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Help Pick My Next Ski?

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Eric.
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Never thought id have someone help choose my next ski but I've been stumped for a few days now. Unfortunately I dont have access to a ski shop in my town so it looks like im ordering online. Currently have these three skis in mind, Kartel 98, J's Allplay, and Moment Frankenski. Im skiing 100% park/Urban. I rode the line tc's last year and was a little hesitant on jumps since im a chubbier dude at 200 lb, 5'10 but loved them for rails. Basically just looking to see what you guys think would suit my needs and which are more durable of the three.

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Oct 13 2015 3:25PM
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brov1
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ON3P filthys over kartels for a big guy fasho especially because they are bomb proof. id also consider armada ARV ti, and a candide 2.0 (they arent that durable tho)
Oct 13 2015 4:54PM
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Eric.
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brov1ON3P filthys over kartels for a big guy fasho especially because they are bomb proof. id also consider armada ARV ti, and a candide 2.0 (they arent that durable tho)


Why the filthys over kartels? I figured they'd be a bit stiffer and beefier?
Oct 13 2015 5:02PM
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brov1
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kartel's are far softer ive ridden both and filthys are stiffer and more beefed up
Oct 13 2015 5:49PM
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link80
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Honestly if you are 200lbs the Frankenski will be really soft for you. Its already a soft ski and you're going to be able to flex it real hard. Might not be the best fit unless you want a ski like this. The Vice is a stiffer option which is still playful due to the rocker at the tip and tail but I dont think it has the width you want.

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Oct 15 2015 1:37PM
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.lencon
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brov1kartel's are far softer ive ridden both and filthys are stiffer and more beefed up


Eh. Maybe that certain pair or the feel.
ON3P definitely made the FR softer and the kartels width gives it some beef. Maybe you just find fat skis really playful like I do. But actual flex wise, FR is softer
Oct 15 2015 2:25PM
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Burgy
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if you have the cash, id say kartel 98s. but if you wana save some $$ look at the shreditor 92. They are going for cheap right now and they seem like a perfect ski for a bigger dude, durable, stiff, and still playful.
Oct 15 2015 2:35PM
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SofaKingSick
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id steer you towards the ARVti or kartel, something in that area. judging by your edit being in the park plus the fact that youre a bigger guy and prob want them to hold up when outside of the park, i think those would be a good mix for you

i havent skied the kartels but i can vouch for the ARVs and ARVtis with extensive experience. really really good skis for park and all mtn and the Ti has some metal now so they have some balls to em. and i put my ARVs through hell for years and they kept taking it

some of the other skis you mentioned are noodly, i think you want something with a little more backbone
Oct 15 2015 4:33PM
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