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Best skis for carving off Big BOOTERS

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Nickc88
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I am need of skis for next season

I am mostly looking for park skis that are very snappy off big jumps and holds up well (full camber and fairly stiff)

Just for reference I am using the line chronics but want to have something a little bit more poppy.

I was thinking the liberty transfers with the marker Jesters OR the Head frame walls. however I like to support "smaller" brands and i don't like that Head only allows the attack bindings if you want the warranty to be effective.

So in review all i want is something poppy durable and preferably light

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Apr 17 2017 6:47PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Nickc88I like to support "smaller" brands and i don't like that Head only allows the attack bindings if you want the warranty to be effective.


Where did you hear this?
Some companies will extend your warranty if you mount with a new pair of matching bindings, but I have never heard of a company that will void their warranty.
Apr 17 2017 10:31PM
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VailValleySkier
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I'd suggest taking a look at J Skis.The Allplay or Vacation. Each ski is hand signed and numbered by Jason himself and his guarantee/warranty is actually legitimate, unlike big brands. The dude will call you himself when you order a pair to thank you and if you ever run into problems he's the one who will answer the phone, not some rando employee. He also gives 20% off to anyone who works in the ski industry (pro deal), as long as you can prove it with a paystub or resort ID.

But in all seriousness, he will take care of you. Buy one pair and you're sponsored for life.
Apr 18 2017 11:32AM
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a_burger
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hg stinger perhaps? full camber, supposed to be pretty poppy, perhaps a little wide but not much more then the chronics. Also meets your criteria for being a smaller brand
Apr 18 2017 12:28PM
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stormtrooper
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Militia Galaxski, alloy inlay makes them have the response of a high end carving ski.
Apr 18 2017 3:24PM
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Nickc88
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stormtrooperMilitia Galaxski, alloy inlay makes them have the response of a high end carving ski.


Which brand/ Ski??????
Apr 18 2017 3:56PM
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stormtrooper
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Nickc88Which brand/ Ski??????


https://www.instagram.com/militiasnow/?hl=en

Start the Hype, Website Launching Soon
Apr 18 2017 4:15PM
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VailValleySkier
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stormtrooperhttps://www.instagram.com/militiasnow/?hl=en

Start the Hype, Website Launching Soon


When you say affordable for all skiers, what price range are you talking about?
Apr 18 2017 5:19PM
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VailValleySkier
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stormtrooperhttps://www.instagram.com/militiasnow/?hl=en

Start the Hype, Website Launching Soon


When you say affordable for all skiers, what price range are you talking about?
Apr 18 2017 5:19PM
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50Kal
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stormtrooperhttps://www.instagram.com/militiasnow/?hl=en

Start the Hype, Website Launching Soon


The ski looks like killer pow ski just by judging the rocker profile. Not sure how great it would be on huge boosters. Just saying.
Apr 18 2017 9:39PM
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stormtrooper
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50KalThe ski looks like killer pow ski just by judging the rocker profile. Not sure how great it would be on huge boosters. Just saying.


Did you check the Galaxski?
Apr 18 2017 10:16PM
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50Kal
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stormtrooperDid you check the Galaxski?


My bad. I only saw the Omni-ski on the Instagram. Galaxski seems more Allmountain/Park.
Apr 19 2017 2:03AM
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peteythefish
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See if one of your local ski shops carries the Armada Zero Collection. The AR8 is the revamped AR7. Full camber with TONS of pop. Its stiff, but it doesn't feel like you're skiing a 2 by 4. Has a sintered race base which is super fast. Has a Carbon in it to make even more poppy than the AR7.
Apr 19 2017 10:32AM
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Nickc88
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stormtrooperhttps://www.instagram.com/militiasnow/?hl=en

Start the Hype, Website Launching Soon


peteythefishSee if one of your local ski shops carries the Armada Zero Collection. The AR8 is the revamped AR7. Full camber with TONS of pop. Its stiff, but it doesn't feel like you're skiing a 2 by 4. Has a sintered race base which is super fast. Has a Carbon in it to make even more poppy than the AR7.


Thank you
Apr 19 2017 7:27PM
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Deepskier
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peteythefishSee if one of your local ski shops carries the Armada Zero Collection. The AR8 is the revamped AR7. Full camber with TONS of pop. Its stiff, but it doesn't feel like you're skiing a 2 by 4. Has a sintered race base which is super fast. Has a Carbon in it to make even more poppy than the AR7.


AR8 is actually softer than the AR7 believe it or not. It is exactly the pipe cleaner under a different name. Of that series thalls were soft, pipe cleaners medium and ar7s stiff.
Apr 19 2017 9:13PM
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Lukrom_
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DeepskierAR8 is actually softer than the AR7 believe it or not. It is exactly the pipe cleaner under a different name. Of that series thalls were soft, pipe cleaners medium and ar7s stiff.


Look at armada arv 86's or 96's. I bought a pair of ar8's i love them. i skied my friends 86's and they feel almost identical. To each other.
Apr 19 2017 10:58PM
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Deepskier
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lukromLook at armada arv 86's or 96's. I bought a pair of ar8's i love them. i skied my friends 86's and they feel almost identical. To each other.


I think this is ment for Op?
Apr 20 2017 12:31AM
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.lencon
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VailValleySkierBuy one pair and you're sponsored for life.


Sign me up.
Apr 20 2017 2:21AM
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.jif
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I don't know if you can still find a pair but my AR8 Zeros are perfect for what you described.
Jun 18 2017 12:27PM
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