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Rank the best ski company teams

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mmccarthy81
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Saw people talking ab teams in the K2 thread and was curious who everyone thinks is the best and so on.
Personally I really don't pay enough attention but in terms of who I think the sickest teams are:
1. Faction
2. Armada
3. K2
4. ON3P
5. Line
Oct 8 2017 9:38PM
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AGOF
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1. Amer
2. Rubbermade
Oct 9 2017 12:02AM
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Klaus
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1. Armada
2. K2
3. Volkl (like them or not, they're stacked)
Oct 9 2017 12:37AM
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Davomet
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1.Dynafit
2.Armada
3.K2
4.Moment
5.Rossignol
Oct 9 2017 12:36PM
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Session
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Oct 9 2017 1:03PM
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dan4060
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4frnt's team is small, but the quality is high. Hoji and Kye are probably 2 of the 5 best skiers in the world, definitely 2 of the 10. They've got other guys who rip too.
Oct 9 2017 1:06PM
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Park_Ranger
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Secretly, Atomic has one of the best team.

Gus Kenworthy
Jossi Wells
Jackson Wells
Beau James Wells
Elias Ambuhl
Nicky Keefer
Fabian Bosch
Mike Riddle
Mitchell Brower
Dennis Ranalter
Taylor Seaton
Klaus Finne
Lisa Zimmerman

Stacked Stacked Stacked
Oct 9 2017 1:28PM
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JohnJonsz
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Faction ... I'm biased after seeing This is Home at first chair saturday so they are my #1. Candide, delorme, the sildarus, and so many hard charging jibbers

Then next tier is Line, armada, atomic

on3p and moment have solid skis and great teams... k2 and rossignol have solid budgets
Oct 9 2017 1:38PM
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OregonDead
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Milka Ski Stars. That team is stacked and also delicious.
Oct 9 2017 2:27PM
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Session
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Park_RangerSecretly, Atomic has one of the best team.

Gus Kenworthy
Jossi Wells
Jackson Wells
Beau James Wells
Elias Ambuhl
Nicky Keefer
Fabian Bosch
Mike Riddle
Mitchell Brower
Dennis Ranalter
Taylor Seaton
Klaus Finne
Lisa Zimmerman

Stacked Stacked Stacked


Amazing how many C level pro's you listed while ignoring some of the true stars of their brand.
Oct 9 2017 2:35PM
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84west
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SessionAmazing how many C level pro's you listed while ignoring some of the true stars of their brand.


Seriously. Sage, Benchetler, and Durtschi are arguably the best riders on their team.
Oct 9 2017 3:17PM
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Park_Ranger
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84westSeriously. Sage, Benchetler, and Durtschi are arguably the best riders on their team.


Gus is by far and away the best skier on their team. You're wildin if you think that Durtschi and Benchetler could throw a single thing that Gus coulnd't do if he really wanted it.
Oct 9 2017 3:34PM
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Park_Ranger
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SessionAmazing how many C level pro's you listed while ignoring some of the true stars of their brand.


I don't think that I listed any "C level pro's". A C level pro would be someone like Joey Vandermeer. Everyone that I mentioned is either competing on the world stage, inventing tricks/going huge, and/or have been in the game for quite a long time.

Guess that I forgot a few TGR guys. Further reinforces how strong their squad is.
Oct 9 2017 3:42PM
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dan4060
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Park_RangerGus is by far and away the best skier on their team. You're wildin if you think that Durtschi and Benchetler could throw a single thing that Gus coulnd't do if he really wanted it.


Durtschi and Benchetler can actually ski the mountain. They destroy Gus, if you think he is the best skier in their team you really don't know anything about skiing.

Daron Rahlves and Sage are the best skiers on the team. Until Gus Kenworthy does something of note in big mountain he will never be even close to those guys.
Oct 10 2017 11:51PM
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JAHpow
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1. TBK Ski Co.
2. Revision
3. ????
4. JibLife
Oct 10 2017 11:57PM
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.lencon
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dan40604frnt's team is small, but the quality is high. Hoji and Kye are probably 2 of the 5 best skiers in the world, definitely 2 of the 10. They've got other guys who rip too.

Wiley Miller is so underrated. From park laps to AK spines, that dude rips. Super cool guy, too.

Thayne is someone to look out for as well. He's been killing it for a few years now, but finally getting into some bigger movies with bigger parts!

Also, CRJ was easily top 5 skiers of all time.
Oct 11 2017 12:10AM
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Davomet
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.lenconWiley Miller is so underrated. From park laps to AK spines, that dude rips. Super cool guy, too.

Thayne is someone to look out for as well. He's been killing it for a few years now, but finally getting into some bigger movies with bigger parts!

Also, CRJ was easily top 5 skiers of all time.


Willie was real wonderkid one time, but since apo is out of the game i havent heard about him. Nice too know, he still killing it.
Oct 11 2017 1:12PM
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.lencon
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DavometWillie was real wonderkid one time, but since apo is out of the game i havent heard about him. Nice too know, he still killing it.


