Would these be good for stability during jumps, consistent side hits and jibs? I'm not too worried about spins or rails this season, more towards natural features like cliff jumps, straight airs when skiing at speed. I've also heard that some line skis have issues with durability. Do you think these would be fine for the next 2-3 seasons?
These are pretty sturdy skis--all skis that are used in more of a freestyle format will tend to degrade faster than others simply due to the use case. There are more stable twins out there, though, check out Head Oblivion 84 and the K2 sight if you're looking for a beefier ski.
176cm 65kg advanced skier going to spend every day on the slopes, currently trying to learn basic tricks like rail slides with consistent results, clean straight airs, 180, 360, side hits everywhere and loooove some butters, manuals & jibbing in general which the ski seems to handle pretty well. I do have my focus on freestyle skiing but will also need it for all mountain/all conditions. I currently ski a IMO fairly heavy 100mm underfoot directional ski (Wedze Slash 100) which is 174 but I think it's actual length is a bit longer and even though I really enjoy it I sometimes feel like I could use a shorter/lighter ski. how does the honey badger ski? do you guys think the Honey Badger would fit well? if yes which length would be the more appropriate for me 166 or 172? or maybe there are some other interesting options? cheers!! thanks a lot 🙌
The Badger is sweet. It's tough and durable while remaining playful and consistent. I'd go with the 172 in that ski. Atomic Bent 85 is another good option for progressing through park while keeping all-mountain in range.
I'm 180 cm, and I actually want for the 166. I find a turn extremely quickly and are so light and Poppy. I could knuckle carve, then jump and land into the next curve over a bump. I can't do that with my fully cambered DynaStars
The Honey Badger is a bit stiffer and more responsive while the Reckoner 92 is more flexible and surfy. If you're on firmer snow, I think the firmer Line makes more sense, but for softer snow and more playful skiing, I like the K2.
The Honey Badger is stiffer and denser overall while the ARV 94 is lighter and more agile. I do think the Honey Badger will hold up better when it comes to true park bashing while the ARV is a better all-mountain and freeride ski that feels more composed than the light weight may let on.
I've heard that these delaminate pretty quickly, any experience with this? Could just be people abusing their skis but that's the main complaint I hear about it, other than that it seems like a fantastic ski to get into park with.
It's likely a mix. It's a pretty affordable ski, so that might make it lean to the less durable side of the spectrum, but also pretty much anyone who's buying these skis is not only using them in the park, but likely using them hard.
I see, I'm thinking about just using these for park but that's the only reason why I'm avoiding buying them. If they're just used for park do you think they will hold up for at least 2 years? @@SkiEssentials
I believe you heard of other line skis de laming. I personally have not seen or heard of any honey badgers having this issue as they're built for Street skiing and rails. I've beaten the crap out of mine and they've held up extremely well.
Quick thoughts on this versus faction prodigy 1? It's for my fifteen year old son. He's only about one hundred and twenty pounds. Usage would be Seventy percent park skiing.. Thirty percent allmountain
The Honey Badger feels like a more poppy and energetic ski than the Prodigy. I think lighter skiers will like the pep of the Honey Badger a bit more. It takes some finesse to get the Prodigy going while the Honey Badger feels like it does more of the work. I'd say the Prodigy would make a better "next time" ski vs. the Honey Badger which I feel makes a better "current" ski for his weight and application.
@@carterfan80you'll be happy with your choice I own a pair as well as my son I love how poppy they are carving. I bought the best park skis that end up using them all around the mountain they're just so fun to use
Would these be good for stability during jumps, consistent side hits and jibs? I'm not too worried about spins or rails this season, more towards natural features like cliff jumps, straight airs when skiing at speed. I've also heard that some line skis have issues with durability. Do you think these would be fine for the next 2-3 seasons?
These are pretty sturdy skis--all skis that are used in more of a freestyle format will tend to degrade faster than others simply due to the use case. There are more stable twins out there, though, check out Head Oblivion 84 and the K2 sight if you're looking for a beefier ski.
176cm 65kg advanced skier going to spend every day on the slopes, currently trying to learn basic tricks like rail slides with consistent results, clean straight airs, 180, 360, side hits everywhere and loooove some butters, manuals & jibbing in general which the ski seems to handle pretty well. I do have my focus on freestyle skiing but will also need it for all mountain/all conditions. I currently ski a IMO fairly heavy 100mm underfoot directional ski (Wedze Slash 100) which is 174 but I think it's actual length is a bit longer and even though I really enjoy it I sometimes feel like I could use a shorter/lighter ski. how does the honey badger ski? do you guys think the Honey Badger would fit well? if yes which length would be the more appropriate for me 166 or 172? or maybe there are some other interesting options?
cheers!! thanks a lot 🙌
The Badger is sweet. It's tough and durable while remaining playful and consistent. I'd go with the 172 in that ski. Atomic Bent 85 is another good option for progressing through park while keeping all-mountain in range.
I'm 180 cm, and I actually want for the 166. I find a turn extremely quickly and are so light and Poppy. I could knuckle carve, then jump and land into the next curve over a bump. I can't do that with my fully cambered DynaStars
How do the 2024 Honey Badgers compare to the 2024 Reckoner 92? Overall they seem very similar to me. Which do you like better?
The Honey Badger is a bit stiffer and more responsive while the Reckoner 92 is more flexible and surfy. If you're on firmer snow, I think the firmer Line makes more sense, but for softer snow and more playful skiing, I like the K2.
How do they compare with the arv 94? Tossing up between the two
The Honey Badger is stiffer and denser overall while the ARV 94 is lighter and more agile. I do think the Honey Badger will hold up better when it comes to true park bashing while the ARV is a better all-mountain and freeride ski that feels more composed than the light weight may let on.
I've heard that these delaminate pretty quickly, any experience with this? Could just be people abusing their skis but that's the main complaint I hear about it, other than that it seems like a fantastic ski to get into park with.
It's likely a mix. It's a pretty affordable ski, so that might make it lean to the less durable side of the spectrum, but also pretty much anyone who's buying these skis is not only using them in the park, but likely using them hard.
I see, I'm thinking about just using these for park but that's the only reason why I'm avoiding buying them. If they're just used for park do you think they will hold up for at least 2 years? @@SkiEssentials
I believe you heard of other line skis de laming. I personally have not seen or heard of any honey badgers having this issue as they're built for Street skiing and rails. I've beaten the crap out of mine and they've held up extremely well.
Quick thoughts on this versus faction prodigy 1? It's for my fifteen year old son. He's only about one hundred and twenty pounds. Usage would be Seventy percent park skiing.. Thirty percent allmountain
The Honey Badger feels like a more poppy and energetic ski than the Prodigy. I think lighter skiers will like the pep of the Honey Badger a bit more. It takes some finesse to get the Prodigy going while the Honey Badger feels like it does more of the work. I'd say the Prodigy would make a better "next time" ski vs. the Honey Badger which I feel makes a better "current" ski for his weight and application.
@@SkiEssentials Thanks so much. That was pretty much, The exact answer I was looking for. Just bought the honey badger.
@@carterfan80you'll be happy with your choice I own a pair as well as my son I love how poppy they are carving. I bought the best park skis that end up using them all around the mountain they're just so fun to use
I have been wondering how these would be in the moguls. They're a little on the wide side, but that flex..!
Nice and quick--even for the width, they do great in the bumps.
Thank you, so much! You guys rock!
I find they work good in Moguls and in chop. Both myself and my teenage son own a pair. They turned very quickly so also good in trees.