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Cop or Drop: CT 3.0s

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ORfscy
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I found some CT 3.0s, never been mounted, perfect condition at a local gear trade shop for like $250. Issue is they are 204cm, I am 6' 3" or 191cm so they seem pretty tall. I am super light (160lbs)

I ski in the PNW at a small mountain, so great snow is rare, I like charging in crud, lots of side hits, some cliffs. So I feel like a longer ski is not really a con for these things. I do go in the trees a lot so might be an issue but usually the trees aren't super tight. I never hit rails and am not in the park often because local hill doesn't have a park.

Only ski I've ever skied is my Faction Prodigy 2.0s which are 177s. So super short for me, but I love them so much. But definitely looking to upgrade.

I would really appreciate any advice or relevant experience
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Biffbarf
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That is not an issue at all those skis sound fuckin sick. If you don't want them I'd seriously consider copping them from you

Never been on the 3.0 but the 4.0 was a ton of fun. Ski was so loose but still had a ton of pop

Edit: going to a 204 from a 177 is gonna be a shock and may not be best for your hill actually. Sorry just got stoked about those skis because they're so unique

**This post was edited on Jan 9th 2025 at 4:47:28pm
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ORfscy
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ASSholebomber22That is not an issue at all those skis sound fuckin sick. If you don't want them I'd seriously consider copping them from you

Never been on the 3.0 but the 4.0 was a ton of fun. Ski was so loose but still had a ton of pop

Edit: going to a 204 from a 177 is gonna be a shock and may not be best for your hill actually. Sorry just got stoked about those skis because they're so unique

**This post was edited on Jan 9th 2025 at 4:47:28pm


I'm prepared for a major change, but why do you think they might not be great for the hill? Might just grab them and decide later, will let you know if I get them and decide I don't want them in case you want them. Thanks for the response
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BallClapper
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ORfscyI found some CT 3.0s, never been mounted, perfect condition at a local gear trade shop for like $250. Issue is they are 204cm, I am 6' 3" or 191cm so they seem pretty tall. I am super light (160lbs)

I ski in the PNW at a small mountain, so great snow is rare, I like charging in crud, lots of side hits, some cliffs. So I feel like a longer ski is not really a con for these things. I do go in the trees a lot so might be an issue but usually the trees aren't super tight. I never hit rails and am not in the park often because local hill doesn't have a park.

Only ski I've ever skied is my Faction Prodigy 2.0s which are 177s. So super short for me, but I love them so much. But definitely looking to upgrade.

I would really appreciate any advice or relevant experience
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Biffbarf
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ORfscyI'm prepared for a major change, but why do you think they might not be great for the hill? Might just grab them and decide later, will let you know if I get them and decide I don't want them in case you want them. Thanks for the response


They have a ton of rocker, are pretty loose and are long af. If your hill is icy and doesn't have a ton of terrain to open them up them they may kick your ass more than you want them too. Not that i think they'd be particularly demanding at your size but there's a reason skis over even 190 are pretty rare nowadays
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skidemon22
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What year CT3.0 and what binding are you mounting on it?
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ORfscy
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ASSholebomber22They have a ton of rocker, are pretty loose and are long af. If your hill is icy and doesn't have a ton of terrain to open them up them they may kick your ass more than you want them too. Not that i think they'd be particularly demanding at your size but there's a reason skis over even 190 are pretty rare nowadays


Makes sense, thanks. I think I'm gonna leave them because they're a lot older than I initially thought (2016-2017). Thanks for the advice
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ORfscy
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skidemon22What year CT3.0 and what binding are you mounting on it?


They are older than I originally thought (2016-17) and I don't think I'm gonna buy. Probably would have mounted pivots because I have a pro deal for them.
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Biffbarf
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ORfscyMakes sense, thanks. I think I'm gonna leave them because they're a lot older than I initially thought (2016-2017). Thanks for the advice


Are they unmounted? Those are the og years I think.
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ORfscy
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ASSholebomber22Are they unmounted? Those are the og years I think.


Yep, unmounted
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Biffbarf
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ORfscyYep, unmounted


If you were concerned about the age of them I wouldn't be. None of the materials go bad or anything unless they've been stored outside this whole time
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tay_lo
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204s will have you skiing like the boss man himself what are you waiting for
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Jibbcore
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Classic case op needs to bulk up and hit the gym
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ORfscy
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Ok guys I grabbed them lmao thanks for the advice. Hopefully can put on some weight and then I’ll be steezy as fuck throwing these monsters around
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