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Surfy carving ski

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piss.boy
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I've been enjoying carving around my hill when the parks are not great. I want to buy a ski that's really surfy and playful that I could use to carve and do side hits. Looking at line sakanas but haven't committed yet
Dec 28 2021 12:37PM
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CatdickBojangles
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I can vouch for sakanas definitely what you are looking for. The blade also looks like a blast.
Dec 28 2021 12:38PM
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ASSholebomber22
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I haven't been on the ones under 110 but the nerdica enforcer lays trenches like it's dubya dubya one and is still super, super playful and easy to ski. I'm a big guy though so they may be less playful if you're lighter.
Dec 28 2021 12:45PM
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powpatrol
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both declivity and invictus series’ from armada
Dec 28 2021 12:53PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Underrated quote of the year
Biffbarflays trenches like it's dubya dubya one
Dec 28 2021 12:57PM
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teabag
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If you really want something playful the Line SFBs are also a good option. I have them and they’re great for carving at medium speeds and obviously perfect for all kinds of side hits and swerving
Dec 28 2021 2:46PM
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piss.boy
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teabagIf you really want something playful the Line SFBs are also a good option. I have them and they’re great for carving at medium speeds and obviously perfect for all kinds of side hits and swerving


Are they very soft
Dec 28 2021 3:21PM
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Simkiwinki
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Try Slalom race skis! You have to have pretty good technique but if you’re a good skier they are really really fun and it will really help improve your skiing.You can also find them for pretty cheap if you look for some that are a few season old
Dec 28 2021 4:02PM
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piss.boy
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SimkiwinkiTry Slalom race skis! You have to have pretty good technique but if you’re a good skier they are really really fun and it will really help improve your skiing.You can also find them for pretty cheap if you look for some that are a few season old

More looking for an all mountain ski then a race ski but maybe I'll borrow a pair to try
Dec 28 2021 4:05PM
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Simkiwinki
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Piss_BoyMore looking for an all mountain ski then a race ski but maybe I'll borrow a pair to try


Give the Rusler 9 a try but for “real” carving there is nothing better than a slalom or giant slalom race ski.Also depends on the snow if you ski a lot of really hard snow a narrower ski is a must in your quiver
Dec 28 2021 4:10PM
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anders_a
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CT 1.0 or 2.0 ?
Dec 28 2021 4:13PM
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Kbob94
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Armada stranger!!! That ski carves like a frontside ski but rips and surfs too. I’d put it along side the sakana or blade but with a more surf and playful side!
Dec 28 2021 4:23PM
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piss.boy
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Kbob94Armada stranger!!! That ski carves like a frontside ski but rips and surfs too. I’d put it along side the sakana or blade but with a more surf and playful side!


Sounds pretty close to what I'm looking for

Stranger or sfb seem like good choices for me
Dec 28 2021 4:24PM
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Kbob94
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Piss_BoySounds pretty close to what I'm looking for

Stranger or sfb seem like good choices for me


It’s one of the most unique skis on the market right now imo. If u want and more fun freestyle feel mount it forward or the recommended line. Also peep Mike hornbecks video dance with a stranger to get a good feel for how the skis are
Dec 28 2021 4:27PM
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piss.boy
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Kbob94It’s one of the most unique skis on the market right now imo. If u want and more fun freestyle feel mount it forward or the recommended line. Also peep Mike hornbecks video dance with a stranger to get a good feel for how the skis are


Just watched and it made me want them
Dec 28 2021 4:32PM
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DrZoidberg
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I love my SFBs. They lean over quickly given their size and carve pretty well. I'm pretty short and light and I can easily overpower my 178s, with my reference being my Volkl Racetiger SLs which have more or less infinite grip and almost never fold. But they're basically like big park skis, super compliant and easy to manage. They feel light in the air for their size. The only catch is there's a lot of ski behind you.

