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Second Pair of Skis - HELP!

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Colingarnes
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Hey guys looking to pick up some wider all-mountain/storm skis.


Im 5’11 175lbs and currently ride Kartel 98’s 181cm for everything. I mainly ski Mammoth Mountain/Tahoe/Big Bear.


Wanted to grab a playful ski in the 106-110mm waist and make my Kartels a mainly park and spring ski.


Haven’t looked into skis in the last 4 years and have no idea what new models I should look for. I do like the idea of the J Skis Vacation and the Line Sir Francis Bacons.


what would you guys add to the quiver for a new all mountain/medium powder west coast ski?
Mar 6 2022 11:11AM
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teabag
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I have SFBs and can definitely recommend them if you want a playful ski. They are soft though, probably too soft for many people’s liking. Definitely don’t get them too short. I might be able to answer if you have some questions about them.
Mar 6 2022 11:40AM
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Renegade14
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I ride the 184 black crows atris, it’s 108 underfoot and has enough flex to be more playful for a wider all mountain ski. I’ve also tried the 185 nordica enforcer 110 which is a solid powder/all mountain ski but it’s stiffer and more charging than playful.
Mar 6 2022 11:40AM
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Colingarnes
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I should also say. I like a twin tip with a lot of flexibility. I like to 360 off natty features and press and butter around the mtn.
Mar 6 2022 11:42AM
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Colingarnes
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teabagI have SFBs and can definitely recommend them if you want a playful ski. They are soft though, probably too soft for many people’s liking. Definitely don’t get them too short. I might be able to answer if you have some questions about them.


Yeah I was looking at the 184cm’s i enjoy my 181 kartels. Feel like they are a great size so maybe a few more cm’s in a softer ski would be nice.
Mar 6 2022 11:44AM
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teabag
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ColingarnesYeah I was looking at the 184cm’s i enjoy my 181 kartels. Feel like they are a great size so maybe a few more cm’s in a softer ski would be nice.


Yes I have the same length and I’m 6’2. If I could pick now I’d go with the 189 for more stability. Based on your comment above the SFBs sound like a good fit for you.
Mar 6 2022 11:49AM
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KilaTsunami
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Icelantic nomads might be worth looking into
Mar 6 2022 1:13PM
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Celery
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Sego Bighorn 106
Mar 6 2022 1:35PM
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Non_State_Actor
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CelerySego Bighorn 106


114.

Or Moment Wildcats. Go at least 110mm wide, no real sense in having a 98 and 105 as a two ski quiver?
Mar 6 2022 2:55PM
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Colingarnes
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My brother has wildcats and I’d definitely want something a little softer less chargy
Mar 6 2022 2:56PM
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icedcoastskiing
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ColingarnesHey guys looking to pick up some wider all-mountain/storm skis.


Im 5’11 175lbs and currently ride Kartel 98’s 181cm for everything. I mainly ski Mammoth Mountain/Tahoe/Big Bear.


Wanted to grab a playful ski in the 106-110mm waist and make my Kartels a mainly park and spring ski.


Haven’t looked into skis in the last 4 years and have no idea what new models I should look for. I do like the idea of the J Skis Vacation and the Line Sir Francis Bacons.


what would you guys add to the quiver for a new all mountain/medium powder west coast ski?

get vishnu wides
Mar 6 2022 8:16PM
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bootspace
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Not too sure on the flex, but the k2 Reckoner 112’s look like fun
Mar 6 2022 8:38PM
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KCoCM
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bent 110s or reckoner 112s
Mar 6 2022 9:46PM
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muffMan.
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Jeff 110
Mar 7 2022 4:20PM
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Peaches007
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Moment Deathwish fo sho
Mar 7 2022 5:34PM
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