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Counter-ski to the Honey Badger

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Kdmorris55
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So I need a newschooler recommendation on what new skis to get. I grew up a racer so it's really important I can make some deep carves without the ski slipping out from under me, i.e stiff enough to support some hard pressure. But I've also really gotten into the park and am overall looking for a good balance between the stiffness to carve and a lightness to throw myself in to various spins. I have the Line Honey Badgers and honestly the softness has me looking like a first year skier everytime I hit some ice and really fails to provide any support landing jumps (although i will say it excels on rails and more low to the ground features). I've thought about Libtech UFO 95s and 105s for this but also looking at any of the new Armada lineup that could fit well. I ski colorado where I live but spend a significant amount of time in Northern Michigan when I go home to see family. Any feedback or advice would really be appreciated (btw I'm 5'11, 150 lbs and for just recommendations sake ignore a budget)

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Nov 30 2019 5:15PM
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Cleetus
Posts: 67 - Karma: 353
I use Fischer Nightsticks. Probably one of the stiffest freestyle skis you can get. Full camber and super stable on jumps. Also pretty durable too.
Nov 30 2019 5:28PM
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animator
Posts: 4552 - Karma: 26,250
Something like the Candide 1.0 by Faction would be good for carving and spinning. It’s more of a jump/pipe ski so it won’t be as durable as their Prodigy on rails and such, but it’s a great ski for laying trenches and spinning fast. Another one is the nightstick, like mentioned above.
Dec 1 2019 5:28PM
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clindblomskier
Posts: 686 - Karma: 5,141
You might like the Head Caddy #2019 Head Caddy they are really light and pretty stiff and cambered, but still a bit softer than a fischer nightstick or salomon nfx. Also they carve nicely
Dec 1 2019 8:20PM
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T_gonzo88
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The armada arv 86 or 96 are great. The 96 has a more all mountain feel with freestyle abilities and the 86 is similar with amazing edge hold and reliable stiffness for landing jumps and going high speeds. And the 86 is very light if u want something with the same kind of weight as the honey badger.
Dec 3 2019 10:55PM
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