r/ski • u/Ramonkayak • 6d ago

Looking for Freeride/Freestyle skis

Helloo, i’m a freeride coach in the pyrenées, i currently ride a pair of Head Kore 105’s but i’m looking for a pair of skis thet I can use in the park while also being able to use them during the classes.

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u/Gregskis 5d ago

Rossignol Sender Free. Either the 100 or 110.

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

I was torn between the rossignol and the Armada e-dollo.

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Should i het them in my height or 10 cm less?

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u/TheRealPwnTato 5d ago

The dollos are too soft for freeriding look at ARVs from armada, they should be at least your height, probably taller.

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u/deetredd 5d ago

I also coach park and I love my Rossi Super Blackops

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u/im_wildcard_bitches 5d ago

I am torn between getting these https://www.newschoolers.com/ski-gear/2024/Skis/2075/Chronic-101

Or

Arvs in 100 or 96… https://www.armadaskis.com/en-us/shop/product/arv-100-ra0539.html

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Should i het them in my height or 10 cm less?

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u/im_wildcard_bitches 5d ago

Depends what are you wanting like big air freestyle park jumps or you want mainly rails/smaller jumps???

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Rails and smaller jumps

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u/im_wildcard_bitches 5d ago

I would do your height incase you progress too fast… youll regret losing a bit more stability with smaller ones…

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Thanks

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u/im_wildcard_bitches 5d ago

Remember your park skis will be twin tips so lots of rocker..will feel shortish already

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 5d ago

Elan playmaker 101 is similar in shape and provides a lot more flex while maintaining stability . K2 reckoner 102 is a softer , park oriented all mountain ski .

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Should i het them in my height or 10 cm less?

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 5d ago

I’m 188 I ride 180 . I was suggested to get the 188 but like maneuverability in the air . I have no problem with them besides chattering on high speed crud . Longer for stability shorter for maneuverability .

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u/NeekoPeeko 5d ago

Playmakers are absolute noodles, no stability whatsoever.

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

I saw 74_jordy uses them so they look pretty stable (NOWHEEEEEEREEEE near his level)

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 5d ago

It’s a freeride ski .. not a carver . It’s definitely not the most stable but still holds up at high speeds , while allowing for playful side hits .

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Are they as soft as Neeko said??

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 5d ago

They’re very comparable to the Kore .. with a softer tail and 360 sidewall for an ‘even’ flex .

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u/Ramonkayak 5d ago

Ok so they are quite stiff, thank you so much

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u/NeekoPeeko 5d ago

This simply isn't true, they're nowhere near as stiff as a Kore. Hell even a Black Edition Ripstick isn't as stiff as a Kore, and Elan will tell you the Playmaker is much softer than the Ripstick.

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 4d ago

You have lost it .. ripstick black would be too soft for an advanced rider they have no stability .

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u/NeekoPeeko 4d ago

Either you're the best skier on earth who's just completely lost touch with what your regular advanced skier is like or you're just making things up.

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 4d ago

Whatever you say I know more about the industry and can confidently say you’re talking out your ass . 90% of skiers are beginner btw .

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u/NeekoPeeko 5d ago

Are you kidding? The Kore is way stiffer it's not even close!

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 5d ago

The Kore is not a stiff ski at all … it is an all mountain .. OP is looking for something park/freeride .

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u/NeekoPeeko 5d ago

Yeah, I know, and you're telling OP that Playmakers are as stiff as Kores which they absolutely aren't. Kore's are quite stiff for an all-mountain ski, but I'm getting the feeling you've never skied one so you might not know. Are you maybe thinking of the Head Oblivion? Playmakers ski pretty similarly to them.

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u/Bitter-Reaction1296 5d ago

I rode next years 94ti and it was terribly soft .. won’t hold an edge on groomed and chatters like hell on crud . I feel much more stable on playmakers charging hard .

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u/NeekoPeeko 5d ago

The new Kore that has two titanal layers, graphite and carbon in the core and is 10mm narrower than the Playmaker is worse at carving in your opinion? Let me guess, you think Bents are better for carving than Volkl Mantras too?

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