I think they’d be a good choice
Aug 31 2021 3:27PM
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CatdickBojangles
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Reckoners for sure, they will be soft but not too soft. Also stay far away from the squires especially at your height and weight. Look at the Tyroila attack 13s if budget is your main concern maybe even a higher din depending on what you normally run now.
Aug 31 2021 3:27PM
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HugoLbld
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CatdickBojanglesReckoners for sure, they will be soft but not too soft. Also stay far away from the squires especially at your height and weight. Look at the Tyroila attack 13s if budget is your main concern maybe even a higher din depending on what you normally run now.

Do you know how well do the reckoners on the slopes/ice too ?
Also my budget isn't a problem as I tend to keep my gear for a few years ;)
I was pretty much focusing on the wieght to be honest but I recon I might be wrong to do so.
Aug 31 2021 4:12PM
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Non_State_Actor
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HugoLbldI am 6'0" and 183lbs (183cm and 83kgs) and thinking about mounting marker squier 11id.

Any ideas, suggestions about that ?


I'd suggest not doing that. Just get the Attack 13s as suggested by Catdick at the minimum, also look at Pivots, STH as bindings that will hold up.
Aug 31 2021 4:12PM
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HugoLbld
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Ok thanks a lot.
For only 200g heavier the tyrolia's indeed seems to better suits my needs
Aug 31 2021 4:20PM
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Greg_K
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The old marker bindings are about 500 grams a pair heavier than the Attack2 13s, so either ski will feel very light with a modern non demo binding. More solid feeling too!
Aug 31 2021 5:09PM
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profa_212
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HugoLbldOk thanks a lot.
For only 200g heavier the tyrolia's indeed seems to better suits my needs


Bindings should not be a huge worry if you are trying to save weight. Since the binding is so close to the boot, you will not notice them all too much, if at all during tricks. You seem to be more worried about swing weight, which is far more affected by the amount of weight further out on the ski.


TLDR I would not worry about saving a couple grams on your bindings. You will be happy on the Attacks, Pivots, or STH.
Aug 31 2021 6:36PM
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DesertStix
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Reckoners are my daily’s and I ski on ice a lot. If you haven’t seen them in person, the tips and tails are actually pretty subtle and don’t rise a lot which means the effective edge is pretty long. Even with a mild detune underfoot I don’t have any more problems than I would on any other pair I own.
HugoLbldDo you know how well do the reckoners on the slopes/ice too ?
Also my budget isn't a problem as I tend to keep my gear for a few years ;)
I was pretty much focusing on the wieght to be honest but I recon I might be wrong to do so.
Aug 31 2021 8:01PM
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HugoLbld
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DesertStixReckoners are my daily’s and I ski on ice a lot. If you haven’t seen them in person, the tips and tails are actually pretty subtle and don’t rise a lot which means the effective edge is pretty long. Even with a mild detune underfoot I don’t have any more problems than I would on any other pair I own.


Ok thanks a lot I'll go for them so ;)
Sep 1 2021 3:03AM
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HugoLbld
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Thanks for all your replies, this is super helpful !
This community is fire !
Sep 1 2021 3:07AM
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