Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them.
Except that now, after five years, the EDollo has received its first ever changes.
There are also two brand new sizes, a 172 and a 164.
Shape/Flex/Construction
The new EDollo retains the same rocker profile and footprint as the previous model.
The 19 ski does have more camber underfoot than previous models though.
The main changes to the ski come in the form of construction.
The new EDollo also has thicker edges than previous models but gains some weight as a result.
The flex of the ski also remains very similar to the previous model.
That is still the case, even with the tail being a touch softer.
They flex nicely when you turn them sideways and push but they are definitely prone to hooking.
In fact, they pretty much matched up to most park skis.
The perfect ski for Kimbosessions.
Now the rearmost portion of the tail, while still having camber, is more easy to flex.
That allows you to easily load up for ollies and tailbutters without sacrificing too much stability.
The new core provides more pop than previous iterations of this ski too.
However, there are more playful skis out there.
That, along with similar construction means the two should be very similar in terms of durability.
I rode the EDollo longer than any other ski last season and they held up decently.
I also have a couple of edge cracks on each side but again, no delam or pullout yet.
Continuing in a somewhat confusing vein, the EDollo kind of suits everyone and no-one at the same time.
They arent the best jump ski available, even in the width category.
They arent the softest ski (Blend) or most versatile either.
But they handle all aspects of park skiing pretty well and are tons of fun while they do it.
The ARV 106 feels a touch heavier in the air thanks to the width.
The only thing is its slower for those tech tricks.
