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Jesushadvishnus
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Looking for flexy skis for next season


Location:Europe, meaning import fees will screw me over
Height: 5′11
Level: My level is probably 2.5/10 and i have like 30 days on skis or so
Budget:300-400 bucks,
What kind of ski: A flexible ski for park, i don't care much about performance on slope, i will rent on powder days for now so i don't care about that either.

Skis i've looked at

Line honey badger

Line blend

**This thread was edited on Apr 9th 2020 at 1:18:58pm
Apr 9 2020 12:31PM
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tae_asling_
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Not much u can get w 3-400$ but checkout Vishnu wets, J-skis vacation, armada arv’s or some faction skis. I’ve used the honey badgers this year and they are super fun and flexible, plus there pretty cheap. only downside is the durability. if you really go heavy on them they will be destroyed really quickly (like most skis) just keep it in mind.

anyways honey badgers are probably your best bet
Apr 9 2020 1:28PM
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Ginger_Drew
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With that budget you may want to look at used skis. Just make sure the edges are still intact and there aren't any major issues with the bases
Apr 9 2020 2:00PM
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Spirit-animal
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Any Amanda arv (besides zeros/TI's) the older ones will be cheaper
Apr 9 2020 3:37PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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tae_asling_Not much u can get w 3-400$ but checkout Vishnu wets, J-skis vacation, armada arv’s or some faction skis. I’ve used the honey badgers this year and they are super fun and flexible, plus there pretty cheap. only downside is the durability. if you really go heavy on them they will be destroyed really quickly (like most skis) just keep it in mind.

anyways honey badgers are probably your best bet


skis that ship from america is tough because of import fees, so j skis and vishnu is a no go atm

i've heard faction also has bad durability but good customer service.
Then again, faction and line might have bad durability but i don't even know if i beat the skis enough to make it affect the buying decision.
Apr 9 2020 4:05PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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Spirit-animalAny Amanda arv (besides zeros/TI's) the older ones will be cheaper


as i understand it the arv is not that flexible
Apr 9 2020 4:13PM
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Spirit-animal
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awfullskieras i understand it the arv is not that flexible


You have to break em in a little
Apr 9 2020 7:58PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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Spirit-animalYou have to break em in a little


fair enough, i just think they will be too stiff anyway, if i want to learn butters n stuff i think i need a ski that makes it as easy as possible
Apr 10 2020 5:36AM
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AsherDonati24
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There is the Surface Give'r. I probably going to get them and there's already a bunch of people that have them. The dimensions are close to the blends. They are supposed to be flexible, but probably not as soft as the blends. And they are a cheaper option compared to other skis.

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Apr 10 2020 10:14AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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AsherDonati24There is the Surface Give'r. I probably going to get them and there's already a bunch of people that have them. The dimensions are close to the blends. They are supposed to be flexible, but probably not as soft as the blends. And they are a cheaper option compared to other skis.

**This post was edited on Apr 10th 2020 at 10:15:05am


shipping+fees means they will run me like 700.

maybe i should have clarified this but im buying 19/20 skis so i should be able to get most arv/line park skis for like under 400

**This post was edited on Apr 10th 2020 at 11:00:38am
Apr 10 2020 10:59AM
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FapMasterFLEX
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https://www.snowcountry.eu/ look here! they have great prices. I've ordered and shipped to the US before, it's def cheaper for you. Generally, ski prices are a bit cheaper on EU sites. There are a few others in austria/germany I have used.
Apr 10 2020 11:03AM
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FapMasterFLEX
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FapMasterFLEXhttps://www.snowcountry.eu/ look here! they have great prices. I've ordered and shipped to the US before, it's def cheaper for you. Generally, ski prices are a bit cheaper on EU sites. There are a few others in austria/germany I have used.


Double post but they have Revolts in your size for 300 Euros... https://www.snowcountry.eu/volkl-revolt-87.html
Apr 10 2020 11:04AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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FapMasterFLEXDouble post but they have Revolts in your size for 300 Euros... https://www.snowcountry.eu/volkl-revolt-87.html


volkl are waaaaay too stiff, but yeah attack 13s only run me like a hundred bucks in germany
Apr 10 2020 11:55AM
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rubberpantaloons
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Are you only looking for skis that will butter and nothing else? Blends would probably be perfect for you
Apr 10 2020 4:26PM
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Spirit-animal
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awfullskierfair enough, i just think they will be too stiff anyway, if i want to learn butters n stuff i think i need a ski that makes it as easy as possible


Any park on3p ski us also great
Apr 10 2020 10:07PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Spirit-animalAny park on3p ski us also great


Did you read the post? 300-400 euro, doesn't want to import because of duties.

