Thoughts on Line Honeybadger

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Prune

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The honey badgers seems to have everything I want. This season i want to ski 50% park 50% pow. My budget is really tight and these skis are going for real cheap. Why are they so cheap and are they worth it? If not what other skis are similar?
 
The Honey Badger is a price point park ski, what that means is that it was specifically built to be cheap as fuck. It's full cap (no sidewall) so it is lacking any real torsional rigidity and it has an extruded base which isn't ever good especially on an all mountain ski. I actually just bought a new pair of Honey Badgers for use exclusively as a beater jib ski, and for that purpose, it'll do very well. I wouldn't recommend it for anything but mid sized jumps and rails.
 
13948511:-eREKTion- said:
The Honey Badger is a price point park ski, what that means is that it was specifically built to be cheap as fuck. It's full cap (no sidewall) so it is lacking any real torsional rigidity and it has an extruded base which isn't ever good especially on an all mountain ski. I actually just bought a new pair of Honey Badgers for use exclusively as a beater jib ski, and for that purpose, it'll do very well. I wouldn't recommend it for anything but mid sized jumps and rails.
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I’m just getting into park but plan to ski all around the mountain still. I won’t be aggressive on them. Would they hold up?
 
I have honey badgers and they work perfect for rails in the park and all mountain. I'm 50 50 just like you and I love them.
 
I skied last season on them and I can say that they are too soft for hitting anything but rails and the smallest jumps. The base sucks and they are unstable as hell. Only pro is that they feel like you have nothing on your feet. Wouldn't recommend them for your type of skiing. I'd buy volkl revolts or some used skis.
 
13949661:nolliebackflip said:
I skied last season on them and I can say that they are too soft for hitting anything but rails and the smallest jumps. The base sucks and they are unstable as hell. Only pro is that they feel like you have nothing on your feet. Wouldn't recommend them for your type of skiing. I'd buy volkl revolts or some used skis.
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Aight thanks for feedback.
 
pick up a last year model chronic if you are 50/50 on park and "pow"

i honestly couldnt imagine skiing any real depth of snow on either. I have the honey badgers and they are fun jibbing ski that can carve fairly well but wash out when you press it to hard in the corners. knowing its limits are key. The chronic will just be a great all mountain ski for you thats 92 underfoot. Just dont mount it center if you plan to ski out side the park
 
I had the honeybadgers for one season and the first three days I blew up the tip on one and had 3 edge cracks. I wouldn’t rec. As mentioned they’re a price point ski and you get what you pay for that’s for sure. If you’re looking to do 50/50 riding between park and all mountain there are many other skis you should consider first such as the blend or ON3P Magnus 102 or something along those lines
 
idk how honey badgers can have everything you want if youre riding 50% pow, find something a little wider from last year on sale, something in the mid to upper 90s at the waist.
 
13951779:Shoey-Ski said:
idk how honey badgers can have everything you want if youre riding 50% pow, find something a little wider from last year on sale, something in the mid to upper 90s at the waist.
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I’m pretty lightweight so 92 waist is decent for powder for me
 
I think the skis are so cheap because of the construction. They are a full cap ski, and this makes them flex a lot side to side. This means that groomers will not be predictable and they will have little reliable edge hold. From my own experience I have seen these get topsheet chips in a matter of one week, so I would not trust durability. Another downside is that these skis have an extruded base, which will be slower but may also be more durable for rails. These skis are crazy light, maneuverable, and buttery but if that isn't what you want please look elsewhere.
 
13952111:Phillydog1 said:
I think the skis are so cheap because of the construction. They are a full cap ski, and this makes them flex a lot side to side. This means that groomers will not be predictable and they will have little reliable edge hold. From my own experience I have seen these get topsheet chips in a matter of one week, so I would not trust durability. Another downside is that these skis have an extruded base, which will be slower but may also be more durable for rails. These skis are crazy light, maneuverable, and buttery but if that isn't what you want please look elsewhere.
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Ok thanks for info
 
I have heard good things about the K2 sight, however those are going to be a stiffer and less playful ski for sure. Probably more durable as well.
 
13952115:Phillydog1 said:
I have heard good things about the K2 sight, however those are going to be a stiffer and less playful ski for sure. Probably more durable as well.
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I’ll look into that
 
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