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Stanston k-10 vs. on3p Jmo vs. blend. +k

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mr.houston
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Hey ns I am going to buy a new pair of skis this season and am looking for some help into which ski would best suit me.

I am 5'11, 150 pounds and I ski in the PNW (mt. hood all season and schweitzer for 2 weeks in january).
I would like a ski that can handle well in the park and for it to handle well in the trees and occasionally some powder. Im not your die hard aggressive skier.

I am currently looking at the Stanston K-10 BUT am a little worried because their isn't as much info on them or reviews I would like. Has anyone skied them before? can you give me a review please?

I am also looking at the ON3P Jmo's, I would like to know your opinion/review on this ski. whats the flex like?

Lastly I am looking at the blend. I know it is playful but can it handle some backseat landings or are you just gonna wash out?

Open to other suggestions as well.

Thanks
Sep 6 2012 10:24AM
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Session
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Do you want to keep your money local with a company that's quality and designed with your local conditions in mind? The ON3P. J-mo's are a great ski. I love getting on mine.
Sep 6 2012 11:07AM
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mr.houston
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I always love supporting local companies but I also want to make the right choice in skis because of how much money they are, Thanks for your input also.
Sep 6 2012 11:22AM
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Balto
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on3p is the right choice
Sep 6 2012 11:35AM
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division.bell
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Agreed, the J-mo's are a damn fun ski.

Looking at the Stanston K-10's for the first time, they are definitely a bit different than both the J-mo's and the Blends at only 89mm wide and a sidecut of 12.6 meters @ 181cm. The Blends have a width of 100mm wide and a sidecut of 19.8 meters @ 178cm. The J-mo's have a width of 101mm and a sidecut of 21.5 meters @ 181cm.

My vote is for the ON3P's, but it really depends on what you are looking to get out of your skis. If it's a one-ski quiver, go for the J-mo.
Sep 6 2012 11:55AM
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mr.houston
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thanks for the info, starting to lean towards the jmo for this season. +k
Sep 6 2012 12:18PM
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Twig
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What skis have you skied/liked before? I've never heard of stanston but at 89 underfoot, that is a skinny ski to take in to the pow, especailly the amount you guys get in the PNW.

JMO vs Blend are very different skis in terms of flex, profile etc. Everyone here will probably suggest the JMO but I know I'd rather be on the Blend since I like soft skis. I rode the Line Sir Francis Bacon last year for everything from Urban to Pow and loved them. I've had 2-3 ski quivers before but now I've more or less given up on the idea of a quiver due to transport issues. This year I'm most likely going to be on Blends because we get pretty much no pow but I still like a wider ski. If i was in the PNW I reckon the SFB might be a great 1 ski quiver.
Sep 6 2012 12:44PM
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mr.houston
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thanks man I'll look into the SFB's but yea I agree now that the stanston ski a little to narrow. Thanks for the answer
Sep 6 2012 12:52PM
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arandomname
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Aren't Jmos 96 underfoot?

But Jmos are fantastic, I love mine and I think they're probably a bit stiffer than the Blends.  They're veryyyy well constructed and they are made in America.

Sep 6 2012 9:04PM
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Balto
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101 now
Sep 6 2012 9:08PM
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arandomname
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Oh alright, it's not updated on the products part of their site but I just now saw that it shows the new ones in the stores.  Well I'm sure they're still fantastic, and this guy will love them.
Sep 6 2012 9:25PM
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