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Versatile park skis?

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shinbangclan
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In the past I've been drawn to noodles and soft jib skis, but the reality is that I charge pretty damn hard outside of the park and those skis don't really hold up as well as I'd like them to.

What are some skis that can withstand intense charging but are still centered around park use? It's important for it to be light, poppy, but also stable enough to handle higher speeds.
I guess you could call it "all mountain" but it's really just "Park centric + extra capabilities"

I'd prefer brands such as Vishnu/On3p/Armada/Faction/J/Etc. rather than corporate brands like K2/Volkl/Head/Etc.
Any suggestions?
Dec 5 2019 6:25AM
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CatdickBojangles
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My Jeffery 96s come this week and I got them for the same reasons you are talking about here. I have the J skis All Play and love it in and out of the park too. I would highly recommend them. They are on the softer side though. The Jeffery sounds like the perfect balance for an all mountain charger.
Dec 5 2019 7:50AM
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T_gonzo88
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I would go with the armada arv 86 or 96. The 86 is hella light and has lightning snappy features and great stability at high speeds. The 96 is kinda the same but more focused at all mountain but still has great freestyle features. Just a tad bit heavier. Both are a great choice
Dec 5 2019 1:22PM
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Mactonight
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idk if you'd be into the brand, but I've really loved the Nordica soul riders. Super fun in and out of the park.
Dec 6 2019 2:07AM
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shinbangclan
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Mactonightidk if you'd be into the brand, but I've really loved the Nordica soul riders. Super fun in and out of the park.


Honored to host your first post, welcome

Thanks all for the suggestions
Dec 6 2019 3:25AM
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hi_vis360
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wide+ ?
Dec 6 2019 1:01PM
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VISHNU
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Wet + or Wide + were designed for this type of skiing in mind, depending on if you like extra width or not.

**This post was edited on Dec 6th 2019 at 3:20:27pm
Dec 6 2019 3:15PM
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quagsire
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In case you weren't aware, Armada is owned by the same multi-billion dollar corporation that owns Salomon and Atomic, Amer Sports. Which isn't to say that they make a bad ski or that they're a shit company, they're just not exactly a grassroots indie mom's garage ski company. Take that for what you will, P.S ARVti's are the dopeness.
Dec 6 2019 9:13PM
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Kevski
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Some skis that come to mind, depending on the balance of park to charge:
- ON3P Jeffrey 96 or 108 (I have both and am stoked on em. Will lean to 96 for more park days since it's lighter and snappier, 108 on more mountain days for extra dampness, float and stability. Both pop like motherfuckers and have the beef to handle some abuse.)
- Armada ARV 96 or 106 (ti? The regular versions get brought up as all mountain park skis often - 106 is described as a park ski feel but solid for the whole mountain.)
- Moment PB&J or Wildcat 108 (little bit more mountain than park but I know homies who jib on these as their daily)
Dec 6 2019 10:34PM
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shinbangclan
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ethanshredzIn case you weren't aware, Armada is owned by the same multi-billion dollar corporation that owns Salomon and Atomic, Amer Sports. Which isn't to say that they make a bad ski or that they're a shit company, they're just not exactly a grassroots indie mom's garage ski company. Take that for what you will, P.S ARVti's are the dopeness.

I appreciate you bringing this up, and yes I'm aware that Armada is owned by a parent company. The reason I included them into this "grassroots" category is because of their absolutely stacked team (Thall, Edollo, Bdog, etc). The content that they release is really central to freestyle skiing opposed to the other corporate entities which seem to focus on mass appeal and competition. Armada definitely has mass appeal, but it's earned from their team's passion rather than manufactured IMO.
Dec 7 2019 8:03AM
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FaunaSkis
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Our alparka seems like a good fit for what you're looking for. Theyre a park focused, full symmetric ski with a carbon strip full length and an ash core, so theyve plenty energy for holding an edge going fast on hardpack but also with a flex profile that softens out to the ends making presses or butters still possible and forgivness if you dont land your trick bolts. Theyve also got extra thick base and edge meaning theyll hold up to plenty rails or if you run through some thin cover. If you've any questions or looking for a complete set up I'm sure I can help, just drop me a DM
Dec 7 2019 10:08AM
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