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ON3P Kartel 108 vs J skis The metal vs K2 Marksman

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Bondy
Posts: 277 - Karma: 467
Hey guys deciding between these two skis I love playful skis but like to charge too, Playful aspect is important cuz I like to jump over everything and stomp cliffs and ski trees. Not landing switch or doing butters
Nov 22 2017 9:06PM
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Bcots26
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Marksman
Nov 22 2017 11:56PM
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Cade2
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Wrong forum homie
Nov 23 2017 12:20AM
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Bondy
Posts: 277 - Karma: 467
CadeRWrong forum homie


my bad srry
Nov 23 2017 10:34AM
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Bondy
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bump
Nov 25 2017 12:11AM
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BrawnTrends
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Haven't tested either the Kartel or the Metal, but I have the Marksman in 184 (mounted -2 from center) and I love them. Really nimble for the size.
Nov 25 2017 6:02AM
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Booze.Hound
Posts: 165 - Karma: 259
Just got Kartels it seems like the move, we ski similar but i do ski alittle switch.
You should maybe check the J skis vactions too
Nov 26 2017 11:18AM
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rudolph
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Get some Kartels, you won't regret it. J Ski durability comes into question and the marksman is a great ski, but has too much asymmetricalness for my liking. Kartels will charge in any type of snow from pow to crud to slush, but they still allow you to go in the park hit rails/ rocks without getting edges cracks. The kartels link turns better then the two others, but if you are not landing switch, you should look at the wrens. Definitely worth spending a few more dollars now, then not be able to ski bc you had to warranty a inferior ski.
Nov 26 2017 12:24PM
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Session
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rudolphGet some Kartels, you won't regret it. J Ski durability comes into question and the marksman is a great ski, but has too much asymmetricalness for my liking. Kartels will charge in any type of snow from pow to crud to slush, but they still allow you to go in the park hit rails/ rocks without getting edges cracks. The kartels link turns better then the two others, but if you are not landing switch, you should look at the wrens. Definitely worth spending a few more dollars now, then not be able to ski bc you had to warranty a inferior ski.


FWIW I don't think landing switch is the difference between getting a Kartel, and getting a Wren. They are different in their flex profile, and turn radius as well. I don't land switch, and prefer the playfulness of the Kartel over the Wren.
Nov 26 2017 12:30PM
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Bondy
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SessionFWIW I don't think landing switch is the difference between getting a Kartel, and getting a Wren. They are different in their flex profile, and turn radius as well. I don't land switch, and prefer the playfulness of the Kartel over the Wren.


How are the kartels in trees and tight places like chutes?
Nov 26 2017 10:15PM
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Bondy
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Nov 29 2017 10:55PM
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ArseneFox
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BrawnTrendsHaven't tested either the Kartel or the Metal, but I have the Marksman in 184 (mounted -2 from center) and I love them. Really nimble for the size.


i'm also interested in the marksman, can you give me your height and weight for reference?
Nov 30 2017 6:41AM
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BrawnTrends
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ArseneFoxi'm also interested in the marksman, can you give me your height and weight for reference?


Just over 5'11", and roughly 155lbs. I use the Marksman as my "good snow conditions" all-around resort skis. I love them and they are super fun but they definitely have a lower speed limit than other skis, especially in tracked out powder (where I find them a little scary, tbh).
Nov 30 2017 7:28AM
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