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Pow skis suggestions

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Andyktm
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i need new pow skis next year between 115-125 underfoot and that are pretty soft in tip in tail for buttering but pretty stiff under foot
so pretty much a jib pow ski
any suggestions
Mar 26 2012 9:15PM
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NWlife.
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On3p caylor. Line mr opus. Atomic bentchetler. All 3 are good pow skis that jib like none other. All 3 stomp everything. You can go wrong with either
Mar 26 2012 9:41PM
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Kickerzzz
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The new Armada Bubba and Magic J look sweet. Also 4FRNT Renegade.
Mar 26 2012 10:10PM
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Kickerzzz
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Sorry, didn't pay too much attention to the 125 mm limit. But you might wanna check them anyhow.
Mar 26 2012 10:15PM
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Andyktm
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sick suggestions
i was looking at the ben chetlers and they seem sick
also the armada pow skies but all of them seem pretty stiff for my preference
thanks
Mar 27 2012 1:46AM
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Kickerzzz
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K2 Hellbents are supposed to be pretty soft.
Mar 27 2012 1:54AM
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Session
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I have actually owned both the Caylor, and the Bent Chetler. Both are really solid jibcentric ski's that can charge.
Mar 27 2012 1:55AM
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Goku
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Opus
Mar 27 2012 2:11AM
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VD.
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I ride 191 ON3P Caylors they are honestly the best pow boards I've every used. The medium stiff flex means you can stomp all day, the bamboo core gives you so much pop and the ski feels lively and playful when I want but when I need it it's stiff and stable. These skis munch wind effected, crud and any other variable snow condition. Considering their width they grip ice and slay the groomers (as well as my line prophet 100s at least). If you are a lighter skier the Caylor Lite might be worth taking a look at too.

Mar 27 2012 3:17AM
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max61195
Posts: 370 - Karma: 153
armada JJ's, salomon rocker 2, atomic bentchetler, k2 predittor
Mar 27 2012 8:04AM
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Andyktm
Posts: 834 - Karma: -253
Sweet thanks for suggestions guys. What's do u guys think of moment night trains
Mar 28 2012 3:42PM
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Balto
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you don't need a rockered ski to be soft in the tip for it to butter, the rocker does that already, having a soft tip just hinders the performance of the ski in anything other then deep untracked, thats why caylors are so much more stable then hellbents/EP's
Mar 28 2012 3:45PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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seem like a really sweet ski, my buddy has them and they're quite stiff, could be the ski for you!

i just posed this question yesterday, looking for pretty much the same ski you are and i decided on the Magic J. hard to find info on them but seems like its gonna be a suppper legit ski. also check out the k2 pettitor and the 4frnt YLE, my 2 other choices that seem awesome.
Mar 28 2012 5:03PM
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KillerPow
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Majesty Superior and personally im looking forward to the 2013 Salomon rocker 2 122
Mar 28 2012 8:08PM
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benyannelli
Posts: 773 - Karma: 562
Armada JJ,Nordica Patron, Chetler, On39 Caylor, Super 7s, Klint Krypto,
Mar 28 2012 8:11PM
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vault.
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Get wide with the K2 Hellbents!
Mar 28 2012 8:30PM
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Andyktm
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from what ive heared from u guys and from some research im going to decide next year between the moment night trains, on3p caylor, rocker 2s, bent chetlers and the jj's
thanks for your help +k to everyone
Mar 29 2012 5:30PM
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skiingute
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Personally the Rocker 2s and the Bentchetlers are the 2 best options. Caylors and JJs get over hyped.
Mar 29 2012 6:08PM
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russ.bar
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Why do you feel that way about the Caylors? Im looking into picking em up and this is honestly the first thing ive read that wasnt good about em. Not saying you are ripping on them either just want to hear your experience.
Mar 29 2012 6:56PM
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VD.
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I wouldn't say their over hyped I rode next years rocker2s and I much perferred my Caylors, they're so versatile for their width and they are ridiculously durable the amount of time I should have core shotted them.
Mar 29 2012 7:10PM
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skiingute
Posts: 630 - Karma: 15
Maybe it's just me weighing more than most people I've seen review the Caylor but I found it a tad soft and not as good of a charger as expected. It's a really nice powder ski but not the best for hitting torn up snow or heavier snow conditions imo.
Mar 29 2012 8:29PM
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Jasper*
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fro this year armada jj, atomic bentchetler, k2 hellbent, and line mr opus. all sweet reliable skis.
Mar 29 2012 9:07PM
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russ.bar
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Ah, good to know, i am definitely on the lighter side so thats helpful.
Mar 29 2012 9:58PM
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H-Slice
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JJs arent stiff at all i have them and love them tried many of my friends skis like s7s surface new lifes rocker 2s i still like my JJS the best
Mar 30 2012 12:22AM
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ReetsAdeets
Posts: 1531 - Karma: 611
ON3P Caylors. I havent skied any of my other skis since I got these things. Bentchetlers are also very awesome
Mar 30 2012 11:08AM
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Jo_n
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Same. I'm on the jj thi year and it is one of the funniest skis I've owned. Not the best for charging but great for playing around in the trees!
Mar 30 2012 3:08PM
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BskiP
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4FRNT YLE
Mar 30 2012 5:15PM
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ThaSkiBum
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Get the Surface New Life, super playful and symmetrical
Apr 3 2012 9:44PM
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Session
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I'm bigger myself....220. I think the Caylor charges well for a jibbier pow ski. Certainly better than the Bentchetler. I just got rid of the Bentchetler because it was so weak when it came to charging crud, and how floppy the tips were.
Apr 4 2012 11:57AM
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DUKES
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night trains so fun
Apr 4 2012 12:13PM
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ikindalikeskiing
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I've been demoing skis all year at baker and I found the jj's the best fit for me bent chetlers are fun but too soft and the rocker 2's are sweet in pow but don't hold up as well on Hardpack
Apr 4 2012 7:30PM
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Mattsaff
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hellbents fo sho
Apr 4 2012 7:41PM
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NWlife.
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the bent chetlers are too soft but the jj is the perfect fit? the bent chetler is much stiffer than the jj
Apr 11 2012 10:44PM
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dmski
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Caylors, benchetlers or jjs for fat skis. Personally id go caylor or bentchetlers since they are a little stiffer and can cut through crud. Hellbents and obsetheds are too buttery for me, and other than deep pow they really dont perform as good as other skis in other conditions. Dont rule out skis in the 105-115 range too. Some sick skis that still float like crazy and do everything else too.
Apr 12 2012 5:01AM
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