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Fat-ypus L-Toro vs 4frnt MSP vs High Society FR vs Line Chronic
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hey everyone, was hoping you could provide some guidance because there is very little online about these skis. I am 6ft and an advanced skier. Looking for a ski 30% park and 70% all-mountain. Not really concerned about the powder performance because I already have a dedicated powder ski.
Looking for a ski that is light and playful but also fast and stable on the groomers and crud. I went into a store today to look at the chronics and the sales guy pulled out a pair of high society FR 186. I have to say that they looked really sick. The thing that worried me is the size of the HS skis. Not sure if they even make sense as a park ski but they looked like they can charge the mountain. Other thing that worried me is that HS seems like a tiny company and I don't know a single person that rides them.
Anyone have experience with the L-Toro? They look like the perfect ski and they are super light. Only problem seems to be the price ($750). What do you guys think? Most of the time on this ski will be spent in JH and UT. Thanks
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I myself just picked up a pair of Toros, but unfortunately haven't gotten a chance to ride them yet but I know there gonna rip it just like my other Fatypus. It sounds like you have handled them before, so you know they're pretty light. Basically 100 underfoot, which in my opinion is the perfect all-mountain width, enough early rise to float in the pow, and a relatively soft flex pattern. I've seen people shredding park on these at Breck last year, including Mr. Delorme himself, so it's pretty safe to assume they're gonna charge. I can't really speak for the other skis in question, but you cannot go wrong with anything from Fatypus.
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Thanks, I actually have not handled them yet because I live on the east coast and there are no dealers around here. I just know from speaking to people that fat-ypus build some quality boards. I just happen to come across these when looking at their site. What blew me away wat the weight for a 182cm ski with 101 underfoot. They seem to be the lightest all-mountain skis by far.
Can't really find any additional reviews though so any purchase would just be made from what I hear from people. What is the flex like for the L-toro? Does the early rise in the tip and tail reduce the running length of the ski? I am 6ft, 180lbs and want to make sure the 182 will be long enough for everything. Any deals out there for these skis? $750 is kind of tough on the budget right now.
Thanks
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I believe the Toro is their softest ski, but not noodle-like by any means, the early rise isn't enough to take too much away from the length. As for deals, I am not sure if you will be able to find any, but it wouldn't hurt to shoot them an email to see if there might be any sample/demo pairs laying around.
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Before I pull the trigger on a pair of L-Toro's, does anyone have any experience with the high society FR's?
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one of my good buddies is sponsored by them. I personally have never skied on them before, but have held them in my hand and flexed them. Let me tell you they are the lightest ski i have ever felt. The flex is awesome. A medium stiff flex. He has had the last season pair for 100 days on them and they are still in mint condition. Topsheets rarely chip and have a really thick edge.
pm me if you got any questions about them.
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i have a pair of the toros and i really like them their good all mountain and ok in the park. keep in mind they don't have a lot of camber so u don't get a lot of pop off the jumps.
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I love my Toro's, surprisingly light considering their dimensions and super playful in pretty much anything
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