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Jp Julien/Big Trouble Quiver Ski

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attitashfreestyle29
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I have a chance to get these for really cheap and was wondering what people think about them. I live on the east coast and this would only be used for powder days going out west backcountry kickers and fooling around. I already have ar5s for park. Are these fun to ski or are they really gnarly cuz they're 188. I want something thats gonna be fun to ski switch in powder and fun to just fool around on. I also could get the big trouble for really cheap to. So much one would be the better ski for me? I'm 5 10 140
Mar 24 2006 5:33PM
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LDuggan420
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get the jp julien dan there dope
Mar 24 2006 5:36PM
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skirbrt88
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the big troubs would be better on the east
Mar 24 2006 5:55PM
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Scottness
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If you use it for pow and only pow/bc stuff...the JP is amazing, if you haven't skied it, you don't even know.
Mar 24 2006 6:36PM
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off_axis
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go ARMADA... cant beat ARMADA... definately not gonna beat ARMADA... ARMADA cant be beat
Mar 24 2006 6:42PM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
big troubs are going to overlap with AR5s..go atleast 100. Jp vs. Julien out of these two. Madens are supposed to be even more fun and versatile than Jps.
Mar 24 2006 6:55PM
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AKFREERIDE
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it can, and it has.
Mar 24 2006 7:25PM
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attitashfreestyle29
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Can the Jps handle groomers somewhat like not rip turns but atleast be able to tip up on edge. And how fun are they to fool around with like jibbing around on stuff or are the geared more towards big mountain
Mar 24 2006 8:06PM
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MrPantyDropper
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You can ski anything on groomers. If spats can be skied on groomers why cant jps?Theyll just be more work(not noticeable to me) on the groomers to tip em on edge. And if the Jps are your deffinition of a big mtn ski your a dumbass. They're just a fat ski with minimal sidecut and super soft.
Mar 24 2006 8:10PM
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attitashfreestyle29
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 209
you said that the maden's would be better earlier how do they compare I live on the east coast so I want something that I can ski in trees and that will be fun in the blown snow whales that we get, it doesn't have to be great in park just like an everywhere jib ski
Mar 24 2006 8:22PM
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IskiCandide22
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Id say the jp's there sweet skis. and thats all.
Mar 24 2006 8:31PM
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squibble
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the lizzies are super fun apparently and there 110 which is perfect. i think they would be the most fun to mess around on, think about it; there designed by eric pollard and all he does it travel and have fun skiing
Mar 24 2006 8:46PM
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Daniel.
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get pontoons for park
Mar 24 2006 8:47PM
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MrPantyDropper
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Madens have more sidecut and are just a touch stiffer-not really noticeable. The sidecut will make them much easier to turn quickly in the trees. Some people even think they can be to quick at some times. Very turny ski. Jps are more of a go-sraight-ski, the Madens are turners. BTW if you havent seen BLOOD's thread on TGR check it out. 07 Madens he'll sell for cheap. I think he said the price was $430. I may be mistaken though.
Mar 24 2006 8:59PM
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MrPantyDropper
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$450 and in a 179.
Mar 24 2006 9:00PM
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LDuggan420
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thats a dope deal^
Mar 24 2006 9:17PM
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skier_boy26
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ive found my jps to be super agile, even though im only 5'8". they are really nice and light.
they rip pow, regardless of pitch. they are an awesome ski.
the big trouble is a very dope ski too, but if youre looking for more pow and stuff, jp is an excellent choice.
Mar 24 2006 11:11PM
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EClay46
Posts: 2499 - Karma: 69
arv
Mar 24 2006 11:23PM
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hollygrove
Posts: 7845 - Karma: 93
The big trouble. Amazing all around ski and great for riding switch in pow when they are allmost centre-mounted. Get them.
Mar 24 2006 11:44PM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
or he could get a real ski and support a kickass company with these.

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or if you have the money, some iggies, capitals, kingswoods, or dps will also get the job done.
Mar 25 2006 12:54AM
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NWFlow
Posts: 1557 - Karma: 61
Are those fuckin Dynafit bindings? Thats sweeeeet. That'd be such a fun touring setup.
Mar 25 2006 1:40AM
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LC.
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Big Troubles in a 176. I'm 185lbs and ski the 186 for powder and crusing only. One tip delammed after one day hitting big kickers so I have a seperate park ski now. That aside, I really like them all round. They're a good firm flex (compared to the JP's very soft flex) and I don't think you'll need the width of the JP on the east coast. The sidecut on the Big Trouble will be nicer for groomers too.
Mar 25 2006 3:46AM
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attitashfreestyle29
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I think like the other guy said the big troubles will probably overlap with my ar5s cuz they're only 92 I want something fat and fun to ride that won't kick my ass
Mar 25 2006 11:05AM
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MrPantyDropper
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yup..mine are coming in tuesday.
Mar 25 2006 11:25AM
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poofartpee
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my coach had the JPs and blew the edge out on one hole side of his ski
Mar 25 2006 8:34PM
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mrkt321
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I have a pair of last year's made'ns in excellent condition that i want to sell. they have rossi axial2 120 bindings on them. these skis are like my favorite ski ever but i have to sell them because i'm really low on money. these skis can handle anything and since they have so much sidecut, they are some of my favorite groomer skis as well. this is a super fun ski. the price is $450. message me if you're interested.
Sep 21 2006 9:57PM
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Ryanvdonk
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if you are interested, i have a pair of 185s for sale, which sound like something that'd work well for you, they are new and in plastic, pm if interested.
Sep 21 2006 10:35PM
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GreatWh842
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the dude is 5'10 145, JPs are a little big for your weight, you don't need that much underfoot, i'd say they'd be a little too big 4 you, being they only come in the one size,
Sep 22 2006 12:25PM
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