Who are you talking about?
Oct 11 2017 1:29PM
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SofaKingSick
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JohnJonszFaction ... I'm biased after seeing This is Home at first chair saturday so they are my #1. Candide, delorme, the sildarus, and so many hard charging jibbers

Then next tier is Line, armada, atomic

on3p and moment have solid skis and great teams... k2 and rossignol have solid budgets


did candide have a lot of shots?
Oct 11 2017 1:32PM
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Davomet
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.lenconWho are you talking about?


im douch, sorry, I mislead Wiley Miller with Willie Borm.
Oct 11 2017 1:36PM
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.lencon
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Davometim douch, sorry, I mislead Wiley Miller with Willie Borm.


Haha you're good. I was just confused with the whole APO thing, but yeah.. Wiley miller is up there for sure
Oct 11 2017 1:37PM
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frickindarn
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My bias:
faction
atomic
line
j skis
Oct 11 2017 1:41PM
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hi_vis360
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Park_RangerA C level pro would be someone like Joey Vandermeer.


this made me laugh so hard and I don't know why
Oct 11 2017 1:53PM
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JohnJonsz
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SofaKingSickdid candide have a lot of shots?

Yes he has a one of those days style seg shared with henry sildaru. Like henry is taking fun inbounds jump laps and suddenly candide is literally flying by so henry follows him for a few super hot laps. But idk if candide had any other shots in the movie.
Oct 12 2017 10:08AM
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SofaKingSick
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JohnJonszYes he has a one of those days style seg shared with henry sildaru. Like henry is taking fun inbounds jump laps and suddenly candide is literally flying by so henry follows him for a few super hot laps. But idk if candide had any other shots in the movie.


Sick. Can't wait to watch
Oct 12 2017 10:23AM
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JohnJonsz
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.lencon Also, CRJ was easily top 5 skiers of all time.

ok if we are including skiers who died not just current lineups then the rankings change big time. My new top ten:

Armada (JP) jumps to the top
Faction
4frnt (CRJ)
atomic
line
k2 (mcConkey)
on3p
moment
rossi
solomon
Oct 12 2017 10:23AM
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SFBv420.0
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Session


place really needs a fanboi forum
for these my fav special snowflake threads
Oct 12 2017 10:29AM
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FXRNY
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Although smaller than it once was HEAD still have a pretty strong team, no?
Oct 12 2017 12:42PM
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Brule.
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I'm surprised no one even mentioned the HG team and the Vishnu team...
Oct 12 2017 10:02PM
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frickindarn
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Brule.I'm surprised no one even mentioned the HG team and the Vishnu team...

Without googling it name 3 riders on each team lol. The only 2 I can name I kilbride and billsfan.
Oct 12 2017 10:07PM
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Brule.
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frickindarnWithout googling it name 3 riders on each team lol. The only 2 I can name I kilbride and billsfan.


Franchino, Hackel, and JermVey for HG. Kysen, P-Ring, and A4 for Vishnu.
Oct 12 2017 10:09PM
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frickindarn
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Brule.Franchino, Hackel, and JermVey for HG. Kysen, P-Ring, and A4 for Vishnu.


I’d like to say I’m a huge fan but I’m just not yet. From what I’ve seen with HG there’s TONS of young talent. I like Vishnu but don’t love em. I wanna see both succeed though.
Oct 12 2017 10:25PM
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skidemon22
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Park_RangerSecretly, Atomic has one of the best team.

Gus Kenworthy
Jossi Wells
Jackson Wells
Beau James Wells
Elias Ambuhl
Nicky Keefer
Fabian Bosch
Mike Riddle
Mitchell Brower
Dennis Ranalter
Taylor Seaton
Klaus Finne
Lisa Zimmerman

Stacked Stacked Stacked


And Sage Catabriga-Alosa
And Tim Durtschi
And Nick McNutt
And C. Bentchetler

**This post was edited on Oct 13th 2017 at 2:04:33am
Oct 13 2017 2:02AM
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Blu
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Candide is the best skier alive, therefor automatic win for faction..... Thats how that works right?
Oct 15 2017 3:11AM
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.lencon
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skidemon22And Sage Catabriga-Alosa
And Tim Durtschi
And Nick McNutt
And C. Bentchetler

**This post was edited on Oct 13th 2017 at 2:04:33am


Haha. I was gonna say that he missed the most important ones.
Oct 15 2017 11:53AM
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thebusiness19
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dan4060Durtschi and Benchetler can actually ski the mountain. They destroy Gus, if you think he is the best skier in their team you really don't know anything about skiing.

Daron Rahlves and Sage are the best skiers on the team. Until Gus Kenworthy does something of note in big mountain he will never be even close to those guys.


