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best all mnt twin?

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kevywevy
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what do you guys think? im looking for really good all mnt twin. something with the lenght of about 182 or so. im 6'1' or 6'2'



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Dec 12 2002 2:58AM
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Limeyslut
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This years line mothership is a great ski. Great for floating pow and big mtn as well as hucking.
I also own K2 ak enemys which kick ass. Fast, stiff and great big mtn ski.
Dec 12 2002 3:02AM
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LastEmperor
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v pro

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Dec 12 2002 3:20AM
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kevywevy
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well im looking for something that will still be really good inbounds. not just a pow ski since i don't ski real deep pow all that much.



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Dec 12 2002 3:37AM
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FreshCoast
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Last Years Volant Machete Huckster, best all around ski I have ever tried!
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Dec 12 2002 9:13AM
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Gregg
Posts: 713 - Karma: 11
Volkl V-Pro, Head Madtrix (in one of the longer lengths), Karhu Ruckit (exact same ski as the Head Maverick, only stiffer).


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Dec 12 2002 10:40AM
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lineskier321
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the motherships, the 03 teneightys or the mad trix would all be good choices

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Dec 12 2002 5:19PM
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Phrosty
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enemys rule the all mountain scene, nice side cut, twin tipped, flexy enough to be forgiving on hard pack.

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Dec 12 2002 5:44PM
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caylorswift
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get the mad trix 181.. i got them.. mount them on the big mountain side..
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Dec 12 2002 7:40PM
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morbumps4me
Posts: 643 - Karma: 11
BY FAR I think it's the salomon 1080, 2003 model. Perfect dimensions for anything.....and a great construction. I've heard good things about the k2's as well, but i'm a salomon man.
Dec 13 2002 10:32AM
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LastEmperor
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the dimensions are good on the 1080, but they're too soft and the foam core won't be as nice on the rest of the mountain compared to the wood core of the v pro. i bet the k2 pe would be pretty tight too tho.

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Dec 13 2002 1:30PM
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1080enemy
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I ski concepts, and love em, but havn't tried any ungroomed yet this year. but some of my friends have the old 1080's and love em and the enemy too. try and demo them if possible.
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Dec 13 2002 2:07PM
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east
Posts: 1073 - Karma: 94
The new 1080's are very well rounded, ppl asume the foam core blows but don't listen to them, the skiis rock all-mtn
Dec 13 2002 2:50PM
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FreshCoast
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The only problem with the teneighties is they are really soft and not stiff enough for heavier skiers. Otherwise, they are great skis.
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Dec 13 2002 4:27PM
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con_cept
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I could see if you were 180+ pounds that the new 1080s may be a bit on the soft side.

oh yeah, what you gain in stiffness you pay in weight so remember that.
Top choices, 1080, V-Pro for a wider ski... concepts for something a bit skinnier.



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Dec 13 2002 4:34PM
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SirOzq
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Elan mantis 12 or 777.




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Dec 13 2002 5:26PM
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CMUSkiFreak
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if you are willing to give a little on them not being a true twin tip the rossi bandit line are great all mountain and can still take off or land switch, also always look for last years models if you are looking to save some dough.

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Dec 13 2002 5:56PM
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Whistlermann
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2003 K2 PUBLIC ENEMYS Pretty Similar to the 1080s but stiffer and way more bomb proof
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Dec 13 2002 8:41PM
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morbumps4me
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I see where you guys are coming from about the foam cores. But I think that the new spaceframe technology makes up for the foam core. I cannot tell you how nice that new core is and how sweet the new topsheet is....it's something you have to try. If you're a woodcore man, you should consider trying it as well, you'll find it rides much more like you're used to.......so in this case, don't knock it till you try it.
Dec 13 2002 8:49PM
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kevywevy
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yeah i guess i'll have to find somewhere that i can demo them. yeah i don't know about the foam core thing since im about 6'2' and 190 pounds.



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Dec 13 2002 9:31PM
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wrenegade
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madtrix, v-pro or v-explosive, or pocket rockets. depending on how much you weigh, 188 scatch bc or 188 ak enemy may be a little big.


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Dec 13 2002 9:50PM
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morbumps4me
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185 Pocket Rocket would be a perfect ski for you. It's the perfect size, all mountain ski. I have it in a 175 and it's god.
Dec 13 2002 10:08PM
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PowAirRider
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the pocket rocket is really soft, tho. i really like the ski though, kicks ass just about everywhere.
Dec 14 2002 10:45AM
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Gregg
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For all you people that keep reccomending these wide-ass skis - NOT EVERYONE GETS TO SKI POW EVERY DAY! Some of us might need stiff skis with a mid-fat waist (~75). PR's, Motherships, AK ANYTHING, and the like are hardly 'all mountain' skis - they are mainly for the west where pow is a daily reality.


