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Koshermilk
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I’m indecisive af so I can’t be making decisions for myself when it comes to buying skis. Looking for a pretty much strictly park ski that will be decently durable, around the 173-178 length range, and somewhat on the lighter side as I’ve always had heavier setups (just not looking for a noticeably heavy ski for swaps and stuff) I ski like 90% park 10% all mountain, slightly more rails than jumps as well but pretty even honestly. Also not looking for anything super soft, I still like my big jumps. Skis I’m currently looking at are arv 96’s, prodigy 1.0’s/2.0’s, revolt 95’s, icelantic 95’s, and liberty helix’s 88 or 98. Let me know what y’all think, I’m def open to other options as well
Apr 22 2022 5:29PM
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PhlebotomistOld
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Probably the icelantics, or vishnu keys
Apr 22 2022 9:19PM
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Lippamani
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Yeah I'd say keys or icelantics
Apr 22 2022 9:31PM
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isaacwrong
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helix 98 seems like a great option..on sale for 397 and i'm pretty sure there are some coupons floating around online
Apr 22 2022 9:54PM
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Sendyonthetendy
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surface skis are cheap and has somewhat good quality
Apr 23 2022 8:45AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Might want to throw in the fauna alparka 178 too into consideration from what you said. @milotv34 can give you 15% off too
Apr 23 2022 10:50AM
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LvdP
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Augment am 91, if they are not sold out already.
Apr 23 2022 11:41AM
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Koshermilk
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I like these suggestions but for the Icelandics are they are bit soft for bigger features? That’s my only concern
Apr 23 2022 3:28PM
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Koshermilk
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Also for the helix 98’s is 172 kind of short? I’m like 5’7 and I’m used to riding 181 magnus 90’s and 177 reckoners
Apr 23 2022 3:40PM
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Koshermilk
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LvdPAugment am 91, if they are not sold out already.


I’d love to get my hands on the augments but they are sold out sadly
Apr 23 2022 3:40PM
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Young_patty
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Get the nomad 95’s or the arv 96’s. Icelantic’s are just generally bombproof and fun skis, arv 96’s are all around a great value and a super versatile ski.
Apr 23 2022 3:42PM
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SaucySlider69
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I have ARV 96s and absolutely love them for skiing park in midwest and they have good support in tail and can still butter plus really good anywhere on the mountain
Apr 23 2022 5:30PM
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SaucySlider69
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SaucySlider69I have ARV 96s and absolutely love them for skiing park in midwest and they have good support in tail and can still butter plus really good anywhere on the mountain


plus they light
Apr 23 2022 5:39PM
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KilaTsunami
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I vote nomads for you
Apr 23 2022 6:20PM
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Koshermilk
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Feel like I want something a little stiffer than the icelantics from everything I’ve seen about them
Apr 23 2022 7:53PM
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Koshermilk
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Also budgets not the biggest deal with the help of pro deals
Apr 23 2022 7:55PM
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HaydenB
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ARV are definitely bombproof skis that aren't boards but you wont wash out on jumps either. Also can be found pretty cheap
Apr 23 2022 8:46PM
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KilaTsunami
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KoshermilkI like these suggestions but for the Icelandics are they are bit soft for bigger features? That’s my only concern


How much do u weigh, and what’s a big feature to you? When I demoed them I thought the flex was dialed in perfect
Apr 23 2022 8:54PM
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Koshermilk
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KilaTsunamiHow much do u weigh, and what’s a big feature to you? When I demoed them I thought the flex was dialed in perfect


I’m 145 , 5’7 and what I mean by big features is like 30-45 foot jumps
Apr 23 2022 9:45PM
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kohlfreeskier
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I had nomad 95s for just over two seasons, durability-wise they're pretty good and hands down the most fun ski I've had in the mountains, but dude for jumps if you're not landing bolts once the skis have been broken in a bit you're almost guaranteed washing out. I ended up switching to poachers for the past few seasons and I can't say enough good stuff about the ski, but they're for sure a bit heavier. Nomads are great but not so excellent for bigger jumps I found
Apr 23 2022 10:40PM
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Koshermilk
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kohlfreeskierI had nomad 95s for just over two seasons, durability-wise they're pretty good and hands down the most fun ski I've had in the mountains, but dude for jumps if you're not landing bolts once the skis have been broken in a bit you're almost guaranteed washing out. I ended up switching to poachers for the past few seasons and I can't say enough good stuff about the ski, but they're for sure a bit heavier. Nomads are great but not so excellent for bigger jumps I found


