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PB&J or TST

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Koufi
Posts: 15 - Karma: 12
Im 6'3 210 and lookin for an all mountain ski that will handle a variety of conditions. Got a pair of Thalls so these new ones wont see much park action. Cant decide whether to go with the 188 PB&J or the 192 TST. Ive heard great things about both and I wanna get some feedback before I flip a coin. Any opinions?
Jan 10 2013 11:52AM
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Bertrand
Posts: 423 - Karma: 457
TST is more directional, PB&J is more jibby. Thats about all I know...
Jan 10 2013 12:08PM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
The PB&J is twin rockered and more bi directional than the TST which features only tip rocker. So bear in mind when choosing, do you want a more playful ski or a more directional ski?
Jan 10 2013 12:11PM
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L1FTED
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i have the pb&j in 182 (510 170lbs) and really like it for a playful jibby ski that can still charge because it is on the stiffer side. it slays switch. keep in mind the 188 really measure out to like 186. ive been using this ski everywhere, even in fresh (8 inches) the rocker does a great job floating. tons of pop as well.  havent heard much about the TST.

Jan 10 2013 2:32PM
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mcnamarskiez
Posts: 692 - Karma: 159
pb&j
Jan 10 2013 3:42PM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
I ski the 192 TST as my daily driver and I couldn't be happier with their all around performance. They rip groomed, are decently stable at speed and ski softsnow well
Jan 10 2013 3:58PM
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tcurle
Posts: 1256 - Karma: 5,280
Pb&j's are good in park and are great in powder/some big mountain stuff. Super fun ski.
Jan 10 2013 7:23PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
someone sell me either one please!
Jan 10 2013 8:23PM
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Koufi
Posts: 15 - Karma: 12
Yeah all these online bloggers and editors got a ton of love for the TST's but Im likin the sound of the pb&j's. Id prefer a ski with a little more fun flow, as long as its relatively stable when you dial up the speed (bein that theyre 188's, I assume theyll hold up fine). I might be sold on that mustache rocker.
Jan 10 2013 10:03PM
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str6t9
Posts: 305 - Karma: 61
I'm 6'3 210 as well and I was at the same crossroad. I opted for the PB&J's 188 and love them! I then went and got the Jaguar Sharks at the end of the season on sale.
Jan 11 2013 7:08PM
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Bozite
Posts: 981 - Karma: 561
Go with the TST, they are fatter and made less for park than the PB&J.
Jan 11 2013 7:42PM
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BirtDike
Posts: 1258 - Karma: 514
How playful is the TST? How nimble is it, and how well does is ski in trees? Also, how does it flow in Pow, say a foot or less? Forgetting about the the switch aspect of playfullness for a second, would you guys say the TST is as playful as the JJ?

You guys who ski the TST, would you consider it a directional all mountain jib ski? Or just as a directional all mountain/big mountain ski that can jib a little...What would you say its best quality is?

TST vs JJ? Anyone know. Sorry for so many questions, cant find much about the TST in terms of jibbing (directional jibbing)
Apr 20 2013 4:30AM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
The TST is crazy playful, but decently stable at speed, it is great in the trees and skis softsnow as well as any 100 Ski I have spent significant time on. Overall, carvy, light poppy, but still stable. It skis super short, so just make sure that you get the right size.
Apr 21 2013 2:23PM
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bieberhole69.
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Check out the k2 Kung Fujas. Sounds a lot like the pb&j but a little bit more playful
Apr 21 2013 7:24PM
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