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Jeronimo, Soul Rider, Nomad RKR, or save a bunch with the Blog

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SoCore
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I've got the park (AR7), touring (TST), and powder (Magic J) covered and need to finish off the quiver with a playful ski that will work great when we report a couple of inches in the morning, but also when it's all skied off by Noon and I want to play around the mountain and maybe spin some park laps. Buttery would be nice, but not at the expense of getting deflected all over when it gets choppy.

So which of these is it?

- ON3P Jeronimo
- Nordica Soul Rider
- Icelantic Nomad RKR

Or, do I just save a bunch of money and get the Atomic Blog for $350. I know it doesn't fit the above need perfectly, but it should handle the fresh snow well and be pretty playful all over the mountain. Is it really worth the extra $300 for one of the other skis listed above?

PS - not an Armada fan boy, just got some great deals
Dec 11 2013 4:20PM
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penguiin
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I don't see why your AR7's won't do the job with just a couple inches of fresh and then go hit the park.

The JMOS would be a little better for the fresh but they aren't exactly "playful".

Just use your AR7's man, you don't need a 4 ski quiver.
Dec 11 2013 5:56PM
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BROSEIDON
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i used to have ar7s and they arent that fun all mountain unless its just groomers, OP have you thought of the scimitars or s3s?
Dec 11 2013 6:10PM
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SoCore
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This. Mine are now on their third season and don't even hold that good of an edge on groomers. Get some fresh chop out there and they really struggle. The AR7s will probably be retired soon and used more as an early season/rock ski. Whichever of these options I get will probably fill the park ski void.

I would consider a pair of 185 Scimitars if I could find them. Just wonder if some of those other options fit the bill better. The Rossi ski I would probably be more interested in would be the Slat.
Dec 11 2013 6:28PM
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SoCore
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On second thought, would like a little caber underfoot. Dropping Scimitar from consideration.
Dec 11 2013 6:31PM
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BROSEIDON
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I had 185 scimitars last year and they were by far the most fun all mountain ski I've ever had. Just don't make them full time park skis like I did, all 4 edges were blown out completely like half a foot after probably 35 days or so. The slat definitely looks like a sick ski, I wouldn't mind demoing some to see how they are compared to scimmis.
Dec 11 2013 6:32PM
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bigbromskier
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even though you said you dropped it I'll add a suggestion of the scimitar. fuckin love those skis. really sad I just blew 4" out of the edge...still alright in not hardpack!

camber would be kinda nice for skiing park with them, but you'll be fine. those lay down carves like a champ.
Dec 11 2013 6:47PM
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-WZ-
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icelantic is bombproof
Dec 12 2013 12:39AM
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DrZoidberg
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I've skied the icelantics, and I've said this on here before, but...

I thought they were really stiff. They had demo bindings, which might have had some effect, but I found them very stiff. I'm also really light (120lbs), so that's why. I preferred the nomad sfts, which they don't make anymore. The sfts are excellent, very lively, not chattery even when going fast. I thought they turned well too. I'd be happy with them in the park, if you like fat park skis. No rocker though.

The nomad rkrs have a ton of pop though, and I think a bigger and heavier person would like them a lot. For me, they got better as I went really fast. They seemed less agile going slow, which I'm attributing to my weight and going slow.

