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What's up guys. I have search bar'd this and didn't find any threads with my size, or even that close to it honestly. Looking for set up recommendations. I'm 28 yrs old, 6'3 and 220lbs. I haven't had a new pair of skis in about 5 years. I ski in the the Pacific Northwest. I'm an Intermediate skier that skis everything but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of skis is a ski that I can be 50/50 park/rails/all mountain. I have a big boy job now and do want to have a nice setup and am willing to pay for it. I'd love to hear any recommendations for a guy my size. I've been thinking about ARV 96, or Chronics, possibly Faction Prodigy 2.0's but have heard of some durability issues with those. Also, I'm a little heavier now than when I bought my last setup. Should I be looking at specific bindings for my size/weight if I'm going to be hitting jumps? Also, I'm leaning toward Full Tilt Drop Kicks for boots. I wear Size 12 1/2. Any input is appreciated!
All thoose skis will be more park, than all mountain though, but fun skis, chronic/ARV96 maxes out at 184, prodigy 2.0's longer, and probably more stiff. Guess it boils down to what you prefer. roofbox review on all I think
I'm same height/weight and can make pretty much any ski flex, so you shouldnt be worried anything is too stiff, more the other way.
Also, on3p, just reccomending before everyone else does ;D
anders_a2021 faction CT 2.0? supposed to be hawtness.
All thoose skis will be more park, than all mountain though, but fun skis, chronic/ARV96 maxes out at 184, prodigy 2.0's longer, and probably more stiff. Guess it boils down to what you prefer. roofbox review on all I think
I'm same height/weight and can make pretty much any ski flex, so you shouldnt be worried anything is too stiff, more the other way.
Also, on3p, just reccomending before everyone else does ;D
Awesome. Thanks for the input dude. Yeah, I've been wanting to check out on3p. I've been out of the game for a while haha how do you even pronounce their name? I'm in Seattle, so would be cool to rep a PNW company.
As far as Faction goes, have you seen/heard problems of durability with them? Thanks for your help brotha!
ON3P Jeffery 108s or even the 102 that comes out this year. You are a pretty big dude (no offense) and you can get them in a 191. Ski is pretty much built for the PNW. They are amazing skis and bombproof to say the least. As far as boots go go to a shop and get fit. Boots will make you or break you if the don't fit cant stress that enough. Full Tilt makes great boots, they fit my foot great with little work but that is just my foot everyone is different.
CatdickBojanglesON3P Jeffery 108s or even the 102 that comes out this year. You are a pretty big dude (no offense) and you can get them in a 191. Ski is pretty much built for the PNW. They are amazing skis and bombproof to say the least. As far as boots go go to a shop and get fit. Boots will make you or break you if the don't fit cant stress that enough. Full Tilt makes great boots, they fit my foot great with little work but that is just my foot everyone is different.
Awesome. Thanks for the input. Yeah, I'm really considering the Jeffrey 96, then I saw they are coming out with a 102 this year, so I may do that. It sucks, there aren't any Jeffrey 96, 186's for sale anywhere right now that I can find, Might just have to wait for the new 2021's to drop
My daily setup is Sick Day 104s and Drop Kicks with a 120 flex tongue. The Sick Days are perfect for our PNW conditions and I also take them into the park and on rails.
They are a fantastic all mountain ski, but if you want a true twin for the park, I would recommend the Sir Francis Bacon. You can get it in 190cm for us big boys. With the new side cut, it absolutely rips and is super fun in the park.
WazzuGordyAwesome. Thanks for the input. Yeah, I'm really considering the Jeffrey 96, then I saw they are coming out with a 102 this year, so I may do that. It sucks, there aren't any Jeffrey 96, 186's for sale anywhere right now that I can find, Might just have to wait for the new 2021's to drop
I have the 96s and love them they are my daily on the east coast. Picking up a pair of 108 customs this year.
cultraraOh damn, I'm also 6'3" 220lbs, and ski the PNW.
My daily setup is Sick Day 104s and Drop Kicks with a 120 flex tongue. The Sick Days are perfect for our PNW conditions and I also take them into the park and on rails.
They are a fantastic all mountain ski, but if you want a true twin for the park, I would recommend the Sir Francis Bacon. You can get it in 190cm for us big boys. With the new side cut, it absolutely rips and is super fun in the park.
Okay cool. Yeah I've always been infatuated with the Sir FB's, I just always thought they were too fat for my liking, but they aren't all that bad! Thanks!
WazzuGordyOkay cool. Yeah I've always been infatuated with the Sir FB's, I just always thought they were too fat for my liking, but they aren't all that bad! Thanks!
For the PNW, 107 underfoot is right on the money. I really like how they ski on groomers and slush at Hood and the tips/tails are designed to be floaty and playful in fresh snow/pow.
