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Favorite ski?

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i.love.jibbs
Posts: 26 - Karma: 140
What’s your favorite ski of all time? Interested to see what NS as a whole likes. Doesn’t have to be park, could be all-mountain, powder, whatever :-)
May 14 2023 3:59PM
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AlmostCooler
Posts: 584 - Karma: 3,631
Moment Wildcat
May 14 2023 4:13PM
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vroskii
Posts: 957 - Karma: 5,958
Wet for now

Ill see how keys ride but they’ll probably be added to the I 😍 list I have
May 14 2023 4:59PM
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Eli.braun98
Posts: 213 - Karma: 1,431
4frnt devs or on3p mango 100's
May 14 2023 5:19PM
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PartyBullshiit
Posts: 3520 - Karma: 16,242
Moment chipotle blades, but I expect my moment meridians to surpass those.
May 14 2023 5:24PM
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SchizoSkier
Posts: 2718 - Karma: 29,176
Surface giver
May 14 2023 8:29PM
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Paul.Marik
Posts: 1120 - Karma: 1,868
K2 Iron Maiden I think from 2013
May 14 2023 10:11PM
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piss.boy
Posts: 1491 - Karma: 10,615
at the end of the season my sakanas were pretty up there. I enjoyed my wets enough but i think my keys will be more fun
May 14 2023 10:56PM
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Crabbeski_NB
Posts: 136 - Karma: 552
Salomon Dumont
May 14 2023 11:36PM
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cadebucket
Posts: 294 - Karma: 970
194 4frnt devastator
May 15 2023 12:14AM
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switchlip2
Posts: 2070 - Karma: 24,396
The wet pre 22/23 is my favorite ski. 183 fits my short ass perfect
May 15 2023 12:25AM
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Gnar_Shralp406
Posts: 329 - Karma: 2,085
cadebucket194 4frnt devastator


Knows what's up



**This post was edited on May 15th 2023 at 12:42:12am
May 15 2023 12:40AM
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migidimigi
Posts: 409 - Karma: 3,009
Among park skis pre-2020 Candide 2 was the best ski I have had so far. Unfortunately the tips and tails would explode after a month or two, but they were super fun until that.

Outside twintip-realm skiing Sakanas is better than sex
May 15 2023 12:53AM
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Farmville420
Posts: 4551 - Karma: 58,037
Paul.MarikK2 Iron Maiden I think from 2013

I always wanted a pair of those when I was younger
May 15 2023 1:31AM
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GYRO_LTD
Posts: 49 - Karma: 306
Fav twins gotta b edollos but sakanas are my fav directional
May 15 2023 2:06AM
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johnblaze
Posts: 1460 - Karma: 2,539
K2 Public Enemy.
May 15 2023 9:52AM
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SchizoSkier
Posts: 2718 - Karma: 29,176
GYRO_LTDFav twins gotta b edollos but sakanas are my fav directional


Edollos ski beautifully, too bad the durability sucks and you can only get a handful of days out of them
May 15 2023 9:54AM
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j.roc
Posts: 427 - Karma: 2,484
Armada ARV 96 is my favorite so far
May 15 2023 11:30AM
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i.love.jibbs
Posts: 26 - Karma: 140
j.rocArmada ARV 96 is my favorite so far


How’s the quality of those? From what I hear Armada isn’t doing too well in terms of quality
May 15 2023 11:31AM
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womp*glomp
Posts: 139 - Karma: 947
Their quality is insane compared to lines
i.love.jibbsHow’s the quality of those? From what I hear Armada isn’t doing too well in terms of quality
May 15 2023 11:37AM
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j.roc
Posts: 427 - Karma: 2,484
qrabsTheir quality is insane compared to lines


Agreed. I'm on my third pair of Armadas and each has lasted me several seasons. Prior to me switching to Armada 10+ years ago, I'd only get one season out of all my previous skis...
May 15 2023 11:46AM
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i.love.jibbs
Posts: 26 - Karma: 140
qrabsTheir quality is insane compared to lines


Alr
May 15 2023 11:46AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
Posts: 6910 - Karma: 60,189
Fauna Omni takes the cake for me
May 15 2023 12:27PM
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KilaTsunami
Posts: 2870 - Karma: 27,173
toesnailWet for now

Ill see how keys ride but they’ll probably be added to the I 😍 list I have


Youre gonna love them. just be sure to detune them heavily.
May 15 2023 12:31PM
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Flacker
Posts: 577 - Karma: 1,268
2014 Rossi Slats... rode them for 6 years greatest ski I ever rode in my life.
May 15 2023 1:08PM
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SchizoSkier
Posts: 2718 - Karma: 29,176
j.rocAgreed. I'm on my third pair of Armadas and each has lasted me several seasons. Prior to me switching to Armada 10+ years ago, I'd only get one season out of all my previous skis...


Dang I must’ve got unlucky. Mine blew up after less than 15 days
May 15 2023 1:09PM
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IsaacNW82
Posts: 769 - Karma: 6,693
Rossignol s3's were the first nice ski I owned and were a massive game changer for me and my brother growing up skiing.

