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rojo.grandeDon’t waste your money they’ll last a week
Farmville420my 112s been holding up all season, no edge cracks or anythin, just something I’ve noticed
rojo.grandeDepends how much they see metal. Each personal account I’ve heard from the 102s they’ve lasted sub a month. Granted it depends how hard you ride and how hard you detune, but ‘Spose the poachers durability makes the rec 102s look like a joke
Farmville420I was moreso suggesting I think it’s just a 102 problem, i don’t beat the shit outta the 112s cuz I’ve heard all the horror stories but I’m pretty surprised at how they’re holding up.
Also yeah, nothing compares to poachers. The Allplays seem to be on track but idk if I’ll get 5 years outta them
SchoessUnfortunately they will not hold up. They are very very soft in person, so no concerns about it being too stiff
WJSkier09I also want a ski with a lot of rocker
WJSkier09Looking into buying park/all mountain ski for next year. I've looked at vishnus but i feel like the wets aren't wide enough underfoot and wides are too wide for me. I ski at a mid sized new england mtn and am around 5'6 and like 140. I'm not super good in the park just basic swaps and some 2s on but hopefuly bigger tricks soon. I want somthing thats pretty soft and floppy but the wets kind of scare me cause i feel they might be too soft. I've been looking at the rec 102 but the k2 website says they are 7/10 flex. So im looking for a ski thats buttery and can hit medium to large jump and preferebly 95-105 underfoot. Sorry for making this whole thread just looking for some recommendations.
rojo.grandeDepends how much they see metal. Each personal account I’ve heard from the 102s they’ve lasted sub a month. Granted it depends how hard you ride and how hard you detune, but ‘Spose the poachers durability makes the rec 102s look like a joke
Vish-shoeOther, better options:
Surface Giver (100 underfoot, 600$)
-Have not tried them myself, surface rates the flex a 4/10
Armada Edollo (98 underfoot, 520$)
-A less buttery ski but very stable on jumps, you can still butter it with good form
ON3P Mango 100 (100 underfoot, 800$)
-Very easy to butter, ok on jumps
Line Blend (100 underfoot, 520$)
- very fun and playful, but terrible on jumps, may explode after 2 days
Jskis Allplay (98 underfoot, 700$)
-Have not tried them myself, but I have heard they are incredibly playful
**This post was edited on Mar 12th 2023 at 11:01:29pm
WJSkier09So ig rn I’m debating between the rec 102 and revolt 104 which one u guys think is best for what I’m doing. Rails,butters,jumps, all mountain, and occasional powder.
tominiemenmaaPLEASE do yourself a favor and do not buy the wReckoners. My pair had multiple cracks in every four edges and one bulged sidewall after FIFTH DAY riding them.
Luckily got my money back and will not be buying another pair.
JammuMine hold up longer, not sure if others had bad luck or I good :D wide skis don’t like edge first landings to rails though.
tominiemenmaaMoved to Faction Prodigy 3.0 after the wReckoners, which is wider and not that much heavier ski and skied them just as hard for 115 days. Which is more than double the days I've gotten out of any ski I've had. Those include Völkl Revolt95, Armada ARV96, 2x Edollo, Line TWP & K2 wReckoner102.
Eli.braun98The allplays are the most fun ski I've ever been on
JammuAnd some people wreck their factions in no time :)
Vish-shoeOther, better options:
Surface Giver (100 underfoot, 600$)
-Have not tried them myself, surface rates the flex a 4/10
Armada Edollo (98 underfoot, 520$)
-A less buttery ski but very stable on jumps, you can still butter it with good form
ON3P Mango 100 (100 underfoot, 800$)
-Very easy to butter, ok on jumps
Line Blend (100 underfoot, 520$)
- very fun and playful, but terrible on jumps, may explode after 2 days
Jskis Allplay (98 underfoot, 700$)
-Have not tried them myself, but I have heard they are incredibly playful
**This post was edited on Mar 12th 2023 at 11:01:29pm
WJSkier09So ig rn I’m debating between the rec 102 and revolt 104 which one u guys think is best for what I’m doing. Rails,butters,jumps, all mountain, and occasional powder.
