 Poster: A snowHead
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I have Stockli SR 95's for 90% of conditions and they are amazing, but not the most playful and can still feel difficult as legs tire. I have a Head Titan if I just want to slalom down icy pistes all day.
Basically, when conditions get crap, I tend to just tone it right down and start mucking around, skiing switch, practicing jumps and stuff and playing off the sides and in trees. My Blends need new bindings as they aren't GripWalk, so figured it might be time to replace them.
I'm very novice at freestyle and looking for something fun, easy, decent(ish) in powder, light enough to mess around in moguls but not to get thrown around by them, and will allow me to practice jumps and tricks.
I don't typically change skis during the day and pick one each morning depending on conditions and how I'd like to ski that day, so I still appreciate a bit of versatility.
Looking at Line Sir Francis Bacon, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Armada ARV 106. Or just put some new bindings on the Blends, but realistically they are a park ski and I never go into the parks!
Any and all recommendations are appreciated!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Völkl Revolt 104, or Nordica Soul Rider 97 if you want something a little narrower.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@V3CE, "Or just put some new bindings on the Blends, but realistically they are a park ski and I never go into the parks!"
https://www.skatepro.uk/326-41305.htm to bring them up to date GW wise.
Would think the "park" remit for them is exactly what I'd look for, landing off axis without being punished etc is convincing attribute to have for intended use. Looks like you've more or less got the ski for the job now. Even if it doesn't work exactly as you want, then you could at least use those binding on a new ski, so wouldn't be a waste.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm obviously a sucker for buying new gear even if it isn't needed! Was thinking of getting a Jester 16 as my Blends had old Griffons on and driving to Landgraaf in the summer to muck around with them and see how I get on. I can't even remember how they ski as it's been around 8 years, but I suspect you're right and I won't be good enough to notice any limitations they might have with what I'd be using them for.
And thanks for the welcome 
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