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JayMobilia
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Hey Newschoolers,
Next winter I am driving cross country from Boston to San Francisco and hitting a bunch of mountains along the way.

I am looking for an all-mountain, one ski quiver type of ski and am wondering if anyone had any insights on which would be better for the job, or if anyone has any personal thoughts on the skis I've been looking at.

The skis that have caught my eye include:

K2 Shreditor 102
ON3P Kartel 106
Moment PB&J
J Skis The Metal
Faction Chapter 106

About me: I've been skiing for 16 years and am looking to challenge myself on the trip. I want to be able to see as much of the mountain as possible, but want something that can handle big bowls and back country. I'll be spending a lot of time out of the park, but wouldn't mind going for a few laps. I'm 5'9" so I'm looking for a 175-178 ski and from 100-108 underfoot. I will be likely be skiing at Keystone, Alta, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, and Big Sky. I'll also spend the end of my season at Squaw and Mammoth.
May 26 2016 1:43AM
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MountainInMyMind
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1.) if you wanna do anything other than park go to breck or a-basin instead of keystone. keystone and breck have sick parks, breck has awesome hike-to, but a-basin has hike-to and just sick sidecountry and passes are way cheaper.
2.) while its definitely a little narrow for anything super deep, the shreditors are a sick one ski quiver. pretty playful but sturdy enough to hold up on early spring cement. and you can definetely take em into the park.
3.) if you need someone to ski with when you make it out to colorado give me a shout and im happy to show you around some of the local spots!
May 27 2016 12:53AM
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hot.pocket
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Look into the Moment Deathwish as well as the PB&J. Slightly wider than what you're looking for, but Triple Camber more than makes up for the width.
May 27 2016 2:47PM
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Pipe_Munky
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You'd be well advised to check out the 4FRNT Devastator
Jun 3 2016 9:46AM
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.squirrely.
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Out of the skis you listed I've only skied the 102 shreds, but I think they are way too soft for real skiing, awesome park ski but I wouldn't pick them for a do everything ski
Jun 3 2016 4:33PM
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