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On3p BG vs salomon R2 108

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jynx81
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So I'm heading out to jay and need a ski that can drop some cliffs (15-ft) some pow (1ft) and perform on the groomers. I am leaning towards the salomon a because of price/ width ( mike Douglas said they where the best skis he ever rode?!?!) I am advanced pow skier and 5,6 ft @ 140 pounds. Also looking to sell some line blends so hit me up!
Mar 11 2015 12:13PM
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50Kal
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I love my BGs but I don't ride it nearly enough cause its a Deep snow ski. You will get more time out of the salomon better because it can handle deep snow and more versatile conditions.
Now if the EC kept getting the massive amounts of snow it has been getting all winter for the next 5 years I would go BG.
Mar 11 2015 2:30PM
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jynx81
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50KalI love my BGs but I don't ride it nearly enough cause its a Deep snow ski. You will get more time out of the salomon better because it can handle deep snow and more versatile conditions.
Now if the EC kept getting the massive amounts of snow it has been getting all winter for the next 5 years I would go BG.


How do the BG perform of small jumps and boxes? I heard the bases are sub par on the salomon's which is bad cuz im hitting up mad river
Mar 11 2015 2:36PM
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50Kal
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JibLaHow do the BG perform of small jumps and boxes? I heard the bases are sub par on the salomon's which is bad cuz im hitting up mad river


Im not a park rat so I have no idea how it performs on jumps and boxes but when I land off cliffs it feels really solid. Never gone of anything 20ft bigger though or tried skiing it switch in powder.
Sounds like your looking for something more allmnt/pow and less directional/charger pow.
Thats what the BG is made for. Pow and steep straight lines. For gods sake it has a 28m turning radius.

If you wanted to go ON3P I would say the Kartel 106 would be great for you.Allmnt jibby pow slayer. They are actually have them on spring sale for $550. Id' go 176 for your size unless your gonna not grow anymore.
Mar 11 2015 2:49PM
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Muggydude
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Also check out Jeffrey 114, can definitely handle the park, but is a great all mountain and powder ski.

I would not take the BG into the park.
Mar 11 2015 5:53PM
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jynx81
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I looked at nordica they seem to be making some pretty killer skis?!?!
Mar 12 2015 6:09AM
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cobra_commander
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The Kartel 106 (Jib ski) and Jeffrey 114 (more powdery chargy jibby ski) would make more sense to me for a comparison against the Rocker2 108. The Billy Goat is a directional powder/soft snow ski that is great for going forward off of cliffs and through tight trees but less good landing switch or doing stupid terrain park things you young hood rats like to do. YMMV.

Mike Douglas get's paid (not) a lot of money to say that the Rocker2 108 is the best ski he has ever ridden. Don't get me wrong, its a great ski, one of the better ski's salomon has ever made, but he is paid to talk.
Mar 12 2015 1:21PM
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jynx81
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I dont know if the on3p's price are worth it. They sound great. But i normally buy last years skis and... There is none.
Mar 13 2015 6:18PM
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cobra_commander
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JibLaand... There is none.

it is because they are worth it.
Mar 13 2015 8:29PM
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50Kal
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cobra_commanderit is because they are worth it.


Second. And on3p website they are having a spring sale. They disappear after spring sale.
Mar 13 2015 9:20PM
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jynx81
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Icelantic has the same base materials? Becuase i wnat to hold skis before i buy me and my shop has a pair of nomads for 350
Mar 21 2015 10:34PM
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FreedGucci
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Just had my first day on the kartel 106 and I couldn't even begin to describe to you how great they ski
Mar 21 2015 10:38PM
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