OP, is there anything from Movement, Majesty, Amplid or any of the other euro brands that might fit the bill? Some of those skis are not too widely known on ns generally.
Apr 11 2020 12:40AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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air.bubbleAre you only looking for skis that will butter and nothing else? Blends would probably be perfect for you


well just soft park skis(will never be able to butter poachers)I don't care about performance outside the park.
Apr 11 2020 4:24AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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mystery3Did you read the post? 300-400 euro, doesn't want to import because of duties.

OP, is there anything from Movement, Majesty, Amplid or any of the other euro brands that might fit the bill? Some of those skis are not too widely known on ns generally.


its tough with those brands, seems like movement doesn't make freestyle skis. Amplid it seems like they stopped making skis and only make snowboards now. Majesty has like 2 freestyle skis but they have a flex rating of 5/10 and 7/10
Apr 11 2020 4:28AM
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rubberpantaloons
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awfullskierwell just soft park skis(will never be able to butter poachers)I don't care about performance outside the park.

Yeah then id say to consider both blends and armada bdogs or bdog edgeless, blends are a ridicoulously soft ski that are super good in the park, a real tokyo drift kinda ski, armada bdogs are soft enough to butter, but still have a little stability in landings, and bdog edgeless are an absolute swerve ski these things are super soft and barely can turn but fun asf
Apr 11 2020 1:27PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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air.bubbleYeah then id say to consider both blends and armada bdogs or bdog edgeless, blends are a ridicoulously soft ski that are super good in the park, a real tokyo drift kinda ski, armada bdogs are soft enough to butter, but still have a little stability in landings, and bdog edgeless are an absolute swerve ski these things are super soft and barely can turn but fun asf


i don't think edgeless skis are a good idea for a jerry like me. In terms of line blend and hb i can't figure which one would suit me better, honey badgers obviously has some advantages like weight and price, but bascially honey badger i would get the 166, and blend get the 171, which would mean that for the blend it would only be 5-6 centimeters short than me, i don't know if that would be a problem or not.
Apr 11 2020 3:20PM
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rubberpantaloons
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awfullskieri don't think edgeless skis are a good idea for a jerry like me. In terms of line blend and hb i can't figure which one would suit me better, honey badgers obviously has some advantages like weight and price, but bascially honey badger i would get the 166, and blend get the 171, which would mean that for the blend it would only be 5-6 centimeters short than me, i don't know if that would be a problem or not.

Yo if your 5"11 166 and 171 are both way too small, even for park you would want a minimum 177 for your height, and for softer skis like the blends id size up to 181 or so. Honey badgers are a decent option too but 166 would be way too short and make you look like a jerry lmao
Apr 11 2020 3:26PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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air.bubbleYo if your 5"11 166 and 171 are both way too small, even for park you would want a minimum 177 for your height, and for softer skis like the blends id size up to 181 or so. Honey badgers are a decent option too but 166 would be way too short and make you look like a jerry lmao


i am 5 9 (converted it wrong), line size chart says 167+ on intermediate and remember again i am not very good
Apr 11 2020 5:14PM
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Shl
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If you live in Europe, then you should check sport-conrad and sport-bittl, they have amazing promos! You can sometimes find park skis from previous seasons even for 200€
Apr 11 2020 5:26PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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ShlIf you live in Europe, then you should check sport-conrad and sport-bittl, they have amazing promos! You can sometimes find park skis from previous seasons even for 200€


yeah bittl is where i get attack 13's for 95 dollars :)
Apr 11 2020 5:58PM
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mattm7
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honey badgers sound good if your just starting out in the park
Apr 12 2020 10:51AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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mattm7honey badgers sound good if your just starting out in the park


i am, hopefully the lower weight+attacks will help me a bunch
Apr 12 2020 4:59PM
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rubberpantaloons
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awfullskieri am 5 9 (converted it wrong), line size chart says 167+ on intermediate and remember again i am not very good

lmao, even if you are a beginner you will benefit from having a longer ski, at 5 foot 9 id recomend atleast 177, that should be around your height maybe taller. also i looked at that chart and it doesnt seem very accurate. longer skis will always benefit you
Apr 12 2020 11:56PM
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PVLACE
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I've heard from a friend that the Line Honey Badgers break fairly easily so if your looking to have a pair of skis that you can ride long term don't know if the Badgers are your best bet. Personally looking at Armada ARV 96s.
Apr 13 2020 2:54PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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PVLACEI've heard from a friend that the Line Honey Badgers break fairly easily so if your looking to have a pair of skis that you can ride long term don't know if the Badgers are your best bet. Personally looking at Armada ARV 96s.