So if you're lighter and don't mind the no rocker, maybe see if you can find sfts. The pilgrim from them is also really fun, I don't know if it's changed since I've ridden it though.
Dec 12 2013 1:04AM
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SoCore
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It's just hard to justify spending $750 on the Nomad RKR when there's skis like the Rossignol Slat out there for $499. Even the Jeronimo seems like a deal at $649 compared to the Nomad. That's why the L-Toro isn't even in consideration. $850 for a pair of all-mountain skis is just ridiculous.
Dec 12 2013 4:22PM
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Tucks
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Honestly the soul rider and the rkr would be great choices. In my quiver I have the atomic rituals at that ~100mm ski and I like them a lot but they are pretty burly and aren't for everyone.
Dec 12 2013 4:40PM
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SoCore
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Shreditor 102?? Or is that thing just a wet noodle?
Dec 12 2013 7:15PM
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cydwhit
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Man, I looooove my blogs, save some money and pick em up, check the review in my profile for more info.
Dec 12 2013 9:00PM
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MACK.
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get the jmos man
the perfect skis for what you are describing, it shred everything and the rocker in the tips make it also extra fun
Dec 12 2013 9:30PM
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Kreech
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It's a pretty wet noodle. Go for the jeronimo, or maybe moment pb&j. Armada al dente could also be fun.
Dec 12 2013 11:24PM
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amoney
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I just got the blogs for an all over pow ski
Dec 12 2013 11:37PM
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amoney
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the edges seem really thin like thru would crack/pull from rail abuse but I'm stoked to tear shit up with them
Dec 12 2013 11:39PM
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SoCore
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Went to a shop that had the Soul Rider and Nomad RKR. Was surprised how stiff the Nomad was. Still can't decide if this is a good or bad thing - I guess I just always saw the ski that I want to fit in this space being at least a little on the softer side. The Soul Rider just seemed like it had a better flex for what I want to use this ski for. It wasn't a noodle by any means, but wasn't near as firm as the Nomad.
Dec 13 2013 7:51PM
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last_tango
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J skis first! sounds like it would be a good fit for you. Mid flex with a 98 waist, early rise tip/tail, and damn near symmetrical.
Dec 13 2013 9:18PM
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GuillaumeLafleur
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I have the NOMAD RKR and I really think you should get them over your other choice, They are Bombproof, so your little fun quiver is gonna last forever ! I ride mainly park with them and they are amazing ! I can charge some great powder line when theres a couple inches of powder!
Dec 13 2013 9:29PM
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Beaansss
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My friend got the atomic blogs a couple years ago and uses them for exactly what you said. He will shred mountain when there's new and by tge time its skied out he will do a few laps in the park. Says he would buy another pair over any other in a second.
Dec 14 2013 1:53AM
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SoCore
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So it's down to the Jeronimo, Soul Rider, and Rossignol Slat. After spending the weekend hitting park and tearing down some chopped up natural snow, I decided I don't want to go any fatter than 100. Now it comes down to which one of these?

Here's how I see it and some concerns of each:

Jeronimo - Probably best all mountain bet. Sounds like it's on the stiffer side, so should be able to rip, but will it be very 'playful'?

Sould Rider - Flexed these in a shop the other day and was surprised how soft they were, especially in the tails. This has me concerned about how they would handle chop, but also makes me think they would be the most fun to butter and press around the mountain. It sounds like they should still hold their own on the hardpack, but won't charge as well as the others.

Slat - Not a lot of info out there on these. Flexed them the other day and was surprised how stiff they were. Maybe the best optiion if most of the time is spent in the park? This was the ski the shop guy was most stoked on.

What do you guys think?
Dec 16 2013 10:07AM
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CashmereCat
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I have the Soul Riders and have no complaints about them. The only piece of advice I could give is don't mount them with FKS 180s. The skis get so damn heavy.
Dec 16 2013 11:58AM
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SoCore
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How big are you? Just wondering from a size perspective if I'll be putting more weight into them. I'm 6'1'' and pushing 190 geared up.
Dec 16 2013 12:36PM
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CashmereCat
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I'm 6'4 and about 185
Dec 16 2013 1:54PM
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TWoods
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It's my park ski. I like softer skis, i've never had more fun on an all mountain / park ski than on the JMO.

Yes, maybe a little biased, but I do ski a lot of skis at demos so that I've got an idea of what's out there.
Dec 16 2013 2:18PM
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SoCore
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So despite it's reputation as being on the stiffer side you would say it remains fairly playful? Maybe as a result of its rocker profile?
Dec 16 2013 2:58PM
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TWoods
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It's definitely not a soft ski, but I've never felt as though it was stiff. It's pretty in the middle. I've always been able to push it around and butter it as much as I wanted to. I think it's pretty playfu. It really does come down to personal preference though!
Dec 16 2013 5:29PM
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