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On3p vs Faction- Ski advice

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zulis
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Hi, im 6.3ft (193cm), 187lbs (85kg), like to think about myself as quite experienced skier looking for fun, durrable and buttery ski for skiing Park (20%) Streets (40%) Groomers/pow (40%).
Can`t decide between Faction CT 2.0 ski in 184cm, On3p Kartel 98 in 186cm or On3p Kartel 108 in 186cm or 191cm lenght.
Will mount them with Look pivot 14.
I know both brands are making amazing skis and I have checked out CT2.0 in live. But on another hand have readed so much good about On3p durrability and for me it`s importaint that the ski is made to last.

Any recomendations/ experience with these skis guys?
Jul 4 2017 3:09AM
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monax
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Faction CT 2.0!
Jul 4 2017 3:27AM
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profa_212
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Factions will be much lighter and they will ski like that. Softer and playful, not as damp.

On3p will be much heavier, and will also ski like such. Damper, more of a medium flex. Thicker bases and edges so it will be more durable.
Jul 4 2017 5:26PM
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tfsh
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I have K98s, Jefferey 114s (now kartel 108s) and a pair of candide 3.0s. Its all preference for how you ski but i only have my factions to tour with because they are light. On3p has a consistant feel throughout their skis and it is very suiting for my ski style, but not everyones. Compared to the factions, they are allot more damp, heavy and chargy, they are less loose or pivoty, and a tad bit less playfull. Their shape is more playfull than faction but their flex is stiffer. Both are great companies who make great skis.
Jul 5 2017 9:39AM
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.lencon
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Get the K98 in a 191.
Jul 6 2017 11:45PM
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SeaUrchin123
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.lenconGet the K98 in a 191.

I'm almost positive the K98 does not come in a 191cm. I may be incorrect.
Jul 10 2017 10:06PM
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.lencon
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Murphy802I'm almost positive the K98 does not come in a 191cm. I may be incorrect.


You may be right. I thought they made them, but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.
Jul 11 2017 1:14PM
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zulis
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Thanks guys for great responses! Im going for Kartel 98 in 186. Now, just have to wait for the snow!
Aug 17 2017 8:22AM
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PowTron
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zulisThanks guys for great responses! Im going for Kartel 98 in 186. Now, just have to wait for the snow!


Great choice for your size and skiing description. Our 186cm is like most company's 189cm in actual length so you'll be pleased.

Let's all hope for another big snow year!

**This post was edited on Aug 22nd 2017 at 9:14:21pm
Aug 22 2017 9:13PM
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