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Thoughts on Line Honeybadger

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Prune
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The honey badgers seems to have everything I want. This season i want to ski 50% park 50% pow. My budget is really tight and these skis are going for real cheap. Why are they so cheap and are they worth it? If not what other skis are similar?
Oct 8 2018 1:05PM
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SofaKingSick
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i can't really comment but this might help you do your homework

https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/In-Depth-Review-Line-Honey-Badger
Oct 8 2018 1:33PM
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Prune
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SofaKingSicki can't really comment but this might help you do your homework

https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/In-Depth-Review-Line-Honey-Badger

Thanks
Oct 8 2018 1:58PM
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-eREKTion-
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The Honey Badger is a price point park ski, what that means is that it was specifically built to be cheap as fuck. It's full cap (no sidewall) so it is lacking any real torsional rigidity and it has an extruded base which isn't ever good especially on an all mountain ski. I actually just bought a new pair of Honey Badgers for use exclusively as a beater jib ski, and for that purpose, it'll do very well. I wouldn't recommend it for anything but mid sized jumps and rails.
Oct 8 2018 2:44PM
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Prune
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-eREKTion-The Honey Badger is a price point park ski, what that means is that it was specifically built to be cheap as fuck. It's full cap (no sidewall) so it is lacking any real torsional rigidity and it has an extruded base which isn't ever good especially on an all mountain ski. I actually just bought a new pair of Honey Badgers for use exclusively as a beater jib ski, and for that purpose, it'll do very well. I wouldn't recommend it for anything but mid sized jumps and rails.

I’m just getting into park but plan to ski all around the mountain still. I won’t be aggressive on them. Would they hold up?
Oct 8 2018 3:17PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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I have honey badgers and they work perfect for rails in the park and all mountain. I'm 50 50 just like you and I love them.
Oct 8 2018 6:48PM
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lil.Boye
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would recommend a bit wider ski like the chronic or the blend
Oct 10 2018 4:49PM
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crustyboot.420
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I skied last season on them and I can say that they are too soft for hitting anything but rails and the smallest jumps. The base sucks and they are unstable as hell. Only pro is that they feel like you have nothing on your feet. Wouldn't recommend them for your type of skiing. I'd buy volkl revolts or some used skis.
Oct 12 2018 8:10AM
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Prune
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nolliebackflipI skied last season on them and I can say that they are too soft for hitting anything but rails and the smallest jumps. The base sucks and they are unstable as hell. Only pro is that they feel like you have nothing on your feet. Wouldn't recommend them for your type of skiing. I'd buy volkl revolts or some used skis.


Aight thanks for feedback.
Oct 12 2018 11:36AM
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freeskibum82
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pick up a last year model chronic if you are 50/50 on park and "pow"

i honestly couldnt imagine skiing any real depth of snow on either. I have the honey badgers and they are fun jibbing ski that can carve fairly well but wash out when you press it to hard in the corners. knowing its limits are key. The chronic will just be a great all mountain ski for you thats 92 underfoot. Just dont mount it center if you plan to ski out side the park
Oct 12 2018 11:57AM
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rojo.grande
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I had the honeybadgers for one season and the first three days I blew up the tip on one and had 3 edge cracks. I wouldn’t rec. As mentioned they’re a price point ski and you get what you pay for that’s for sure. If you’re looking to do 50/50 riding between park and all mountain there are many other skis you should consider first such as the blend or ON3P Magnus 102 or something along those lines
Oct 16 2018 12:06PM
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Shoey-Ski
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idk how honey badgers can have everything you want if youre riding 50% pow, find something a little wider from last year on sale, something in the mid to upper 90s at the waist.
Oct 19 2018 9:35AM
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Prune
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Shoey-Skiidk how honey badgers can have everything you want if youre riding 50% pow, find something a little wider from last year on sale, something in the mid to upper 90s at the waist.


I’m pretty lightweight so 92 waist is decent for powder for me
Oct 19 2018 10:23PM
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crustyboot.420
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What size are you going to buy?
Oct 20 2018 5:17AM
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SHREDlilGNAR
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lil.Boyewould recommend a bit wider ski like the chronic or the blend


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Oct 20 2018 12:26PM
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Prune
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nolliebackflipWhat size are you going to buy?


I want to get 163 - 166 ish
Oct 20 2018 12:51PM
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Phillydog1
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I think the skis are so cheap because of the construction. They are a full cap ski, and this makes them flex a lot side to side. This means that groomers will not be predictable and they will have little reliable edge hold. From my own experience I have seen these get topsheet chips in a matter of one week, so I would not trust durability. Another downside is that these skis have an extruded base, which will be slower but may also be more durable for rails. These skis are crazy light, maneuverable, and buttery but if that isn't what you want please look elsewhere.
Oct 20 2018 1:26PM
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Prune
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Phillydog1I think the skis are so cheap because of the construction. They are a full cap ski, and this makes them flex a lot side to side. This means that groomers will not be predictable and they will have little reliable edge hold. From my own experience I have seen these get topsheet chips in a matter of one week, so I would not trust durability. Another downside is that these skis have an extruded base, which will be slower but may also be more durable for rails. These skis are crazy light, maneuverable, and buttery but if that isn't what you want please look elsewhere.


Ok thanks for info
Oct 20 2018 1:31PM
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Phillydog1
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I have heard good things about the K2 sight, however those are going to be a stiffer and less playful ski for sure. Probably more durable as well.
Oct 20 2018 1:35PM
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Prune
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Phillydog1I have heard good things about the K2 sight, however those are going to be a stiffer and less playful ski for sure. Probably more durable as well.


I’ll look into that
Oct 20 2018 1:38PM
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crustyboot.420
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PruneI want to get 163 - 166 ish

Well that's good because the 155s are fucking flat
Oct 21 2018 4:33AM
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_Jeffrey_
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Cap Construction sucks
Oct 21 2018 6:11PM
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SofaKingSick
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nolliebackflipWell that's good because the 155s are fucking flat


Did you see halldor hellgason's nollie backflip? Shit was tight
Oct 22 2018 11:31AM
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crustyboot.420
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Cool
Oct 22 2018 12:47PM
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