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Best ski for me.... (on the market again)

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Anathema
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well some stupid fuckass stole my skis last weekend, and this means i have to buy something new, and soon. i had 169 pe's.. last years model and i was looking at getting something a little softer, and a little longer.

this is how i'd break down my riding:

60%% park (35% booters, 20% rails/jibs, 5% pipe)
10% groomers
20% BC (glades, pow booters, etc)

i'm on the east coast right now and am planning on getting out to whistler for a few months in the spring (in effect, boosting my BC percentage a bit). i don't really think i want anything too fat, since i am mostly east coast and park, so i guess i need something that's good all around but primarily park. any recommendations would be great.

yeah, and where would be the best place to mount aswell? i guess slightly back since i'm not 100% jibbing.. so yeah.

thanks for the help.
Nov 23 2005 5:42PM
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Anathema
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haha, good job idiot! 60+10+20=90!!! hahaha. make that 30% BC.
Nov 23 2005 5:43PM
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Anathema
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(yeah, and i'm 5'10, 140lbs)
Nov 23 2005 5:44PM
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Scottness
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those pe's sounded good for you, maybe ARV's though.
Nov 23 2005 5:50PM
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DannyMac
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New PE's at +3
Nov 23 2005 5:51PM
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TheProfitSkier
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exactly what i have right now. i would get +4, since mine are still a tad far back
Nov 23 2005 5:52PM
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Anathema
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thats what mine were at
Nov 23 2005 6:37PM
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SBP
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ar5
Nov 23 2005 7:35PM
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AwR
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if you liked the public enemy thats what sounds good for you, but i would get last year considering they didnt change much
Nov 23 2005 7:59PM
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J.D.
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What are you talking about? They changed an absurd amount. Softer, wider, new sizes, Ptex topsheet... Please, people, know before you post.
Nov 23 2005 8:05PM
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AwR
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^sorry man, but honestly i dont think if you ski last years public enemy vs this year there will be that big of a differnce, but next time i wont say anything
Nov 23 2005 8:06PM
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J.D.
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Well, there is a big difference. I mean it's a totally different mold. The similarities between last year's and this year's can be summed up in that they're for doing more or less the same things... but they are a much altered ski.
Nov 23 2005 8:08PM
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xnick11
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chronic wide
Nov 23 2005 8:17PM
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skidemon22
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salomon foil in 166 or 174. tho at your weight you would be better at 166 unless you charge hard.
Nov 23 2005 8:20PM
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lechef
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MSP
Nov 23 2005 8:23PM
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Justo8484
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if you are looking for something longer the 174 PE would probably be your best bet. those or the 174 foil if you are looking for a little softer ski, although the PE will take more of a beating. both are 85 waist so they'll be a pretty decent pow ski for someone as light as you, but still kick it all over the mountain and in the park too.
Nov 23 2005 8:35PM
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00000000
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foil 174
Nov 23 2005 8:36PM
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cjgncjgn
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that or chrons
Nov 23 2005 8:40PM
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rk1080
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ar5's or arv's
Nov 23 2005 8:51PM
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froom
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Not hating...but invest in a ski lock next time dude.
Nov 23 2005 9:57PM
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strode
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175 arv's or 170 msp's.
Nov 23 2005 9:59PM
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martockpublicenemy
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175 arv
Nov 23 2005 10:14PM
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wrenegade
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get 174 or 179 Public Enemys. And a ski lock.
Nov 23 2005 10:15PM
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FUUUCK
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the new pe or the karma
Nov 23 2005 10:18PM
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Anathema
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below the belt..
Nov 24 2005 12:40AM
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skibummer
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Ski everything with foils
Nov 24 2005 12:43AM
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DHogg
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Foil,Seth Vicious, Elizabeth,chron,PE
Nov 24 2005 1:00AM
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levistewart
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i d go with the fr71 from highsociety= 171 cm and its the perfect all round ski holds great n any condition when you ski it ull be like whammy plus part of the money goes to the red cross
Nov 24 2005 1:27AM
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rodadeaco
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I'm gonna have to say PE's again, 174cm should suit you good, you did say you wanted a tad longer right?
Nov 24 2005 11:10AM
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D-40
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maybe the rossi scratch bc sprayer because it is only like a 92 waiste and handles the park and groomers very well.
Nov 24 2005 11:40AM
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BoB11
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chronic wides, since they are good in the park. You can also take these out of the park and they will ski well.
Nov 24 2005 2:08PM
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NEW ERA
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i would agree except i would go with the 179 its 92 mm at the waste and big skis are the furture it is the most versitile ski on the market
Nov 24 2005 2:40PM
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R.Fahey
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Man.... If you wanna try something new (which is a good idea as it can open up new options) try the Liberty SBs. They come in 170 and 180, and are 92.5 under foot. Perfect for all mtn. The flex is on the softer side. They kill it in the park, and will be incredible in the BC.
Nov 24 2005 3:05PM
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crm
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Maybe 179 Invaders
Nov 24 2005 3:20PM
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Ryno
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every ski short of the fugative and ANT have been suggested...geez...have fun picking man
Nov 24 2005 3:46PM
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gambino500014
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ummm, get the 175 ARV's, those would be fun.... your pretty much the same height as me, just a little bit lighter, so those would be sick.....
Nov 24 2005 4:02PM
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skidemon22
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actually its 88 mm in the waist.
Nov 24 2005 4:26PM
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