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Looking for Utah Pow Skis

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NoSkillsCrew
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So I ski everything other than park skis into the ground and that finally happened last year. My 2010 Line SFB's are toast. They were my favorite ski ever. So needless to say I am looking for something similar to replace it.

I am 5' 9"
30 years old
185 lbs
Ski in Big Cottonwood in UT. Brighton and Solitude.
Ski a mix of park and pow with lots of walking in between. I am an aggressive skier but def spend more time playing on terrain then trying to murder it. I am looking for a fat 110+ and comes in a length of between 180-58 that is as playful and forgiving as that 2010 SFB.

Things on my list Line Pescado ( I know ), Armada ARV 116 JJ, J skis Friend, etc. Suggestions?
Sep 1 2018 2:13PM
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JoeF2661
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I love my 116 jj.
Sep 1 2018 2:15PM
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NoSkillsCrew
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JoeF2661I love my 116 jj.


Flex wise how soft? Also how forgiving / playful are they?
Sep 1 2018 2:17PM
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JoeF2661
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They are in the mid range of softness. I bought them at the end if last year and only got a couple deep days in with them but they are awesome. Forgiving and smooth riding. Super playful

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Sep 1 2018 2:18PM
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powpatrol
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not 110+ but K2 Marksman might be worth a look
Sep 1 2018 3:33PM
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Swandog7
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This year's Chet's would be great, next year's look wolid as well
Sep 1 2018 5:00PM
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rohara
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NoSkillsCrewFlex wise how soft? Also how forgiving / playful are they?


Personally found the tips/tails on the JJ (2018-2019 model) to be crazy soft and playful. As in bordering on as flexy as the tip/tail in my Blends, although they ski significantly more stable than Blends as you'd expect. I had a great time on them skiing all mountain in the Alps- piste, bit of chop and a couple of feet of fresh.
Sep 4 2018 7:27AM
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fasa
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I ski Brigton and Soli as well. Moment Deathwish get's the job done everyday, I love 'em, best ski I've ever owned. I'd look at those, if you want somethin' wider than 112 look at their Wildcat (Bibby). It floats and absolutely busts crud, not as playful as the Deathwish though.
Sep 4 2018 8:48PM
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denvertrash
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Bibbys, blister gear review loves them. Labeled them as a "playful charger" which seems like something you'd appreciate
Sep 11 2018 9:17PM
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tahntip
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Definetly the JJ's. you can pick them up pretty cheap on certain sites and Ebay worked for me.
Sep 16 2018 1:30PM
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Rum_Ham
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JJs were way too soft for me at your height and weight. Switched to Bibby's and they were a major upgrade in stability while still being 90% as playful.
Sep 16 2018 11:34PM
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K-Dot.
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benchetlers
moment wildcat
candide 4.0
4frnt inthane
on3p kartel 116
Sep 19 2018 5:53PM
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nbfreeski
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I’ve got brand new still in wrapping 2015 armada jj2.0 170cm. Super fun ski to rip
Sep 20 2018 10:58PM
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Alfonso318
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K-Dot.benchetlers
moment wildcat
candide 4.0
4frnt inthane
on3p kartel 116

This but

moment wildcat/ ON3P k116
4frnt inthane
bentchet
candide 4.0
Sep 20 2018 11:17PM
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Cj123
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ON3P Kartel 116
Atomic Bent Chetler
Moment pb&j - not as wide as you would like but very playful ski
Feb 14 2019 5:25PM
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OregonDead
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I have 187 hojis and they are very fun and versatile. I have YLEs too but they are heavier and they don't make them any more. Both great skis that I have had out this week. I'd probably just be looking for deals though if you are going to be skiing that great snow in Utah. Lots of interesting Pow ski shapes out there. I'd buy some Pescados if they weren't so much $$$. Way fun but also a pretty light poppy ski so I'd want to keep them as part of a pow ski quiver.
Feb 14 2019 6:38PM
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supersquid
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JJ zero or regular jj would be good. JJ zeros are a bit softer in the tips and obviously a little lighter.
Feb 15 2019 2:26PM
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