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Would a 102mm waisted “do it all”?

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paladin
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Thinking of getting a 102mm waisted ski. I’m looking for a ski that will take me through hard-pack and do me well on those powder days. It’ll be my only pair of skis. Thoughts or suggestions?
Nov 7 2017 8:08PM
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50Kal
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Depends where your skiing. Colorado dry snow? Sure 102 would be more than enough. West coast snow? Maybe 110.
Nov 7 2017 8:34PM
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profa_212
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50KalDepends where your skiing. Colorado dry snow? Sure 102 would be more than enough. West coast snow? Maybe 110.


this. Where are you skiing? I couldnt imagine skiing 102 everyday in sierra cement.....in Montana or COlorado it would be more than possible. Also, what ski>
Nov 7 2017 9:06PM
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paladin
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50KalDepends where your skiing. Colorado dry snow? Sure 102 would be more than enough. West coast snow? Maybe 110.


Profahoben_212this. Where are you skiing? I couldnt imagine skiing 102 everyday in sierra cement.....in Montana or COlorado it would be more than possible. Also, what ski>


I’m mostly skiing East coast, but I’m also going West coast more than often (I would say I ski 70% of the time East, and 30% West).

I’m thinking about Faction’s CT2.0.
Nov 7 2017 9:23PM
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gapersarefriends
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paladinI’m mostly skiing East coast, but I’m also going West coast more than often (I would say I ski 70% of the time East, and 30% West).

I’m thinking about Faction’s CT2.0.


Yeah id say you are chillin
Nov 7 2017 10:11PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Blizzard Peacemakers if you can find em. Blizzard Rustler 10, ON3P Kartel 108, you have so many options.
Nov 8 2017 7:40AM
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.lencon
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paladinI’m mostly skiing East coast, but I’m also going West coast more than often (I would say I ski 70% of the time East, and 30% West).

I’m thinking about Faction’s CT2.0.


Sounds like a good plan.
Nov 8 2017 10:15AM
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TommyT
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I have been riding 82mm blackeye's and just picked up a pair of Atomic Backland 102's for my Utah trips. I've been told that they are fine in the Sierra Cement because they are a slimmer back country, big mountain ski. They come highly rated and two people I know up here in Tahoe love. Plus, they are the best value; got last seasons model for $349. They are supposedly super playful and very good on hard pack.
Nov 8 2017 11:09AM
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Cole9
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TommyTI have been riding 82mm blackeye's and just picked up a pair of Atomic Backland 102's for my Utah trips. I've been told that they are fine in the Sierra Cement because they are a slimmer back country, big mountain ski. They come highly rated and two people I know up here in Tahoe love. Plus, they are the best value; got last seasons model for $349. They are supposedly super playful and very good on hard pack.


I had a pair a few years ago amazing on hardpack definitely not the most playful but it’s still a fun ski.
Nov 8 2017 12:46PM
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TommyT
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Cole9I had a pair a few years ago amazing on hardpack definitely not the most playful but it’s still a fun ski.


Do you mean you had the Automatic 102, which was the previous version? The one I’m getting is reported very playful, which I hope is he case.
Nov 8 2017 2:31PM
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paladin
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One more quick question - realistically, how much of a difference is there turning-wise (in rough snow) between a 102mm and a 108mm?
Nov 8 2017 4:35PM
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.lencon
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paladinOne more quick question - realistically, how much of a difference is there turning-wise (in rough snow) between a 102mm and a 108mm?


Depends on the skis.

Different rocker profile, sidecuts, etc etc etc.
For example, the Wren 108 and the Kartel 108 are VERY different skis although they share the same width.
Nov 8 2017 4:44PM
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Cole9
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TommyTDo you mean you had the Automatic 102, which was the previous version? The one I’m getting is reported very playful, which I hope is he case.


I had the automatic which was the same thing without HRZN tech if I’m correct
Nov 8 2017 6:27PM
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oxiclean
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Any ski can "do it all." Just depends on your skillz.
Nov 8 2017 10:20PM
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skidemon22
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faction CT 2.0 or Prodigy 3.0 would both be dope options
Nov 8 2017 10:56PM
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Blu
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**This post was edited on Nov 9th 2017 at 4:57:57pm
Nov 8 2017 11:38PM
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supersquid
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One thing to think about is the flex. I have personally hand fled the 2.0 and its surprisingly soft. I would go to the 3.0 which is wider and stiffer.
Nov 9 2017 4:36PM
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profa_212
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supersquidOne thing to think about is the flex. I have personally hand fled the 2.0 and its surprisingly soft. I would go to the 3.0 which is wider and stiffer.


I still thought the 3.0 was super soft
Nov 9 2017 5:52PM
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.lencon
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Profahoben_212I still thought the 3.0 was super soft


In all the wrong places. I thought the 2.0 had more stability.
Nov 9 2017 5:54PM
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profa_212
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.lenconIn all the wrong places. I thought the 2.0 had more stability.

I'm gunna have to hop on nolans this year
Nov 9 2017 5:57PM
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supersquid
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Profahoben_212I still thought the 3.0 was super soft


the 3.0 is a softer ski but the 2.0 is extremely soft
Nov 9 2017 6:05PM
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gapersarefriends
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.lenconIn all the wrong places. I thought the 2.0 had more stability.


I was honestly shocked when i hand flexed the 3.0 it felt like a noodle
Nov 9 2017 6:06PM
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TommyT
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Cole9I had the automatic which was the same thing without HRZN tech if I’m correct


Nice. Was tempted to buy the 2015 (black and blue ones) as demo with demo binding but then; decided would be nice to have a new set up for a change with a good binding.
Nov 9 2017 7:31PM
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ThaLorax
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I have the Moment PB&J, which are 101mm and use it for 90% of my days skiing, everything from firm to up to 6-8" of pow

**This post was edited on Nov 9th 2017 at 9:23:18pm
Nov 9 2017 9:22PM
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