Salamon Q-115, Armada Magic J, Line Mr. Pollard's Opus, or Faction Candide 3.0

[Alexlax08]

I'm looking into buying a new pair of pairs of skis and am caught between these.

Im would like a ski that can handle itself at high speeds and have a stiff tail while still being relatively playful. A low swing weight would be ideal but i know there are trade offs. Im going to be skiing mostly side country and backcountry with these and would like some input

 

[.lencon]

Well I don't know much about candides, but I'm guessing the swing weight is low since he does lots of tricks and he charges like no other so I'm guessing it will handle anything you give it.

I've heard nothing but good on both the lines and armadas.

However on the salomons, as the q-115 has a good waistline it's a really directional ski, so the swing wieght will be off. But you could go rocker 2 122 from salamon. At the 190 length it's 122 underfoot, 184 is 118, 180 is 115, 170 is also 115

 

[Alexlax08]

Thanks man! When it comes to the rocketed skis I'm worried about the tail stability. I don't want to wash out or have to fight to keep forward when landing big airs. Do you know anything on this?

 

[.lencon]

Thanks man! When it comes to the rocketed skis I'm worried about the tail stability. I don't want to wash out or have to fight to keep forward when landing big airs. Do you know anything on this?

Well you really need to find a tail that stiff and doesn't have too much rocker. Most pow skis are stiff but the mr. Pollards are probably the softest out of the magic js, salomons, and candides. You could also look into the 4frnt YLE or surface new life or lab. Those are pretty light pow skis and pretty stiff in the tails but you can still butter them in the noses

 

[MartianMan]

Well you really need to find a tail that stiff and doesn't have too much rocker. Most pow skis are stiff but the mr. Pollards are probably the softest out of the magic js, salomons, and candides. You could also look into the 4frnt YLE or surface new life or lab. Those are pretty light pow skis and pretty stiff in the tails but you can still butter them in the noses

I wouldn't look into the YLE's, New Lifes or Lab 001's unless you are spending almost half your time skiing switch. Fully symmetrical skis are pretty useless if you aren't solely a freestyle skier. Considering OP mentioned nothing about tricks, I would steer clear.

Are you looking to be skiing BC freestyle OP? If so the Faction Candide's (3 or 4 depending how much pow you encounter) would be ideal. The swing weight is unbelievably low due to the balsa flax core, and they are playful yet very stable. Nordica Patrons/Bushywaynes might also be a god pick, but much heavier.

If you are more of a directional skier, I would steer you towards the 4FRNT Hoji and the ON3P Billy Goat. The Hoji is a charger, but is still pretty easy to break free. The BG's kill it at high speeds but also can pivot wicked easily.

 

[.lencon]

I wouldn't look into the YLE's, New Lifes or Lab 001's unless you are spending almost half your time skiing switch. Fully symmetrical skis are pretty useless if you aren't solely a freestyle skier. Considering OP mentioned nothing about tricks, I would steer clear.

Are you looking to be skiing BC freestyle OP? If so the Faction Candide's (3 or 4 depending how much pow you encounter) would be ideal. The swing weight is unbelievably low due to the balsa flax core, and they are playful yet very stable. Nordica Patrons/Bushywaynes might also be a god pick, but much heavier.

If you are more of a directional skier, I would steer you towards the 4FRNT Hoji and the ON3P Billy Goat. The Hoji is a charger, but is still pretty easy to break free. The BG's kill it at high speeds but also can pivot wicked easily.

Yeah this is all true. I just recommended the symmetrical skis because he wanted a light swing wieght and usually symmetrical skis have light swing wieght because they are "trick skis". Also those skis I mentioned were pretty stiff. He can find directional skis with low swing weight but bi directional skis usually have low swing wieght