Any big fat reverse camber Volkl ski (Kuro, One, Two or Three) was just so much fun and unlike anything else I've skied at least at the time. Plus my first backflip, flatspin, and double backflip were both on ridiculous Volkl skis so theres that

Honestly I think both of those skis are kinda outdated designs at this point and there are better options now, but I'll always have a soft spot for those. On the other hand another ski that has really stood the test of time design-wise is Armada Magic J's, I think in many ways that ski was ahead of its time
May 15 2023 3:52PM
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GYRO_LTD
Posts: 49 - Karma: 306
SchizoSkierEdollos ski beautifully, too bad the durability sucks and you can only get a handful of days out of them


Only issue I have had is the sidewall blew out on one of my pairs but I just drilled it out and re cast the sidewall with epoxy. Way more durable then any lines tho.
May 15 2023 4:01PM
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Pablo_Sanchez
Posts: 694 - Karma: 5,508
IsaacNW82Rossignol s3's were the first nice ski I owned and were a massive game changer for me

Same here, probably still my favorite ski I’ve had, I was so sad when I finally had to retire them
May 15 2023 4:58PM
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Eli.braun98
Posts: 213 - Karma: 1,431
IsaacNW82Rossignol s3's were the first nice ski I owned and were a massive game changer for me and my brother growing up skiing.

I picked up a pair at a ski swap earlier this year for like 50 bucks and then remounted them myself. They are actually a lot of fun considering they're 10 years old
May 15 2023 5:23PM
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KilaTsunami
Posts: 2870 - Karma: 27,173
j.rocArmada ARV 96 is my favorite so far


In my book, Nothin will top that AR7 tho. Man that was a good ski
May 15 2023 8:13PM
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SkiBud2
Posts: 73 - Karma: 202
1000’s all mountain 178, just pure fun.
May 15 2023 9:10PM
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oldmanski
Posts: 3270 - Karma: 23,401
ON3P Kartels have been a great ski but it is time to retire them. Im on Fauna Pioneers now and dig them!
May 16 2023 4:50AM
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LukeTheWaffle
Posts: 1844 - Karma: 8,857
my 192 whitewalkers

absolutely a dream
May 16 2023 7:09AM
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FinnJD
Posts: 31 - Karma: -57
2021 edollo, such a classic top sheet and great ski
May 16 2023 7:40AM
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KungKalmar
Posts: 1472 - Karma: 12,325
SkiBud21000’s all mountain 178, just pure fun.


Hows the flex on the all mountain? are they worth 900€?
May 16 2023 8:59AM
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SkiBud2
Posts: 73 - Karma: 202
They are very flexible, most people when check out are more concerned how the do on groomers. I love moguls, steeps and trees and the fantastic for them. I enjoy them on the groomers, if I in the right rhythm they are great groomer ski. My only knock is at very high speeds I would prefer a stiffer ski.
May 16 2023 9:25AM
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muffMan.
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 25,586
Still Jeffereys for me. I got 102 191 and the length and width is mint. Got them mounted up +2 from rec for next season to change it up but they rip.

Don’t get me wrong I love my wides, but find myself switching out the wides for my jeffereys 8/10 days. You just can’t beat them
May 16 2023 10:15AM
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j.roc
Posts: 427 - Karma: 2,484
KilaTsunamiIn my book, Nothin will top that AR7 tho. Man that was a good ski


AR7's were my first Armada's. Loved that ski, it got me hooked on the brand!
May 16 2023 11:58AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
Posts: 9266 - Karma: 67,497
Fatypus D Sender 194 with the flat tail. Stable, but still so fun, and the big noses with a huge amount of tip splay were incredible for nollies.
May 16 2023 12:11PM
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KilaTsunami
Posts: 2870 - Karma: 27,173
j.rocAR7's were my first Armada's. Loved that ski, it got me hooked on the brand!


Not only did it get me hooked on park skiing, but park skis in general.. that thing could rip anywhere, and held up so well. My old pair is in solid condition still and I don’t even ride them anymore lol
May 16 2023 12:33PM
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JAlps
Posts: 555 - Karma: 1,937
Magic J
2013-ish SFB/Opus
Sakana
May 16 2023 2:44PM
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SupremeChairlift
Posts: 301 - Karma: 3,799
It's been said before but 4frnt Devastators.

I've been a fan of no camber skis since I skied some Moment Night Trains years ago and I think the Devastators have perfected the no camber design. The ski is really maneuverable but it is stiff enough to where you can still charge pretty hard on it. It performs well going fast and making big turns but also pivots through tricky terrain better than any other ski I've been on. It just feels like a complete ski. It's comfortable going fast or slow, big turns or small turns, straightlining it or slashing sideways, buttering, and it doesn't feel like it will catch when you are off balance. Perfect ski for skiing loose but powerful. @4FRNT knocked it out of the park and I hope that this iteration of the ski stays around for a long time.

Also, if you've never skied powder will a fully rockered ski do yourself a favor and pick up a pair.
May 16 2023 4:44PM
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Ole12
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2019 armada arv 106
dope topsheet and they are indestructible but a little heavy
May 16 2023 5:12PM
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Pakanaka
Posts: 312 - Karma: 1,966
On3p mango's for sure
May 16 2023 5:14PM
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officechair
Posts: 229 - Karma: 1,819
Current model Cochise 106 will be tough to beat for me. It’s always a safe pick any day.

**This post was edited on May 17th 2023 at 11:36:38am
May 17 2023 11:34AM
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4FRNT
Posts: 436 - Karma: 6,160
Eli.braun984frnt devs or on3p mango 100's


Devs forever
May 17 2023 2:05PM
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4FRNT
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cadebucket194 4frnt devastator


Should we bring back the 194 length?
May 17 2023 2:06PM
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Eli.braun98
Posts: 213 - Karma: 1,431
4FRNTShould we bring back the 194 length?


yes
May 17 2023 2:14PM
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olic
Posts: 293 - Karma: 926
Line Invader (2008) - honestly the most fun ski I have ever ridden
Line Chronic (2014)
Moment Wildcat (2021)
May 18 2023 8:39AM
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WoFIowz
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I need to try more skis, but goddamn the Wrenegade 96 tends to be what I ride 95% of days. Gonna be a sad day when they die
May 18 2023 10:45AM
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