Soft, playful parkskis

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So, i want a ski that is soft and playful, has symmetrical flex and rocker-camber-rocker profile. I ski almost only park, i ski pow like only once in a year and its nothing really deep. im 178cm tall. my budget is 450€ with bindings. right now I have looked at Amplid Provoke and next years Line Chronic because i heard that line made them softer. So what skis do you suggest? And also, I live in Finland so i cant get some small brands that are only sold in US. K+ for good answers
 
13435092:S.J.W said:
Line Blends

Salomon rocker 100

Armada Al dente
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13435097:Swandog7 said:
Shreditor 92/102
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How does blends do if i do only park? I dont need skis that wide because i ski just little powder that isnt even deep at all once on a season so it doesnt need to be really wide.
 
13435107:veetuzka said:
How does blends do if i do only park? I dont need skis that wide because i ski just little powder that isnt even deep at all once on a season so it doesnt need to be really wide.
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Then i wouldn't look at the Blends or Shreditor 102. The shreditor 92 would be a great option for a wider park ski but won't be as soft as something like the Al Dente or Line TC. Don't think the Shreditor is stiff though, its a more solid soft ski and the rocker makes it easy to butter with. Don't be limited to these options though, there are plenty more soft skis like Filthy Rich which is still pretty sturdy and buttery but not as soft. You could also look at the K2 Domains which are pretty soft but can be chattery at higher speeds. These are recommendations, look around too.
 
look into icelantic da'nollies. fully symmetrical, 95 under foot, really playful, rockered, and have a 2 year no questions asked warranty
 
13435092:S.J.W said:
Line Blends

Salomon rocker 100

Armada Al dente
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Al dentes don't have a rockered tail.

Id also look at K2 shreditor 102 and on3p kartel 98. The kartels aren't super soft flex wise but they are so freaking playful. I have the 106s and would recommend to anyone.
 
13435277:.lencon said:
Al dentes don't have a rockered tail.

Id also look at K2 shreditor 102 and on3p kartel 98. The kartels aren't super soft flex wise but they are so freaking playful. I have the 106s and would recommend to anyone.
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I know that On3ps are killer ski, but price is just over my budget.
 
13435277:.lencon said:
Al dentes don't have a rockered tail.

Id also look at K2 shreditor 102 and on3p kartel 98. The kartels aren't super soft flex wise but they are so freaking playful. I have the 106s and would recommend to anyone.
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I know that On3ps are killer ski, but price is just over my budget.
 
13435277:.lencon said:
Al dentes don't have a rockered tail.

Id also look at K2 shreditor 102 and on3p kartel 98. The kartels aren't super soft flex wise but they are so freaking playful. I have the 106s and would recommend to anyone.
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I know that On3ps are killer ski, but price is just over my budget.
 
13435277:.lencon said:
Al dentes don't have a rockered tail.

Id also look at K2 shreditor 102 and on3p kartel 98. The kartels aren't super soft flex wise but they are so freaking playful. I have the 106s and would recommend to anyone.
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I know that On3ps are killer ski, but price is just over my budget.
 
13435277:.lencon said:
Al dentes don't have a rockered tail.

Id also look at K2 shreditor 102 and on3p kartel 98. The kartels aren't super soft flex wise but they are so freaking playful. I have the 106s and would recommend to anyone.
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I know that On3ps are killer ski, but price is just over my budget.
 
13435506:veetuzka said:
I know that On3ps are killer ski, but price is just over my budget.
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Holy Pentapost!

On3p skis are also a major pain in the ass to get a hold of here in Europe.. I never found a way, regardless of the price.

I've heard that Line TC, Armada B-Dog are very soft. TCs aren't rockered but super soft for buttery stuff anyway.
 
I'd probably just get some K2 Domains or Line TCs to be honest. The extruded bases are a little slow but other than that they tick all the boxes at a low price. You can find Domains (all sizes) for under 200euros on sport-bittl.com and then buy a good binding stay within budget.

The smaller brands, 0N3P/Icelantic and others mentioned, make amazing skis, but they are expensive to get hold of in the EU, you pretty much just can't do it for what you want to spend.
 
13435516:Twig said:
I'd probably just get some K2 Domains or Line TCs to be honest. The extruded bases are a little slow but other than that they tick all the boxes at a low price. You can find Domains (all sizes) for under 200euros on sport-bittl.com and then buy a good binding stay within budget.

The smaller brands, 0N3P/Icelantic and others mentioned, make amazing skis, but they are expensive to get hold of in the EU, you pretty much just can't do it for what you want to spend.
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Thanks Twig!
 
13435509:Kjell said:
Holy Pentapost!

On3p skis are also a major pain in the ass to get a hold of here in Europe.. I never found a way, regardless of the price.

I've heard that Line TC, Armada B-Dog are very soft. TCs aren't rockered but super soft for buttery stuff anyway.
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In Munich we have a shop called, blacksheepsports. They sell on3ps atm for about 300-500€ (summer sale). I think that they still have some models left (jeffrey 114, wrenegades, Cease and Desist, Billy Goat f.e.).

Maybe its worth a trip ;)

www.blacksheepsports.de

For Moment skis:http://snowlike.jimdo.com/moment-skis/

(I stole my Moment Vice there for 350€)

good luck^^
 
13435521:fab02 said:
In Munich we have a shop called, blacksheepsports. They sell on3ps atm for about 300-500€ (summer sale). I think that they still have some models left (jeffrey 114, wrenegades, Cease and Desist, Billy Goat f.e.).

Maybe its worth a trip ;)

www.blacksheepsports.de

For Moment skis:http://snowlike.jimdo.com/moment-skis/

(I stole my Moment Vice there for 350€)

good luck^^
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No way! About a month ago I was looking for a place that sold Kartels in Europe, I ended up having to get them ordered to the US and go pick them up when I go visit..
 
13435561:Kjell said:
No way! About a month ago I was looking for a place that sold Kartels in Europe, I ended up having to get them ordered to the US and go pick them up when I go visit..
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blacksheepsports had two (mounted 2 times used) demo kartels 98 at the beginning of the season for 400€ and in march '15 they had again three mounted Kartels (2x 98, 1x 106) in their shop for 450€.

Best freeski/freeride shop in Europ imo (Atm they have still 50% off ALL Skis, helmets, clothing (saga, armada etc.) and so on.

Also you pay onl 50% of the orginal price ofa binding, when you buy a binding directly with the ski :)
 
13435563:fab02 said:
blacksheepsports had two (mounted 2 times used) demo kartels 98 at the beginning of the season for 400€ and in march '15 they had again three mounted Kartels (2x 98, 1x 106) in their shop for 450€.

Best freeski/freeride shop in Europ imo (Atm they have still 50% off ALL Skis, helmets, clothing (saga, armada etc.) and so on.

Also you pay onl 50% of the orginal price ofa binding, when you buy a binding directly with the ski :)
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This is definitely the place to be then!
 
13435953:Kjell said:
This is definitely the place to be then!
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Exxxactly^^

Best thing: Seb (the owner) offers you if you if ya want bavarian beer for free ;)

I totally recommend this shop. I hope that ill find a similar shop next year when i m in canada :)
 
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