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Vishnu wet vs ARV 86

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evanball
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Wanting a light, fun ski to use exclusively in the park- should be able to hit jumps, butter nicely, all around feel good in the park and in bounds. Bouncing mainly between ARV 86 and vishnu wet or wet + but I’m completely open to other options. Thoughts? Questions? Concerns?
Oct 18 2021 5:45PM
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CarsonLentz
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I would recommend the wet+, because the tail is stiffer so you can still stay in control when going inbounds.
Oct 18 2021 6:30PM
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piss.boy
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feel like these are two very different skis haha. I know its a little wider then what you wanted but I think the chronic is good option here. Definetly should check out the roofbox on them. I feel like they fit so many people needs but are overlooked
Oct 18 2021 10:21PM
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switchlip2
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Nomad 95. Might be a little more of the flexible side but the decent sized underfoot helps on jumps. Is your inbounds terrain sidecountry and glades, or groomers and ice?

**This post was edited on Oct 19th 2021 at 8:41:56am
Oct 19 2021 8:41AM
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Weirdo_Puppy
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The ARV 86 isn’t that much of a playful ski. You can butter it if you try hard enough. But it would be very good on jumps. Both skis are very different from each other and you would probably be happier find a ski that is more in between the two like what @CarsonLentz said.
Oct 19 2021 10:12AM
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Jems
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These skis are complete polar opposites, the wet plus is prolly a better option. Got the Vishnu shape with some more support for jumps. The ARVs are the most bread and butter ski you can buy, they aren't bad but are definitely one of the most boring skis you can buy and ride.
Oct 19 2021 1:16PM
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Pakanaka
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both would suit your needs but i would say arv better for jumps and vishnus better for jibbing and buttering but not jumps as much.
Oct 19 2021 3:57PM
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evanball
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switchlip2Nomad 95. Might be a little more of the flexible side but the decent sized underfoot helps on jumps. Is your inbounds terrain sidecountry and glades, or groomers and ice?

**This post was edited on Oct 19th 2021 at 8:41:56am

Just caight some nomad 95s on sale for $620 CAD thanks for the recommendation homie I think it’s gonna be exactly what I wanted
Oct 24 2021 1:22PM
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KCoCM
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evanballJust caight some nomad 95s on sale for $620 CAD thanks for the recommendation homie I think it’s gonna be exactly what I wanted


u wont be dissapointed in the nomads, they are so sick
Oct 24 2021 2:56PM
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switchlip2
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evanballJust caight some nomad 95s on sale for $620 CAD thanks for the recommendation homie I think it’s gonna be exactly what I wanted


Glad to help🤝🤝
Oct 25 2021 10:05AM
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sullivano*b
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Weirdo_PuppyThe ARV 86 isn’t that much of a playful ski. You can butter it if you try hard enough. But it would be very good on jumps. Both skis are very different from each other and you would probably be happier find a ski that is more in between the two like what @CarsonLentz said.


nah i saw a dude im pretty sure ski raced do a 360 nose butter going .1 mph on flat ground.
Oct 25 2021 12:40PM
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Weirdo_Puppy
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They’re soft but they aren’t your classic playful ski.
sullivanobrien_nah i saw a dude im pretty sure ski raced do a 360 nose butter going .1 mph on flat ground.
Nov 2 2021 12:53PM
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