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Looking for a powder only ski rec

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sampli
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I’m looking for some nice fat floaters for deep powder days. Nice bowl and tree ski.

Been looking at Jskis, on3p, and candide skis…

I’m a big fan of my 92mm Jskis so leaning towards the “Elevation” ski
Feb 6 2024 10:46PM
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partyandBS
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i am a big fan of 5 point skis. i’m sure a bunch of brands are making them these days but my pow skis are fatypus d-riddims and they are bomb proof and i’m really able to rip them in tight trees because of that shape. RMU has similar shapes. you can easily go up a size for extra float and it skis like a much shorter ski
Feb 6 2024 11:58PM
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muffMan.
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partyandBSi am a big fan of 5 point skis. i’m sure a bunch of brands are making them these days but my pow skis are fatypus d-riddims and they are bomb proof and i’m really able to rip them in tight trees because of that shape. RMU has similar shapes. you can easily go up a size for extra float and it skis like a much shorter ski


I demoed a yle 118 and thing ripped. Ended up going with a steal on bibbys but might try em in the future.

Can definitely recommend bibbys/wildcats, they float great but busts through crud as well
Feb 7 2024 12:29AM
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sampli
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partyandBSi am a big fan of 5 point skis. i’m sure a bunch of brands are making them these days but my pow skis are fatypus d-riddims and they are bomb proof and i’m really able to rip them in tight trees because of that shape. RMU has similar shapes. you can easily go up a size for extra float and it skis like a much shorter ski

Actually never heard of that brand, will have to check it out
Feb 7 2024 12:56AM
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PartyBullshiit
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Moment Wildcat 190 118
Feb 7 2024 1:43AM
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Ripline
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Just bought the AK121

Havent tried them yet tho. But looks super fun.
Feb 7 2024 1:46AM
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sampli
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RiplineJust bought the AK121

Havent tried them yet tho. But looks super fun.

Yeah they look nice but the pure white top sheet for a powder ski is a turn-off for me
Feb 7 2024 1:59AM
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Ripline
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sampliYeah they look nice but the pure white top sheet for a powder ski is a turn-off for me


I agree. But I'll only use them for inboundspow.

Got a Magic J UL and ARG2 UL for serious days.
Feb 7 2024 2:03AM
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brownetown
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If you want pow only definitely go for the pescados. Way too fun and you can lean as far forward as you would on your normal skis so you can get cookin through tight trees with ease
Feb 7 2024 2:08AM
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cali_invader
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Praxis Protest.
Feb 7 2024 2:33AM
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jumpman101
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Jeffrey 118
Feb 7 2024 6:32AM
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dkels
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partyandBSi am a big fan of 5 point skis. i’m sure a bunch of brands are making them these days but my pow skis are fatypus d-riddims and they are bomb proof and i’m really able to rip them in tight trees because of that shape. RMU has similar shapes. you can easily go up a size for extra float and it skis like a much shorter ski


I 100% recommend the 5-point designs for tight tree skiing and love my d-riddims too!
Feb 7 2024 7:05AM
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WittyCong
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Fatypus FTW. Their skis are bomb proof. Been riding a bunch of different models over the years and I can attest to the quality and durability over time.

I also have a set of brand new head boneshakers listed on gear trade. Huge fat pow boards. The ones listed were brand new in the plastic that I just had laying around.
partyandBSi am a big fan of 5 point skis. i’m sure a bunch of brands are making them these days but my pow skis are fatypus d-riddims and they are bomb proof and i’m really able to rip them in tight trees because of that shape. RMU has similar shapes. you can easily go up a size for extra float and it skis like a much shorter ski
Feb 7 2024 8:52AM
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SlushSeason
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Go for the Season Forma instead. They're designed by the same guy for the same purpose, but they're not made in China and don't have Line's quality issues
brownetownIf you want pow only definitely go for the pescados. Way too fun and you can lean as far forward as you would on your normal skis so you can get cookin through tight trees with ease
Feb 7 2024 9:23AM
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BallClapper
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I would normally recommend bent 120's but prices are about to be fucked. I really want to support atomic but I think I might be moving to a new brand soon.
Feb 7 2024 10:29AM
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PartyBullshiit
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BallClapperI would normally recommend bent 120's but prices are about to be fucked. I really want to support atomic but I think I might be moving to a new brand soon.

Moments always accepting new riders.



shipping my bent 120’s off to a new home.


Feb 7 2024 11:22AM
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BallClapper
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Tell me more?
PartyBullshiitMoments always accepting new riders.
Feb 7 2024 11:24AM
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mikem
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I have some arv 116 JJs for sale 185cm if you want
Feb 7 2024 1:28PM
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sampli
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mikemI have some arv 116 JJs for sale 185cm if you want


These actually look pretty sweet, but would probably buy new skis if I picked em
Feb 7 2024 3:31PM
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