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603pow
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I am moving to the Seattle area in November and am looking for a new pow ski to add to the quiver. I am 6'1" 180 pounds and a strong skier.

I am currently thinking the Line Blade Optic 114 might be a good ski to charge some deep powder lines. My only concern is the 24M radius, however. That possibly might be a little too large and I would struggle with some tree skiing?

Not really sure I grew up skiing on the east coast and have never been to the PNW so any advice/insight into what ski you all think would be best would be great!
Oct 16 2022 11:56AM
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Jems
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let me ask my buddy eric rq
Oct 16 2022 12:38PM
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Jems
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eric said buy jetskis
Oct 16 2022 12:38PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Blade Optic 114 will be fine. Line is actually out of Seattle. Don’t fret the radius because it doesn’t always give the complete picture and you’ll probably be slashing in trees rather than trying to get the ski on edge and use the shape to turn
Oct 16 2022 1:07PM
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Schoess
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You really don't need a super crazy fat ski to ride even deep powder.

I would check out the ON3P Jeffery 110. It's a great sweet spot in terms of float, size, weight, manuverability, etc. They'll last you forever and you'll love every second on them.
Oct 16 2022 1:26PM
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Casey
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SchoessYou really don't need a super crazy fat ski to ride even deep powder.

I would check out the ON3P Jeffery 110. It's a great sweet spot in terms of float, size, weight, manuverability, etc. They'll last you forever and you'll love every second on them.


Agreed. Personally I am always chasing the magic one ski quiver and that seems to be right around 110, camber rocker taper, still pretty fun switch, medium soft to medium stiff depending on preference, not too damp. From there it’s just whatever someone likes best.
Oct 16 2022 4:43PM
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Session
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SchoessYou really don't need a super crazy fat ski to ride even deep powder.

I would check out the ON3P Jeffery 110. It's a great sweet spot in terms of float, size, weight, manuverability, etc. They'll last you forever and you'll love every second on them.


J110 can pretty much do it all in the PNW. I have 118's, but the last few seasons I rode 108's or 110's 90% of the time.
Oct 17 2022 11:19AM
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Jems
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SessionJ110 can pretty much do it all in the PNW. I have 118's, but the last few seasons I rode 108's or 110's 90% of the time.

jeffreys are overrated as hell i barely
enjoy mine
Oct 17 2022 11:58AM
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Session
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Jemsjeffreys are overrated as hell i barely
enjoy mine


Your location and intent might have something to do with it.
Oct 17 2022 1:02PM
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Jems
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SessionYour location and intent might have something to do with it.


tf is that supposed to mean? I ski the same shit the everyone else does, they're not maneuverable or light in any way.
Oct 17 2022 1:10PM
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Schoess
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Jemstf is that supposed to mean? I ski the same shit the everyone else does, they're not maneuverable or light in any way.


You must be doing it wrong. Either that or you are comparing them to your 95 park skis on hardpack. Everything is relative to context
Oct 17 2022 1:52PM
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Jems
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SchoessYou must be doing it wrong. Either that or you are comparing them to your 95 park skis on hardpack. Everything is relative to context

i’m comparing them to the 5 or 6 other pairs of non park skis that ive tried at both bridger and big sky. i’m about to be in my third season with them, and each of them blows the jeffreys out of the water. on3p makes great parks skis but i don’t see the hype about jeffs.
Oct 17 2022 1:57PM
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Schoess
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I rode my j108's for a full season in the Midwest and then have 2 subsequent seasons on them outside the park in all conditions, from the Midwest to out here in SLC and have never felt them to be cumbersome. The hype around the Jeffery is that they arnt bad at anything and just like every other ON3P they just refuse to break.
Jemsi’m comparing them to the 5 or 6 other pairs of non park skis that ive tried at both bridger and big sky. i’m about to be in my third season with them, and each of them blows the jeffreys out of the water. on3p makes great parks skis but i don’t see the hype about jeffs.
Oct 17 2022 2:03PM
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nskerb
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Been skiing mt hood nearly exclusively since 2007. I went through the phase of skiing hellbents any time it snowed more than 4"... While fun, its pointless. There might be 1 day every other year where a ski wider than 110 would be better than a 100-110 underfoot ski. PNW snow packs up quick, even fresh tracks its dense to the point that you never really need float.
Oct 17 2022 5:54PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Bet the Whitewalker would be pretty great for you there.
Oct 17 2022 6:11PM
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leprechaunsissy
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Moment Garbones
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WoFIowz
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Jemstf is that supposed to mean? I ski the same shit the everyone else does, they're not maneuverable or light in any way.

Chicken legs
Oct 18 2022 1:28PM
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Jems
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Word_of_the_LordChicken legs

rode my roommates arv116s a few times last season, they are heavier and infinitely more maneuverable
Oct 18 2022 2:13PM
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Casey
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nskerbBeen skiing mt hood nearly exclusively since 2007. I went through the phase of skiing hellbents any time it snowed more than 4"... While fun, its pointless. There might be 1 day every other year where a ski wider than 110 would be better than a 100-110 underfoot ski. PNW snow packs up quick, even fresh tracks its dense to the point that you never really need float.


After watching IDEA I made my hellbents my daily driver for like 4 seasons. I got pretty good at managing zero edge grip death skidding.
Oct 18 2022 9:37PM
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nskerb
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Yeah, while stupid, nothing beats doing manuals straight down chopped out powder runs lol.
CaseyAfter watching IDEA I made my hellbents my daily driver for like 4 seasons. I got pretty good at managing zero edge grip death skidding.
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