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Vacations vs. Allplay

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butteryy
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I’m having a debate on which ones I should get… looking for a more bendy and fun all round ski.
Oct 15 2024 10:30AM
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skitheriver2
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feel like it just comes down to preferred width imo both will be fun

would need more details to offer an opinion

**This post was edited on Oct 15th 2024 at 10:37:21am
Oct 15 2024 10:36AM
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butteryy
Posts: 53 - Karma: -95
skitheriver2feel like it just comes down to preferred width imo both will be fun

would need more details to offer an opinion

**This post was edited on Oct 15th 2024 at 10:37:21am


Just looking for something that would hold up a long time, lightweight, flexible, and reliable
Oct 15 2024 11:21AM
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skitheriver2
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railskiJust looking for something that would hold up a long time, lightweight, flexible, and reliable


flip a coin i guess. obv joyride will be the lighter option
Oct 15 2024 11:28AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Vacation was bendy as hell and super fun
Oct 15 2024 12:35PM
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BayAreaJerry
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railskiJust looking for something that would hold up a long time, lightweight, flexible, and reliable


I like the all play for everything, its not amazing at anything tho. I imagine the vacation is just slightly better in soft snow and worse on hard pack, and obviously heavier. Going to ride vacations for the first time this weekend I'll let you know how they feel. I also think vacations have a lot more rocker and a less side cut, so more surfy-slashy I guess? My J's have been extremely durable and flexy, but I wouldn't say light. I'd go all play unless you are a very specifically swervy rider or just want a seriously soft pow ski.
Oct 15 2024 3:42PM
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Eli.braun98
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I have not ridden the new allplay design but I loved the old design. They where my fav park ski I've rode
Oct 15 2024 3:44PM
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BayAreaJerry
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Eli.braun98I have not ridden the new allplay design but I loved the old design. They where my fav park ski I've rode


dude I didnt think they could make my favorite ski better but the new one is WAY better. They carve and cut through slush much better and I cant really see a downside. They seem like maybe they do slightly worse in pow than the older-fatter-less cambered version but it isnt really very noticeable, a very small drawback for a huge boost in piste performance.
Oct 15 2024 3:49PM
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Zurg
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Railski,
What type of a skier are you? Do you hit jumps? What size? Also what is your height and weight. I have spent loooooads of time on both the vacation and the allplays.
Oct 15 2024 4:13PM
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Eli.braun98
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BayAreaJerrydude I didnt think they could make my favorite ski better but the new one is WAY better. They carve and cut through slush much better and I cant really see a downside. They seem like maybe they do slightly worse in pow than the older-fatter-less cambered version but it isnt really very noticeable, a very small drawback for a huge boost in piste performance.


Yeah I would love to hop on a new pair. I generally like less cambered skis with longer side cuts and I think that what made the allplay really unique for its width. Honestly if I see a pair in my size for cheap ill cop
Oct 15 2024 5:02PM
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skietedavidson
Posts: 106 - Karma: 647
-Vacations are definitely bendy
-You better land bolts on big landings
-My daily driver out of a quiver of 10+ pairs of skis, for what that tidbit is worth. I love soft skis and these are my favs
Oct 16 2024 1:37PM
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