Classic if you don't place in the Freeride World Tour, youre not even considered a skier post. While Gus is personally not my favorite skier, it is really hard to compare someone like Gus to Sage or Daron. They are all insanely talented in what they have focused on. Could Gus throw a 3 off a natural lip mid line in AK and not tomahawk 100 feet to the bottom? Could Sage do a dub cork 14 in the pipe and stomp the piss out of it?
Oct 15 2017 12:13PM
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highpeak
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Faction has a crazy team and I'm not super biased cause I haven't seen This is Home Yet. ON3P, Armada, and Atomic have awesome teams too. 4Frnt's big mountain team is really good with Hoji, Thayne, Kye, and Wiley.
Oct 15 2017 12:52PM
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lil.Boye
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1. ON3P
they have the sickest team of all time if you ask me. Granèr, Fostvedt, LSM, Doan, Meeks, Anttu, Ware and Maximilliam. And their skis look sick and lasts longer than most other skis. i ordered a pair of magnuses on preorder, stoked as can be.
2. Line
Who doesn't know?
3.Armada
Dollo, B-Dog, Tanner Hall, Torin, Hornbeck, Carlson and Boberg
4. Faction
one name needed: Candide Thovex.
It was hard continuing from here
Oct 15 2017 2:26PM
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SHREDHOUND
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**This post was edited on Oct 15th 2017 at 4:22:15pm
Oct 15 2017 4:20PM
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K-Dot.
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frickindarnI’d like to say I’m a huge fan but I’m just not yet. From what I’ve seen with HG there’s TONS of young talent. I like Vishnu but don’t love em. I wanna see both succeed though.


Vishnu has way more young talent. Not hating but dudes like Franchino are mad washed. Killbride and Hackel are young blood tho.

Strongest team outside of the comp circuit is ON3P for sure. Also shout out to Line for sponsoring everyone and their dog.

Also, weakest team: J skis. Stepp it up Stephanie.
Oct 15 2017 10:43PM
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Chubz.
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K-Dot.Vishnu has way more young talent. Not hating but dudes like Franchino are mad washed. Killbride and Hackel are young blood tho.

Strongest team outside of the comp circuit is ON3P for sure. Also shout out to Line for sponsoring everyone and their dog.

Also, weakest team: J skis. Stepp it up Stephanie.


YOOOO PLEASE explain to me how Christian franchino is washed. I’m almost certain he’s younger than both Hackel and Keegan..and he’s absolutely destroyed the field at rails 2 riches the last 2 years, beating out guys like sandy boville, Emile Bergeron and khai krepela to win it all in 2015. The kid has one of if not the most unique consistent rail game and is probably the most stylish skier on east coast right now.
Oct 16 2017 2:01AM
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Park_Ranger
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SHREDHOUND.

**This post was edited on Oct 15th 2017 at 4:22:15pm


What did you say?
Oct 16 2017 9:52AM
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*coop*
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ON3P

Meeks
Crazy Karl
Lucas
Magnus
Jake Doan
JOHN WARE
Anttu
B Mack
Siver
Kutcher
Mango and Kid just got put on too along with Chase Mohrmon
Oct 16 2017 7:02PM
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thebusiness19
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itscoopON3P

Meeks
Crazy Karl
Lucas
Magnus
Jake Doan
JOHN WARE
Anttu
B Mack
Siver
Kutcher
Mango and Kid just got put on too along with Chase Mohrmon


Is that confirmed that Mango is on ON3P?
Oct 16 2017 11:09PM
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hoodcrew
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itscoopON3P

Meeks
Crazy Karl
Lucas
Magnus
Jake Doan
JOHN WARE
Anttu
B Mack
Siver
Kutcher
Mango and Kid just got put on too along with Chase Mohrmon


cant forget my man J Nilla
Oct 16 2017 11:49PM
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Session
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itscoopON3P

Meeks
Crazy Karl
Lucas
Magnus
Jake Doan
JOHN WARE
Anttu
B Mack
Siver
Kutcher
Mango and Kid just got put on too along with Chase Mohrmon


It's not just the people, it's that they represent their sponsor, and pump out the content. I saw nothing but content from almost all these guys. DEEP in to the summer.
Oct 16 2017 11:58PM
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Chubz.
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itscoopON3P

Meeks
Crazy Karl
Lucas
Magnus
Jake Doan
JOHN WARE
Anttu
B Mack
Siver
Kutcher
Mango and Kid just got put on too along with Chase Mohrmon


Would love to see them put Jonah Elston on.
Oct 17 2017 1:34AM
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jps2.0
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remember when salomon had the most stacked team in skiing
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/878557/EP12-Salomon-FreeskiTV---Salomon-Team-Camp

**This post was edited on Oct 17th 2017 at 5:38:54am
Oct 17 2017 5:38AM
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FXRNY
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jps2.0remember when salomon had the most stacked team in skiing
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/878557/EP12-Salomon-FreeskiTV---Salomon-Team-Camp

**This post was edited on Oct 17th 2017 at 5:38:54am


Big team!
Oct 17 2017 8:28AM
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CalumSKI
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some of you guys are ranking line above K2 but K2 owns line so in a way K2 has the line team to their name as well
Oct 17 2017 7:55PM
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mmccarthy81
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CalumSKIsome of you guys are ranking line above K2 but K2 owns line so in a way K2 has the line team to their name as well

K2 having bought Line doesn't make their two separate teams into one team. Still two different companies, two different kinds of skis, and two different teams. If they bought them out and branded what was once Line as K2, it would be a different story
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