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Key vs bent 100

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beepski
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I’m looking for a stiffer park ski that would be jump focused but still able to do rails. I have a pair of wides and I love them but sometimes I need a stiffer ski on big jumps. I’m in between bent 100 and keys. Which should I get?
Feb 11 2024 5:05PM
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Kevinb5
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Keys are not that stiff
Feb 11 2024 6:37PM
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jumpman101
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Look at Jeff 100
Feb 11 2024 6:49PM
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beepski
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jumpman101Look at Jeff 100


I was, but I heard there heavy and I’m worried about that.
Feb 11 2024 6:52PM
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hi_vis360
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beepskiI was, but I heard there heavy and I’m worried about that.


Don’t be afraid of heavy skis. They ski great and will make you better and look smoother and more stylish. Light skis are for rails/jibs and touring
Feb 11 2024 7:00PM
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Someguy9
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I have bent 100s and they’re great jus don’t mount them factory
Feb 11 2024 7:12PM
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Celery
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Keys are rather soft, the poacher could be a good option.
Feb 11 2024 7:17PM
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tombradypreroll
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beepskiI was, but I heard there heavy and I’m worried about that.

They’re actually not as heavy as I expected, you’ll get used to them super fast
Feb 11 2024 7:26PM
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isaacwrong
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hi_vis360Don’t be afraid of heavy skis. They ski great and will make you better and look smoother and more stylish. Light skis are for rails/jibs and touring


This is so tru..especially when landing on/off bigger features
Feb 11 2024 9:04PM
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beepski
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Ok, u guys convinced me. I am now between Jeffery’s and bent 100s. I think I might even do a new post.
Feb 11 2024 9:11PM
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BallClapper
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Revolt 95 would be a solid option. Or even the 85. The 95 is a bit more jib oriented.
Feb 11 2024 9:19PM
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K-Dot.
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The listed weight of bent 100s at 180cm is lighter than the listed weight of keys at 180cm..

Also light skis are great, it’s obviously preference but acting like heavier skis are somehow inherently superior is just turning a blind eye to some seriously fun modern ski designs. Most people I’ve known that prefer heavy skis are either tall, heavy, or both, if you aren’t then there’s not much reason in throwing around a heavy ass park ski just because people on this website said you should.
Feb 11 2024 10:21PM
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PartyBullshiit
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Don’t get bents
Feb 11 2024 11:15PM
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KilaTsunami
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Bents are overrated imo. And Keys are veryy soft by the rest of industry standards. Check out Volkl Revolt, and Icelantic Nomad for a very park capable twin tip.
Feb 13 2024 9:05PM
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Pablo_Sanchez
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Honestly neither
Feb 13 2024 11:33PM
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