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What skis to get for this season- atomic or solomon

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i_ski_switch
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My dad is the rep for atomic but sinse they bought solomon we can get all solomon skis for the same price as we get atomics. Im a girl 5' 4" 120 lbs whose been skiing on twin tips for six years. Im thinking about the triplets but i dont know if a solomon model would be better. Any suggestions?

Jul 31 2005 1:45PM
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montageskier
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Maybe the foil.




Jul 31 2005 2:00PM
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lineskier129
Posts: 318 - Karma: 10
get some atomics i got them but salomon is a nice ski

Jul 31 2005 2:02PM
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IHOP
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get both.

Jul 31 2005 2:54PM
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WIfreeskier
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get some 1080 Gun S-Labs if you can get them cheaper than everywhere else

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Jul 31 2005 3:14PM
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a1-martock
Posts: 83 - Karma: 10
Hmmm, im not really into the solomon or atomic skis becuase they make mostly racing skis, but get the female version of the 1080's (if there is).

Jul 31 2005 5:26PM
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penguinlakris
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i think the 88mm waist at Atomic Stomp is nice:D

take a look!

Jul 31 2005 5:29PM
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Literature
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Ironicly, neither company has yet created a womens specific freestyle ski. Granted, they aren't that different, but all the same they are loosing that part of the market. I suppose the foil, but Atomic and Salomon are my least favorite companies, so your asking the wrong guy.

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Jul 31 2005 8:05PM
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Lineskier-101
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Get some foils in 171, they're nice and light, and so far they look good.

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Jul 31 2005 8:06PM
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Justo8484
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5'4 and 120lbs on a 171? thats a little bit big. the 161 thurster might not be a bad call. personally, i loved my 1080s till i beat the crap out of them sliding rails and landing on pavement.

Jul 31 2005 9:29PM
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Kev
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you looking for an all round ski? park only? some pwoder too?



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Aug 1 2005 2:41PM
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iggyskier
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Get the Sugar Daddy Pimp Edition. 99 in the waist, 193cm, light, full twin = ski everyday ski.

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Aug 1 2005 3:05PM
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iggyskier
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hahah o your tiny.

umm....maybe a 163 Sugar Daddy? or the stomp?

I've never like the way salomons ski, but some do, so you could always look into the foil.

Best bet, though, is to demo.

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Aug 1 2005 3:06PM
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johanblaze
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if you've been on twins for six years you should know that salomon and atomic are both shit. my advice is to sell whatever free skis you get and buy some k2s nukka!

Aug 1 2005 4:33PM
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iggyskier
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seconded

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Aug 1 2005 4:34PM
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Lineskier-101
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good call

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Aug 1 2005 4:36PM
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Armadaguy
Posts: 1697 - Karma: 70
stop hatin on salomon, they make a nice product, demo some CR's they are a sick ski

do it for yourself and no one else
Aug 1 2005 5:16PM
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iggyskier
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STFU and don't tell people what their opinions are and what to think.

I think Salomons suck, you don't. whoop-de-do

If you want to disagree with peopls "hating" on salomons crappy skis then say "actually I enjoy skiing on salomons" instead of telling others that they should stop thinking what they want to.



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Aug 1 2005 5:21PM
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freeskier1316
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depends how hard you ride. atomic has been traditionaly stiffer then salomon and more durable from what i know and what i've seen but idk about the new salomons haven't demoed them yet so i can't really talk about them or the new atomics for that matter and if i agree with seanpistol 6 years you should know what you want.


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Aug 1 2005 6:21PM
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johanblaze
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i like iggyskier.

Aug 1 2005 8:11PM
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get Salomons. they are better than the Atomics, even though they are foam :(

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Aug 1 2005 8:37PM
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urban triplets

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Aug 1 2005 8:56PM
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ztragnoB
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get the candide pros they are probably the only good ski salomon has produced in like 5 years

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Aug 1 2005 9:01PM
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iggyskier
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dude, i know you agree with me.

people on here sometimes just need to shut the fuck up. It is ok to express your opinion, but you're a douche if you trample on others.

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Aug 1 2005 9:21PM
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i_ski_switch
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i want a good park ski thats good big moutain as well..thanks for the replies

Aug 2 2005 12:26PM
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Epiphany
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I love my tweaks but they're a stiff ski.
Salomons might be better for you just becuase they're not as stiff. If it weren't for that, I'd say pickup the Stomps, sick ski.

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Aug 2 2005 4:36PM
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i_ski_switch
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i skied tweaks last season and i loved them..so i was thinking about going for the deviants. they are the same as the tweaks just different graphics

Aug 2 2005 5:44PM
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iggyskier
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if you getting skis, go fatter. Stomps over Tweaks (or whatever the new ones are)

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Aug 2 2005 5:46PM
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bigeasy3223
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triplets or foils are sweet or go for line they are amazing


Aug 2 2005 9:44PM
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PembyLoc
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the 163 triplets or urban triplets are both sick skis however as you mentioned the deviants are the same as the current Tweak just a different mounting platform to allow for center mounting, so they're a super good ski too. no even being bias since now there's no point since Atomic and Salomont are somewhat the same company now but I've never been a fan of the performance or durability of Salomon, just a personal opinion



06/07 Atomic will have a womens specific twin tip, called the She Devil


Atomic 05/06 The Triplets are coming.... 2+1=6 think about it.....
Aug 2 2005 9:51PM
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philskis
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First off i wouldnt ski anything called the shedevil, bad Karma, haha. Second i would take a few suggestions from people on here but deffiently make the final decision yourself. Salomon and Atomic have both been making skis for a long time which means they both will make a good skiing ski. Thirdly, since your Pops is a rep i would ask him very politly to get a few demo skis for you to try out. She what ones are the best for you, or if any of them are pink....... but i would say try the 160-170 size range out. Good Luck!

Aug 4 2005 12:24AM
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daniel_insam
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get the triplets hp

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Aug 4 2005 7:09PM
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i_ski_switch
Posts: 589 - Karma: 58
yeah i think thats what im going to end up doing... i liked them a lot when i demoed them last season

Aug 4 2005 8:32PM
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i_ski_switch
Posts: 589 - Karma: 58
im talking about the triplet hp

Aug 4 2005 8:33PM
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Armadaguy
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grab some 168 cr's very pleasurable ride

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Aug 5 2005 12:15AM
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Aug 5 2005 1:57AM
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-AR_Seven-
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Here is what you do.
1. Get S-lab Guns.
2. Sell them on Ebay.
3. Buy Real Skis (that will fit you) from non-crappy companies.

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Aug 5 2005 3:01AM
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*Lozza*
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i'm a girl and ski atomic. you mentioned that you also want to ski "big mountain" i suggest you get the stomp: twin tip, a little wider and nice soft flex.

if you're serious about big mountain skiing though you might consider the sugar daddy (i ski the 183s for the deep, 173s for steeper, technical terrain).

Aug 28 2005 12:39PM
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Luc.
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ummmm,if ur dad is a rep, get both...

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Aug 28 2005 8:14PM
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froom
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I saw a girl hitting rails at tremblant this weekend on Triplet HP's and she looked awesome.

Either that or I'd highly recommend what I'm riding now...04-05 1080's. Go with the thrusters..great ski, and since your dad is a rep...they'll be nice and cheap.
Jan 9 2006 2:44PM
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617jibber
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salomon thruster for sure
Jan 9 2006 2:46PM
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Enzo
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why in gods name was this thread bumped?
Jan 9 2006 3:09PM
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leone
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i've demoed them before, they're like a race ski with a twin tip
Jan 9 2006 4:09PM
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