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Need help deciding between skis.

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JoshM87
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I'm sure hundreds of message get posted on here asking similar questions but I am new here and don't know my way around yet so I apologise for any repeated messages. I am looking to get into park skiing and would like to buy some skis the main skis I have looked at are the arv 94 and the omen team as they seem like nice balance of all mountain and freestyle. I also looked at some on3p mango 90s as I have heard great things about them but I live in Europe and they are incredibly expensive. For reference I am around 6"1' and an athletic rather than fat 200lbs and I am a very proficient piste skier. I am looking for any tips on the skis I named or any other suggestions would be great. Thank you very much for reading/replying, hope you have a nice day.
Jan 29 2025 5:57PM
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quagsire
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Mangos in 186 or 191 could be sick! Omens could be a good choice as well. ARV94s might be a little soft for you. And not nearly as 'core', but you could also look at Oblivion 102s or Nightstick 97s for a burlier, stiffer park ski that's available in longer lengths.
Jan 29 2025 6:01PM
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FruitBootPro
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Park skiing beats the crap out of any ski. If the ON3Ps are really expensive for your location then don't get them, it's not worth it.
ARVs are damp and soft last time I checked, if you want something you can rip piste with then look elsewhere. Maybe the Omens can do that, I'm not sure. Check out the Armada Kimbo, Armada Bdog, Armada Edollo, or Season Kin. And look for end of season sales!
Jan 30 2025 2:02AM
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jumpman101
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On3p are nice but like someone said above if they are super expensive to get overseas or shipped out of the country why not go with something cheaper. I love my Jeff 100 and mango 90 combo both customs but after a season my mango 90 got thrashed. If you have the means to buy a ski go for it but I just know that poachers held up well for me as a park ski and I can’t complain. Would I love to get another set of mango 90 to rip in the parks yeah but I can’t justify spending that money especially on a custom to last a season or two.
Jan 30 2025 5:52AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Where do you ski and what skis do you own now or have you tried and liked or disliked?
Jan 30 2025 11:43AM
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JoshM87
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Non_State_ActorWhere do you ski and what skis do you own now or have you tried and liked or disliked?


Live in europe and planning to do a season in canada soon (banff) and ive never owned skis before only rented.
Jan 30 2025 11:59AM
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SweetishFish
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JoshM87I'm sure hundreds of message get posted on here asking similar questions but I am new here and don't know my way around yet so I apologise for any repeated messages. I am looking to get into park skiing and would like to buy some skis the main skis I have looked at are the arv 94 and the omen team as they seem like nice balance of all mountain and freestyle. I also looked at some on3p mango 90s as I have heard great things about them but I live in Europe and they are incredibly expensive. For reference I am around 6"1' and an athletic rather than fat 200lbs and I am a very proficient piste skier. I am looking for any tips on the skis I named or any other suggestions would be great. Thank you very much for reading/replying, hope you have a nice day.


Not sure where everyone is getting the idea of arvs being soft from. The arvs seem like a good choice if you don’t want to pay for the on3ps which makes sense cause they would be pretty expensive for a first ski.
Jan 31 2025 12:44AM
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