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Good First Park Ski???

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ChangeCashMoney
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I grew up skiing but never ventured into the park, decided this year I want to start working on my steeze. Jibs & butters & spins look fun to me, I'd like to find a cheap durable, playful ski to ride this winter. Any suggestions? Should I buy brand new skis or am I better off finding a used pair that I can thrash?
I'm 6'1, 170 lbs.

Skis I've been checking out so far
- Line Honey Badger
- Armada ARV 86
- Atomic Infamous
- Line Blend
- Line Tigersnake
Sep 23 2017 10:31PM
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seth.ab
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The master mind is a great ski but line doesn't sell it anymore
Sep 24 2017 12:58AM
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Pataguccimane
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Anything with a traditional camber/slight park rocker tips and tails.

I started out on an old pair of volkl walls and tbh the full camber taught me a lot about edge control and how shit feels in the park but that's just my opinion
Sep 24 2017 1:11AM
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Crispy.
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PataguccimaneAnything with a traditional camber/slight park rocker tips and tails.

I started out on an old pair of volkl walls and tbh the full camber taught me a lot about edge control and how shit feels in the park but that's just my opinion


I agree. Start full camber or maybe something with just a hair of rocker. Some options to consider: Line Blend, Volkl Ledge/Transfer
Sep 24 2017 8:25AM
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cheerio
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I agree, I'd keep it simple for the first pair... The infamous is apparently really cheaply made although always has some dope graphics I personally wouldn't purchase it. I've only heard good things about the Arv series, and i'm sure the 86s would be great for you. A lot of people are saying get the Blends, they do look sick they just might be a lot to handle (big skis) for your first pair. Maybe look into the Chronics or the Tom Wallisch's. If you're trying to keep it core, maybe get some ninthwards. Simple ski, simple graphic - they look sick. In the end it doesn't really matter I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself!! Cheers
Sep 24 2017 10:53AM
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robotdna
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Honestly I would just get a used pair off here on B/S/T. When you start learning spins you'll wreck your topsheets because you'll knife your edges together, and the same goes for rails too. Any big falls involving rails nick and eat away at them. Buy something cheap to learn on. See if there's anything with a heavy rocker-camber-rocker combo and go with that. Once you get comfortable you can decide what geometries you like, how stiff and soft you like, and more.
Sep 24 2017 4:19PM
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adamgoldband
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Aramda ARV 86 are the best park ski I have ever ridden
Sep 24 2017 4:22PM
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calcash
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I started on full camber it it wasnt very fun but taught me the mechanics of park skiing and how to pick my style. but all that said I beat my to shreds
Sep 24 2017 9:10PM
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Jackson_D
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I would not get the blends. Really flexy and fat park ski for a beginner. My recommendation would be either the armada arv 86, Head framewall, Or Volkl walls.
Sep 25 2017 8:01AM
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BeefiestExpert
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Like others have said before, a used pair might not be a bad way to go. That way you won't have high expectations if you end up beating them up pretty bad.
Sep 25 2017 11:18AM
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steezerampage
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Faction Prodigy 1.0 in a 182. Your gonna love that ski
Sep 25 2017 2:12PM
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John18_6
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seth.abThe master mind is a great ski but line doesn't sell it anymore


The only ski on the market that takes your talent away from you.
Sep 25 2017 2:17PM
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ChangeCashMoney
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Kind of like the basketball in Space Jam?

john18061806The only ski on the market that takes your talent away from you.
Sep 25 2017 2:19PM
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bradwalters
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I would honestly just hit up craigslist and score some for cheap...save your cash for now. While skiing pay attention to what you like and don't like about these first skis and then take that knowledge into buying something that is geared towards your personal preference.

Two pieces of advise though for choosing park skis...You're taller like me so don't go under a 175...170 at the SMALLEST...Also, do yourself a favor and center mount a park ski. Nothing worse than hitting a jump with your bindings mounted on your tails.
Sep 26 2017 2:12AM
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Zach.rolands
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Check the Shaggys Sarge https://www.skishaggys.com/collections/park-jib-skis/products/2018-sarge-95 smaller brand but very good skis
Sep 28 2017 4:37PM
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Dwayne
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Get some honey badgers or something that arent super pricey, i started on masterminds for the reason i knew id destroy them, learning park is fun but be prepared to fuck some shit up.
Sep 28 2017 4:39PM
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ChangeCashMoney
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Thanks for the help everyone. I wound up finding a pair of used 182 Punx from a homie on the Sell/Trade forum for a dope price. I'm pretty jazzed for the snow to get here so I can start using them.
Sep 29 2017 10:50AM
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robotdna
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Great. There are good deals on here. When you have ridden them for a season or two and gotten better you will know what you like and can tailor to your interests.
raddadspenceThanks for the help everyone. I wound up finding a pair of used 182 Punx from a homie on the Sell/Trade forum for a dope price. I'm pretty jazzed for the snow to get here so I can start using them.
Sep 29 2017 7:11PM
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Shoey-Ski
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Skip the honey badgers and tiger snakes for sure, you will wayober power them with your height and weight, Armadas arv series sounds perfect for what you are looking for
Sep 30 2017 12:22AM
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Dwayne
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Shoey-SkiSkip the honey badgers and tiger snakes for sure, you will wayober power them with your height and weight, Armadas arv series sounds perfect for what you are looking for


Yeah good call acutally, i ski lighter skis but im 6'1 145 lol, youd destroy the skis i ride
Sep 30 2017 12:48AM
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Young_patty
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Go honey badgers or tiger snakes for your first park ski. And then when you obliterate them after a year go up and try out some icelantics, Moments, or on3ps since they actually make skis that last.
Oct 3 2017 11:28AM
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Dwayne
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Young_pattyGo honey badgers or tiger snakes for your first park ski. And then when you obliterate them after a year go up and try out some icelantics, Moments, or on3ps since they actually make skis that last.


Yeah actually my brother just bought honey badgers and they seem nice and flexy but don't think you'd break them. Then step up to something better, your first pair of park skis should be something somewhat inexpensive so if you destroy em you won't be too sad then you can buy some solid ON3P, Faction, Icelantic, or someone else that makes solid skis
Oct 3 2017 1:15PM
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Swandog7
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raddadspenceThanks for the help everyone. I wound up finding a pair of used 182 Punx from a homie on the Sell/Trade forum for a dope price. I'm pretty jazzed for the snow to get here so I can start using them.


Solid first choice ski, gonna last you a while hopefully. A few things id keep in mind going forward is,1) people tend to center mount park skis, i wouldn't mount any further back than -2cm for sure, find whatever s comfortable to you but it may be an adjustment from your previous skis 2) your skis are used so they probably have some decent detuning already but detuning park skis is a great idea to prevent edge catches on rails and to prevent them from cracking
Oct 3 2017 1:24PM
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ChangeCashMoney
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Swandog7Solid first choice ski, gonna last you a while hopefully. A few things id keep in mind going forward is,1) people tend to center mount park skis, i wouldn't mount any further back than -2cm for sure, find whatever s comfortable to you but it may be an adjustment from your previous skis 2) your skis are used so they probably have some decent detuning already but detuning park skis is a great idea to prevent edge catches on rails and to prevent them from cracking


Thanks for the advice g!
Oct 3 2017 1:25PM
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Crispy.
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DwayneGet some honey badgers or something that arent super pricey, i started on masterminds for the reason i knew id destroy them, learning park is fun but be prepared to fuck some shit up.


I know OP has found skis, so this thread should die. Just wanted to say that you definitely destroy skis faster as you get better, not when you're first starting out.
Oct 3 2017 3:00PM
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