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Park Skis for Tall Kids?

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FreshCoast
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Well, I have been looking at park skis for quite a while now, but I am still unsure of what size i need. I am 6'4', 180lbs and have been skiing my Volant Machetes at 193cm for 2 years now, but I have found them too long and heavy for the park and pipe (probally because they are made of all metal). I have noticed that park twins only come in sizes around 180 and lower and was wondering if you think that is too small. I don't know, I feel uncomfortable on shorter skis, but thats because I usally ride the whole mountain, can anyone give me some advice?
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Oct 8 2002 11:33PM
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Krongos
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the v pros come in 190 and so do mad trix


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Oct 8 2002 11:44PM
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freestyleskier14
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mad trix comes in 190 wich is 6'3'. may be a bit for park and pipe. 180 is kinda small for a guy your height so I would say sompin' like 185 would be perfect.

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Oct 9 2002 12:00AM
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CSUBRIAN
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man, im 6'3 195. And i've got some bad news. For us taller (and heavier) bros, we really need two pairs of skis. Those longer twins perform better BC or out of the park. But i feel damn awkward in 190's in the park. This seems to be the way most tall people i know go.
Oct 9 2002 1:38AM
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westcoaststyle
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that would suck to be an ogre liek you guys. darksides come in 185, motherships in 182 and mavericks in 180 i think. donno bout any other companys
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Hedekar
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I'm 6'4', I ride scratch bc's in 188.







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Oct 9 2002 3:44AM
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FreshCoast
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I would think 185s would be perfect for the park, but I have only know of one ski that comes in that size, Kneissl SupaFly/Flexon Flys. I know the all mountain twins already come in bigger sizes, but I already own pair of machetes. I don't know, maybe get a lighter all mountain twin like the darkside or mothership. Any more thoughts?
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Oct 9 2002 7:46AM
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Penguino1
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Motherships go up to 192 this year. I would definitly give those a look. It depends where you live though. Volkl V pros go up to 190 and those rock for everything.


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Oct 9 2002 10:23AM
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FreshCoast
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Heres what I got for skis over 180cm:

Line Mothership 2003 182,192 127/97/117
Line Darkside 2003 185 110/73/98
Line TwelveSixty 2003 182 107/76/97
K2 AK Enemy 2003 188 118/90/108
K2 Enemy 2003 183 109/75/97
Rossi Scratch BC 2003 182,188 122/90/115
Rossi Scratch FS 2003 180 110/80/103
Atomic Stomp 2003 186 ?







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Oct 9 2002 8:07PM
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FreshCoast
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Crap I pressed something and it replied (list continued):
Salomon Pocket Rocket 2003 185 122/90/115
Salomon Teneighty 2003 181 114/80/108
Volkl V-Pro 2003 180,190 113/85/105
Volkl V-Pro 2002 180,190 113/85/105
Head Mad Trix 2003 181,190 111/75/106
Kneissl SupaFly 2002 185 110/75/100
Dynastr Candide 2002 180 103/72/95
Dynastr Concepts 2002 180 103/72/95

So what would you guys reccomend?



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Oct 9 2002 8:10PM
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shawnm1260
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publif enemys are gonna coem in a 180 somthing maybe a 184 but scratch crew has it right, bc188 for sure would be good
Oct 9 2002 8:56PM
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FreshCoast
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I don't know, is it as floppy as the pocket rocket? I live in the midwest and am looking a park ski, I heard a lot of these fatter skis can't carve worth a damn!
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Oct 9 2002 9:01PM
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Peta
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The stomp can sure carve, they are worth every penny you pay for em, but i can't afford em. A friend o mine is sellin me his scratch bc's 188, and i am only 183 cm. I can sure ski em tho. The difference is only a few cm, thats like
from here to here. And if you can get a cheaper price, the ak enemy is something that carves well for a fat ski. Do not get the blue noodles, unless ure pow and park only




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Oct 9 2002 9:39PM
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freestyleskier14
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185 pocket rocket. would be great in the park. peter olnick jibs em sickly.

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Oct 9 2002 10:56PM
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Hedekar
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yeah the pocket rocket is softer than the scratch BC.







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Oct 10 2002 4:00AM
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FreshCoast
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I would love pair of stomps but they are so damn expensive ---> Anyone know an Atomic rep? Or a Vokl, or Rossi rep?
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Oct 10 2002 8:24AM
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