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Looking for a core pair of skis that aren't as soft as noodles

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micsinthetrees
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hi everyone, as the title says i don’t want to buy my next pair from a multinational. i’ve done a bit of research and most core skis seem REALLY soft. On3p really appeals to me but my friends who ride them say they’re super heavy and thats turning me off a bit ( is it true????). I like flexing my skis but i prefer doing stylish tech tricks & going big on jumps.

any recommendations, advice or insults are welcome
Mar 7 2024 3:36PM
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PissWizard69
Posts: 186 - Karma: 2,120
Go with the on3p’s. Mango’s are fire. Dont avoid a ski for being heavy.. just hit the gym alittle more
Mar 7 2024 3:39PM
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gustafsonkevin12
Posts: 32 - Karma: 83
micsinthetreeshi everyone, as the title says i don’t want to buy my next pair from a multinational. i’ve done a bit of research and most core skis seem REALLY soft. On3p really appeals to me but my friends who ride them say they’re super heavy and thats turning me off a bit ( is it true????). I like flexing my skis but i prefer doing stylish tech tricks & going big on jumps.

any recommendations, advice or insults are welcome


on3ps are great, definitely not super heavy. they arent the lightest skis, but they arent heavy by any means. youre also going to enjoy having that slight extra weight and stability off of larger jumps
Mar 7 2024 3:49PM
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Hapg
Posts: 19 - Karma: 156
on3ps really aren’t that stiff.
Mar 7 2024 4:45PM
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micsinthetrees
Posts: 26 - Karma: 157
Hapgon3ps really aren’t that stiff.


how do they compare to armada bdogs? that’s what i’m riding currently
Mar 7 2024 4:50PM
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steez_apprentice
Posts: 863 - Karma: 5,876
micsinthetreeshow do they compare to armada bdogs? that’s what i’m riding currently


definitely stiffer. I ride 181 Magnus 90s (mangos are relatively similar from what I hear) and they're definitely stiffer than bdogs. Honestly with 90 underfoot they don't weigh me down a ton compared to something like Vishnu Wides which are 106? underfoot i think.
Mar 7 2024 5:43PM
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officechair
Posts: 250 - Karma: 2,012
Jeffrey 100 and BDOG are the same weight according to their websites at 181/180cm.

**This post was edited on Mar 7th 2024 at 5:54:23pm
Mar 7 2024 5:52PM
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BallClapper
Posts: 2717 - Karma: 10,204
B dawg is pretty core.
Mar 7 2024 6:08PM
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hi_vis360
Posts: 5033 - Karma: 51,133
Get on3ps, anybody who says they are too heavy sucks at skiing
Mar 7 2024 7:06PM
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mikem
Posts: 900 - Karma: 8,468
vishnus +s or keys, they not multi-national they are culturally inclusive. :)

on3ps do sound so good on landings.
Mar 7 2024 7:50PM
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Zteezegod
Posts: 128 - Karma: 713
Might have to cop some rentals
Mar 7 2024 8:44PM
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SlushSeason
Posts: 871 - Karma: 6,678
American company making skis in China sounds multinational to me

Yes. On3p *thock* is the best ski sound
mikemvishnus +s or keys, they not multi-national they are culturally inclusive. :)

on3ps do sound so good on landings.
Mar 7 2024 9:14PM
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7822 - Karma: 21,855
Moments are dope. You could look at Skevik too- Canadian brand making some beautiful skis. Don't count Js out either.
Mar 7 2024 9:19PM
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Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4815 - Karma: 17,063
4FRNT Switch?
Mar 7 2024 10:31PM
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bigfaceboys
Posts: 258 - Karma: 1,825
Check out the Gilson Odyessy
Mar 8 2024 12:17AM
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FaunaSkis
Posts: 608 - Karma: 6,579
Our Alparka might suit what you’re looking for.

It’s more of a classic park ski at 86mm underfoot, symmetric sidecut, fairly stiff cambered ski underfoot softening to the slightly rockered ends with a ton of rebound from carbon stringers down the length of the ski.

drop me a DM if you’re interested.
Mar 8 2024 5:12AM
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LOOK_at_me
Posts: 254 - Karma: 2,218
Season Kins are pretty fun. They are playful but stiff enough not to wash out if you land backseat. Also coming up soon they will probably do an end of season deal.
Mar 8 2024 8:21AM
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WittyCong
Posts: 211 - Karma: 737
fatypus l-toro. end of season deals right now
Mar 8 2024 8:27AM
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ZenyattaKick
Posts: 359 - Karma: 2,444
God please be a shit post, please god please.
Mar 8 2024 10:27AM
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micsinthetrees
Posts: 26 - Karma: 157
ZenyattaKickGod please be a shit post, please god please.

since i’m so core, i won’t take you seriously if you can’t cork 7 blunt. best regards.
Mar 8 2024 10:34AM
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ZenyattaKick
Posts: 359 - Karma: 2,444
micsinthetreessince i’m so core, i won’t take you seriously if you can’t cork 7 blunt. best regards.


I can cork your mom, that’s pretty core if u ask me
Mar 8 2024 11:43AM
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KilaTsunami
Posts: 3043 - Karma: 28,883
I'd pick either Vishnu Key, or Icelantic Nomad
Mar 8 2024 12:26PM
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maaattt
Posts: 2509 - Karma: 30,487
Weight doesn't matter at a resort

**This post was edited on Mar 8th 2024 at 1:51:07pm
Mar 8 2024 1:50PM
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mrk127
Posts: 1803 - Karma: 16,314
The Deviation Ballistic is my favorite park ski I've ever ridden. Seems to fit your requirements
Mar 8 2024 9:50PM
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Clark456
Posts: 53 - Karma: 343
My moment frankenskis are awsome both inside and outside the park and way stiffer than my freinds candide 2.0s and wets idk how they compare to bdog tho
Mar 9 2024 2:33AM
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