I've been looking at the Seasons too. I think they're basically slightly stiffer SFBs, but otherwise a similar geometry with a pretty tight radius, which isn't surprising given it's Pollard's company.
Dec 28 2021 4:51PM
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piss.boy
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DrZoidbergI love my SFBs. They lean over quickly given their size and carve pretty well. I'm pretty short and light and I can easily overpower my 178s, with my reference being my Volkl Racetiger SLs which have more or less infinite grip and almost never fold. But they're basically like big park skis, super compliant and easy to manage. They feel light in the air for their size. The only catch is there's a lot of ski behind you.

I've been looking at the Seasons too. I think they're basically slightly stiffer SFBs, but otherwise a similar geometry with a pretty tight radius, which isn't surprising given it's Pollard's company.


I have a sense for a "bigger park ski" since I've rode reckoners some
Dec 28 2021 4:55PM
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teabag
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Piss_BoyAre they very soft


Imo they are softer than blends
Dec 29 2021 3:43AM
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r00kie
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Kbob94It’s one of the most unique skis on the market right now imo. If u want and more fun freestyle feel mount it forward or the recommended line. Also peep Mike hornbecks video dance with a stranger to get a good feel for how the skis are


Mike ought to be getting a commission on sales of these. He is the reason they look fun to ride.
Dec 29 2021 8:13AM
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Kbob94
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r00kieMike ought to be getting a commission on sales of these. He is the reason they look fun to ride.


Oh for sure! Also Kim boberg and Maude have been on them a bunch. I talked to him about them and he said he agreed with mike on the mounting point of 2.5in in front of recommended
Dec 29 2021 8:24AM
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r00kie
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Kbob94Oh for sure! Also Kim boberg and Maude have been on them a bunch. I talked to him about them and he said he agreed with mike on the mounting point of 2.5in in front of recommended


Makes sense. Everyday I saw Mike out at BS last season he was riding them and as always made everything he did look easy.
Dec 29 2021 8:40AM
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BrightFrog
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head supershapes
Dec 29 2021 11:46AM
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lil.Boye
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stranger or sakana seems like a great fit. Know a guy that bought the strangers, loves them for boot deep days and just carving and playing around the resort. Want to try them out sometime!
Dec 29 2021 4:08PM
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animator
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Kbob94Armada stranger!!! That ski carves like a frontside ski but rips and surfs too. I’d put it along side the sakana or blade but with a more surf and playful side!


Yup, you beat me to it. The Sakana and the Blade rip on edge but lack that loose, surfy feel IMO. The stranger carves really well but still washes out and plays around when you want it to. Really sick ski.
Dec 29 2021 5:19PM
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SmokedGouda
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I can carve 122 reckoners /claim
Jan 17 2022 8:02PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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Piss_BoyAre they very soft


SFBs are fun as fuck. They're pretty soft, but can be railed pretty hard on groomers.
Jan 18 2022 2:30AM
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mrk127
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Armada Stranger. The ski tips so hard for not having any metal in the core and the tight radius is fun for side hitting and shit and carving as long as you keep your skis radius under a GS turn. Wish I had a pair in my quiver
Jan 18 2022 5:39AM
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toe-bang-gang
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I love my bonafides for exactly that, i'm sure there is better out there it's just what i've tried. Slightly less playful but my surfy would be a bent chetler 100, love them too.

I hear people loveeee the line blade also, have not tested them though.

**This post was edited on Jan 18th 2022 at 11:24:31am
Jan 18 2022 11:22AM
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Twig
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If you want a ski that carves ridiculously short turns and will still break loose and feel poppy/buttery, the answer is the Season Kin. For a slightly longer radius, Armada Stranger is a great option.
Jan 18 2022 1:05PM
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mrk127
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TwigIf you want a ski that carves ridiculously short turns and will still break loose and feel poppy/buttery, the answer is the Season Kin. For a slightly longer radius, Armada Stranger is a great option.

You think the Kin turns noticeably tighter?
Jan 18 2022 7:02PM
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Twig
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mrk127You think the Kin turns noticeably tighter?


Put simply, yes. I have the 175(173) Kin and the 180(178) Stranger so it isn't a direct comparison, but yeah the Kin feels more like a fun slalom ski, the Stranger rips turns but it has nowhere near the energy or speed edge to edge of the Kin.
Jan 19 2022 5:38AM
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