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eastcoastrider22
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Hey all, back at it looking for a new set for this up coming winter. I ski the east coast at 7 Springs, Snowshoe, Holiday Valley, and Vermont. Looking for a wider all mountain twin that I can take everything on the mountain but also throw the occasional rail and medium sized jumps laps in there too. Some of the skis I've been looking at are:
- Armada Alpha Xs
- Volkl Revolt 95
- LINE Chonics
- Faction CT 1.0
- Faction Prodigy 1.0 / 2.0
- Rossignol Slat (might be too wide)
*** I think ON3Ps are out of my price range***
Im currently riding Volkl Steps 179cm and would like to maybe bump up to something no more than 185cm and center mount them.
About me:
5'10
185lbs (84kg)
Aggressive style
Love skiing the trees
I like skiing switch a lot

Any information or suggestions you guys would be willing to give me would be much appreciated and if you have anything for sale please feel free to contact me. Thanks NS
Nov 20 2017 11:07PM
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JCards14
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4frnt Vandal
Nov 20 2017 11:25PM
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eastcoastrider22
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I was thinking a 100mm waist might be alittle to fat for east coast all-mtn, but maybe Im wrong?
Nov 21 2017 12:49AM
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spencer_folkman
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I switched from the volkl steps to the faction CT 1.0s last season and absolutely love them! If you want an agressive ski that skis well switch I would go with the 1.0
Nov 21 2017 1:42AM
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SkiTheYeast
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VISHNU/THREAD. for me personally i prefer a skinnier ski. 88 under foot with an aggressive rocker profile really make them an all in one ski! ive skied knee deep powder on them with no problems. fun in the trees fun in the park fun ripping groomers just a really stand up ski made by some really stand up dudes
Nov 21 2017 11:10AM
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SofaKingSick
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eastcoastrider22I was thinking a 100mm waist might be alittle to fat for east coast all-mtn, but maybe Im wrong?


naw that's not too fat at all for an east coast one ski quiver
Nov 21 2017 11:24AM
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galardogod
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Line Blends or K2 shreditor 102 , if to soft Armada ARV-TI 98 I ski the Armada and it absolutely rips
Nov 22 2017 12:20AM
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galardogod
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eastcoastrider22I was thinking a 100mm waist might be alittle to fat for east coast all-mtn, but maybe Im wrong?
You think that but I believe a fatter ski gives you more leverage on crud and choppy snow, that’s why I prefer them , also I like the way they look in Park footy. I enjoy the surfy feel
Nov 22 2017 12:22AM
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lil.Boye
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SkiTheYeastVISHNU/THREAD. for me personally i prefer a skinnier ski. 88 under foot with an aggressive rocker profile really make them an all in one ski! ive skied knee deep powder on them with no problems. fun in the trees fun in the park fun ripping groomers just a really stand up ski made by some really stand up dudes

you said it fam
Nov 22 2017 6:00PM
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cheerio
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ARV 96
Nov 22 2017 7:08PM
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adamgoldband
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Candid 2.0s or Armada ARV 96
Nov 22 2017 7:33PM
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steezy.stew
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I think you have the right idea with the Volkl Revolts; solid waist width which will give you more stability of rails and more float thru slush/pow, rocker/camber/rocker profile which provides a softer more forgiving ski while still giving you grip on the east coast ice, and they're relatively durable and park specific. That being said I still think that you should't rule out skis that are closer to 100mm underfoot, you'll get used to them immediately and I think you will enjoy the extra stability/surfyness. Other skis to consider: Armada arv96, Faction CT 2.0, Line Blend(might be too soft for your weight), J all play, K2 poacher and Rossi Slats. At this point in the game nobody is really making a garbage all-mountain twin. I'd go with whatever you can find on sale or whichever company you are most fond of haha.
Nov 22 2017 8:00PM
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Chubz.
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I tell you what on3p kartel 106 was my favorite ski ever. That thing did everything. Putting around my home hill, ripping groomers at killington/loon..pow days at snowbird, soft slush at hood..everything with ease.

Best daily driver ski i can think of.
Nov 22 2017 8:39PM
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Brule.
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eastcoastrider22I was thinking a 100mm waist might be alittle to fat for east coast all-mtn, but maybe Im wrong?


Any ski with that width is perfect as an east coast all mountain ski. Only major things that should sway your decision aside from the width of the ski is the flex and what terrain the ski is truly meant for.
Nov 22 2017 8:57PM
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