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Soul Rider vs Shreditor 92

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SuaveSkier
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Hey guys just wondering if I could get your opinions on something. I ski in Vermont, I primarily ski in the park but I certainly do not deprive myself from ripping through the trees, bumps, and the occasional Vermont powder. I am torn between the Nordica Soul Rider and K2 Shreditor 92, I feel like either of these two are capable of being a playful park ski while still being fun in the trees, bumps, and deep stuff. I'm slightly worried that the Soul Rider will be too soft considering I am 6ft, weigh 175, and yes, used to ski race. I need a ski that is playful yet strong enough to hold up when I'm skiing hard through the trees/moguls or on the way to the park. I was planning on an 185/184, center mounted(I know this isn't the best for carving). Any opinion or suggestionhelps even if suggesting a complete different ski, thanks.
Nov 7 2014 8:18PM
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steezy_doge
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id go shrdditor cause its a little stiffer but thats just me
Nov 7 2014 8:51PM
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SuaveSkier
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Thanks, also wondering if the Line Blend or Rossignol Slat would work?
Nov 8 2014 9:38AM
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.lencon
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SuaveSkierThanks, also wondering if the Line Blend or Rossignol Slat would work?


Those 2 skis would be great "park/all mtn" skis as well as the soul riders and shreditors
Nov 8 2014 9:50AM
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Park.
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Slats will probably hold up the best for performance all around. I havent personally seen the Shreditors but the other skis I have used and would say thaht they might be a little too soft and/or not high enough performance for what you are looking for. Slats are definitely going to be stiff enough though, and K2 just never gave me the performance I like so with that I would say Slat
Nov 8 2014 12:47PM
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OGhallvard
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steezy_dogeid go shrdditor cause its a little stiffer but thats just me


have you ever tried them? they cant possible be stiffer.
I've never tried the soul riders, but the shreditors are so soft and sloppy that you cant even press with them. you just fall on your face or neck.
they are super fun on small rails tho, but they are the softest skis ive ever tried. I hated them so much in the slush and on jumps. they just bent through the snow and didnt give any support what so ever on jumps and deep landings.
Nov 8 2014 1:30PM
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OGhallvard
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OGhallvardhave you ever tried them? they cant possible be stiffer.
I've never tried the soul riders, but the shreditors are so soft and sloppy that you cant even press with them. you just fall on your face or neck.
they are super fun on small rails tho, but they are the softest skis ive ever tried. I hated them so much in the slush and on jumps. they just bent through the snow and didnt give any support what so ever on jumps and deep landings.


sry, I tried the 102's. dont know if there is a differnce between them.
Nov 8 2014 1:31PM
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SuaveSkier
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parkplaygroundSlats will probably hold up the best for performance all around. I havent personally seen the Shreditors but the other skis I have used and would say thaht they might be a little too soft and/or not high enough performance for what you are looking for. Slats are definitely going to be stiff enough though, and K2 just never gave me the performance I like so with that I would say Slat


Thanks, I don't mind soft if it mean it is playful and fun in the park but I could understand a ski just being too soft. I just hope that the Slats are still fun and playful in the park and while using the rest of the mountain as a playground but can still remain strong enough to hold an edge on the east coast hard packed.
Nov 8 2014 2:03PM
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SuaveSkier
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OGhallvardhave you ever tried them? they cant possible be stiffer.
I've never tried the soul riders, but the shreditors are so soft and sloppy that you cant even press with them. you just fall on your face or neck.
they are super fun on small rails tho, but they are the softest skis ive ever tried. I hated them so much in the slush and on jumps. they just bent through the snow and didnt give any support what so ever on jumps and deep landings.


Thanks, I would love to have a playful ski as long as it could hold up on the occasion of taking it elsewhere on the mountain. But having a ski that is just too soft is understandable and doesn't appeal to me, any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Nov 8 2014 2:12PM
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OGhallvard
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SuaveSkierThanks, I would love to have a playful ski as long as it could hold up on the occasion of taking it elsewhere on the mountain. But having a ski that is just too soft is understandable and doesn't appeal to me, any other suggestions would be appreciated.


of all the skis ive tried, I would have to say the al dente is the best ski ever. theyre a bit expensive, but damn thats a good pair of all mountain ski.
Nov 8 2014 5:22PM
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Park.
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http://vimeo.com/107065044 rocking slats here in the park clips and as you can see they hold their own
Nov 8 2014 6:02PM
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SuaveSkier
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OGhallvardof all the skis ive tried, I would have to say the al dente is the best ski ever. theyre a bit expensive, but damn thats a good pair of all mountain ski.


Most reviews of the Al Dente that I read said that the ski was pretty soft and playful, which is fun in the park where I would use it most but is it stable on the rest of the mountain for you? Thanks.
Nov 8 2014 6:02PM
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SuaveSkier
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parkplaygroundhttp://vimeo.com/107065044 rocking slats here in the park clips and as you can see they hold their own


Yeah they look like they are a happy medium of stiff and playful, thanks.
Nov 8 2014 6:29PM
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steezy_doge
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OGhallvardhave you ever tried them? they cant possible be stiffer.
I've never tried the soul riders, but the shreditors are so soft and sloppy that you cant even press with them. you just fall on your face or neck.
they are super fun on small rails tho, but they are the softest skis ive ever tried. I hated them so much in the slush and on jumps. they just bent through the snow and didnt give any support what so ever on jumps and deep landings.


thats alright but anyways im a smaller-ish guy so that also could be a reason but i tried the soul riders and i found them way to soft like holy noodle i tried landing on a 20 ft jump and landed a little backseat and i slipped out and fell on my back haha
Nov 9 2014 2:10AM
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