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Are Pescados right for me?

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brownetown
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Yo! So I’m seriously considering next year’s pescados but I wanted to see what y’all think. I’ve heard a bunch about their ‘legendary shape’ and how it hasn’t changed over the years and all that but are they gonna feel too short? Here’s what I’ve been riding for the past 4 years (from most days to fewest):

193cm Faction Prodigy 4.0 (112)
186cm J skis Metal (106)
189cm Head Kore 105
184cm Armada ARV 86
178cm j skis all plays (98) resold after 2days because too short lol)

I ski the PNW (Crystal, Baker, Stevens) and BC and need a dedicated pow ski - I still have the kores and a touring setup (on3p kartels). I like drops, charging open faces but also flowy lines through tight trees. I love to surf and I reckon these on a blower day would be too sick. I’m 6’1, 175lb.

Sorry for the life story, lemme know your thoughts. Any other tall-ish dudes ripping these bad mama jammas?
Feb 18 2023 4:03PM
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RCFS.TV
Posts: 17 - Karma: 467
I would seriously look at next year's Bacon based on your list of past skis. They are a bit more well rounded than Pescados and more versatile for different skiing styles/conditions. If you only want to use Pescados for the deepest days they are indeed really fun though.
Feb 18 2023 9:47PM
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RCFS.TV
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P.S. I am the same size as you for reference
Feb 18 2023 9:48PM
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brownetown
Posts: 439 - Karma: 4,275
Forsure, yeah I'll take a look at the bacons! I think I'll normally default to the kores since they're a total blast so I'll only need a ski for suuuuper deep days. I surf a retro fish shortboard and love the idea of having more effective edge jammed into a smaller playful slashy package which is where my interest in the Pescado is, especially as a powder ski. Thanks for the response
RCFS.TVI would seriously look at next year's Bacon based on your list of past skis. They are a bit more well rounded than Pescados and more versatile for different skiing styles/conditions. If you only want to use Pescados for the deepest days they are indeed really fun though.
Feb 19 2023 12:27AM
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.nasty
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brownetownI'll only need a ski for suuuuper deep days. I


If that's the case, yes go pescado. There really is no feeling like it in super deep now. Really is like surfing
Feb 19 2023 12:30PM
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KootenayRipper69
Posts: 74 - Karma: 425
If your looking for a pow ski your first choice should be the Hellbent. Pick up a used pair for a couple bucks. Can’t go wrong
Feb 20 2023 3:26AM
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OregonDead
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ha ha pescados are sick. I love mine. Kinda like they just took the extra tail off of a twin so it rides longer than 180 IMO
Feb 21 2023 12:43PM
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