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Dec 14 2002 10:46AM
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morbumps4me
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Gregg- you are right. it is a big ski. It's also a good all mountain ski for it's size, you should try it. Impressive to say the least. But, I am with you, I suggested the 1080 a long time ago, but suggestion seemed to have been knocked off.
Dec 14 2002 10:50AM
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corkscrewski720
Posts: 251 - Karma: 13
best all mtn twin out there is the 2002 185 kneissl supafly (Yes the kneissl) it has a stiffer than normal flex a longer length, and also has phat graphix, if u cant find those go with the 2002 dynastar concept 180
Dec 16 2002 3:38PM
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Rossiscratch
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scratchs





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Dec 16 2002 3:43PM
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Whistlermann
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You can't really go wrong with most of the suggestions... With the Exception of the Mentally impared person who said Elan... haha... retard. V-Pros are fucking amazing, but i hate the graphix and they are expensive.
Whovever suggested 1080s and Motherships is also prettty dumb, those skis are not similar at all the Mothership is WAY to fat to be considered an All Mountain Twin. PUBLIC ENEMYS RULE
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Dec 18 2002 1:52AM
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Pipe_Munky
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definately go for something in a mid-fat range. the bandit XX is pretty good but there's not a whole lot of twin on the tail, there's the stomp, and nordica's beast line




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Dec 18 2002 7:15AM
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mogul_racer
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Pocket Rockets are like 4 wheel drive dude. They'll go anywhere and they're a little stiffer than the 1080's.
Dec 18 2002 12:28PM
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just give me.... your 1080's.... and i won't.. kick your ass...........

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Dec 18 2002 4:38PM
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Lateralis
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i got 2002 enemies and they ride excellent all around,
Dec 18 2002 5:42PM
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rockymountainmilitia
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the scratches are the best ski available hands down. they hold an amazing edge for carving (no joke), they give a really good pop and they can go everywhere. if your from the east i suggest the fs but if you live in the west get the bc. I gotta pair a couple of weeks ago and they are the best ski i've ever owned. even with the large width the skis are real easy to manouver, they are easier for landing, they are wide enough for the deeps and you can beat the shit outta them, cause there bombproof. scratches are your best bet.
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Dec 21 2002 2:29PM
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BobYohan
Posts: 3001 - Karma: 375
2002 enemy was a sick all-around ski, as are scratch's tho the scratchs are probably too soft for larger riders. i'd say go for either last or this years k2 enemy

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Dec 22 2002 2:42AM
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[Murrda]
Posts: 24 - Karma: 10
The Nordica Beast 92 TTs a sick ski if you like stiff and fat...
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Dec 22 2002 4:26AM
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Gregg
Posts: 713 - Karma: 11
The Bandit XXX has as much of a twin as the Maverick. The difference is that the Maverick's tail is rounded while the Bandit's is not


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Dec 22 2002 8:29PM
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Line1260x
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the line skogens handle everything pretty well i hear, and the site gives it a 4 out of 5 on powder and 5 in the park
Dec 23 2002 3:20AM
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LastEmperor
Posts: 347 - Karma: 10
the new pocket rockets are dope all over. I've been using mine the past few days and they kill the whole mountain. They aren't the best on the groomed, but if you're a good skier then you will have no problem with them. oh yes, and they are nice in powder too. get the 185's

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Dec 24 2002 3:21PM
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KootenayGuy
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i think the Line mavericks are an all mtn twin

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Dec 24 2002 9:31PM
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skitolive
Posts: 81 - Karma: 10
gregg how can they be a twin at all if they arent twin-tipped? HUH?????
Dec 25 2002 6:36PM
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Gregg
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Skitolive: The Bandit XXX, Maverick, and Ruckit (Karhu) all have tips that are 30mm high. That's probably as much as any other 'twin tip' on the market, with the exception of Line's skis (not counting the Maverick or Darkside) which all have equal height tips and tails. If a ski must have an equal height tip and tail, then only Line's twins count as real twins. If a ski only needs an upturned tail to be a twin, then even the Bandit XX (20mm) and XXX (30mm) can be considered twins.


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Dec 25 2002 7:19PM
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skitolive
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i know what your saying, but when i hear twin tip Im assuming its about a park ski...if that makes sense. im drunk.
Dec 27 2002 5:30PM
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Gregg
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Ski: It makes sense. However, not all twins are park skis. The Maverick is an all mountian twin, as is the Madtrix and was the Dragon. I think that a 'park only' ski wouldn't be stiff enough for all mountain riding either.


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Dec 28 2002 12:36AM
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