WazzuGordyAwesome. Thanks for the input. Yeah, I'm really considering the Jeffrey 96, then I saw they are coming out with a 102 this year, so I may do that. It sucks, there aren't any Jeffrey 96, 186's for sale anywhere right now that I can find, Might just have to wait for the new 2021's to drop
In the PNW and not being a stick I’d definitely lean 102 or 108.
Im up in Van (BC), I have both 96 and 108 and the 108 is significantly more fun when the snow is choppy or fresh - it’s basically designed as the coastal quiver of one. Stiff and heavy to blast through our heavy snow but rockered and poppy as all hell so you can play around. I reach for the 108 most days unless it hasn’t snowed in a week and I’m riding more park. 96 is definitely more snappy and nimble. I imagine 102 will be in the middle!
Also worth looking at are the Moment PB&J or the Wildcat 108. Both stiff enough to go hard but also playful. Haven’t ridden them but some friends swear by them.
KevskiIn the PNW and not being a stick I’d definitely lean 102 or 108.
Im up in Van (BC), I have both 96 and 108 and the 108 is significantly more fun when the snow is choppy or fresh - it’s basically designed as the coastal quiver of one. Stiff and heavy to blast through our heavy snow but rockered and poppy as all hell so you can play around. I reach for the 108 most days unless it hasn’t snowed in a week and I’m riding more park. 96 is definitely more snappy and nimble. I imagine 102 will be in the middle!
Also worth looking at are the Moment PB&J or the Wildcat 108. Both stiff enough to go hard but also playful. Haven’t ridden them but some friends swear by them.
bakerybroThis is getting weird. Im also 6'3" and 220lbs and ski in the PNW. I ski the 186 Jeffery 108 and it rips
No way? You live in Seattle by chance? lol But yeah I think I'm leaning toward the 186 Jeffrey 102's when they drop this year. It's crazy how there are like no Jeffrey's for sale anywhere rn.
bakerybroThis is getting weird. Im also 6'3" and 220lbs and ski in the PNW. I ski the 186 Jeffery 108 and it rips
WazzuGordyNo way? You live in Seattle by chance? lol But yeah I think I'm leaning toward the 186 Jeffrey 102's when they drop this year. It's crazy how there are like no Jeffrey's for sale anywhere rn.
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i'm a bigger guy as well and the only pair of skis that i've had last me longer than a season are the icelantic nomad 105s, they also have a 3 year warranty so if you do blow them up they're easily replaced. i'm sure ON3P is similar durability
WazzuGordyAwesome. Thanks for the input dude. Yeah, I've been wanting to check out on3p. I've been out of the game for a while haha how do you even pronounce their name? I'm in Seattle, so would be cool to rep a PNW company.
As far as Faction goes, have you seen/heard problems of durability with them? Thanks for your help brotha!
You heard correctly, my ct 2.0's lasted half a season before they delaminated.
WazzuGordyWhat's up guys. I have search bar'd this and didn't find any threads with my size, or even that close to it honestly. Looking for set up recommendations. I'm 28 yrs old, 6'3 and 220lbs. I haven't had a new pair of skis in about 5 years. I ski in the the Pacific Northwest. I'm an Intermediate skier that skis everything but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of skis is a ski that I can be 50/50 park/rails/all mountain. I have a big boy job now and do want to have a nice setup and am willing to pay for it. I'd love to hear any recommendations for a guy my size. I've been thinking about ARV 96, or Chronics, possibly Faction Prodigy 2.0's but have heard of some durability issues with those. Also, I'm a little heavier now than when I bought my last setup. Should I be looking at specific bindings for my size/weight if I'm going to be hitting jumps? Also, I'm leaning toward Full Tilt Drop Kicks for boots. I wear Size 12 1/2. Any input is appreciated!
More important than anything, get a very good boot fitter, Get a high quality moldable boot, boots as said above will make or break your experience. Your gonna want a true 120 or 130+ flex imo
Any brand binding will be ok set to the appropriate din. Attaaks are the lightest and lowest stack height, pivots are great for elastic travel, safety, quality and 15s would be great for your weight and skill, sth2 16 may suit you better in soft snow and pow they can be easier to put on in deep snow
I wouldn’t consider the chronic, the 2.0, or arv96 for the PNW I’d look 100 and up, 106-112 being the sweet spot imo
The new bacons are a very soft ski FYI
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On3p, moment, rmu, line , shit literally every company has a great choice just gotta know what you want And how you like to ski.
SavageBiffMore important than anything, get a very good boot fitter, Get a high quality moldable boot, boots as said above will make or break your experience. Your gonna want a true 120 or 130+ flex imo
