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Fischer Ranger 102 FR vs Volkl Revolt 104

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MMairose
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I was wondering which ski would be the best choice for me. I currently own a pair of volkl walls and I plan on keeping them just for park riding when the conditions aren’t good but I’m looking to get a ski that I can use all mountain in trees and some park on all other days. I mostly ski in PA but I frequently take trips to Vermont and also out west (Big Sky this winter) and ideally I want a ski that can handle everything around those places that my walls can’t. If you have any other suggestions that are around 95-105 waist I’m also open to them. As for skiing style, I usually like to ski pretty fast and take lots of side hits and basically ski anything that looks fun with lots of different lines, but I don’t typically spend much time doing fast GS turns on groomers. Hopefully that information helps
Oct 3 2021 8:27PM
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anders_a
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I own both, both are fun, 102 FR is stiffer & chargier, revolt is more playful
Oct 4 2021 10:31AM
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animator
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I’d go with the Revolt, stable at speed and fun in the park. The Ranger is a sick ski but that -10 mount point and stiff flex means zero fun in the park
Oct 4 2021 11:10AM
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anders_a
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you can just mount the ranger more forward like most guys on here do, and 0 flex is not quite true, even my gf can flex hers good ;)


revolt is 50mph max ski
ranger 102fr is easy 60mph
Oct 4 2021 2:20PM
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animator
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anders_ayou can just mount the ranger more forward like most guys on here do, and 0 flex is not quite true, even my gf can flex hers good ;)


revolt is 50mph max ski
ranger 102fr is easy 60mph


With the shape though you’re fighting side cut, I’m a firm believer in the whole “skis are designed around their mount points” thing. Definitely could do it, I’d just prefer to get a ski that’s a little more bi directional than fuck with one that’s not
Oct 4 2021 2:36PM
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