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One-Ski Quiver or Two Skis?

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CanadianShredder
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Hello! I am trying to decide if i should get one pair of skis that can do it all, or two pairs of skis. If I were to buy two pairs of skis they would be used, or possibly on sale at an online store for real cheap. If I were to buy one pair of skis they would be new and preferably the newest model. I am leaning towards a "one-ski quiver" because I am not sure what I like to ski more, powder or park/groomers. I am looking at smaller brands that hand make their skis because I believe they will last me longer, and some smaller companies also put more effort into being eco-friendly. Smaller companies also provide better customer service. I have fallen in love with the Bluehouse MR Rocker because it is the most versatile ski I have ever seen. However, I am not a fan of the graphics. I am also looking at the On3p Kartels and the Meier brand. I would love to hear your opinions, experiences, and other suggestions. I ski Whistler Blackcomb B.C. Canada. I am 15 years old, 6'2, and 150lbs. I am quite a lanky kid. Cheers!
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Jul 11 2015 5:02PM
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gapersarefriends
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kartel 106, jeffrey 114, surface outsider, yle, devastator, rckr2 108, liberty origin
Jul 12 2015 5:59PM
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gapersarefriends
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also dub post but i prefer one ski because you can get freshies in the morning and still have buttery fun in the park in the afternoon, all one on ski. and it's half as expensive to get one pair, and half as much work tuning, waxing, storing etc
Jul 12 2015 6:00PM
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J-C
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I'd say two pairs because you are in whistler and conditions can change a lot. If you want to do park one day and then go do some backcountry the next day get two skis. But if you decide to go with a one ski quiver, something in the 105 range should be good. I have the shreditors 102 and they can handle the park really good but also they rip around the mountain in general.
Jul 12 2015 10:24PM
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shin-bang
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Ehhh, op I've heard some scary things about blue house skis and their durability but maybe things have changed
Jul 12 2015 11:42PM
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Lemuel
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If you are going the one ski quiver route, look for something with a buttload of rocker. My Rossi S3's were the best one ski quiver I ever had. So stable in the park, and an absurd amount of rocker which you could not nosedive if you tried (mine were centered 186's, never had nose dive issues). I've never had another ski that you could take out on any day of the year without issue. I think the current Bacon would be a good choice.
Jul 13 2015 2:24PM
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.lencon
Posts: 6753 - Karma: 17,191
gapersarefriendskartel 106, jeffrey 114, surface outsider, yle, devastator, rckr2 108, liberty origin


Yeah these are good skis. I have the kartels and had the yles. Kartels are much more rail capable imo. Surface outsiders are good too, and surface durability has been improving. The devastator is another sick choice, so is the rocker 108. Take a look at line bacons as well.
Jul 13 2015 3:14PM
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HOTKARLHOTKARL
Posts: 483 - Karma: 652
The salomon rocker 2 100s are my favorite skis. I can ski them in any conditions. From rails to park jumps to pow to hardpack big mountain.

The rocker 2 108s are going to be better if you arent skiing in the park.


The Rossignol Sickles are amazing. That was the best all around ski in my opinion till the rocker 2 100s
Jul 13 2015 3:44PM
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OregonDead
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Two ski quiver. If you can afford a fancy new pair of skis then you can afford 2 pairs or previous season skis. It really doesn't take much longer to wax 2 or even 4 pairs of skis than it does to wax just one set so don't let that stop you from getting the pow or park boards.
Jul 13 2015 4:12PM
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