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One ski quiver?

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northeastskiier
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I want a one ski quiver to be able to ride park and powder. Full rocker is needed. I have been looking at the Armada JJ and Atomic Blog but I'm not sure.
May 27 2014 8:42AM
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profa_212
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Neither of those have full rocker. Nor will any all mountain ski. I would suggest the Sir Francis Bacon, or a kartel 106, but we need a lot more info to give you a proper ski.
May 27 2014 10:33AM
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b-kul
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do you mean full rocker (aka upside-down banana) of early rise tip and tail (rocker/ camber/ rocker)? there are full rocker skis out there but not many. early rise is much more common. the blog is a good choice, so is the k2 shreditor 112, liberty helix, look in the 105-115 waist range.
May 27 2014 11:15AM
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Errl
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Another shameless plug for the SFB here. I picked up a pair last season and put well over 100 days on them. They tear up groomers, and are nice and playful in the powder. They could have a little more float... but mine are mounted dead center so I'll sum that up to operator error.

A buddy of mine just grabbed himself a pair of APO Rockos. Seeing that it is summer, I can't comment on how they ride. However, they seem to come in a little stiffer than the SFB, and when we compared the profiles side by side.. it looked like they have a bit more camber to them.
May 27 2014 11:27AM
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northeastskiier
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b-kuldo you mean full rocker (aka upside-down banana) of early rise tip and tail (rocker/ camber/ rocker)? there are full rocker skis out there but not many. early rise is much more common. the blog is a good choice, so is the k2 shreditor 112, liberty helix, look in the 105-115 waist range.


Yes I mean rocker camber rocker. And I am 6 foot about 160 lbs and don't charge but still love going fast when its possible
May 27 2014 12:44PM
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MartianMan
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OP where do u ski and what kind if stiffness are you looking for? The idea of a one ski quiver is very subjective.
May 27 2014 3:38PM
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northeastskiier
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MartianManOP where do u ski and what kind if stiffness are you looking for? The idea of a one ski quiver is very subjective.


I ski the north east including stowe, gunstock, suday river sugarloaf. Everywhere Maine Vermont New Hampshire.
May 27 2014 3:52PM
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Spiri7o
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take a look at the Rossi Scimitar
May 27 2014 4:05PM
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brend
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Shreditor 102 or 112
May 27 2014 11:37PM
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Amplid
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Check-out the Rockwell, it might be what you're looking for - Rockwell link

It's a really versatile ski that isn't too wide for Ice Coast conditions. Might be what you're looking for.

Here's a comprehensive review from Exotic Skis who are based on the East Coast - exoticskis.com
May 28 2014 7:33AM
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brov1
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on3p kartel 106 sounds about right for you but the blog is fucking awesome too. jjs would be a little wide if you are going to be consistently riding park so either will work.

also the line sir francis bacon is sick but they are a little over cooked on the flexy side though
May 28 2014 7:17PM
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Cyanicenine
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Profahoben_212Neither of those have full rocker. Nor will any all mountain ski.


The Volkl Bridge is full rocker and all mountain, supposedly reasonable in the park too.

I know I'm in the minority on this but after years of riding the hybrid camber/rocker hype I'm over it. That design is just trying too hard to do too much at once. I'd rather just have the consistent feel of a full camber or a truly full rocker ski. If I'm riding park, I want the popiness of a full camber ski. If I'm riding pow, I don't want the drag and hookiness of any camber underfoot. If I had to compromise I'd probably go with a design like the volkl bridge as uncommon as it is.
May 29 2014 9:59PM
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Huck_Norris
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CyanicenineThe Volkl Bridge is full rocker and all mountain, supposedly reasonable in the park too.

I know I'm in the minority on this but after years of riding the hybrid camber/rocker hype I'm over it. That design is just trying too hard to do too much at once. I'd rather just have the consistent feel of a full camber or a truly full rocker ski. If I'm riding park, I want the popiness of a full camber ski. If I'm riding pow, I don't want the drag and hookiness of any camber underfoot. If I had to compromise I'd probably go with a design like the volkl bridge as uncommon as it is.




I said the same thing forever. Then I skied the Worth Magics. Never again will I settle for that one dimensional lie ;)
May 30 2014 10:48AM
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SNOWMAN17
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atomic ritual
May 30 2014 4:38PM
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tommyk141
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line blend
May 31 2014 4:13PM
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jjg987
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k2 domains
Jun 2 2014 8:25AM
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max61195
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line blend
Jun 2 2014 9:43AM
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stinky_cheese
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4frnt Devastators
Jun 2 2014 3:49PM
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chuckmarty
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no such thing as a 1 ski quiver in my opinion. I would recommend something from 100-110mm underfoot that would be decent in all conditions but won't excel in any particular field.

I just bought next season's Faction Candide 2.0s (132-102-132) They won't be great in park and they won't be great in powder but they'll be fun in most conditions.
Jun 4 2014 7:44PM
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robotdna
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My ON3P Jeffrey's are seriously the best one ski quiver ever. I've been on a ton of skis too, and talked with countless others on the mountain. K2 Shreditors aren't a bad ski either, but they are a lot more buttery. I prefer stiffer skis. Too buttery and you can't go fast or land big drops.

First post guy just bought some 4frnt Devastators on Backcountry for $290 bucks....they aren't a bad all mountain one ski quiver either. That's a really good option.

So there you are, three good options. But we need more info.
Jun 8 2014 10:28PM
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