Salomon rocker2 100 2017 vs new ski?

rocker2s are already pretty light and are about the same flex as magnuses mabey even softer. Rocker2s are super fun skis id just stick with them till they break.

where do you have the rocker2s mounted at?

I ride the exact same ski in the park and am also pretty new. I find that they really suit me in the air and on rails (not too heavy to spin on but super stable during hard landings) but I am heavier (195lb) so i don't feel burdened by the "burliness" of them. I'd say just "get good" because the rocker2 100s are a challenging ski but they'll make you that much better if/when you decide to buy a lightweight, park-focused ski. Plus they fucking rip for all-mountain and have a nice, responsive pop for jibs. However, if you're on the lighter side or are more gear-sensitive, they may feel too cumbersome to learn on. Only true downside i've come across with these skis are that the edges, from the factory, are way too sharp for park.

If you are going to buy a new ski: Blends are going to be a much more playful, light, & buttery option than anything mentioned but durability & stability are definitely things to think about. Lots of riders on NS shit on Line's durability and while I personally like Line as a company, I have also had a pair of blends snap on me when they shouldn't have. I also remember them chattering like crazy at high speeds but they were incredibly flexible; just not my style I guess. And that also isn't to say that "all blends break" because I have a friend who rocked 2012 blends till just this year and they are still in great condition. Just something to consider when buying brand new.
In regards to ON3Ps, I can't speak on the magnus 90 (yet...) but my brand new kartel 98s are way way WAY stiffer than my rocker2 100s (I personally really like stiff skis so this is a plus for me). Even though ON3P markets the magnus 90 as having a softer flex than the Kartel 98/96, I can't imagine them softening the magnus 90 enough to be comparable to the rocker2s but I don't know for sure. I'll let you know how they compare after I check them out if you'd like! For all I know, they could be even more flexible than Rocker2 100s, just seems unlikely. But what I do know is that the magnus 90 edges come detuned for park from the factory. That plus the high quality construction probably means they'll last longer and in better condition than either rocker2 100s or line blends.

Sorry for the long response.

Cade2where do you have the rocker2s mounted at?

Just back from centre, I think I just need to commit to nose butters more from what people have said

Big-PoppaI ride the exact same ski in the park and am also pretty new. I find that they really suit me in the air and on rails (not too heavy to spin on but super stable during hard landings) but I am heavier (195lb) so i don't feel burdened by the "burliness" of them. I'd say just "get good" because the rocker2 100s are a challenging ski but they'll make you that much better if/when you decide to buy a lightweight, park-focused ski. Plus they fucking rip for all-mountain and have a nice, responsive pop for jibs. However, if you're on the lighter side or are more gear-sensitive, they may feel too cumbersome to learn on. Only true downside i've come across with these skis are that the edges, from the factory, are way too sharp for park.

If you are going to buy a new ski: Blends are going to be a much more playful, light, & buttery option than anything mentioned but durability & stability are definitely things to think about. Lots of riders on NS shit on Line's durability and while I personally like Line as a company, I have also had a pair of blends snap on me when they shouldn't have. I also remember them chattering like crazy at high speeds but they were incredibly flexible; just not my style I guess. And that also isn't to say that "all blends break" because I have a friend who rocked 2012 blends till just this year and they are still in great condition. Just something to consider when buying brand new.
In regards to ON3Ps, I can't speak on the magnus 90 (yet...) but my brand new kartel 98s are way way WAY stiffer than my rocker2 100s (I personally really like stiff skis so this is a plus for me). Even though ON3P markets the magnus 90 as having a softer flex than the Kartel 98/96, I can't imagine them softening the magnus 90 enough to be comparable to the rocker2s but I don't know for sure. I'll let you know how they compare after I check them out if you'd like! For all I know, they could be even more flexible than Rocker2 100s, just seems unlikely. But what I do know is that the magnus 90 edges come detuned for park from the factory. That plus the high quality construction probably means they'll last longer and in better condition than either rocker2 100s or line blends.

Sorry for the long response.

First off thank you for such a great response! This amount of detail is fantastic, I absolutely love my salomons Ive taken them to hell and back and they still ride incredibly all mountain. Your answer renews my faith in my trusty skis. I just found it a little harder to nose butter on them but I think I may just need to commit more to it.

I am about 150lb so not the heaviest and the idea of having a super playful pair of blends is tempting. Although it may just be my lack of skill in the park so I should give it another try next season! Many thanks

solaflyJust back from centre, I think I just need to commit to nose butters more from what people have said

speed is your friend when doing butters