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Pick A Ski For Me.

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_69
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As the title suggests, I'm in the market for a new set of skis. I have the bindings sorted, so I don't need any suggestions on that front. I have skied park for a year with these skis:
http://www.trusnow.com/Fischer-Guru-Skis---Men's.asp
They were demoed skis, and shitty.
But anyways, I was looking at these 3 brands.
1. ON3P
2. Line
3. Faction

If you guys have ever owned any skis from the companies, or even demoed, feel free to comment on how you liked them and how they felt.

And also, if you have any suggestions for brands/certain skis I should consider, tell me. Just for reference, I am 150 lbs, 5,7 and an expert downhill skier, intermediate in the park.
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Mar 11 2015 4:43PM
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VD.
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I've owned skis from all three of those companies, in terms of durability I'd probably rank them as follows:
1. ON3P
2. Faction
3. Line

In terms of performance, I'd rank them as follows:
1.ON3P
=Faction
3.Line

Although there can be variation in product quality across a product line, so which models are you looking at in particular?
Mar 11 2015 6:03PM
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VD.I've owned skis from all three of those companies, in terms of durability I'd probably rank them as follows:
1. ON3P
2. Faction
3. Line

In terms of performance, I'd rank them as follows:
1.ON3P
=Faction
3.Line

Although there can be variation in product quality across a product line, so which models are you looking at in particular?


Was looking at the chronics and future spins for line, the candide 1-2 for faction, and any ski with a
Mar 11 2015 8:01PM
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_69
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AnGaperWas looking at the chronics and future spins for line, the candide 1-2 for faction, and any ski with a


*With an underfoot of 90 or less from ON3P
Mar 14 2015 2:49PM
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Swandog7
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AnGaper*With an underfoot of 90 or less from ON3P


Basically looking at Filthy or Prestor then
Mar 14 2015 4:47PM
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Swandog7
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OP ask yourself what you want too. What underfoot are you looking for, where are you gonna ski? park, all mountain, etc., and what flex do you want. Ask yourself this, Am I gonna butter, do I want to be playful, rocker or no rocker, are you gonna stomp big landings, spend time more on rails or jumps or mix between the two. Then narrow down your picks from there and see what price fits the budget.
Mar 14 2015 5:00PM
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_69
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Swandog7OP ask yourself what you want too. What underfoot are you looking for, where are you gonna ski? park, all mountain, etc., and what flex do you want. Ask yourself this, Am I gonna butter, do I want to be playful, rocker or no rocker, are you gonna stomp big landings, spend time more on rails or jumps or mix between the two. Then narrow down your picks from there and see what price fits the budget.


Fanks bruv.
Mar 14 2015 6:01PM
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