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Magnus 102 VS Frankenski

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TroyBallsack
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I have been doing my research on rockered park skis, and was hoping I could get opinions on which one feels more playful, and which one is more durable. I will be sliding a ton of rails, but I can't find any recent reviews of the Frankenski, and I want this ski to last a while. Btw I am 6' and about 160 lbs, idk if that changes anything except the sizing tho.
Nov 4 2020 5:06PM
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Lonely
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Had the frankenskis. Loved them. Tough ass skis. They may finally be retired this season after 4 years.
Nov 4 2020 5:10PM
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anders_a
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magnus 102 is sould out it seems :(
Nov 4 2020 6:29PM
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TroyBallsack
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anders_amagnus 102 is sould out it seems :(

They are still making more of them, just gotta be there when they restock
Nov 4 2020 6:36PM
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anders_a
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really? thanks! a single skiier at our indoor resort is the reason I want them, he nollies EVERYTHING and just has the smoothest style. Guessing its more the skier than the ski, but damn he makes them look good.



never skied them, but the guys on them are definetly the best skiers here. Only guys not on them seems to be sponsored skiers :p
Nov 4 2020 6:47PM
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Adtmartens
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Is it strictly for park use? If so i would probably say frankenski just because it’s symmetrical and will have a true centre mount. If you are going to use them for all mtn at all i would probably lean towards mangus. Frankneski sounds so sick and definitely my dream park ski so i would go for it.
Nov 5 2020 11:32AM
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Railslayer69
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Currently on the frankenski and damn they are probably my favorite skis. Playful, buttery but not super buttery, and hella light weight. I’ve had the magnus 102 and they are much stiffer than people make them look you really gotta use your body to move them around if your going with magnus I would go with the magnus 90 or whatever the smaller one is.
Nov 5 2020 11:41AM
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TroyBallsack
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AdtmartensIs it strictly for park use? If so i would probably say frankenski just because it’s symmetrical and will have a true centre mount. If you are going to use them for all mtn at all i would probably lean towards mangus. Frankneski sounds so sick and definitely my dream park ski so i would go for it.


I would say about 70/30 park / all mountain, and I live out east and spend a lot of my days at Tremblant, the iciest hill I have ever skied at
Nov 5 2020 11:48AM
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TroyBallsack
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Railslayer69Currently on the frankenski and damn they are probably my favorite skis. Playful, buttery but not super buttery, and hella light weight. I’ve had the magnus 102 and they are much stiffer than people make them look you really gotta use your body to move them around if your going with magnus I would go with the magnus 90 or whatever the smaller one is.

Thanks! How does the Frankenski handle on ice?
Nov 5 2020 11:49AM
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Adtmartens
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timdrachanI would say about 70/30 park / all mountain, and I live out east and spend a lot of my days at Tremblant, the iciest hill I have ever skied at

Then i would definitely say the frankenski. If your not going to be in any kind of soft snow. Even then its a pretty wide ski so i think thats a safe choice.
Nov 5 2020 11:57AM
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Railslayer69
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The frankenski handles quite well on ice with its triple camber design. But ice is ice it always sucks to ski on.
Nov 5 2020 12:10PM
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Evantheshredster
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ha. mangus
AdtmartensIs it strictly for park use? If so i would probably say frankenski just because it’s symmetrical and will have a true centre mount. If you are going to use them for all mtn at all i would probably lean towards mangus. Frankneski sounds so sick and definitely my dream park ski so i would go for it.
Mar 24 2021 5:43PM
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lilnoid666
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Frankenski is stiffer and I think a smaller rocker but idk, both good skis. I prefer magnus 90 though.
Mar 24 2021 8:15PM
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lilnoid666
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LonelyHad the frankenskis. Loved them. Tough ass skis. They may finally be retired this season after 4 years.


4 years damn, how they lookin?
Mar 24 2021 8:17PM
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Lonely
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sams154 years damn, how they lookin?


Some small spots missing edges, some top sheet delam, but the little bro is still skiing them. This would be their 5th season

I have yet to ski a better pair of park skis

**This post was edited on Mar 25th 2021 at 2:26:45am
Mar 25 2021 2:26AM
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Schoess
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Magnus 102 is hands down the best ski I've ever ridden.
Mar 25 2021 10:24AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Tremblant was the only place I’ve ever had to stop skiing mid day and thaw my toes out in the lodge... and I’ve been skiing in Finland this season so that’s saying something
timdrachanI would say about 70/30 park / all mountain, and I live out east and spend a lot of my days at Tremblant, the iciest hill I have ever skied at
Mar 25 2021 3:56PM
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Session
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BradFiAusNzCoCaTremblant was the only place I’ve ever had to stop skiing mid day and thaw my toes out in the lodge... and I’ve been skiing in Finland this season so that’s saying something

Laughs in "heated socks".
Mar 25 2021 4:50PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I used to sell heated socks and install heated footbeds. They were all the rage for Aussies *surprise*
SessionLaughs in "heated socks".
Mar 25 2021 4:56PM
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