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Dedicated park/fun ski recommendations?

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XtRemE11
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Im having a hard time deciding what to get for a new park ski. Spent last year on my 186 jeffrey 108's, used them for my do everything ski, and they do pretty damn well in the park, but just a bit too much ski to really whip around, slow speed butter, etc. and on days when im lapping the park all day id rather not be beating on those.

I typically like a little wider park ski, i feel like 95-102 had been my sweet spot, and a decent rocker. And i like a ski thats easy to flex, as in easy to get into butters with little effort, but not be total noodles that just fold. they dont need to be great for massive jumps, I might hit legit very big 50+ ft park jumps a few times a year. mostly spend my time on medium sized jumps, side hits, knuckle fun, and lots of slow weird butters, and a lot of all mountain jibbing to and from the park.

The armada stranger looks really appealing, the only thing i dont like is that its designed as more traditional mount fun all mountain cruiser type ski. but it looks fun as hell as a more center mounted park ski.

Also looking at the reckoner 102, blend, el toro, frankenski. I feel like theres probably something else out there im not thinking of or that I dont know exists that would be a perfect fit.

any ideas?
Dec 15 2021 12:23AM
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keagan.karstens
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Reckoner 102 would be a good foot for u. Especially if you are looking for something with a little more *umpf* in it
Dec 15 2021 2:01AM
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muffMan.
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Wets
Dec 15 2021 2:16AM
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tarm
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Agreed. Or wet plus!
Coleg55Wets
Dec 15 2021 3:01AM
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dkels
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Highly recommend the L-toro! I think it would fit your needs perfectly and is SUCH a fun ski. In terms of durability, they're pretty remarkable and would be on-par with the moments (I think most people would agree that these indie brands have higher build qualities than the mainstream brands). Also, having race base is surprisingly really nice and I have found it challenging to go to any other ski without it after experiencing it. They typically have a killer end of the year sale in the ~June timeframe where they list almost all of their skis for $390 if you feel like you could wait. Definitely consider them :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2J92SxA3Rk&t=17s
Dec 15 2021 7:07AM
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DandieGotWets
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I have 8 days on my Wets (first season on them) and I’ve never had more fun skiing. Something about the ski being symmetrical and “soft” makes every day out there great. The wets added the fun factor to skiing that I was missing. Also, swing weight is LOW!

I’m no ski racer and was never taught how to ski correctly, but I’ve put my weight into the Wets multiple times at high speeds and they are yet to wash out on me. I think they are more stable then people assume them to be. They aren’t Volkl’s, but they got enough stiffness for non-park skiing (in my
opinion)

Maybe if you are looking for a wider ski look into the Wides? I’ve heard great things about the ski and could refer you to a few people for reviews on it I’d you’d like.
XtRemE11Im having a hard time deciding what to get for a new park ski. Spent last year on my 186 jeffrey 108's, used them for my do everything ski, and they do pretty damn well in the park, but just a bit too much ski to really whip around, slow speed butter, etc. and on days when im lapping the park all day id rather not be beating on those.

I typically like a little wider park ski, i feel like 95-102 had been my sweet spot, and a decent rocker. And i like a ski thats easy to flex, as in easy to get into butters with little effort, but not be total noodles that just fold. they dont need to be great for massive jumps, I might hit legit very big 50+ ft park jumps a few times a year. mostly spend my time on medium sized jumps, side hits, knuckle fun, and lots of slow weird butters, and a lot of all mountain jibbing to and from the park.

The armada stranger looks really appealing, the only thing i dont like is that its designed as more traditional mount fun all mountain cruiser type ski. but it looks fun as hell as a more center mounted park ski.

