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Official "What skis should I get" thread.

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BioEnhanced
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Im tired of everyone posting a new thread asking what skis are right for them. SO post your specs and preferences and we'll make suggestions.

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Sep 26 2005 4:29PM
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Vicious
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Or, just use the search function to look into skis that you are interested in.

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Sep 26 2005 4:38PM
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whattheshit
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6'3'' 155 pounds. beginner in park. slow east coast progression.

im going to have two pairs of skis one for carving, probably volkl supersport 6 star. and another for days i feel like park

im looking for a park ski now. good flex for butters and presses.

i was thinking of stl 183 or invader 179 or ar5 181.

or should i just get a public enemy, fuja, etc.



Sep 26 2005 4:39PM
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^STL's since they're the longest ones there.

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Sep 26 2005 4:42PM
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chapz
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5 6" 125 pounds, expert in groomed, advanced in powder and intermediate at park. i want a light ski, a twin tho and i live in the east coast.

Sep 26 2005 4:44PM
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i'd suggest troublemakers, because they're not too stiff but they are great for east coast and backcountry. They're light but not very durable.

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Sep 26 2005 4:56PM
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airFS
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5'9 about 130-135lbs, mostly park, but don't want a ski too soft. More like a medium flex or mabye stiff. Live in P.A.

Sep 26 2005 7:42PM
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jamieduby.
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what about skis for a girl... i was checking out the new armadas but they look really narrow. i was also looking at the misdemeanors but i still don't know what i want.

Sep 26 2005 8:21PM
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BioEnhanced
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there's not that much choice in girl specific skis. Check out the girls section in the Powder Buyer's Guide.

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Sep 26 2005 8:31PM
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im thinking maybe an atomic tweak if you aren't heart set on this year's skis. THose are not soft and they are good for carving.

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Sep 26 2005 8:32PM
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Skier753
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Im 5 Foot 100lb

Sep 26 2005 8:33PM
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BioEnhanced
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what do you ski most?

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Sep 27 2005 5:54AM
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Pklink04
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6ft 120lb, yeah im skiny, live in MN, but go out to keystone and stay with my aunt for about a 3 weeks, want something wider, looking at moship, ARV, or seth Vicious, and what size are pow ski sizes kinda diff, because of surface area and such



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Sep 27 2005 12:34PM
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DHogg
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^ it depends how big the ski is. If its something like a 130 or made;n you could probably ski on a 179 and be fine. But if its not as big (e.g ARV) get something around a 185.

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Sep 27 2005 4:44PM
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DHogg
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sorry i didnt read your ski suggestions. I would get a Seth Vicious but as your so lanky get the 179's. dont know much about motherships, and ARV's are good too but i prefer the seths.

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Sep 27 2005 4:46PM
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For all you small light kids, I hear Ninthward Butterlicious are not stiff.

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Sep 27 2005 5:22PM
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Pklink04
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cool, thats what i thought about the seths, and there is a shop that has them in MN for some reason



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Sep 27 2005 7:56PM
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HVA
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I'm 6' 4" 200 pounds, lookin for a ski that is good all-around. I ride my stuff a little hard and need sometin good for the east coast.

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Sep 27 2005 7:58PM
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skier_07
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5'10" 135lbs ski about 40% park 60% other. East coast. i want to be able to carve with whatever i get.

Sep 27 2005 8:40PM
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DHogg
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^ for u 2 i would recommed and AR5, PE,Scratch, or Chronic.

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Sep 27 2005 9:01PM
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BioEnhanced
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Im almost exactly the same as you and im east coast. I just got 4frnt Msps because they're supposed to be sick for all around, park/bc/groomers. And nice and stiff for those icy east coast runs.

"when you research it, its surprising how many books are based on novels." -Nickskier

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Sep 27 2005 9:07PM
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cool_catskier
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im selling 4 frnt 167 and salomon 1080's, make me a offer ppl!

Sep 27 2005 10:06PM
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BioEnhanced
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you didn't say the 4frnt model or the salomon length

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Sep 28 2005 2:39PM
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jonsimpson
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Im 5'10 and 145 pounds. I ski park, pow and i like messing around on groomers. Im thinking Fujative at the moment because there nice and cheap. What do you guys reckon? and what length should i get?

Sep 28 2005 3:21PM
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TeenageWasteland
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Invader 177 or 179, forget which one it comes in.

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Sep 28 2005 3:31PM
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DHogg
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neither. it comes in 178.

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Sep 28 2005 3:58PM
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cool_catskier
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4frnt stl 167 200$ salomon 1080's 171 250$ o.b.o. SUCH A GOOD DEAL!

Sep 28 2005 5:08PM
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BioEnhanced
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yeah, someone small should pick up the stls, if they're in good condition, and even if they're a little beat up its still a pretty good deal.

"when you research it, its surprising how many books are based on novels." -Nickskier

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Sep 28 2005 5:47PM
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i assume the stls are last years?


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Sep 29 2005 2:03PM
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casualfiasco
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5 6" 125 pounds, expert in groomed, advanced in powder and intermediate at park. i want a light ski, a twin tho and i live in the east coast.

wow thats exactly what i am.
either fugatives or mabey some lines

Sep 29 2005 3:32PM
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wvskier17
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Fujatives are the best

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Sep 29 2005 3:46PM
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whattheshit
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yea i was thinking just getting some cheap fujas then when i get good lay the cash down for some baller park skis

Sep 29 2005 3:48PM
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skinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny

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Sep 29 2005 4:42PM
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whattheshit
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i know eh, im a lanky motherfucker. i try so hard to put on weight to. like introvenus tube of fat, and stuff

Sep 29 2005 5:05PM
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skippah_BC
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Looking for an all around ski for the park. I have Mojo's from last year and they rule, I just want something to dedicate to park so I won't wreck the Mojo's. Live in Whistler so i don't want them skinny in case I go out of the park that day (like around 85mm-ish). I want something stiff and stable, I ski aggresively.
I had my heart set on the Mojo 80's but they're too narrow. Recommendations?

Sep 30 2005 2:56AM
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