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A nice ski for the whole resort but mostly carve/park

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blyatful
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Heyo guys i'd like to ask for some advice or any recommendations. I'm an advanced skier whose mostly sking in the swiss alps. I ski for 15+ but mostly focused on on and off pistr but

can do simple tricks like 180/360 and ride rails straight. I weight around 78kg and 180cm height (this is 5.9" i guess). I really want a ski to who i could ride the whole day in the resort so it should be stable but also butterable. I want to carve and improve my skills in the park and occaisonaly hit the pow. I don't really have a budget limitation. My favorites are Bc100 and ct2. 0 eventhough the atomic might not carve i heard alot positive stuff about it. Feel free to recommend any other ski you may think it's best for the mentioned conditions. I'm also open to listen to a good binding. So thank you very much and have a great day✌️
Nov 24 2021 5:48AM
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lil.Boye
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armada stranger might be something to look into. seems like it fits your style of riding well
Nov 24 2021 5:59AM
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blyatful
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Thanks man! I've just watched a vid about and it seems perfect!
lil.Boyearmada stranger might be something to look into. seems like it fits your style of riding well
Nov 24 2021 9:02AM
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blyatful
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Thanks man! I've just watched a vid about and it seems perfect! the only thing i don't like that much is its tail but yeah :)
lil.Boyearmada stranger might be something to look into. seems like it fits your style of riding well
Nov 24 2021 9:05AM
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dkels
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If you don't have a price limit, I'd consider checking out the Fat-ypus L-toro (https://www.fat-ypus.com/product/l-toro-copy/). Adam Delorme used to rip these all over (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2J92SxA3Rk&t=131s), so for a very park-capable all mountain ski, I think this would fit the ticket. Available in an athlete flex version if you're looking for some extra stability.
Nov 24 2021 10:32AM
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gardener-
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Look into the k2 reckoner 102. Had a day on them, they hold an edge surprisingly well on groomers and have a very very fun flex pattern
Nov 25 2021 11:29AM
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blyatful
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Thank you but i think that 182 might a bit to long since im not that good in park while 172 seem too short
dkelsIf you don't have a price limit, I'd consider checking out the Fat-ypus L-toro (https://www.fat-ypus.com/product/l-toro-copy/). Adam Delorme used to rip these all over (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2J92SxA3Rk&t=131s), so for a very park-capable all mountain ski, I think this would fit the ticket. Available in an athlete flex version if you're looking for some extra stability.
Nov 26 2021 9:23AM
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blyatful
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yeaah i thought about them too but quality doesn't seem that good. I would love to get a pair who is made in EU
gardener-Look into the k2 reckoner 102. Had a day on them, they hold an edge surprisingly well on groomers and have a very very fun flex pattern
Nov 26 2021 9:24AM
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Non_State_Actor
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blyatfulyeaah i thought about them too but quality doesn't seem that good. I would love to get a pair who is made in EU


That's all well and good but it really comes down to QA. K2 and Armada are both capable of producing high and low quality skis. We've seen some really whack product coming out of Armada's EU based factory recently. Try not to let the new cold war propaganda weigh too heavily in your ski decisions.
Nov 26 2021 1:45PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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If you can wait until next year for when they come into full production - fauna Omni. I’ve got a pair now and sound about what you’re looking for. Made in EU
blyatfulyeaah i thought about them too but quality doesn't seem that good. I would love to get a pair who is made in EU
Nov 26 2021 9:11PM
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blyatful
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So they're still a small business? I've never heard of them before but i'll check them.out once again
BradFiAusNzCoCaIf you can wait until next year for when they come into full production - fauna Omni. I’ve got a pair now and sound about what you’re looking for. Made in EU
Nov 27 2021 1:51AM
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blyatful
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True that! Wdym by saying "the new cold war propaganda"?
mystery3That's all well and good but it really comes down to QA. K2 and Armada are both capable of producing high and low quality skis. We've seen some really whack product coming out of Armada's EU based factory recently. Try not to let the new cold war propaganda weigh too heavily in your ski decisions.
Nov 27 2021 1:52AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yeah they’re a small business and they started on newschoolers @FaunaSkis
blyatfulSo they're still a small business? I've never heard of them before but i'll check them.out once again
Nov 27 2021 2:05AM
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blyatful
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How are they that cheap if they're made in EU and why did you mention to wait for next year? Sizes don't fit me well sincr i'm 180 ad their available lengths are 173 or 182. I'm not that good in park and would never buy a ski who is even longer than me tho
BradFiAusNzCoCaYeah they’re a small business and they started on newschoolers @FaunaSkis
Nov 27 2021 2:15AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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What do you mean “that cheap”? What price are you looking at? They’re aren’t in production yet. There were limited pre-production skis released for those who wanted to buy them. I mentioned next year because they are officially in production next year.

To be honest, I think you’re getting a bit to caught up with length of ski if you want a park/all mountain ski and you’re 180 tall. There are numerous factors to consider including: actual length of ski after pressing, effective edge, etc.
blyatfulHow are they that cheap if they're made in EU and why did you mention to wait for next year? Sizes don't fit me well sincr i'm 180 ad their available lengths are 173 or 182. I'm not that good in park and would never buy a ski who is even longer than me tho
Nov 27 2021 2:24AM
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blyatful
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i mean they coast in my currency 420.- and a faction ct2 would be around 699.- so alot cheaper. I think that you're not wrong in terms of ski length but i dont want a ski who is longer than myself. I think its harder to spin and easier to controll on rails
BradFiAusNzCoCaWhat do you mean “that cheap”? What price are you looking at? They’re aren’t in production yet. There were limited pre-production skis released for those who wanted to buy them. I mentioned next year because they are officially in production next year.

To be honest, I think you’re getting a bit to caught up with length of ski if you want a park/all mountain ski and you’re 180 tall. There are numerous factors to consider including: actual length of ski after pressing, effective edge, etc.
Nov 27 2021 4:37AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I don’t believe that is the final price they will sell at. They sold pre-production for $600 but the owner also does state that he deliberately tries to keep the prices relatively affordable.

There are many EU companies though if you’re looking for EU made and EU owned
blyatfuli mean they coast in my currency 420.- and a faction ct2 would be around 699.- so alot cheaper. I think that you're not wrong in terms of ski length but i dont want a ski who is longer than myself. I think its harder to spin and easier to controll on rails
Nov 27 2021 1:30PM
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