Backcountry jib skis

Kopacz

Kopacz

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im getting intyo backcountry skiing more this year and i was searching around for a far ski that would be the ultimate backcountry jiber. since i will be doing mostly bc jibbing (maybe around 80%) ill need a specific ski just for that. nothing to wider then 130. this will be my only powder ski just i only have fun building bc booters and hitting them. i will be doing cliffs aswell so it has to be versitile.

specs:

height- 5'11 weight- 160 agressive skier will be skiing only on west coast

i have already looked at armada jj's and atomic pimps. binding recommendations if you want
 
JJ's, hellbents, ep pros, bibbys. all great skis if all your doing is jibbing go hellbents are ep pros
 
Rockered are generally better because they're more versatile. But yeah JJ's, bibbys. Hellbents, all dope jib skis.
 
Bibby

Ep Pro

Bacon

Hellbent

Zero seems kind of cool

Mount whatever you get with Jesters. I rode them on Bacons all last season and they are sick.
 
the bibbys are specifically for backcountry jibbing...plus they are made by the most badass company ever. theyy are handmade by pros....nnothings better than that.
 
BIBBYS!!!

bents

JP vs Juliens

EP Pro if you want the softest jib ski on the planet

THUGS

Bentchetlers (limited release)

if you want something a little more versatile

Blends

Seths

 
Can anybody answer this question that i have been curious about?

What is it like jibbing, skiing switch etc on Reverse/Reverse styles like ARG's, Donner Party, what have you?

Anybody have experience with this?

I imagine skiing switch could actually be pretty decent given the sheer flotation but inruns could be sketchy?
 
As far as i know, args are stiffer, chargier. Youd be alot better off with the JJs. Donner parties i have no clue
 
everything is just the same, switch take offs are a little easier, the only thing is dont land back seat, the skis have a huge wheelie effect when you do so you will most likely wash out, just have to stay over the skis and you will be fine
 
pretty much. i'd say it wouldn't effect your ski choice too much, provided you aren't doing huge approaches. the binding you pick though may be more dependent on your movement plan.
 
I dont think someone would buy a reverse camber or ski with alot of rocker for touring. That being said it is pretty apparent in his description that he wasnt interested in a touring setup.
 
if hes skinning, the size of the ski, and the chamber he chooses, will greatly change his movement plan. skinning on something rockered/reverse chamber, or too wide, not pleasant.
 
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