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Jskis All-Play or Jskis "Vacation"?

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YoungGun.
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Ok guys I'm really stumped on this one. I already have the Whip-its, but they have seen better days. I'm 6'2 170 lbs and I ski about 70% Trees, Groomers, moguls ect. And 30% park. I'm a very aggressive skier.

The all-plays are 98mm underfoot and the vacations are 106mm underfoot in. I ski most of the winter in Wisconsin but I spend a lot of time skiing powder at Mt.Bohemia, and several trips out west each year.

I'm leaning towards the Vacation but I would appreciate some input. Thanks.
Oct 23 2015 10:24AM
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Shoey-Ski
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They both look like sick skis I'm sure either one would be great
Oct 23 2015 10:48AM
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brov1
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well they are essentially the same ski with different widths. the flex pattern is almost identical and so is the base shape. its really all about preference from there, i would go with the vacation because i love wider skis in the park, in the backcountry, and on the mountain but its up to you.

main point here is that they essentially the same ski and if you make the wrong choice its still a good choice
Oct 23 2015 10:56AM
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Newschoolers55
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Vacation has more rocker and its wider.
Vacation is a bit stiffer so better for agressive skiing.
They both have the same construction.
But have you looked at Metal? Its stiffer so better for agressive skiing but not Sure how they perform in park.
Oct 23 2015 11:35AM
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.lencon
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You should get ON3Ps instead of j skis for $670
Oct 23 2015 12:23PM
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murphyboiiii
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whatever one gets more awards and what graphics you like
Oct 23 2015 8:24PM
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G_B
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don't get em jlev is an asshole now...


But actually, I'm sure either one will be awesome. I had a pair of whip its that were awesome, really its just up to you to decide which you want for what you want to do
Oct 23 2015 8:57PM
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YoungGun.
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.lenconYou should get ON3Ps instead of j skis for $670


I've honestly never even visited their website. Interesting.
Oct 24 2015 12:33PM
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.lencon
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YoungGun.I've honestly never even visited their website. Interesting.


I'm not trying to bash j skis. Never been on them. But price wise, I'd take the ON3P since I've seen better reviews (also I own ON3P). When I was interested in j skis I could get a pair for under $600. Now it's almost $700. Just kind of ridiculous
Oct 24 2015 2:11PM
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YoungGun.
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.lenconI'm not trying to bash j skis. Never been on them. But price wise, I'd take the ON3P since I've seen better reviews (also I own ON3P). When I was interested in j skis I could get a pair for under $600. Now it's almost $700. Just kind of ridiculous


Yeah that's true. The ON3P kartel 98's seem great. You got me interested lol. What is the flex like?
Oct 24 2015 3:22PM
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.lencon
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YoungGun.Yeah that's true. The ON3P kartel 98's seem great. You got me interested lol. What is the flex like?


Well I have the 106s, which are similar, and I have skied the 98s a couple of times. Interesting flex on the ON3Ps. The actually flex isn't too soft until you get to the tips. But the rocker makes them so playful. So they charge hard but buttering isn't a problem at all. I love the 106s and because of their width I find them more playful than the 98s.

Where do you ski?
Oct 24 2015 3:24PM
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YoungGun.
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.lencon.Where do you ski?


Mostly WI/MI... Granite Peak and Bohemia. So decent amount of snow and tree skiing.
Oct 24 2015 3:41PM
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.lencon
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YoungGun.Mostly WI/MI... Granite Peak and Bohemia. So decent amount of snow and tree skiing.


Well you could go either way on the 98 or 106. Its personal preference for you. You can't go wrong with either.

In terms of an all mtn ski.

>50% park= kartel 98
Oct 24 2015 3:47PM
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YoungGun.
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.lenconWell you could go either way on the 98 or 106. Its personal preference for you. You can't go wrong with either.

In terms of an all mtn ski.

>50% park= kartel 98


Im thinking 98. I've been riding 90mm skis for years. Thanks a lot for the help!
Oct 24 2015 4:41PM
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.lencon
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YoungGun.Im thinking 98. I've been riding 90mm skis for years. Thanks a lot for the help!


No problem dude. I have no doubt you'll love them. And if you hate them I'm sure you could sell them easily cause everyone wants some ON3P!
Oct 24 2015 4:53PM
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Dabid
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I have the allplays, and absolutely love them, nice and playful rocker but stiff, they can crush through midwest crud like nothing (unless you ski granite peak, I don't think cruds a thing there)
Oct 25 2015 12:54AM
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.lencon
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DabidI have the allplays, and absolutely love them, nice and playful rocker but stiff, they can crush through midwest crud like nothing (unless you ski granite peak, I don't think cruds a thing there)


You're the only person Ive ever heard call J skis stiff.
Oct 25 2015 11:08PM
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