khai riding them the whole season is fucking bullshit.Vishnus would have been sick but i guess i'll have to wait for that.
Apr 14 2020 2:30AM
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Weston_WP_Skier
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Yeah man, I just got a pair of the badgers and they’re really nice. You said you’re new so I think the honey badger would perfect for you because of how light they are. One thing to note about the badgers tho is that they aren’t very stable at all. So if you are looking for one you can straight line down bumps and moguls, I suggest something slightly stiffer, but if you plan on staying in the park most of the day, the honey badgers are perfect.

oh yeah I forgot to mention, I’m 5’9” and I grabbed the 171s and they’re almost too short for me and I like to think I’m a pretty good skier so I would definitely get the 171s if I were you

**This post was edited on Apr 20th 2020 at 2:19:09pm
Apr 20 2020 2:12PM
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Celery
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Last season I found a deal and got my blends for like 250, so if you can find a deal like that I'd definitely recommend them.
Apr 22 2020 10:35AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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Weston_WP_SkierYeah man, I just got a pair of the badgers and they’re really nice. You said you’re new so I think the honey badger would perfect for you because of how light they are. One thing to note about the badgers tho is that they aren’t very stable at all. So if you are looking for one you can straight line down bumps and moguls, I suggest something slightly stiffer, but if you plan on staying in the park most of the day, the honey badgers are perfect.

oh yeah I forgot to mention, I’m 5’9” and I grabbed the 171s and they’re almost too short for me and I like to think I’m a pretty good skier so I would definitely get the 171s if I were you

**This post was edited on Apr 20th 2020 at 2:19:09pm


yeah but you are a good skier. I fucking suck
Apr 23 2020 1:20PM
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Johnnyskiguy3
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K2 press are pretty soft but still pop well and are dirt cheap. i have also never seen delamination as a problem like many honey badgers (ive seen 3 delaminated honey badgers). Theyre slightly stiffer than HB at first but after breaking them in its butter city
May 5 2020 3:54PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I started reading the thread but god there are so many responses and I immediately had a ski in mind. So I hope this wasn’t suggested already.

Check out Majesty skis Vandal 3.0. They’re having a killer deal now too. In usd it’s like $325 or so. It’s definitely under 400 euros. They’re out of Poland too so no USA import taxes. The roofbox did a review too.

https://www.majestyskisamerica.com/products/vandal-3-0

https://www.snowcountry.eu/majesty-vandal-3-0-19-20.html

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newschoolers.com/news/amp/51017
May 6 2020 3:38AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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There’s one left in 181 on snow country. €299,99 now. Even cheaper than yesterday
BradAusNzCoCaI started reading the thread but god there are so many responses and I immediately had a ski in mind. So I hope this wasn’t suggested already.

Check out Majesty skis Vandal 3.0. They’re having a killer deal now too. In usd it’s like $325 or so. It’s definitely under 400 euros. They’re out of Poland too so no USA import taxes. The roofbox did a review too.

https://www.majestyskisamerica.com/products/vandal-3-0

https://www.snowcountry.eu/majesty-vandal-3-0-19-20.html

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newschoolers.com/news/amp/51017
May 7 2020 4:51AM
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Jesushadvishnus
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BradAusNzCoCaThere’s one left in 181 on snow country. €299,99 now. Even cheaper than yesterday


could be something but they get a flex rating of 6/10 in the review so they are definitely not as soft as the others.
May 7 2020 8:17AM
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chapo
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ey whats up

so u want flexible park ski? why is nobody talking bout the edollos??? i just got my third pair a week ago for like 350..
it is probably my most favorite park ski of all time. all over fun, an absolute butter machine and they look sick. in the freestyle segment one of the best price-performance ration in the industry in my opinion. peace out
May 16 2020 9:45AM
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WoFlowz
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awfullskierwell just soft park skis(will never be able to butter poachers)I don't care about performance outside the park.


I’m able to butter poachers and I’m 14. It’s just preference. I like a stiffer ski so it has some more pop for bigger butters but what ever floats your boat
Jul 1 2020 5:35PM
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rojo.grande
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I’ve got mega cheap blends up for sale right now so import probably wouldn’t kill ya. Lmk if u want pics or anything
Jul 15 2020 6:45PM
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Jesushadvishnus
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evan.schuI’ve got mega cheap blends up for sale right now so import probably wouldn’t kill ya. Lmk if u want pics or anything


already bought some honey badgers unfortunately man
Jul 15 2020 6:53PM
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rojo.grande
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No worries homie enjoy em!
awfullskieralready bought some honey badgers unfortunately man
Jul 15 2020 6:55PM
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