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powpatrol
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Currently skiing the 89ti armada invictus and am looking or a similar ski to replace it as it is no longer made. Top pick is Faction Dictator 1.0 so far. Anyone ridden these or have a similar suggestion?
Mar 2 2022 4:16PM
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Dilldoes
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Liberty Helix 84 or 88.

I love the brand and still have my old Antigens from 2013 that just won't die no matter how many rocks or rails they hit.
Mar 2 2022 6:05PM
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powpatrol
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DilldoesLiberty Helix 84 or 88.

I love the brand and still have my old Antigens from 2013 that just won't die no matter how many rocks or rails they hit.

Not after a park ski sorry
Mar 2 2022 6:16PM
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ethanshredz
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Helix 84s are a kids ski lol.
Have you looked at the Declivity series that replaced the Invictus? Could also check out the Salomon Stance, K2 Mindbender, Blizzard Brahma, Volkl Kendo, etc etc. Basically walk into any ski shop in the country and ask for a boring dad ski.
Mar 2 2022 8:35PM
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mrk127
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S tier all-mountain carving ski imo. wish I owned a pair

https://deviationworks.com/products/radian-carve-ski
Mar 2 2022 8:39PM
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anders_a
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2021 CT 1.0
Mar 3 2022 3:07AM
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muffMan.
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The dynastar m pro 84 could be an option. Wish I knew more about them but the m free was a fun ski, so I’m sure this will be a better frontside ski
Mar 3 2022 2:58PM
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plugs
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I've tried a stupid number of skis this year and the armada declivity 82ti and fischer ranger 92ti were both sweet skis that hold an edge better than they should but can also handle some soft snow and other stuff real well, declivity is better on hard snow and the ranger is a little better in soft snow. Definitely check those out.
Mar 3 2022 7:42PM
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powpatrol
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plugsI've tried a stupid number of skis this year and the armada declivity 82ti and fischer ranger 92ti were both sweet skis that hold an edge better than they should but can also handle some soft snow and other stuff real well, declivity is better on hard snow and the ranger is a little better in soft snow. Definitely check those out.


did you ever ride the invictus?
Mar 3 2022 7:43PM
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plugs
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powpatroldid you ever ride the invictus?


Unfortunately never got the chance, the blister review for the declivity 92ti compares the declivity 92 and invictus 89 though a bit if you wanted a comparison (more just physical attributes than how they actually ski sadly). Can definitely answer any question about the ranger or declivity if you wanted.

Also there are some invictus' still around if you really just want another pair I know corbetts has a pair of 89 187cm's on sale rn.
Mar 3 2022 8:32PM
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Phatboy64
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Check out the Volkl Kendo.
Mar 4 2022 5:46AM
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nOtyRmOm
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ethanshredzHelix 84s are a kids ski lol.
Have you looked at the Declivity series that replaced the Invictus? Could also check out the Salomon Stance, K2 Mindbender, Blizzard Brahma, Volkl Kendo, etc etc. Basically walk into any ski shop in the country and ask for a boring dad ski.


i ride the 92 declevitys- i can say they fucking rip but get a little tiring as they ONLY want to charge
Mar 4 2022 9:29AM
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Chuy
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Faction Dictator 2
May 17 2022 1:00PM
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Jacobthesadskier
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It's fucken weird seeing a thread on NS discussing all-mountain skis, maybe I've crossed into an alternate dimension?
May 17 2022 5:16PM
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lil.Boye
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JacobthesadskierIt's fucken weird seeing a thread on NS discussing all-mountain skis, maybe I've crossed into an alternate dimension?


an actual discussion about skis that are not vishnu, jet or on3p
May 19 2022 8:43AM
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Jacobthesadskier
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lil.Boyean actual discussion about skis that are not vishnu, jet or on3p

Exactly.
May 19 2022 8:47AM
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