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Freestyle Ski Choice Help

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Booze.Hound
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I'm 6,3 188 lbs and an aggressive skier, I'm looking for an all mountain freestyle/freeride ski that I can take in the park alittle and rip around the rest of the mountain with, I need ski that charges, does well in Pow but still flexible enough to butter. Right now I'm leaning towards the CT 2.0 in 188 or maybe the kartel 108 but they may be too fat for a true all mountain.
Any suggestions?

**This thread was edited on Sep 26th 2017 at 10:56:00pm
Sep 26 2017 10:55PM
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slimeball
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i saw some atomic backlands today at the local shop, might be worth checking out they look super fun.
Sep 26 2017 11:46PM
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iambusyskiing
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I'm not a male, not 6'3 and not 188 pounds soo take everything I say with a grain of salt but I would definitely recommend the kartels. 108 is a pretty good size for all mountain, especially in the west. I have one pair of skis that are 90ish and they feel so flimsy. I also have female version of the atomic backlands - they don't have the playfulness you're looking for, but they're super solid for an AT setup

But then again what do I know 🤷🏼‍♀️
Sep 27 2017 5:14AM
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.lencon
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ON3P Kartels 108 would be good.
caravan shalien is also a good choice. If you wanna know more about either of those let me know.. I used to ride the 106 a ton
Sep 27 2017 5:36AM
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Booze.Hound
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.lenconON3P Kartels 108 would be good.
caravan shalien is also a good choice. If you wanna know more about either of those let me know.. I used to ride the 106 a ton


Do you think it is too flexible to charge with at my size in a 108
Sep 27 2017 7:22AM
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N41v131355
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steviewanderDo you think it is too flexible to charge with at my size in a 108


No I don't think so. They are actually pretty stiff. I'd rate their stiffness as 7\10, where Armada JJ is 5.5\10, Moment Bibby is 6.5\10, Moment Vice 7.5\10 (my personal feelings rating)
Sep 27 2017 8:00AM
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.lencon
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steviewanderDo you think it is too flexible to charge with at my size in a 108


No. ON3P has a good backbone. I think the K108 only comes in at a 186 at its longest tho.
Sep 27 2017 8:36AM
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rohara
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Yo man, I think the CT 2 should be fine for all mountain. I've skied it on groomers and a couple of feet of fresh pow and it was boss on both, stable enough to do some charging when you want to but with a really nice flex Would definitely recommend!
Sep 27 2017 9:49AM
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PowTron
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.lenconNo. ON3P has a good backbone. I think the K108 only comes in at a 186 at its longest tho.


We make the K108 in 191 and 186.

And to the OP, we designed the Kartel 108 to be exactly what you are describing. Meeks and LSM both ride them all mountain and in the park.

Firm flex, charges through junk snow, little softer in tips, and floats super well in deep stuff.

Let us know if you have any other questions.
Sep 27 2017 10:27AM
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cheerio
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Don't know what you're leaning toward but here is a deal on CT 2.0
https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/equipment/alpine-skiing/skis/mens/mens-flat-skis/product/faction-candide-20-mens-alpine-skis-201617-332125789.html
Sep 27 2017 10:56AM
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