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- ON3P Kartel 98 would be 'premium' twin in this class with incredible, beefy construction that is the Kastle/Stockli of the park/free ride community. A more damp, beefier version of the ARV96 at a higher price tag.
- Kartel 96 would be in the middle of the group as far as playfulness - similar flex to the PB&J but a bit more carvy sidecut (due to Elliptical design in tip sidecut) and the most rocker. Definitely stiffer and more stable than the Allplay, but as such will want a bit more speed to come alive.
Rocker Type
Freestyle Rocker– Larger tip and tail rocker combined with camber underfoot. More playful, more fun, with enough camber underfoot to maintain solid edge contact on hard snow.
I next tried a Kartel 96 in 186 (it’s what they had available). Kartel are more twin-tip, center mounted, jibbing-oriented and playful. The 96 is a new width, with a different sidecut than in the past. When I tried Kartel a couple of years ago, I felt they wanted to springboard me off every bump. Gear Review: ON3P 2019 Magnus 102 All Mountain Park Skis ON3P has been making skis in Portland Oregon since 2009 and since the beginning had a product that stood out. Now 10 years later their skis are still designed to be rockered yet aggressive and are arguably some of the most durable skis on the market.
Elliptical Rocker Profile– The rocker profile and tip shape are combined into one progressively changing elliptical arc, which allows the tips to plane faster in powder, deflect less in variable snow, and helps the effective edge running within the rocker length to engage in a natural, effortless way.
Flex
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Freestyle Flex– Solid underfoot platform with an even, progressive flex into tip and tail. A close-to-symmetrical flex for performance going both forward and switch.
Sidecut
Elliptical Sidecut– An elliptical arc that begins at boot center and gets progressively smaller as it extends toward the tip and tail of the ski, resulting in a ski that carves harder the more it is put on edge, yet remains stable when it is skied flat.
Shape
Tip Taper– Dll injector for mac. Tip taper allows for a smoother release on turns, decreased swing weight, and a less catchy ride feel in variable conditions. Used throughout the ON3P line and matched with their rocker profiles to maximize effective edge while maintaining maneuverability.
Core
Bamboo Core– The heart of every pair of ON3P ski is a FSC-certified, vertically laminated, 100% bamboo core. Bamboo provides a responsive, yet damp characteristic to their skis that we have grown to love.
Laminates
Carbon Fiber– Provides strength, rebound, responsiveness, and stiffens torsionally and longitudinally.
Extra Wide Binding Mat– An additional layer of fiberglass mat prevents pullouts. To ensure proper coverage for all types of hole patterns, ON3P runs their mat full width on every ski they make. Their binding mat is double-biax fiberglass, increasing torsional stiffness.
Unidirectional Carbon Stringer– Each ski incorporates unidirectional carbon around the core, adding pop, stiffness, and dampness without any significant increase in weight.
Tri-Axial Fiberglass– 19 oz or 22 oz Tri-axial Fiberglass provides torsional and longitudinal stiffness, ensuring proper edge hold and power transfer.
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Vibration Dampening Strips (VDS)– VDS rubber is applied to the edges and sidewalls, acting as a shear layer that provides improved bonding strength and vibration dampening.
Sidewalls
UHMW Sidewalls– UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is an incredibly strong material, has a higher abrasion resistance than steel, and resists cracking (unlike ABS). Chromium based browser.
Base
1.8 mm 4001 Durasurf Sintered Base– ON3P's Durasurf 4001 base material provides their skis with better glide and protection from damage compared to any other sintered and extruded base material, and is 50% thicker than the industry standard.
Edges
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2.5 mm x 2.5 mm Extra Thick Edges– ON3P uses a 3/4 wrap for their 2.5mm x 2.5mm Rockwell 48 steel edges. The 3/4 wrap allows the tips and tails of the skis to flex, decreasing the risk of delamination.
3/4 Wrap Edges– The edges don't wrap all the way around the tips and tails the way other brands build skis. The perceived durability is a marketing gimmick -- 3/4 wrap edges allow the tips and tails to flex naturally, which prevents delamination.
Graphics
Nylon Topsheet– Sublimated nylon topsheet is chip-resistant to ensure you always look your best.
Additional Features
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Factory Finishing– A meticulous 32 step finishing process -- including a perfect, two-part base structure, hot wax + four hour hot box treatment, and a polished, beveled, detuned edge, allows skiers to mount and ski every ON3P out of the wrapper.
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Made in Oregon– Every single pair of ON3P Skis is built by an ON3P employee in their Portland, Oregon factory. No shortcuts or OEM here -- they do it themselves. Design, build, sell.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
- Terrain:Park & Pipe, All-MountainMore Park & PipePark and pipe skis, often called freestyle skis, are for skiers who spend the majority of their time on jumps, rails, and jibs of all kinds. Traditionally park and pipe skis have narrower waists with full camber profiles, but this category is incorporating more rocker patterns and different shapes. You will almost always find these skis with twin tips as well as other park specific features like thicker, more durable edges, dense extruded bases, and butter zones.All-MountainAll-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm.
- Skis:No Bindings
- Ability Level:Intermediate-AdvancedMore Intermediate-AdvancedWhether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
- Rocker Type:Rocker/Camber/RockerMore Rocker/Camber/RockerRocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
- Turning Radius:MediumMore Medium17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates:Bamboo, Carbon
- Tail Type:Full Twin TipMore Full Twin TipDesinged to allow you to ski backwards, full twin tips are found primarily on park & pipe skis and freestyle powder skis. More and more, we are seeing twin tips on all-mountain skis of all abilities, as it makes it a little easier to get around, and for the most part does not inhibit forward skiing.
- Made in the USA:Yes
- Warranty:2 Years
Size (cm) | 161 | 171 | 176 | 181 | 186 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 123 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 |
Waist Width (mm) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
Tail Width (mm) | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 121 |
Turning Radius (m) | 17.6 | 18.9 | 19.5 | 20.1 | 20.8 |
Effective Edge (cm) | 126 | 135.5 | 140 | 144.5 | 149 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1650 | 1730 | 1900 | 2000 | 2120 |