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Need some new skis

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vanwiesner
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Whats up ns, I'm Owen and I ski around the midwest a lot (nubs and boyne in michigan and then places like alpine and granite peak in wisconsin) and make my way out west like once a year.

I'm a type3 skier and usually ski whatever (not a huge park guy tho but still dabble if my friends want to). I'm 21, 6'2', and 210. Don't really care about price as long its not dumb expensive.

It'd be cool to have a ski thats good for everything sorta (pow, groomers, some park).

Was thinking maybe get blackcrows camox but would love to hear some other recommendations.

Thanks

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Jul 17 2019 12:09AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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I personally ride on Atomic Backlands, they're extremely light, soft and holds up well in the park. Would recommend the 107 or bentchetler 100 as well if youre looking for something narrower

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Jul 17 2019 10:25AM
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vanwiesner
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cool cool, ill check those out - thanks
Jul 17 2019 10:46AM
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BedBugDoug
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K2 marksmens
Jul 17 2019 2:35PM
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vanwiesner
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those seem pretty dank - gracias my dude
Jul 17 2019 10:48PM
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patagonialuke
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If you wanna get more into the park and/or prioritize playfulness:
Dynastar Menace 98 / Slicer Factory
Nordica Soul Rider 97
Blizzard Rustler 9 / 10
Moment PB&J
Armada ARV 96 / 96Ti

For a more stable but less playful option:
J Skis Masterblaster
Liberty Origin 96

Atomic Bent Chetler 100 is also a rad ski, though it won't be as damp as the skis above on really firm, rough, nasty midwest conditions. Easier to flick around though and if damping / high-speed stability isn't a huge priority it's definitely worth a look. Also floats well for its width.

And FWIW, I would not recommend the Backland 107 for what you're describing. It's a rad directional touring ski, but it's brutal on really firm snow, not nearly as playful as the old Backland 109, and requires good, traditional technique to ski effectively.
Jul 18 2019 12:45PM
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vanwiesner
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patagonialukeIf you wanna get more into the park and/or prioritize playfulness:
Dynastar Menace 98 / Slicer Factory
Nordica Soul Rider 97
Blizzard Rustler 9 / 10
Moment PB&J
Armada ARV 96 / 96Ti

For a more stable but less playful option:
J Skis Masterblaster
Liberty Origin 96

Atomic Bent Chetler 100 is also a rad ski, though it won't be as damp as the skis above on really firm, rough, nasty midwest conditions. Easier to flick around though and if damping / high-speed stability isn't a huge priority it's definitely worth a look. Also floats well for its width.

And FWIW, I would not recommend the Backland 107 for what you're describing. It's a rad directional touring ski, but it's brutal on really firm snow, not nearly as playful as the old Backland 109, and requires good, traditional technique to ski effectively.


bet it - any thoughts on the blackcrow camox?
Jul 18 2019 5:35PM
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patagonialuke
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vanwiesnerbet it - any thoughts on the blackcrow camox?


unfortunately no - never skied it. But it seems like a safe bet based on the specs and what others have said about it.
Jul 18 2019 6:21PM
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vanwiesner
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patagonialukeunfortunately no - never skied it. But it seems like a safe bet based on the specs and what others have said about it.

forsure no worries, thanks for the help bro
Jul 18 2019 7:01PM
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SoggyOatmeal420
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Moment PB&J, Armada arv 96Ti, Jskis Allplay, but most likely PB&J for you (idk what I'm talking about but that's what I would look at)
Jul 31 2019 5:18PM
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Hangry
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the new line Vision might be worth a look
Aug 1 2019 8:12PM
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patagonialuke
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Hangrythe new line Vision might be worth a look


The Visions are awesome touring skis, and they can work as 50/50 skis for people who don't prioritize stability / damping. But I would not recommend them for pure inbounds use, especially for firm, rough, Midwestern slopes.
Aug 1 2019 9:19PM
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hot.pocket
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patagonialukeThe Visions are awesome touring skis, and they can work as 50/50 skis for people who don't prioritize stability / damping.


Saw these at SIA and they seemed very interesting, have you had time on them?
Aug 2 2019 11:28AM
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davetron78
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Volkl Kenedo
Nordica Navigator
Armada Invictus86
Kastle MX84
J Skis Masterblaster
Head Kore
Salomon QST 99
Icelantic Pioneer
if your skiing mainly mid west to east coast i wouldnt purchase a ski thats over 95mm at the waist. I ski on some Salomon QST 106, and days where it hasnt snowed in a while the skis are harder to carve and heavier overall, but as soon as i get into soft, dry snow(west coast skier here) my skis are so live n' light. imo find some skis that are in the 88mm-92mm waist ideally. best of luck!
Aug 2 2019 2:31PM
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patagonialuke
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hot.pocketSaw these at SIA and they seemed very interesting, have you had time on them?


Yeah, skied em a bunch later in the season. My favorite touring ski I've ever used (though I haven't skied the Wildcat Tour 108 or Deathwish Tour...).

But the short story is that it's one of the few touring-weight (

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Aug 3 2019 12:48PM
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patagonialuke
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For some reason my response keeps getting cut off. Full response:

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Yeah, skied em a bunch later in the season. My favorite touring ski I've ever used (though I haven't skied the Wildcat Tour 108 or Deathwish Tour...).

But the short story is that it's one of the few touring-weight skis that lets me ski like I do inbounds in terms of style (not speed). I really like the flex pattern — round, not demanding, but supportive enough for me. And it's loose but still carves well, and it lets me ski switch on tech bindings, which is cool. Definitely not the most stable / aggressive / burly touring ski, but it's really fun, which is my main priority for a touring ski in this waist width.

Wrote the long-winded version here.

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Aug 3 2019 12:58PM
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