Good combo?
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CatdickBojangles
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I would say the Bent 100 and Blend would be a good combo. Bent 100 is a medium stiff all mountain ripper and the blend is a super soft park ski.
CatdickBojangles
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14094262:Trizz said:
What do you normally ride?
14094266:CatdickBojangles said:
The arv 96 which is my first ever own pair of skis (I’m 14)
my plan is to wish the blends for next christmas (I’ll probably grow a lot until then)
And sell the arvs at a good condition so not too used and then maybe buy either the longer arv or buy the poacher/bent.
budget is not a problem since skiing is my life and I pretty much don’t spend my money on anything else
**This post was edited on Jan 7th 2020 at 2:03:05pm
Non_State_Actor
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14094287:Trizz said:
Why do you want 2 ~100mm waisted park skis? Where do you ski? If east coast I'd get a slightly narrower playful all-mountain ski that can hold an edge, if out west get something wider for outside the park?
I would avoid anything that is 90-100 waist park skis to combo with Blends because it makes such a narrow ski quiver that you would regret about owning almost same skis.
First, why do you want to change your arv96 to blends? Arv is stiffer, but you can easily use it in and out of park, while blend would be too soft noodle for all mountain riding. If you worry that next christmas you will be too big for your current skis - then try blends before buy at the end of this season (after getting used to armada flex and skiability). I think you won't like it.
But anyway, if you want something to combo with a park ski then I would go with Black crows Daemon in your shoes. You can use it in almost any condition, it's stiff (you can go full candide mode) and has reverse camber = lot's of fun and easy turn initiation despite stiff flex. mount point more or traditional side, but you can move binding +2..+3 from recommended easily. and still use it in park occasionally. or If you still want to have some camber underfoot or more freestyle mount point, I would go with something that is 105-112 range - k2 marksman, new volkl revolt 104, zag slap 104, faction prodigy 3.
First, why do you want to change your arv96 to blends? Arv is stiffer, but you can easily use it in and out of park, while blend would be too soft noodle for all mountain riding. If you worry that next christmas you will be too big for your current skis - then try blends before buy at the end of this season (after getting used to armada flex and skiability). I think you won't like it.
But anyway, if you want something to combo with a park ski then I would go with Black crows Daemon in your shoes. You can use it in almost any condition, it's stiff (you can go full candide mode) and has reverse camber = lot's of fun and easy turn initiation despite stiff flex. mount point more or traditional side, but you can move binding +2..+3 from recommended easily. and still use it in park occasionally. or If you still want to have some camber underfoot or more freestyle mount point, I would go with something that is 105-112 range - k2 marksman, new volkl revolt 104, zag slap 104, faction prodigy 3.
backyardcracker
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14094943:severniy said:
fat cap. i have a pair of blends and they're great in and outside the park. fat ski with a good, stiff underfoot
Obama_care
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I have the prodigy 1.0 and the JJ 116's is a good combo but do regret getting such a wide ski. And both are very soft.
backyardcracker
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clearly you know nothing about the blends if you’re out here saying stupid shit like that. wasn’t an insult just my comment because i actually have a pair
14108327:shin-bang said:
CatdickBojangles
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14108511:backyardcracker said:
What? Blends are almost the softest ski on the market.
shin-bang
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14108511:backyardcracker said:
Oh you must be age 13 and weigh 100lbs? So you can’t actually drive, butter, or flex the ski?
blends are the softest ski I’ve ever felt. I have a buddy who rides them. And you would be correct, I don’t and wouldn’t ever own a pair. \claim
NOW, it would be a super fun ski to flex around on but... ultimately a waste of money tho because they won’t hold up.
seems like other people agree that blends are definitely not “””” stiff “””””. Hmmm interesting
backyardcracker
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i’m 14 and weight 145 pounds, i can nose/tail butter. i’m fully aware that the blends are a very flexible, surfy ski. the underfoot is still stiff to an extent where i would never have to worry about skiing any conditions or weird landings.
btw you don’t need to weight more than 100 lbs. to drive your skis. it’s called technique
btw you don’t need to weight more than 100 lbs. to drive your skis. it’s called technique
backyardcracker
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nah, super flexy ski, but there are plenty of others that are surfier
14108515:CatdickBojangles said:
CatdickBojangles
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14108566:backyardcracker said:
Here we go...
shin-bang
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14108566:backyardcracker said:
Let’s just say this. The blends are a fun ski. You’re 14 and not even a buck fifty. As it may be ‘substantial’ and think it’s stiff enough under foot for your riding, it’s not the greatest option for a lot of other people.
Once you’re a big boy you’ll understand.
so my original claim still stands. “Blends” and “stiff” should never be used in the same sentence.
ajerrywithstyle
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14094337:Trizz said:
where in the alps are you? In most big resorts you will probably be able to find a hire shop with bent 100s and maybe the blends. you should try both out and make a choice after that. you've almost got a year to make a choice so test out as many different skis as you can.
SavageBiff
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He’s fucking quoting and giving you his thoughts on skis holy shit I think I peed a lil ??? like holy shit
14108567:backyardcracker said:
backyardcracker
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what?
14108660:SavageBiff said:
