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Best park/all mountain skis

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beepski
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Im new to park skiing and I was wondering what the best park skis are for beginners that can still preform as all mountain skis?
Jan 8 2024 8:07PM
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Jems
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jemskis
Jan 8 2024 8:19PM
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BallClapper
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Jemsjemskis


189 wet, osama pro, 22% of a line blend, or one fauna alparka. Super affordable. Only $285.82.
Jan 8 2024 8:40PM
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utahnewb
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I also want to hit park this winter. I have a pair of faction prodigys and they are nice. I think the ARV 96 is like a standard as far as park goes but never ridden them myself. Where are you skiing at mostly?
Jan 8 2024 10:02PM
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TreyDudski
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depends on how wide you want your skis to be. I dont mind my park skis being a little wider so i had the Reckoner 102's and have now switched to the vishnu Wides and I love them. Ive also seen more of the Line Bacons in the park so those might be decent as well.
Jan 8 2024 10:10PM
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Voyage86
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armada arv 96 is a good option, faction prodigy 2 is also a good option.
Jan 8 2024 10:39PM
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beepski
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TreyDudskidepends on how wide you want your skis to be. I dont mind my park skis being a little wider so i had the Reckoner 102's and have now switched to the vishnu Wides and I love them. Ive also seen more of the Line Bacons in the park so those might be decent as well.


I mainly ski east coast. Right now i ride bent 85's and I like them but I just want to start thinking about what a next ski would be probaly wider like a 95.
Jan 8 2024 10:41PM
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Voyage86
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beepskiI mainly ski east coast. Right now i ride bent 85's and I like them but I just want to start thinking about what a next ski would be probaly wider like a 95.


faction mana 2 is great choice. its essentially a CT 2.0 from 2021 but with a damper core.
Jan 8 2024 10:51PM
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crf741
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beepskiIm new to park skiing and I was wondering what the best park skis are for beginners that can still preform as all mountain skis?


189 wet
Jan 9 2024 12:36AM
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jimbobs
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K2 Poachers are around $300 on sale every summer. If you're ok with slightly heavier+stiffer skis, they're bombproof and ski great everywhere.
Jan 9 2024 7:55AM
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WittyCong
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Fatypus d root or fatypus l toro. Also look into the Nordicas unleashed 98. The unleashed is definitely gonna be on the heavier and stiffer side but it's a sick ski
Jan 9 2024 7:58AM
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tutipups
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beepskiI mainly ski east coast. Right now i ride bent 85's and I like them but I just want to start thinking about what a next ski would be probaly wider like a 95.

honestly get edollos
Jan 9 2024 9:18AM
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BallClapper
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utahnewbI also want to hit park this winter. I have a pair of faction prodigys and they are nice. I think the ARV 96 is like a standard as far as park goes but never ridden them myself. Where are you skiing at mostly?


I don't have a park/ all mountian ski. Just bent 120's. I had prodigy 3s and they weren't that impressive. As for park/ all mountian I think the nordica unleashed 98 is worth a try, I have friends who are super impressed with them and swear by them. Also the 4frnt switch. 4frnts last forever and I haven't met anyone who didn't like them. Go demo stuff, see for yourself what you like.
Jan 9 2024 9:35AM
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Yukon_Cornelius
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Honestly if you have never ridden park before and you’re gonna buy your first pair of park skis, just get an on-sale pair of ARV 96 or 100 that are as tall as you, figure out what you like about them over the course of a season, and then base your next pair decision on those traits. 👍
Jan 9 2024 12:46PM
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beepski
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I decided on getting vishnu wides so I can have a ski for going outwest.
Jan 9 2024 5:03PM
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