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These or Bent Chetler I Live in Colorado and ski Vail a lot i...
By prb4986203
Ranked #921 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
October 19, 2011
These or Bent Chetler
I Live in Colorado and ski Vail a lot i was looking for a good powder ski but one that i can also ski on non powder days as well need it versitile but i want it to perform well in powder
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By ColdSmoke
Ranked #142 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
December 14, 2011
The Patron is definitely the better everyday ski. Both will kill it in the pow, and are surprisingly nimble in the bumps, but the Patron will hold an edge on the hardpack like a race ski while the Benny can get pretty sketchy.
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By Coloradomoon
Ranked #515 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
December 14, 2011
I haven't skied on the BC but I can definitely vouch for the Patron. The early rise is not as aggressive as the Armada JJ or Bent Chetler, which makes them way may stable on the crud. Plus they will kill it on a powder day. You should definitely demo a pair first. That's what I did. Good luck!
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By Elias Littenberg
December 5, 2011
Both skis on your hit list will shine in powder. The Patron has a burlier construction than the Bent Chet and, in my opinion, will be more fun to ski on an everyday basis. Especially if you're like me and your best freestyle days are behind you. If you're more into tricks and jibbing, the Bent Chet will be lighter and livelier. Honestly can't go wrong with either ski - take the Patron for a sturdier all-mountain ride or the Bent Chet for its lighter weight and more freestyle ready feel.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 177 cm, 185 cm, 193 cm
- Dimensions:
- 143 / 113 / 132 mm
- Turn Radius:
- [ 177 cm ] 16 m; [185cm] 18.5 m; [193cm] 21 m
- Profile:
- low camber, rockered tip & tail
- Construction:
- Energy CA
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- sintered UHMW
- Tail:
- twintip
- Binding Included:
- no
- Recommended Use:
- big-mountain freeride
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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