What are some differences between the two skis?
I know the bases and edges are the same thickness, but how does one pair ride compared to the other like dampness, pop, snappiness, carving, etc
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.lenconOne big thing ON3P has on KF is bamboo cores. Bamboo will last longer and will retain its pop and other core qualities longer.
parkplaygroundWhat are some differences between the two skis?
I know the bases and edges are the same thickness, but how does one pair ride compared to the other like dampness, pop, snappiness, carving, etc
GetPittedThe Filthy Rich will turn a bit differently than the Rayzrblaydz. The FR has a shorter turning radius and with the elliptical sidecut the ski will turn quicker the more you lean. The Rayzrblaydz have less sidecut so they will be a more stable when you're ripping the mountain or hitting bigger jumps. That longer sidecut is going to give you a very stable and consistent turn, especially at higher speeds. I'd say the Rayzrblaydz have a little more focus on all mountain performance.
They are both some of the best park skis being made currently. The durability for both KF and ON3P is the best in the industry. I found that my Rayzrblaydz edges have had better luck than my FR's, although I'm sure this is based off how the ski was prepped/filed by the KF guys, as both companies use the same edges.
Rayzrblaydz have a slightly damper feel to them for sure. Both skis are almost identical in flex and pop as far as I can tell. You've lined up some really awesome skis. You can't go wrong with either pair of skis. Hopefully I've given some insight that will help you make your decision. Whatever you choose you will be supporting some really awesome people.
.lenconOne big thing ON3P has on KF is bamboo cores. Bamboo will last longer and will retain its pop and other core qualities longer.
K-Dot.Not entirely true. It's hard to really say which will have pop longer as KF's have a multidirectional carbon fiber layer in them that will keep them poppy for a long time too.
Can't go wrong with either ski OP
RudyGarmischKittenFactory and Kyle A - please do not blanket downvote and upvote for your company. Seen it elsewhere besides this thread and I'm sorry to have to do a callout but this shit is starting to irk me when I see what members rated what.
Level playing field chaps.
RudyGarmischKittenFactory and Kyle A - please do not blanket downvote and upvote for your company. Seen it elsewhere besides this thread and I'm sorry to have to do a callout but this shit is starting to irk me when I see what members rated what.
Level playing field chaps.
parkplaygroundI have looked a bit into both skis more, and I just saw another pair of FR's at a comp I went to at Loon and the kid said he loved them. I want a ski that is rail focused. I love rails way more than jumps, and I have no problem shredding the gnar on ~70 waist mogul skis so the width is not going to be affecting me much other than for rails. I am hopefully moving out to Utah next year for college andl like how the KF's look a bit more than the FR's ( rocker profile and dimensions, not graphics) I do like the flex of the FR's alot, but I have not seen a pair of KF's in person to compare them. I am 5'11" 145 ish so I dont need a super stiff ski for park, but I dislike anything that will flex out when I land switch on big tricks (again rails) I have seen a friend of mine land pretty tip heavy (switch) in some rail jams with his FR's and wash out because of the aggressive rocker profile which is the main reason why I am liking the look the KF's a bit more.
Anyone have a video of buttering on the KF's? or atleast when the ski is getting flexed heavily?
parkplaygroundI talked to my friend who skis out in Utah who has kartel 98's and he said that they are great but that I might not like the flex that much. I would also be getting a pow ski for when its actually snowing as well so its not going to be a 1 ski quiver. I watched some edits with the KF's used and I like how they are looking, but the dampness mentioned in this thread is concerning. I hate allot of dampness in a ski (thinking any ski K2 has ever made for park) so what can I commpare the dampness to?