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Best Pow Skis

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blyatful
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Yo guys i need a new pow ski to replace my 116jj ul. I really liked it and not sure wheter i should buy the new model, a whitewalker or some new skis.
I dont want some heavy ass skis.

So i just wanted to ask you guys which is your fav pow ski?

thanks
Dec 8 2023 5:01AM
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Ripline
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Whitewalker 121 is insane.
Or the Magic J UL, if you can find one.
Dec 8 2023 6:13AM
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blyatful
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RiplineWhitewalker 121 is insane.
Or the Magic J UL, if you can find one.


You like it better than the original 116? Dunno if i should go wider than 116
Dec 8 2023 6:22AM
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Ripline
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I like it more then the 116. But alot softer as well. Too me the 116 is more like a softsnow allmountain ski.
Dec 8 2023 8:15AM
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BallClapper
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Bent 120 for something a bit softer or if you want a beefier, chargier ski a Whitewalker 116. I was really considering the whitewalker but a buddy gave me his old 120's and I have had no complaints. Super fun ski.
Dec 8 2023 9:43AM
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profa_212
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If your criteria is to be light and playful, I think the best choices would be either the bentchetler 120 or the new arv jjul 116
Dec 8 2023 10:51AM
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blyatful
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profa_212If your criteria is to be light and playful, I think the best choices would be either the bentchetler 120 or the new arv jjul 116


Why wouldn't you throw either the normal whitewalker or the 121 in there?
Dec 8 2023 11:08AM
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profa_212
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blyatfulWhy wouldn't you throw either the normal whitewalker or the 121 in there?


never rode them. Cant speak to how good they are.

On paper they look quite good, though it should be noted that they are going to be a good bit stiffer than the JJ's you are coming from.
Dec 8 2023 11:19AM
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snowfinder
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Dec 8 2023 11:51AM
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BloodyBanana
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Those 179s? Those turned out fantastic
Dec 8 2023 12:18PM
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snowfinder
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BloodyBananaThose 179s? Those turned out fantastic


Yeah those are the 179s. Think the 189s are coming in later this month.
Dec 8 2023 2:07PM
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blyatful
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snowfinder


What brand is even that?
Dec 8 2023 3:11PM
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snowfinder
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https://heritagelabskis.com/products/hb122
blyatfulWhat brand is even that?
Dec 8 2023 3:27PM
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blyatful
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snowfinderhttps://heritagelabskis.com/products/hb122


Aaah sick! I kinda thought that they're looking like a k2.. ufortunately the sizes are not for me :/
Dec 9 2023 3:48AM
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Voyage86
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blyatfulAaah sick! I kinda thought that they're looking like a k2.. ufortunately the sizes are not for me :/


note the 179 is actuly 183 and the 189 is 193 so maybe it actuly is
Dec 9 2023 8:57AM
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PartyBullshiit
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blyatfulAaah sick! I kinda thought that they're looking like a k2.. ufortunately the sizes are not for me :/


What are you looking for size wise?
Dec 9 2023 10:01AM
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blyatful
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PartyBullshiitWhat are you looking for size wise?


So im 181 and i skied the jj in 185 which felt good. Soo looking for around 183-186
Dec 9 2023 11:45AM
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PartyBullshiit
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blyatfulSo im 181 and i skied the jj in 185 which felt good. Soo looking for around 183-186


Are you open to 190?
Dec 9 2023 7:12PM
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blyatful
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PartyBullshiitAre you open to 190?


Not sure.. might be to much ski. You have a recommendation?
Dec 10 2023 5:30AM
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JLej
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Praxis FRS
119 underfoot
Dec 10 2023 1:55PM
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Oskar_Munk
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Just went from Bent 120 to WhiteWalker 116. Def a new favourite ski for me.

WW stiff under foot, but super soft in the tips n tails, suits me way better than the BC120

WW a bit chargier n still feels good when snow isnt fresh
Dec 13 2023 12:44PM
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WittyCong
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blyatfulNot sure.. might be to much ski. You have a recommendation?


I got a set of Head Bonecrushers still in the plastic in 190cm if you're interested. Big ski though, may be out of the scope of what you're looking for
Dec 15 2023 8:39AM
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jompcock
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JJ UL if you get surfy and hit drops. Something with a longer turn radius if you don't know how to make turns.
Dec 16 2023 1:41AM
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mikem
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If you are skiing resort you don’t need over 108.


but WW is a seriously better ski than a bent.
Dec 16 2023 2:20AM
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blyatful
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mikemIf you are skiing resort you don’t need over 108.


but WW is a seriously better ski than a bent.


We usually have a lot of fresh snow here. What ski would you recommend?
Dec 16 2023 3:43AM
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iDontHitRails
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Whitewalker 116 is like a more responsive and energetic but less playful JJ ( still plenty playful) black crows anima is really fun, a little on the heavy side but lands cliffs bolts. Rossignol sender free 110 is incredible at charging skied out pow but slightly less fun in fresh powder. QST blank is a dead fish.
Dec 16 2023 11:37PM
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OregonDead
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Pescado
Dec 20 2023 12:56PM
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PartyBullshiit
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Ghost trains.
Dec 20 2023 1:40PM
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Kbob94
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I got a pair of brand new magic J ULs I’m selling if you’re interested. They’re one of if not the last pair available that I know of,
Dec 22 2023 7:53AM
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Twig
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I actually wrote about WW vs UL JJ: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/In-Depth-Review-2022-Armada-Whitewalker-JJ-Ultralight-Roofbox

Bent 120 is a pretty similar ski too. Personally, I actually kinda prefer heavier powder skis normally, we rarely get blower snow in Europe so a little weight can help.
Dec 22 2023 9:00AM
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blyatful
Posts: 93 - Karma: 270
TwigI actually wrote about WW vs UL JJ: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/In-Depth-Review-2022-Armada-Whitewalker-JJ-Ultralight-Roofbox

Bent 120 is a pretty similar ski too. Personally, I actually kinda prefer heavier powder skis normally, we rarely get blower snow in Europe so a little weight can help.


I will check that amout, thanks man! Which ski do you personally like the most?
Dec 22 2023 10:44AM
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