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Prodigy 1 vs ARV 88

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Rolaaa
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im planning on getting new skis and getting into park but still going most of the time all mtn

im between these two, which one would you guys recommend? I would get something wider underfoot but i owned a pair of blends (100mm) and i kinda wanna go narrower this time
2 years ago
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mikem
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Prod 2 will be better than prod 1 for all mtn.


but overall prod>arv. Arv feels lifeless and old compared to what is available now.
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ogit
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They talk about both in this video at 20:30 and 37:45. The arv 88 got updated this year so this video doesn’t apply to last years arv 88
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1081118/2024-Narrow-Twin-Tip-Ski-Comparison-with-SkiEssentials-com
2 years ago
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BallClapper
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The nordica unleashed 98 is an excellent all mountian park option. I have a friend that raves about them. But, he's a turn nerd with too much money so... He recommended to me, a more freestyle oriented skier the 4frnt switch. I'm really thinking about it. I think you should check it out, seems like a solid all mountian/ park ski.
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WittyCong
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BallClapperThe nordica unleashed 98 is an excellent all mountian park option. I have a friend that raves about them. But, he's a turn nerd with too much money so... He recommended to me, a more freestyle oriented skier the 4frnt switch. I'm really thinking about it. I think you should check it out, seems like a solid all mountian/ park ski.


As someone who is currently on the Unleashed 98, I can confirm. I mostly ride all mountain but will spin a lap in the park every now and then. They've handled everything I've thrown at them so far with no issues. A unexpectedly good ski from Nordica.
2 years ago
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Samskiman
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Dont get the narrow park skis if youre going all mountain have something wider
2 years ago
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alextheknife
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Fun ski but horrible durability for park skiing. Metal sheet decamberises the ski after jumping couple of days and starts looking and feeling like a fucking banana/vishnu type of ski. Also horrible glue job and sidewalls delamed on two different pairs after 4-10 days of skiing rails.
BallClapperThe nordica unleashed 98 is an excellent all mountian park option. I have a friend that raves about them. But, he's a turn nerd with too much money so... He recommended to me, a more freestyle oriented skier the 4frnt switch. I'm really thinking about it. I think you should check it out, seems like a solid all mountian/ park ski.
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Rolaaa
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BallClapperThe nordica unleashed 98 is an excellent all mountian park option. I have a friend that raves about them. But, he's a turn nerd with too much money so... He recommended to me, a more freestyle oriented skier the 4frnt switch. I'm really thinking about it. I think you should check it out, seems like a solid all mountian/ park ski.


Yeah, the thing with those is that they are 200 bucks more. If i had that money to spend i would go for ON3P skis.


thank you for the help tho ill see if i can get a good deal with the nordicas
2 years ago
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WittyCong
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RolaaaYeah, the thing with those is that they are 200 bucks more. If i had that money to spend i would go for ON3P skis.


thank you for the help tho ill see if i can get a good deal with the nordicas


you can get last years model for the same price as the faction and armadas. Same ski, slightly different graphic.
2 years ago
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Rolaaa
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WittyCongyou can get last years model for the same price as the faction and armadas. Same ski, slightly different graphic.


Where can i find those online? Ive searched on evo and they have very few last year models.
2 years ago
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WittyCong
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RolaaaWhere can i find those online? Ive searched on evo and they have very few last year models.


Just google Nordica unleashed 98 and click the shopping tab. Should Bring up a bunch of options. AlpineShopVT has some.
Suppose it depends on what size you need too.

AlpineShopVT has a 168cm
ChristySports has a 174cm and there are a few options for 180+ sizes

**This post was edited on Jan 16th 2024 at 12:02:31pm

**This post was edited on Jan 16th 2024 at 12:04:16pm
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