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Best dedicated jib ski

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TheQuailman
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I’m 5’7” and 150lbs. 32yr old. Expert skier. “Former” park rat, but really still am one.

I currently ski ARV 100s (size 172) as my all mountain ski and love them.

I’m looking to add a dedicated jib ski for: 1. Backyard, 2. Indoor skiing, 3. Local mountain in NJ/PA (especially early season).

^So mostly small rails and essentially no jumps.

I’m looking for something: 1. Around 160-165cm range, 2. 90mm or less underfoot. 3. Extremely light swing weight, 4. Center-mounted.

What do you recommend?
May 27 2024 5:04PM
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LOOK_at_me
Posts: 272 - Karma: 2,315
189 wets
May 27 2024 6:03PM
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bootspace
Posts: 435 - Karma: 3,671
small rails+no jumps is definitely the vishnu wet. rode them the past two seasons and they jsut unlock a whole world of swerving and jibbing, way too fun on small features. also comes in a 171 but with crazy rocker so would fit you
May 27 2024 8:51PM
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playerhater46
Posts: 67 - Karma: 452
Wets are great, maybe the wides if you want a bit more width, skis last a while too, went thru 6 pairs of armadas this season and got sum wets mid season, still holding strong. Definitely recommend vishnus
May 27 2024 9:03PM
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Vzx
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PradateccWets are great, maybe the wides if you want a bit more width, skis last a while too, went thru 6 pairs of armadas this season and got sum wets mid season, still holding strong. Definitely recommend vishnus


6 is crazy, how much money did that set you back.
May 27 2024 10:20PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Just get blades.
May 27 2024 10:27PM
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playerhater46
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Vzx6 is crazy, how much money did that set you back.


Only about 1.5k with the guarantee the skis have, safe to say I’m done with armada for a while…
May 27 2024 10:58PM
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Slowbro
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Icelantic nomad 94 would be a great choice, one of the lightest park skis available, feels like nothing on your feet. 170 ish length would be right for you
May 27 2024 11:40PM
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lootlake
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Wets
May 28 2024 9:12AM
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bennwithtwons
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PradateccOnly about 1.5k with the guarantee the skis have, safe to say I’m done with armada for a while…


what failures were you experiencing? i've been using old pairs of liberties for my rail skis and usually get 3-4 seasons out of a pair before the edges finally rip out
May 28 2024 9:28AM
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playerhater46
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bennwithtwonswhat failures were you experiencing? i've been using old pairs of liberties for my rail skis and usually get 3-4 seasons out of a pair before the edges finally rip out


Delaminating, base cracks, tail snapping off, ski snapping in 2 edges ripping out. All this stuff would happen within about a week or 2 of skiing
May 28 2024 10:42AM
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KilaTsunami
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Perfect Vishnu Wet candidate
May 28 2024 10:54AM
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bennwithtwons
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PradateccDelaminating, base cracks, tail snapping off, ski snapping in 2 edges ripping out. All this stuff would happen within about a week or 2 of skiing


that is so wild. can't imagine why they were going to pieces so fast. bad batch maybe? then again, you went through 6 pairs so maybe the whole design was flawed
May 28 2024 11:09AM
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CistGamp
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Volkl Bash 86 if you don’t want to go with the wets.
May 28 2024 2:20PM
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playerhater46
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bennwithtwonsthat is so wild. can't imagine why they were going to pieces so fast. bad batch maybe? then again, you went through 6 pairs so maybe the whole design was flawed


I was told that it might of been the new sidewall construction that was failing, all I know is that I’m probs never riding them again.
May 28 2024 3:03PM
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lootlake
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PradateccDelaminating, base cracks, tail snapping off, ski snapping in 2 edges ripping out. All this stuff would happen within about a week or 2 of skiing


Haha thank god I sold a pair of wets :) Edge ripped of a brand new pair of edollo the same night we went to Avila
May 28 2024 5:44PM
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BallClapper
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How is it possible to have 7k+ posts and only 203 upvotes.
May 28 2024 6:43PM
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bennwithtwons
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Yeah that’s bound to leave a bitter taste in your mouth. If you can grab a pair of Liberty transfers or old LTEs, I have had amazing luck with them. Maybe the sort of features I’m hitting are gentler on edges and sidewalls than you but it’s an option anyway.
PradateccI was told that it might have been the new sidewall construction that was failing, all I know is that I’m probs never riding them again.
May 28 2024 8:45PM
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weatcoast
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I also went through three pairs of the Armada ARV 94 this season, which is the new model that supposedly has better construction with their "W3DGEWALL".

all three had edge cracks after only a few days of park skiing.

two of them had delamination in the same spot on the outside tip, and one of them somehow lost its camber and it was basically a full rocker ski. one of my favorite skis i have tried but probably won't be buying again until they improve durability.

all three were warrantied so good customer service, but just terrible quality. even my line blends and factions lasted longer than this.
Vzx6 is crazy, how much money did that set you back.


**This post was edited on May 28th 2024 at 10:33:17pm
May 28 2024 10:31PM
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ski_salmon69
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Surface Outsiders 189
May 28 2024 10:32PM
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Slowbro
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BallClapperHow is it possible to have 7k+ posts and only 203 upvotes.

Upvotes were implemented like 8 years ago. Lots of old heads have insane post counts and no upvotes
May 28 2024 10:33PM
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SuperiorKalmar
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SlowbroUpvotes were implemented like 8 years ago. Lots of old heads have insane post counts and no upvotes


I always forget how old this website is. His account is 1 year older than I am.
May 29 2024 2:20AM
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weatcoast
Posts: 328 - Karma: -3,189
That explains a lot
JalmarKalmarI always forget how old this website is. His account is 1 year older than I am.
May 29 2024 12:53PM
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treebeard
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SlowbroUpvotes were implemented like 8 years ago. Lots of old heads have insane post counts and no upvotes


Hi, I didn't know upvotes were a thing until a few months ago. Post count used to be the only flex we had
May 29 2024 1:23PM
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SuperiorKalmar
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69Skier69That explains a lot


Says the guy who has the funny number in his name.
May 29 2024 1:55PM
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weatcoast
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Nice.
JalmarKalmarSays the guy who has the funny number in his name.
May 29 2024 3:09PM
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playerhater46
Posts: 67 - Karma: 452
vroskiiHaha thank god I sold a pair of wets :) Edge ripped of a brand new pair of edollo the same night we went to Avila


Ahaha thanks again bro
May 30 2024 9:43AM
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switchlip2
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BallClapperHow is it possible to have 7k+ posts and only 203 upvotes.


You couldn’t upvote on threads a long time ago
May 31 2024 3:15AM
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TheQuailman
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Thanks for all the responses. I preordered the Vishnu Wets. Am stoked to try them out.
Jun 10 2024 1:11PM
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weatcoast
Posts: 328 - Karma: -3,189
It’s not too late to cancel your order and get Line Blends instead.
TheQuailmanThanks for all the responses. I preordered the Vishnu Wets. Am stoked to try them out.
Jun 10 2024 10:28PM
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pmarquis
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TheQuailmanThanks for all the responses. I preordered the Vishnu Wets. Am stoked to try them out.

What do you think of them? What binding did you choose?
Jan 19 2025 7:08PM
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