Calling gear match gurus - How much more difficult is it to nose butter on a low 180 vs a high 170?

[Kasanovah]

I want to add a pair of jib sticks to my quiver. I am looking for something easy entry into nose butters.

I realize the long rocker tips ski shorter and are easier to get into a press... but if I find it difficult to press a medium soft even flex like my 180 J Vacations, then is a mid 180 sized jibber a stupid idea or will it actually be a lot easier to press with that even thought it's longer?

My goal is to stay as long as possible without giving myself difficulty pressing. I don't wanna fight to get into it.

Swing weight is important to me but I think all of these options are going to tick that box.

Looking for an even flex, easy entry into nose butters and a chill radius.

I've got a quiver, this isn't going to be my every day ride.

I'm 5'10, 170lbs, and been doing flippy spinny stuff for... uhhh, lol, 23 years.

Thanks for the help.

Looking to find out if I should go high 170 or if low-mid 180 will be easy for me to press and butter with.

Any opinions on the options below for my size and preferences would be much appreciated

Blend (177, 185) | Bdog edgless or regular (180) | Wet (177, 183, 189) | Frankenski (182) | 1000 Park (178, 186)

Thanks ??

 

[albinoboy]

Heres my input.

Stray away from the bdog edgeless unless you are using it only for urban. The regular bdog is a great ski but it is stiffer than you would think but the butters feel great as a result of the tip shape. also it is heavier than the other skis on your list if I'm not mistaken so take that into account

If you did go for the wet(pretty sure they're all sold out right now) go for the 183. With the rocker and how light they are you won't notice the extra length and you will be glad for the extra stability.

The blends are a good choice, go for the 177 as 185 is too tall and the blend is soft but doesn't have the same extreme rocker. Widest underfoot of the bunch and not the greatest durability reputation are some things to keep in mind. however if you have a quiver and you don't use these everyday you should be fine.

The frankenski is also a great ski, good durability and very playful, not as much as the wet but more than enough for most people. Also just a good ski to rip around the whole mountain on.

The 1000 Park is the only ski I don't have insight on however I'd probably argue that its just a slightly slimmer blend with better construction for more money 178 would be a fine height(probably).

 

[Kasanovah]

Heres my input.

Stray away from the bdog edgeless unless you are using it only for urban. The regular bdog is a great ski but it is stiffer than you would think but the butters feel great as a result of the tip shape. also it is heavier than the other skis on your list if I'm not mistaken so take that into account

If you did go for the wet(pretty sure they're all sold out right now) go for the 183. With the rocker and how light they are you won't notice the extra length and you will be glad for the extra stability.

The blends are a good choice, go for the 177 as 185 is too tall and the blend is soft but doesn't have the same extreme rocker. Widest underfoot of the bunch and not the greatest durability reputation are some things to keep in mind. however if you have a quiver and you don't use these everyday you should be fine.

The frankenski is also a great ski, good durability and very playful, not as much as the wet but more than enough for most people. Also just a good ski to rip around the whole mountain on.

The 1000 Park is the only ski I don't have insight on however I'd probably argue that its just a slightly slimmer blend with better construction for more money 178 would be a fine height(probably).

Hey thanks for this feedback. Super helpful. Surprised a bit about the bdogs.

 

[Kasanovah]

Heres my input.

Stray away from the bdog edgeless unless you are using it only for urban. The regular bdog is a great ski but it is stiffer than you would think but the butters feel great as a result of the tip shape. also it is heavier than the other skis on your list if I'm not mistaken so take that into account

If you did go for the wet(pretty sure they're all sold out right now) go for the 183. With the rocker and how light they are you won't notice the extra length and you will be glad for the extra stability.

The blends are a good choice, go for the 177 as 185 is too tall and the blend is soft but doesn't have the same extreme rocker. Widest underfoot of the bunch and not the greatest durability reputation are some things to keep in mind. however if you have a quiver and you don't use these everyday you should be fine.

The frankenski is also a great ski, good durability and very playful, not as much as the wet but more than enough for most people. Also just a good ski to rip around the whole mountain on.

The 1000 Park is the only ski I don't have insight on however I'd probably argue that its just a slightly slimmer blend with better construction for more money 178 would be a fine height(probably).

How would you say the Frankenski flex is Vs the Vishnus?

 

[OFF3P]

How would you say the Frankenski flex is Vs the Vishnus?

the frankenskis are going to be stiffer and have triple camber which i don't even know what that does but its there

 

[albinoboy]

How would you say the Frankenski flex is Vs the Vishnus?

they are a little bit stiffer, and it makes for a more poppy lively feeling ski. after a while the vishnus might start to feel soggy but the moments will keep their pop