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K2 Recoil, Filthy Riches, Chronics?

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qazwsxedc34
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I’m 5’ 8” 140lbs and ski on the east coast. I’m looking for a ski that is fast in the trees and great in the park. Durability and stability is something I look for.

Out of these skis what is my best option.

Does anyone have any experience with these skis and if not is there a better ski worth buying?

Mar 25 2014 7:09PM
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qazwsxedc34
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I don’t mind a wider waste as well.
Mar 25 2014 7:09PM
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prestontholtt
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filthy riches.
Mar 25 2014 8:48PM
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Ali_Dibden
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Mar 25 2014 9:06PM
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qazwsxedc34
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I would like at least some input on why you like these skis?? I here they are amazing but i also here they aren’t that durable. I want the ski to last 2 almost three seasons.
Mar 25 2014 9:21PM
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skier58284
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I have skied the Chronics and Recoils. Not familiar with the Filthy Riches. If you want a park focus, go with the Chronics. If you want something that will charge hard on groomers and like doing aggressive fast short radius turns, go with the Recoil. I was in Minnesota when I demod them so I wasn't able to try them in trees. The Chronics are light, soft, playful, lots of fun, yet still hold an edge fine at speed. No hesitation to go all out on the groomers. Probably a bit more versatile than the Recoils and definitely more parky. When I first tried the Recoils I didn't like them, but by the second run or so I realized how to ski them, and after that I loved them. But the thing about the Recoils is they aren't like the Chronics that let you ski them however you want. If you're not aggressive enough, or try to do really big sweeping turns, you'll feel like you're working against the Recoils (whereas the Chronics will feel fine). If you're hard charging and making quick short radius turns, and like skiing that way, the Recoils will feel like they were built for you.

Over all I'd say take the Chronics over the Recoils. The Recoils are more of a niche ski in my opinion, the Chronics are more of a one-ski quiver.
Mar 25 2014 9:41PM
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skier58284
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I'll add that if I was going to get another pair of on-piste skis (anything, not just picking from the three you listed) it would be the Chronics. I love those skis.
Mar 25 2014 9:42PM
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IBAM
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Copy+Paste from something I wrote on another thread. I've got the K2 Recoils, just a quick breakdown:

Fairly stiff, aren't incredibly buttery (though I'm really light), but that makes them very stable and good on jumps.

They are quite poppy, but are slightly heavier than average.

They are incredibly durable and will withstand whatever you put them through. The rivets only add to the longevity of the ski.

They CHARGE all mountian. Trees, bumps, groomers, you name it.

They are very stable on rails.

Overall, they are the best ski I have ever ridden on and I highly recommend them. It me up if you have any other Qs


Overall, though, if you have the $, the FRs will out preform the Recoils in almost every category. Plus, they are incredibly durable, per ON3P's reputation.
Mar 25 2014 11:05PM
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BWalmer
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Read this: https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/2169/Filthy-Rich

And this: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/687953/

And this: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/775753/

You'll get the picture from there on the ski...I HIGHLY recommend them.
Mar 25 2014 11:11PM
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qazwsxedc34
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I’ve been skiing the 2012 k2 recoils for two seasons. Was wondering how the filth R. felt compared to the recoils? I’m leaning more and more towards the filthy riches.
Mar 25 2014 11:46PM
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qazwsxedc34
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Thanks. I ride the 2012 recoils and love them. They are on the heavier side but other than that they are perfect. well they’re beat up now. I’m just a little doubtful on whether I should purchase the filthy riches if they ride completely different than the recoils.

Mar 26 2014 12:20AM
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