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Stiffer Park Ski

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pmarquis
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I'm 179 cm tall and 215 lbs, beginner park skier. I'm on the Line Blend and I'm finding that they are eroding my confidence because they're pretty noodly on Ohio hard pack.

What is a stiffer, more stable park ski that would give me more confidence at speed?

I looking at the K2 Sight and Poacher, any other suggestions? Armada ARV 88?
Feb 18 2024 12:52PM
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migidimigi
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Pretty much any other ski will be stiffer than blends. I would say that poacher and arv88 are at the stiffer end of the spectrum, so the change from blends to these will be quite big. Something like arv94 or revolt 96 would be more in the middle. Depends how stuff you want to go
Feb 18 2024 1:33PM
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jumpman101
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On3p Jeff or mango 90 or 100
Feb 18 2024 2:27PM
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adamlikestoski
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I would say Poachers or ARV 86/88’s. I’m riding Faction Studio’s right now that could also work. They’re pretty still and handle speeds great
Feb 18 2024 3:35PM
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pmarquis
Posts: 6 - Karma: -4
Thanks for the feedback! I did something funky based on what my local ski shop had in stock...

I grabbed a pair of Line Blade Optic 92 and I'm going to mount them a little in front of the recommended line. I was inspired by Jed Waters taking them in the park.

According to Sooth Ski, they are remarkably similar to Poachers. Similar stiffness, rocker profile, etc. I got them marked down way below the Poacher price, so big win.

https://youtu.be/18oz_Ep-Ol8si=F5c4_aoKX
Feb 18 2024 7:06PM
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SchizoSkier
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jumpman101On3p Jeff or mango 90 or 100


Mango is not stiff
Feb 18 2024 9:57PM
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newpooper
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I bought some used head oblivion 84s. As far as park skis go they are fairly stiff, i guess because they're a comp ski, and I was surprised by how stable they were at speed. Very little chatter too. Keep in mind they are nearly fully cambered and on the stiffer side so not super playful/buttery.
Feb 19 2024 10:25AM
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pmarquis
Posts: 6 - Karma: -4
Armada Edollo might be a good choice? Surprisingly stiff considering how buttery Henrik's skiing is.
Feb 19 2024 11:19AM
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