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Revival to Soul Rider?

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MEOWZERS
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Whaddup. I'm thinking about getting next years Nordica Soul Rider, however, I'm currently riding the 2011 K2 Revival. The jump would be from 121 / 90 / 115 to 134 / 97 / 124. Do you guys think I should stick to a similar ski to the one I'm riding now? I ski mostly park and groomers. 80% rails 20% jumps, if that helps. Thanks.
Mar 7 2014 6:46PM
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b-kul
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for mostly park I'm not sure id want a ski that wide. its certainly doable but if your into tech tricks something narrower will be easier to manage.
Mar 7 2014 7:06PM
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bighomieflock
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I went from ar7's to soul riders in the park and I quickly adapted so you should be fine going from 90 to 97.
Mar 7 2014 7:49PM
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MEOWZERS
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word thanks fellas
Mar 7 2014 9:46PM
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1kewldewd
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I think 97 is the ideal width for a park ski
Mar 7 2014 11:35PM
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Heart
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not sure if I'd agree with that. If OP likes doing excessive amounts of switch ups or big spins out (450+), he'd probably be happier with something around 86 underfoot.
Mar 8 2014 4:19PM
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.squirrely.
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damn i always thought the soul riders were like mid 100s waist, youll be fine thats not a huge jump in size
Mar 8 2014 6:21PM
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tomPietrowski
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Yeah I must agree with this. Big fat park skis can be fun but they will not replace a narrower park ski for big tricks. But I can see the appeal if you can only have one pair of skis. Most park skis suck all mnt so going for a wider ski that can rip all mnt and still be fun in the park could be an attractive package.
Mar 9 2014 1:06PM
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MEOWZERS
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Yeah that's why I'm tempted by the soul riders
Mar 10 2014 3:17PM
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freeskibum82
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this guy knows whats up. there is a reason all the skis the pros are on for park are 84-86 underfoot with no rocker. they may just know something.
Mar 10 2014 5:59PM
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CashmereCat
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I switched from anthems (93) to the soul riders this year and there was a slight difference. I favour the wider skis because I've never been one to do 4s out or crazy switch ups. I'm more of a 50-50 type person and surface swaps. If the ski your looking for is a playful ski that can rip all mountain too, the soul rider is damn near perfect.
Mar 11 2014 12:14PM
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afterbang
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get next years K2 shreditor 92... best of both worlds
Mar 11 2014 1:40PM
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