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Park ski suggestions (current ski '14 or '15 scratch pro 180cm)

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Obwon
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I know I like armada AR6 and Rossi scratches. Didn't like fisher or K2. It seems like park skis have changed in a bit since I last bought skis. I'm kinda old school park rat so I like stability of a true slopestyle ski but not gonna often be hitting jumps over 50' anymore and the butter stuff seems a little more attractive. If I like 180cm center mounted skis would I be better off in like a 184 with early rise? I'd like to be able to press a bit easier but don't want to be washing out on mid-ish to big-ish jumps. What brands ski similar to Armada/Rossi that aren't? Faction, 4frnt and vokl kinda look right to me as far as shape. I'm now in the Midwest do don't get a lot for demo skis.
Feb 1 2022 8:50PM
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Obwon
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Are wider skis more stable on rails? It seem like more stuff is mid 90's now instead of mid 80's underfoot. I'm curious about advantages, I assume wider better in spring.

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Feb 1 2022 8:58PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Get poachers?
Feb 2 2022 1:38AM
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Celery
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Yes, I slid a couple rails on my 118 underfoot beaters and it was so incredibly easy
ObwonAre wider skis more stable on rails? It seem like more stuff is mid 90's now instead of mid 80's underfoot. I'm curious about advantages, I assume wider better in spring.

**This post was edited on Feb 1st 2022 at 9:01:42pm
Feb 2 2022 6:59AM
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Obwon
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Anyone ride 4front switch or Arv96?
Feb 3 2022 4:17PM
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WGalinski
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If you want to hit rails or jumps stay away from 4frnt. I’ve had terrible experience with 2 separate pairs of 4frnt skis that couldn’t last a full season. They were fun to ride but offered nothing for durability in the park.
Feb 3 2022 4:36PM
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Obwon
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WGalinskiIf you want to hit rails or jumps stay away from 4frnt. I’ve had terrible experience with 2 separate pairs of 4frnt skis that couldn’t last a full season. They were fun to ride but offered nothing for durability in the park.

Many thanks. I might just do Arv96. I know I like armada.
Feb 3 2022 4:38PM
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