Had Volkl Walls 2014, looking for new skis and riding style?

[SoCalSendit]

Hey all!

I had my Volkl Walls 2014 for four years, and slayed them to oblivion through park riding, all mountain skiing, etc. At the time, I was on a budget, so hence the ski was used for 'everything'. That being said, I loved every bit of this ski and what it had to offer, so I never felt the need to upgrade. But now, I think I have worn it down to the very end of its life, so I believe it is time to change.

So my question is, what recommendations do you all have for a different 'riding style' ski for park? Maybe I am looking for more playful and flex, but retains power, in the ski. I'm planning to utilize all features(rails, jumps, buttering). Perhaps something durable, too! I was looking at some of the brands to try: Armada, ON3P, Faction. But haven't really narrowed it down.

Also, what pair of bindings do you recommend for the ski you suggest?

* I am 140lbs and 5'10", and my size skis were 169. I believe I had the Marker Squires Bindings on my skis (currently abroad and don't remember which year they were).

**This thread was edited on Mar 12th 2018 at 11:04:23am

**This thread was edited on Mar 12th 2018 at 11:05:49am

 

[matt_720]

Arv lineup, or maybe the faction candide lineup, although never skied

 

[Colingarnes]

Edollo's.

 

[zman420]

Kartels

 

[Greeney]

Magnuses, I’ve had mine on snow for like ~25 days now, so much fun. Perfect flex and so durable. So worth it

 

[clorox]

I had the 2014 walls and loved them but went through like 4 pairs between like 2 seasons and to change it up, I transitioned to a pair of Head Caddys for comps/hucking my meat on bigger features which feel like noodles in comparison but for park/light powder days I have a pair of Armada B dogs which might be the most durable pair of skis I've ever owned and god knows how still have zero edge cracks after two seasons.

 

[s-hand]

I skied on the atomic punx for a few years and this year got on the Line TW Pro skis. The TWs are rad. Definitely softer and more playful than the punx but stable enough for what I do on them. Anything as big as 60 foot jumps felt fine.