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NSOutWest
NSOutWest asked in SportsWinter SportsSnow Skiing · 1 decade ago

A little contrast on park skis? (Not your typical noob question)?

I've been skiing groomers for many years, and more recently been slaying the steep and deep, but being in Nova Scotia there isn't much powder to be had. I'm looking to get into park, I've got a natural talent for skiing, and I think park is my best chance at getting noticed.

Having bought a new pair of all-mountain/pow skis this year I didn't have enough money to buy a pair of park skis, so I ended up with a pair of Rossi Scratches in pretty beat up condition. I'm looking at a new pair of jib/pipe skis for next season, and I'd like some input on different skis. I don't want to hear "OMG (Armada/Line/K2/etc.) IS AMAEEEZING BUT EET NOW", I'd like some educated and personal opinions on park skis.

I am 160lbs, 180cm (Although I anticipate being about 185cb by the time I'm using these skis), and an expert skier. I'm looking for a dedicated park ski, preferably between 180 and 190cm, preferably symmetrical.

I've been looking at the:

Volkl Wall

Moment Reno Jib

ON3P Blue Steele

Moment Rocker

Armada Pipe Cleaner

Armada T-Hall

Armada Pipe Cleaner

4FRNT VCT

4FRNT CLICK!

I`m liking symmetrical skis simply because of what I`ve read, although I`m open to anything. Any pros/cons to any of these skis, or other suggestions?

Update:

Sorry, I should've proofread better.

*185cm

*Armada Alpha 1

Update 2:

And also, why the hell does YA auto-add a question mark to questions? That's annoying.

Update 3:

Yeah, I get why YA does it, it's just dumb. I've looked into demoing, none of the shops or hills around offer demos on park skis, the one that does has very few, mostly for groomers.

I realize that tuning has an effect, and I was looking for details on how the skis "feel", butteriness, pop... I need some contrast on them.

Update 4:

Thanks for the input Dave, can't believe I forgot the Afterbang/Anthem.

I've seriously been considering both, although the Reno Jib and Rocker are tickling my fancy, the Rocker seems like it'd be easy to butter on.

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  • Jim W
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    YA adds the question mark because it's in the program. About the rest of your paragraph, try to find a demo day near you. The good ski for me is not the best for you. Also how a ski is tuned makes a big difference in how they ski.

    Source(s): 50+ years skiing.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Jim W. is very right,

    but i can also say that you should look at the Line Afterbang, or Anthem. Both great park skis, the Afterbang is more for rails but will slay anything in the park just fine. While I haven't owned a pair of either, I have ridden both and love them, I love all of Line skis that I have skied so far.

    Sorry can't honestly help you with the rest (actually any of the skis) you were looking at.

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