Ski Recommendations All Mtn / Side Country - Line Sakana Replacement

Wez

Wez

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Hi NS,

I have been running a 3 ski line up for the last couple of seasons and just recently killed my Line Sakanas. I have absolutely loved skiing on them, and their versatility is pretty unmatched. Keen to hear what people are vibing with at the mo and what could be a good replacement option.

My current ski line up:

Dedicated Park Ski

185cm Line Chronic (23/24 graphic)

Pivot 15s - Harluat 1st Edition

All Mountain / Side Country Touring

181cm Line Sakana (22/23 graphic - best of all time imo)

Cast Touring 1.0s

Pivot 15s - Pit Viper Colourway

G3 Climb Skins

Pow Ski

192cm Armada ARV 112 (24/25 graphic)

Look Pivot 15s - 2.0

I have an upcoming ski season locked in for Niseko, Hokkaido and will probably only be taking 2x skis with me: the Armadas and was planning on taking the Sakanas as my narrower width option and for touring (lighter etc than a 192 Arv112.) Following that we will be heading over to Canada likely to Revelstoke. Which leads me into needing a new ski for the all mtn and sidecountry touring category. These will be mounted with my Cast bindings and skied pretty damn hard, so I dont mind not going for a dedicated touring ski, just something that isn't going to completely punish me going for a walk.

I really enjoyed the carvey, buttery, and playful nature of the Sakanas, again they punched above their weight with the huge tip when the snow got deeper. Switch skiing I also really enjoyed cause of the tight radius and soft flex meant you could get them cranking forwards or reverse super easy.

I am an advanced skier and really like to hunt out every side hit possible, whilst ripping a variety of turns in between. 184cm tall and 80kg. I would be looking for something in the 185cm range to say 188cm long ideally.

The problem with alot of skis in that kinda do everything all mtn market is that they can be kinda masters of nothing. I find the armada arv 106s falls into this a little bit with the long turn radius making them feel bland when carving on piste.

Which leads me into the options I kinda have on the radar:

- On3p Jeffry 108 in a 186cm or 191cm with a 50/50 layup?

- Season Eqpt Nexus in a 189cm?

- Another flimsy Sakana that I know I love? (again topsheet is disgusting for 24/25)

- Line SFB 108 (graphics are soo dusty tho for 24/25)

Something in that 105mm underfoot range would be good so it doesnt overlap too much with the ARV112s.

Let me know what ya reckon, Chur Churr
 
I got some nightstick 104s to replace my beloved bighorns, super fun so far. They're pretty cambered though, I have a feeling they won't be amazing in powder.

I'd look at Elan Playmakers too, 101 or 111. Pretty light, cool looking shape. Haven't skied them though.
 
First thought: why are you looking at 24/25 top sheets? You'd get a better deal on 23/24 skis...

To answer your question, I find the Line Outline in a slightly shorter length to be an excellent all-mountain playful ski. Real fun also in the powder. I've never tried the Sakanas though. The Mordecai were my all-time favorite everything ski, but the Outlines are pretty similar.

That said, going to Niseko, I'd put that touring binding on a Pescado to be honest. Then you'd have the Armadas to charge in-bounds, and the Pescado for some chill touring adventures.
 
14628621:Hometownerz said:
I got some nightstick 104s to replace my beloved bighorns, super fun so far. They're pretty cambered though, I have a feeling they won't be amazing in powder.

I'd look at Elan Playmakers too, 101 or 111. Pretty light, cool looking shape. Haven't skied them though.
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I can vouch for the Playmakers. I have the 101s they're incredible.

I also really like the Icelantic Nomad, Rustler 9, and faction studio 2
 
14628689:KilaTsunami said:
I can vouch for the Playmakers. I have the 101s they're incredible.

I also really like the Icelantic Nomad, Rustler 9, and faction studio 2
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Are the playmakers pretty supportive? I've been looking at them for a min but im worried they would fold in pow w the soft flex.

I want to put kingpins on them.

**This post was edited on Sep 24th 2024 at 11:40:43am
 
14628726:Hometownerz said:
Are the playmakers pretty supportive? I've been looking at them for a min but im worried they would fold in pow w the soft flex.

I want to put kingpins on them.

**This post was edited on Sep 24th 2024 at 11:40:43am
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I’ll let ya know when I get back from Tahoe this year (granted they have deep snow for me to try them in) I’m east coast and only tried them on groomed trails n jump lines. I’m 160lbs and they seemed to have plenty support
 
Also thinking about throwing the new Icelantic Nomad 106 into the mix, anyone had anytime on these yet and if they tick boxes?
 
Try to get a pair of older Sakanas. Sounds like you love them and buying a pair of skis you think you’ll love less than sakanas ain’t worth
 
14628929:tyauer said:
Try to get a pair of older Sakanas. Sounds like you love them and buying a pair of skis you think you’ll love less than sakanas ain’t worth
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Yea I do really enjoy them and did consider it, but can't seem to find any older pairs online or discounted which is a pain
 
14628986:Wez said:
Yea I do really enjoy them and did consider it, but can't seem to find any older pairs online or discounted which is a pain
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It’s a long shot but maybe email Line and tell them your situation. They MIGHT have a pair of sakanas sitting around from last season that never went on discounted sale but it’s unlikely, still worth a shot imo
 
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