Patrol Ski Setups

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GayWolf420

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I need a decent, reliable, set of skis for patrolling this winter. I'm not running any major routes or anything, mostly trauma calls and terrain park stuff but I still need a decent pair of skis to pull toboggans on and setup ropes and shit. Help me out. Also major plus if the proform is nice.

Best,

Deebie.

Any and all feedback is appreciated. Especially from those who do run routes. I'd love to hear what you have as your work ski.

**This thread was edited on Sep 25th 2022 at 12:03:11am
 
Wildcat 108s, BC 110s, Arv 106s, Origin 106s, etc... would probably be a good starting point. Something in that 100-110 mid-wide range that isn't a complete noodle that you can ski any day, or at least that's what I would look for.
 
Ive seen a decent amount of patrollers riding Volkl Mantras (or Kendos?) at Loveland. Only the 100+ waist variants though. I would probably opt for a mind bender or DPS ski - basicly something light so skating and boot packing is easier.
 
What type of skier are you - dynamic or the type to just blow through stuff?

I had to chill out on heavier, stiff skis when working jobs on snow. I needed mobility and to make sure my knees didn’t wear out. Something to consider.
 
14464478:ditchseeker said:
Wildcat 108s, BC 110s, Arv 106s, Origin 106s, etc... would probably be a good starting point. Something in that 100-110 mid-wide range that isn't a complete noodle that you can ski any day, or at least that's what I would look for.
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Patrolling is typically pretty hard on skis so I’d want something like these shape wise, but I’d rule out BC or armada stuff. Wildcat 108 would be a good pick imo
 
14464527:BradFiAusNzCoCa said:
What type of skier are you - dynamic or the type to just blow through stuff?

I had to chill out on heavier, stiff skis when working jobs on snow. I needed mobility and to make sure my knees didn’t wear out. Something to consider.
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Honestly a blend of both categories. Off the clock me skis really fast and aggressive/jibby with slash turns and butters all over and yes, especially blowing through shit.

And yeah my first year coaching, I ran a 116 Woodsman almost everyday and my knee did not like me by the spring.
 
So sounds like you’ll be on hard pack too from your original post. I’d probably pick something in like 98-107 range tbh

Slugging big wide rockered boats around on hard pack gets old. Maybe like an RMU apostle 106? They have pro deal too.

You might like a stiffer ski though and my bias towards skis I like is coming out

14464616:DeebieSkeebies said:
Honestly a blend of both categories. Off the clock me skis really fast and aggressive/jibby with slash turns and butters all over and yes, especially blowing through shit.

And yeah my first year coaching, I ran a 116 Woodsman almost everyday and my knee did not like me by the spring.
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i applied for a patrol job, the thought of patrolling on wets is super funny.

they didn't get back to me though
 
14464890:lil.Boye said:
i applied for a patrol job, the thought of patrolling on wets is super funny.

they didn't get back to me though
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I patrolled last season switching between my wets and wides

absolutely a vibe
 
If I were on Patrol, I'd want something maneuverable over something super stiff and chargey, you guys do a fair bit of sideslipping throughout the day. Maybe something like a 184 deathwish, or maybe a Dynastar M-free 108 in a 182?
 
14464981:DeebieSkeebies said:
My fucking god dude I wish there was snow on the ground and the ability to demo all these suggestions. TY all so far.
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now that I think about it, an M-free 108 would be amazing. Very surfy, still stiff enough to charge on, and according to my buddy who skied it for 2 100+ day seasons very hard, extremely durable as well.

I'd probably ask the other patrollers though, they'll know what to get, and what to avoid.

**This post was edited on Sep 26th 2022 at 9:56:42pm
 
14464984:BigPurpleSkiSuit said:
now that I think about it, an M-free 108 would be amazing. Very surfy, still stiff enough to charge on, and according to my buddy who skied it for 2 100+ day seasons very hard, extremely durable as well.

I'd probably ask the other patrollers though, they'll know what to get, and what to avoid.

**This post was edited on Sep 26th 2022 at 9:56:42pm
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Like I said, no major routes at all. Mostly trauma/terrain park stuff but still something thats stable to pull 'boggans on and also maybe some fun on the downhill when we get days-off (To go ski Snowbird of course)
 
14464986:DeebieSkeebies said:
Like I said, no major routes at all. Mostly trauma/terrain park stuff but still something thats stable to pull 'boggans on and also maybe some fun on the downhill when we get days-off (To go ski Snowbird of course)
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I'm very much looking forward to them bird days with you again dude
 
14464785:SofaKingSick said:
or maybe a snow bike that's painted like a cop's motorcycle. so everyone knows to respect our boy in blue
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Boys in red

14464955:Ya_like_jazz said:
I patrolled last season switching between my wets and wides

absolutely a vibe
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Honestly they're so maneuverable in tight trees. Not a bad choice.
 
14464973:maaattt said:
Mind bender could be a pretty sweet option
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I personally don't recommend them for patrolling, I used them all of last season and they weren't very durable and demanded to be skied aggressively/in the front of the boot which was challenging when carrying bamboo or pulling a toboggan. The new ones are supposed to have easier turn initiation though so ymmv
 
My fellow gear-queer buddy who's a patroller rides Enforcer 104's at work. Seems like a reasonable choice; pretty nimble but can still charge, progressive mount which is easier to control when side-slipping/kick-turning, tail isn't so splayed that you're spraying the poor fuck in the toboggan, etc. Also, Nordica has a good industry pro-form.
 
Hit up info@4frnt.com and we can get ya squared away with a procode! Thanks for doing what ya do
 
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