Also looking at the reckoner 102, blend, el toro, frankenski. I feel like theres probably something else out there im not thinking of or that I dont know exists that would be a perfect fit.

any ideas?
Dec 15 2021 10:33AM
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Chrischi69
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U could just size down to jeffery 96 or mag 102
Dec 15 2021 11:11AM
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XtRemE11
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Chrischi69U could just size down to jeffery 96 or mag 102


I know im really considering this, though my 108's i got with a softer flex and even then they're not what id consider soft, more like a 7/10. though on a 186 length ski, its a little harder to get your weight on the nose compared to short skis (ive had some med flex 175ish length skis that i could butter the shit out of and i feel like it was just cause i could get up on the tip and get the tips under me easier)

though the other thing stopping me is i still love my 108's for park, especially for throwing lofty slow spins, riding fast, weird transitions, i like them a lot in the park, they're just not very good at slow speed fucking around or especially getting techy. and i feel like a narrower shorter on3p will be too similar.
Dec 15 2021 4:12PM
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XtRemE11
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dkelsHighly recommend the L-toro! I think it would fit your needs perfectly and is SUCH a fun ski. In terms of durability, they're pretty remarkable and would be on-par with the moments (I think most people would agree that these indie brands have higher build qualities than the mainstream brands). Also, having race base is surprisingly really nice and I have found it challenging to go to any other ski without it after experiencing it. They typically have a killer end of the year sale in the ~June timeframe where they list almost all of their skis for $390 if you feel like you could wait. Definitely consider them :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2J92SxA3Rk&t=17s


I actually had the L toros awhile back, they might have been my favorite park skis ever, such a nice buttery flex that also was solid and stable when you need it. Its just like what? a 10 year old design now? doesnt mean its bad, just wanted to try something else for the sake of something different. I feel like if they blended that ski with some of their others, a little taper, earlier rise, but same flex and width, it would be soooo money.
Dec 15 2021 4:16PM
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XtRemE11
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should also say i like a ski that you can hold in a butter for awhile, a lot ive had flex nice and its easy to initiate but pop you out, which is nice in itself, but for what i want out of this ski i want something with a little more of that hinge effect
Dec 15 2021 4:22PM
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XtRemE11
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anyone know much about the season eqpt. kin? seems like a really fun shape. might be a bit stiff? im 5'11 170 lbs so would probably get the 181, but the 175 could be mega playful. the shape is awesome.
Dec 15 2021 6:12PM
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Chrischi69
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XtRemE11I know im really considering this, though my 108's i got with a softer flex and even then they're not what id consider soft, more like a 7/10. though on a 186 length ski, its a little harder to get your weight on the nose compared to short skis (ive had some med flex 175ish length skis that i could butter the shit out of and i feel like it was just cause i could get up on the tip and get the tips under me easier)

though the other thing stopping me is i still love my 108's for park, especially for throwing lofty slow spins, riding fast, weird transitions, i like them a lot in the park, they're just not very good at slow speed fucking around or especially getting techy. and i feel like a narrower shorter on3p will be too similar.


Im not a super techy guy i can do a few front swaps and a ok backswap but the magnus 90 didnt really feel too hard for me
Dec 16 2021 4:35PM
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sambuswell
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I know its a meme ski right now but the sego big horn 96 is a great ski for this. They feel like a lighter and snappier kartel 98, and are pretty soft but still hold up to speed. I'm selling my kartel 98s because I like mine so much
Dec 16 2021 4:48PM
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XtRemE11
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sambuswellI know its a meme ski right now but the sego big horn 96 is a great ski for this. They feel like a lighter and snappier kartel 98, and are pretty soft but still hold up to speed. I'm selling my kartel 98s because I like mine so much


the tip shape is a no go for me, especially after hearing about what i was worried about in a review, tips digging in on nollies n such. othewise they do seem dope
Dec 17 2021 2:00AM
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XtRemE11
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Man i had given zero thought to the B Dogs, but they might be top 3 choices now, I love what they did with the tip and tail shapes. I think right now its between the B Dogs, Stranger, and Season Eqpt kin. hard to tell but id assume the strangers are a little better for slow speed fucking around while the B Dogs might be a little better for when you're carrying more speed and can put more energy into em, they still seem pretty damn soft though.
Dec 17 2021 2:02AM
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