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Flexible wide park skis

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SweetishFish
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I am currently looking for some flexible wide (around 105 waist) skis for next season. The skis I am looking at now are the movement fly 105s, fatypus m5, Icelandic nomad 106s, and saloman departs. Does anyone have any input on the flexibility of the skis I have said or any recommendations?
i currently ride Vishnu wides but am looking at other skis because of durability issues. I ride 90% park 10% all mountain.
Jan 7 2025 8:04PM
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trigg.fc
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have you considered surface givers or a pair of jeffreys?
Jan 7 2025 9:15PM
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SweetishFish
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trigg.fchave you considered surface givers or a pair of jeffreys?


I have heard that the Jeffreys are pretty stiff and i haven’t looked much at surfaces but i will
Jan 7 2025 9:26PM
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skimidwest016
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Definitely take a look at some givers I have a buddy who loves them and I’m looking at a pair myself
Jan 7 2025 9:40PM
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Pigeon.
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more vishnu wide
Jan 8 2025 2:42AM
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VISHNU
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Feel free to contact me if you'd like, interested to see what the problem is
Jan 8 2025 5:34AM
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No-Skill-Phil
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Maybe the Bacon 108? But I’d think a Wide would be way more durable.

Also, Line ain’t in the chat making sure your skis work as intended. Major props to Emmett.
Jan 8 2025 6:21AM
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SweetishFish
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VISHNUFeel free to contact me if you'd like, interested to see what the problem is


Let me start of by saying I love my wides and they are my favorite ski i have ever had, but even after detuning the edges I still have like 6 edge cracks per and and they are starting to peel of in some places after only 5 weeks of use
Jan 8 2025 8:10AM
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VISHNU
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Generally indicative of a defective ski (it happens) and something I would usually warranty, interested to know how you store them after skiing but you can just email me at contactvishnufreeski@gmail.com and we can figure something out
SweetishFishLet me start of by saying I love my wides and they are my favorite ski i have ever had, but even after detuning the edges I still have like 6 edge cracks per and and they are starting to peel of in some places after only 5 weeks of use
Jan 8 2025 9:54AM
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Mangomangler
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I just got 24' give'rs this year, great ski, durable flexy and feels stable all over the hill. That's my advice.
Jan 8 2025 10:34AM
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jfp
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Dynastar m free 108
Jan 8 2025 11:01AM
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Ethan99
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J ski The Vacations 104
Jan 8 2025 8:18PM
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skidemon22
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jfpDynastar m free 108


Can confirm, this is a pretty soft ski. Also can look at the Candide Resort 101, a tiny bit narrower than your ~105mm goal, but are pretty soft.
Jan 10 2025 2:14PM
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triplecork1440
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VISHNUFeel free to contact me if you'd like, interested to see what the problem is


my wet plus's are destroyed all of the metal peices on the tip and tall are jus coming off
Jan 16 2025 9:52AM
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muffMan.
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Wides and Jefferey’s are a very different ski. I have them both and prefer one over the other based on the day.

it you can’t work it out with Vishnu, I’d check out surface
Jan 16 2025 10:54AM
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No-Skill-Phil
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Did you epoxy and clamp when they started to lift? I’ve found that a little love goes a long way to keeping them going.
triplecork1440my wet plus's are destroyed all of the metal peices on the tip and tall are jus coming off
Jan 16 2025 4:12PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Huge props to Emmett for reaching out and offering warranty. Unlikely to see another brand do that. Stick to the wides if you like them, that's what I clicked the thread to recommend at first, and I still think it's the best option if you're spending that much time in the park.

I feel bad offering other recs now haha but I do love Icelantics and the Salomon depart might be a good option. It's not super flexible but feels buttery nonetheless due to the rocker.
Jan 16 2025 4:19PM
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