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Which ski company is best for me?

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Lswiss
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So I want to support a smaller ski brand next year and i was thinking of getting either ON3P, Vishnu, or Jskis. I ski in Ontario and mostly do rails but want to get better at jumps next year...which company should i buy from and why?
Apr 29 2016 3:34PM
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Dddsz
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J skis are pretty soft for jumps. I noticed a massive difference in my jumping ability when I switched from J Skis to ON3P.

I have no knowledge of Vishnu, but ON3P skis are really great and they will change the way you ski for the better
Apr 29 2016 4:04PM
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TheSpanishSkier
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Vishnu are very flexy and not be the best for jumps.
Apr 29 2016 4:04PM
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NewEscuelers
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I personally support small brands too. Some of my favorites are Armada or K2 or even this obsolete brand in the freeskiing community called Line (pronounced Lee-ney).

But out of the options you put up I'd go for some ON3P's
Apr 29 2016 4:04PM
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Rparr
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How do on3p's compare to a soft jib ski? I have some very soft skis that might be hurting me on jumps but I'm having a hard time convincing myself to make the switch
Apr 29 2016 4:06PM
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hot.pocket
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You want to support Moment.
Apr 29 2016 4:10PM
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Dddsz
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RparrHow do on3p's compare to a soft jib ski? I have some very soft skis that might be hurting me on jumps but I'm having a hard time convincing myself to make the switch


They are pretty stiff but still flex enough to tail press and nose butter. They kill it on the groomers and they are much better at plowing through cruddy snow. They are honestly the Cadillac of skis.
Apr 29 2016 4:14PM
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cdip
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listen up dad jskis and vishnu are garbage

moment and on3p is cool beans.
Apr 29 2016 4:27PM
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oxiclean
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Moment, Icelantic, RMU

People say Jskis kinda suck
Apr 29 2016 4:33PM
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hot.pocket
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cdiplisten up dad jskis and vishnu are garbage

moment and on3p is cool beans.


sagerobMoment, Icelantic, RMU

People say Jskis kinda suck


Apr 29 2016 4:40PM
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.GUCCI.
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Vishnu is the shit. I have a -V- tattoo. Very rare. TrapGod420. Get V or die.
Apr 29 2016 4:47PM
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purplepants420
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Revision skis are awesome! Don't own any but my friend let me ride his for a couple of hours. I've riden Js before but I don't like them as much. I don't have any expiriance with those other skis named tho.
Apr 29 2016 5:03PM
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VANULAR
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RIOT SKIS.. a small Japanese Freeski company who makes some of the most durable and buttery ski's out. Shoot me a DM and i'll get you set up!
Apr 29 2016 5:37PM
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lurking
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nollie.onRevision skis are awesome! Don't own any but my friend let me ride his for a couple of hours. I've riden Js before but I don't like them as much. I don't have any expiriance with those other skis named tho.


Can confirm, Dimes are a great fucking ski
Apr 29 2016 5:39PM
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zakattack66
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SconnieThey are honestly the Cadillac of skis.


Over-Priced and poor quality?
Apr 29 2016 5:40PM
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Dddsz
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zakattack66Over-Priced and poor quality?


I guess you haven't heard that phrase before. Caddies were the cars to have once upon a time. Not anymore, but they were the coolest cars to have in the 50's-60's
Apr 29 2016 6:02PM
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brend
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zakattack66Over-Priced and poor quality?


You must have never skied on ON3P's before.
Apr 29 2016 6:07PM
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zakattack66
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Boys, Boys.... I meant that that's a bad comparison because Cadillac's are over-priced and made out of inferior quality materials. No need to be so uptight. I'm sorry you thought I insulted your holy shrine.
Apr 29 2016 6:10PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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when i had my j's they were pretty fun. not as durable as i'd like but they were great when i had them.
Apr 29 2016 7:00PM
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will_powder
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VANULARRIOT SKIS.. a small Japanese Freeski company who makes some of the most durable and buttery ski's out. Shoot me a DM and i'll get you set up!


I dig em, but why so short? They need a 185 or longer, or at least a 180.
Apr 29 2016 11:04PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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will_powderI dig em, but why so short? They need a 185 or longer, or at least a 180.


Japanese people are midgets
Apr 29 2016 11:21PM
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.CJ.
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Kitten factory has a pretty good pair of park skis. Their edges are pretty fat so they're good on rails and they're also medium-stiff flex so they're good for jumps. They have a pretty good amount of rocker and taper so they are very easy to butter and flex. Not the poppiest skis but just enough to get the job done.
Apr 30 2016 12:05AM
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VANULAR
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will_powderI dig em, but why so short? They need a 185 or longer, or at least a 180.


We have 178 ,180 and a 184, site just hasn't been updated with next years line yet!
Apr 30 2016 12:23AM
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-Dan
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Proud of you OP. Support the snall guys.
Apr 30 2016 3:49AM
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Lswiss
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cdiplisten up dad jskis and vishnu are garbage

moment and on3p is cool beans.


Thanks for the help dad
Apr 30 2016 3:51AM
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Lswiss
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Ok so I think I'm gonna stick with my original go-to (ON3P), does anyone know when the 2017 line comes out?
Apr 30 2016 4:04AM
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PacificRimJob
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Boone Skis ;)
Apr 30 2016 6:37AM
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ascent_studios
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Liberty, J-Skis, ON3P, Battala, RMU, Ninthward, Vishnu, Icelantic

I listed as much as I could
Apr 30 2016 8:01AM
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MIHoodlum
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Shaggys, Designed for snow similar to ON.
https://www.skishaggys.com/product-category/jib/
Apr 30 2016 1:43PM
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TheForehead
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Go with Revision. Rail damage warranty and so much fun to ski
Apr 30 2016 6:06PM
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Mr.Bishop
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TallxTProud of you OP. Support the snall guys.


Snail guys?
Apr 30 2016 8:36PM
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ascent_studios
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Mr.BishopSnail guys?


Actually I believe he said "Snall Guys"
Apr 30 2016 8:54PM
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Mr.Bishop
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ben_collinsActually I believe he said "Snall Guys"


I know. :)

Also for anyone saying J skis suck, they're wrong. I've been riding the Whipits for two years now and love the ski. Yes, its a park ski, but its not as soft as everyone is making it out to be. I really like something that is springy and a bit softer, but not so soft that its a noodle. These aren't noodles by any means.

You gotta find the ski company that fits for you. Everyone makes awesome skis, it depends on what you want.
May 1 2016 1:19AM
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schlopy
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HEAD.
May 1 2016 3:12AM
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lurking
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schlopyHEAD.


Who coulda seen that one coming....
May 1 2016 3:27AM
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_Daan
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Get on3ps man, they are the shit...

J skis are overpriced and pretty shitty.
Never heard of Vishnu.
May 1 2016 10:55AM
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