CharlieSutcliffeSounds like Misfit 106 would be perfect for u. I ride mine every single day and do everything from street to backcountry to big mountain comps and they do they all super well.
They have way more camber than any other ski i’ve come across and no metal so they’re super springy, basically just makes for a ski with a bunch of energy u can juice. Noses and tails are very soft but it’s stiff enough underfoot to hold up when ur hauling ass in bumps. Still feels so nice buttering tho.
Durability wise they’re actually incredible. I’ve probably put 50 days on em and have gotten one core shot (literally bucked into the air by a shark, hardest i’ve ever hit a rock) and dented the edge in by the tail when i clipped on a lip slide (probably should have destroyed the edge). I’ve landed straight on rocks, concrete, and stairs pretty hard and haven’t had any issue.
Final selling point is they’re $500 (currently sold out, pre order this summer) and next years graphics should be dope.
tominiemenmaaCandide's yes. Prodigy's not.
JammuMany reviews claim also prodigy..
WJSkier09These things look dope! How are they on rails, jumps and other park features?
CharlieSutcliffeSounds like Misfit 106 would be perfect for u. I ride mine every single day and do everything from street to backcountry to big mountain comps and they do they all super well.
They have way more camber than any other ski i’ve come across and no metal so they’re super springy, basically just makes for a ski with a bunch of energy u can juice. Noses and tails are very soft but it’s stiff enough underfoot to hold up when ur hauling ass in bumps. Still feels so nice buttering tho.
Durability wise they’re actually incredible. I’ve probably put 50 days on em and have gotten one core shot (literally bucked into the air by a shark, hardest i’ve ever hit a rock) and dented the edge in by the tail when i clipped on a lip slide (probably should have destroyed the edge). I’ve landed straight on rocks, concrete, and stairs pretty hard and haven’t had any issue.
Final selling point is they’re $500 (currently sold out, pre order this summer) and next years graphics should be dope.
tominiemenmaaPopular skis get many whatever's, but the scale is WAY different than of the Candide's, which exploded left & right after a few laps. Their reputation is/was well earned.
Farmville420Can’t tell if bot account or not but I will be the real person to second misfits, I’ve seen enough from people that own that own and can at least confirm they are legit skis. Legit as in built like skis and function like skis, look pretty buttery, and seem pretty durable. Never owned them but I would bet that for $500 they’re a genuinely solid option.
CharlieSutcliffereal life bot 😵💫 "stale ass goofy lookin dude who runs his mouth too much" -23 yelp reviews
Farmville420I don’t actually know what any of that means but I just meant low post count, no photos or videos, no threads, just a few replies in threads about misfits and nothing else, so I was backing up what you were saying lol
Farmville420You should be a brand ambassador for faction I always see you posting the same story about breaking reckoners and then buying factions and never having an issue lmfao
tominiemenmaaShould I make up new ones or stick to my own experiences like I've been doing so far? Or should I answer every thread 189 wets instead and lower the quality of conversation here even lower?
The wReckoner 102 is a shitty quality ski and people need to know about it. The Prodigy 3.0 is, in my opinion, an awesome ski which compliments my skiing so many ways. Why wouldn't I tell it to people?
Farmville420Oh 189 west responses are lame as fuck, I’m with you there. I just thought it was funny that every time I see a reckoner thread I see ur username and the word “wReckoner” in the reply and it cracks me up
tominiemenmaaThe wReckoner 102 is a shitty quality ski and people need to know about it.
Christian_BaleAgreed. Get reckoners and you will have the time of your life, for about a week. Fun to ride but dogshit durability
TemetiusMine held up 2 full seasons with NO maintanance, not even one wax lol
Christian_BaleDo you hit a lot of rails?
TemetiusEvery single day of skiing