Ya that’s what I figured about the icelantics probs gonna go with something stiffer. Wish the Liberty helix 88’s were in stock cause I think I’d cop rn
Apr 23 2022 10:54PM
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Koshermilk
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If anyone sees this that has skied surfaces pls give me your two sense
Apr 23 2022 10:57PM
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Sendyonthetendy
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KoshermilkIf anyone sees this that has skied surfaces pls give me your two sense


i skied the royales this year and i loved em. durability wise not great but super fun skis. for what you’re looking for i’d go for either the sniper which is a 90 underfoot slightly stiffer park ski or the give’r which is 100 underfoot and is more of a park / all mountain ski.
Apr 24 2022 8:35AM
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skiP.E.I.
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Helix 88 is a great choice. Super light, loads of pop, stable on jumps. Ive been on mine for ~30 days, hitting rails every day with some rock jibs thrown in and only 1 edge crack.
Prodigy 1.0 is a great option too and more versatile. I'm still running a pair as urban/rock skis after 300ish days. They'd still be functional as a daily driver if I needed them for that.
Apr 24 2022 9:46AM
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hi_vis360
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1000 park might be what you're looking for if you can afford it
Apr 24 2022 11:26AM
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Koshermilk
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hi_vis3601000 park might be what you're looking for if you can afford it


I’m not a 1000 skis type of guy
Apr 24 2022 11:29AM
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hi_vis360
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KoshermilkI’m not a 1000 skis type of guy


Lol why not? Rider owned brand with a commitment to sustainability, they're just expensive af. Sounds like their park ski is what you are looking for
Apr 24 2022 11:34AM
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Koshermilk
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hi_vis360Lol why not? Rider owned brand with a commitment to sustainability, they're just expensive af. Sounds like their park ski is what you are looking for


Idk something about the all red topsheet doesn’t do it for me and ik topsheet don’t matter but 1000 skis are the one ski that bothers me
Apr 24 2022 11:41AM
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Koshermilk
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skiP.E.I.Helix 88 is a great choice. Super light, loads of pop, stable on jumps. Ive been on mine for ~30 days, hitting rails every day with some rock jibs thrown in and only 1 edge crack.
Prodigy 1.0 is a great option too and more versatile. I'm still running a pair as urban/rock skis after 300ish days. They'd still be functional as a daily driver if I needed them for that.


Didn’t realize how hard it is to get the helix 88’s rn
Apr 24 2022 12:00PM
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KilaTsunami
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KoshermilkI’m 145 , 5’7 and what I mean by big features is like 30-45 foot jumps


They won’t be too soft for u
Apr 24 2022 12:59PM
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milotv34
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hey! I can confirm the fauna alparkas in a 178 seem like a good option. I ski 90% park with 10% all mountain, (maine has small mountains) and the faunas are a really light and fun east coast park ski. took me a minute to figure out buttering them but they are really stable on jumps so i didnt mind. Ive skied 60+ days of rails on them so far and while i definitely have some edge cracks, nothing is pulling out of the ski and no core is exposed. Also, if you use code milo15 when you order you will get 15% off (or about 100$) from ur skis!
Apr 24 2022 8:08PM
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skiP.E.I.
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KoshermilkDidn’t realize how hard it is to get the helix 88’s rn


Shop at the hill I work at has some 175s for $475 CAD + shipping
Apr 24 2022 10:57PM
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Non_State_Actor
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skiP.E.I.Shop at the hill I work at has some 175s for $475 CAD + shipping

Drop us a link to the shop!
Apr 24 2022 11:02PM
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skiP.E.I.
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mystery3Drop us a link to the shop!


We don't have an online store. But I might be able to post them on eBay, or you can DM me to arrange payment. The ones we have are 21/22 graphic.
Apr 25 2022 7:07AM
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Koshermilk
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Aight ppl as an update I’ve narrowed it down to revolt 90’s and arv 96’s/edollos, Iceland’s are too soft for what I want for those who recommended those
Apr 26 2022 10:43AM
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Lippamani
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Honestly edollos have got to be my least favorite ski. Yall no I hate poachers but they are second to edollos.
KoshermilkAight ppl as an update I’ve narrowed it down to revolt 90’s and arv 96’s/edollos, Iceland’s are too soft for what I want for those who recommended those
Apr 26 2022 12:13PM
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Koshermilk
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LippamaniHonestly edollos have got to be my least favorite ski. Yall no I hate poachers but they are second to edollos.


Good to know, edollos are just a ski ived wanted to try out for a good minute
Apr 26 2022 1:53PM
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HaydenB
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now that they’re out jetskis
Apr 26 2022 7:07PM
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Koshermilk
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HaydenBnow that they’re out jetskis


I kinda wanna
Apr 26 2022 7:42PM
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BearsOnKetamine
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Sendyonthetendysurface skis are cheap and has somewhat good quality


Uh where did u hear they’re quality
Apr 27 2022 11:49AM
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Koshermilk
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BearsOnKetamineUh where did u hear they’re quality


I’ve heard good things about their quality too
Apr 27 2022 11:52AM
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BearsOnKetamine
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KoshermilkI’ve heard good things about their quality too


They are not that durable definitely more than line but I would say on3p Vishnu or Icelantic
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