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Playful pow/freeride ski?

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hellahuck
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So I’m looking for a new pair of skis for this next season and I’m currently looking at a few different models. I live and ski in co so I’m hitting fresh soft snow more often than not and I like to hit cliffs, side hits and jibs , trees and pow. I like to ski pretty playful and I’m looking for a buttery mid fat pow type of ski to match that isn’t gonna be too flexy if I’m charging fast. Currently eyeing up armada arv 106 ( possibly the 116 but I’m worried it’ll be too wide ), line vision 108, sir Francis bacon, on3p Jeffery 108, origin 106. Any recommendations would be appreciated, I’m about 6’1” 165 for reference
Jul 15 2021 3:04PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I have heard some of the best things in the world from people I know who ski the Reckoner 112. It comes in a 191, and the graphic this year is pretty sick. You can ask @bradwalters about it, since I haven't skied it and he has, but it'll give you some room to grow into as well since you're not too heavy.
Jul 15 2021 5:07PM
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bradwalters
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Reckoner 112 - 191 is my daily driver for what you are describing here. I am 6'2" so we're similiar height and I ski it in everything from park to crud to mellow fresh snow days. I definitely step up to the 122 if it really snows but the 112 is my "throw in the truck and head to the mtn without checking the conditions" ski.

This last year I skied it 95% of the season and didn't have a bad time on it.
Jul 15 2021 5:25PM
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rojo.grande
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the stranger if u like midfat that can do park too
Jul 15 2021 10:11PM
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ericforman
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I use vision 108 in a 183 as a touring ski / in bounds skinning up before lifts open / side country and it rules at that. It’s a bit too light for really charging tho imo…on the other hand it feels ridiculously cool in the air. Also in CO a bit smaller than you. In my mind it’s the perfect touring ski and almost but not quite a perfect in bounds ski. Shape and flex and mount are actual money and if they made a 2100 gram version I would just own that and the current one two ski quiver lol.
Jul 15 2021 10:40PM
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hellahuck
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bradwaltersReckoner 112 - 191 is my daily driver for what you are describing here. I am 6'2" so we're similiar height and I ski it in everything from park to crud to mellow fresh snow days. I definitely step up to the 122 if it really snows but the 112 is my "throw in the truck and head to the mtn without checking the conditions" ski.

This last year I skied it 95% of the season and didn't have a bad time on it.

I’m debating between the 184 and the 191, but the reckoner definitely sounds like what I’m looking for
Jul 18 2021 10:29AM
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Greg_K
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The 184cm actually tape measures 184.5cm so similar to most 186-187cm skis, so the 184cm is a perfect length for your size I think.

Huge deals on them at Corbetts still which have them for $450 CAN/$360 US with free shipping.


Jul 18 2021 1:45PM
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twinkle_toes
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Anyone try the K2 Reckoner 102?
Jul 18 2021 6:51PM
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bradwalters
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twinkle_toesAnyone try the K2 Reckoner 102?


The Reckoner 102 is super fun as well. Great crossover all mtn / park ski. Since I ski the 112 more I find myself skiing the 102 if I know that I’m going to be mostly riding park or just kind of playing around the hill. I prefer wider skis so the 112 is my usual pick but many of my friends and people I work with side with the 102 as their daily. Hope that helps!
Jul 18 2021 6:58PM
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switchlip2
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hellahuckSo I’m looking for a new pair of skis for this next season and I’m currently looking at a few different models. I live and ski in co so I’m hitting fresh soft snow more often than not and I like to hit cliffs, side hits and jibs , trees and pow. I like to ski pretty playful and I’m looking for a buttery mid fat pow type of ski to match that isn’t gonna be too flexy if I’m charging fast. Currently eyeing up armada arv 106 ( possibly the 116 but I’m worried it’ll be too wide ), line vision 108, sir Francis bacon, on3p Jeffery 108, origin 106. Any recommendations would be appreciated, I’m about 6’1” 165 for reference

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Jul 19 2021 7:09PM
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MastePoleWhacker
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I got the arv 116 jjs in 192cm. They're quite fun
Jul 25 2021 1:07AM
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hellahuck
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Update: got the reckoner 112s with last years graphics and god damn these are some beauties. stoked to try them out this season, thanks for the recommendations
Sep 25 2021 9:39PM
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bradwalters
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hellahuckUpdate: got the reckoner 112s with last years graphics and god damn these are some beauties. stoked to try them out this season, thanks for the recommendations


Love to hear it! Have a great season on them.
Sep 26 2021 6:22PM
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