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Patrol Ski Setups

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GayWolf420
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I need a decent, reliable, set of skis for patrolling this winter. I'm not running any major routes or anything, mostly trauma calls and terrain park stuff but I still need a decent pair of skis to pull toboggans on and setup ropes and shit. Help me out. Also major plus if the proform is nice.

Best,

Deebie.


Any and all feedback is appreciated. Especially from those who do run routes. I'd love to hear what you have as your work ski.

**This thread was edited on Sep 25th 2022 at 12:03:11am
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ditchseeker
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Wildcat 108s, BC 110s, Arv 106s, Origin 106s, etc... would probably be a good starting point. Something in that 100-110 mid-wide range that isn't a complete noodle that you can ski any day, or at least that's what I would look for.
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Lenny-
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Ive seen a decent amount of patrollers riding Volkl Mantras (or Kendos?) at Loveland. Only the 100+ waist variants though. I would probably opt for a mind bender or DPS ski - basicly something light so skating and boot packing is easier.
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Celery
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Be swag and ride sakanas
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Sht_eatn_dog
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See a lot of Salomon QST’s at my home mountain
3 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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What type of skier are you - dynamic or the type to just blow through stuff?

I had to chill out on heavier, stiff skis when working jobs on snow. I needed mobility and to make sure my knees didn’t wear out. Something to consider.
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mayslay
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ditchseekerWildcat 108s, BC 110s, Arv 106s, Origin 106s, etc... would probably be a good starting point. Something in that 100-110 mid-wide range that isn't a complete noodle that you can ski any day, or at least that's what I would look for.


Patrolling is typically pretty hard on skis so I’d want something like these shape wise, but I’d rule out BC or armada stuff. Wildcat 108 would be a good pick imo
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Raejnies
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Black Crows Solis. Stiff and long radius, just screams reliable.
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skidemon22
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QST 106 would probably fit the bell really well.
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GayWolf420
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BradFiAusNzCoCaWhat type of skier are you - dynamic or the type to just blow through stuff?

I had to chill out on heavier, stiff skis when working jobs on snow. I needed mobility and to make sure my knees didn’t wear out. Something to consider.

Honestly a blend of both categories. Off the clock me skis really fast and aggressive/jibby with slash turns and butters all over and yes, especially blowing through shit.

And yeah my first year coaching, I ran a 116 Woodsman almost everyday and my knee did not like me by the spring.
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disappointmett
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I patrolled for years on Bacon's and blends lmao
3 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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So sounds like you’ll be on hard pack too from your original post. I’d probably pick something in like 98-107 range tbh
Slugging big wide rockered boats around on hard pack gets old. Maybe like an RMU apostle 106? They have pro deal too.

You might like a stiffer ski though and my bias towards skis I like is coming out
DeebieSkeebiesHonestly a blend of both categories. Off the clock me skis really fast and aggressive/jibby with slash turns and butters all over and yes, especially blowing through shit.

And yeah my first year coaching, I ran a 116 Woodsman almost everyday and my knee did not like me by the spring.
3 years ago
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SofaKingSick
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telemark blades

or alpine snowboard, the ones with the hard boots
3 years ago
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SofaKingSick
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or maybe a snow bike that's painted like a cop's motorcycle. so everyone knows to respect our boy in blue
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bbridge
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Most of the Bridger patrollers use fatypus but i’m pretty sure it’s through a deal or sum.
3 years ago
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lil.Boye
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i applied for a patrol job, the thought of patrolling on wets is super funny.

they didn't get back to me though
3 years ago
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Ya_like_jazz
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lil.Boyei applied for a patrol job, the thought of patrolling on wets is super funny.

they didn't get back to me though


I patrolled last season switching between my wets and wides
absolutely a vibe
3 years ago
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maaattt
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Mind bender could be a pretty sweet option
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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If I were on Patrol, I'd want something maneuverable over something super stiff and chargey, you guys do a fair bit of sideslipping throughout the day. Maybe something like a 184 deathwish, or maybe a Dynastar M-free 108 in a 182?
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GayWolf420
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My fucking god dude I wish there was snow on the ground and the ability to demo all these suggestions. TY all so far.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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DeebieSkeebiesMy fucking god dude I wish there was snow on the ground and the ability to demo all these suggestions. TY all so far.


now that I think about it, an M-free 108 would be amazing. Very surfy, still stiff enough to charge on, and according to my buddy who skied it for 2 100+ day seasons very hard, extremely durable as well.
I'd probably ask the other patrollers though, they'll know what to get, and what to avoid.

**This post was edited on Sep 26th 2022 at 9:56:42pm
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GayWolf420
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BigPurpleSkiSuitnow that I think about it, an M-free 108 would be amazing. Very surfy, still stiff enough to charge on, and according to my buddy who skied it for 2 100+ day seasons very hard, extremely durable as well.
I'd probably ask the other patrollers though, they'll know what to get, and what to avoid.

**This post was edited on Sep 26th 2022 at 9:56:42pm

Like I said, no major routes at all. Mostly trauma/terrain park stuff but still something thats stable to pull 'boggans on and also maybe some fun on the downhill when we get days-off (To go ski Snowbird of course)
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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DeebieSkeebiesLike I said, no major routes at all. Mostly trauma/terrain park stuff but still something thats stable to pull 'boggans on and also maybe some fun on the downhill when we get days-off (To go ski Snowbird of course)


I'm very much looking forward to them bird days with you again dude
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jompcock
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SofaKingSickor maybe a snow bike that's painted like a cop's motorcycle. so everyone knows to respect our boy in blue

Boys in red
Ya_like_jazzI patrolled last season switching between my wets and wides
absolutely a vibe

Honestly they're so maneuverable in tight trees. Not a bad choice.
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icydave
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maaatttMind bender could be a pretty sweet option

I personally don't recommend them for patrolling, I used them all of last season and they weren't very durable and demanded to be skied aggressively/in the front of the boot which was challenging when carrying bamboo or pulling a toboggan. The new ones are supposed to have easier turn initiation though so ymmv
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-eREKTion-
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My fellow gear-queer buddy who's a patroller rides Enforcer 104's at work. Seems like a reasonable choice; pretty nimble but can still charge, progressive mount which is easier to control when side-slipping/kick-turning, tail isn't so splayed that you're spraying the poor fuck in the toboggan, etc. Also, Nordica has a good industry pro-form.
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Your_local_bum
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On3p or moment. They are super stable and both have pro deals.
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GayWolf420
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lil.Boyei applied for a patrol job, the thought of patrolling on wets is super funny.

they didn't get back to me though


Don't worry about it. My co-worker rocks Vishnus haha
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nOtyRmOm
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Your_local_bumOn3p or moment. They are super stable and both have pro deals.


w skis L pro form. pro form is only 20% versus 50% for most other brands
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Chunderface
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nOtyRmOm123w skis L pro form. pro form is only 20% versus 50% for most other brands


the fuck are you saying

**This post was edited on Sep 30th 2022 at 11:30:25am
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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He’s saying the pro form isn’t that great.
Chunderfacethe fuck are you saying

**This post was edited on Sep 30th 2022 at 11:30:25am
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trevorschu
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Jeff 110 hands down
3 years ago
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trevorschu
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nOtyRmOm123w skis L pro form. pro form is only 20% versus 50% for most other brands


On3p pro form for patrol was 35% last season
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4FRNT
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Hit up info@4frnt.com and we can get ya squared away with a procode! Thanks for doing what ya do
3 years ago
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