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What skis should I get?

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Billek
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I want to get new skis for next year and have some ideas, but I need some oppinions on a good ski. First off I ski on the east coast 95% of the time, and I hit powder every time it is available (which is not a whole lot). I really need an all-mountian ski that will not suck on groomers because 1/4 of the year thats what I am stuck doing . Of course I need a ski that will do good in the park too and im willing to give up some all mountian performance. I have thought about the 4frnt MSPs but I think they are too wide for what I do, but thats the only ski I have considered so far.

Sorry If my bad way of saying things made it difficult to understand what I am trying to say but I hope I can get some good suggestions.
Mar 29 2006 8:18PM
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Anathema
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get some seths, they'll treat you real good
Mar 29 2006 8:32PM
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kabozo101
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PE's
Mar 29 2006 8:39PM
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poofartpee
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hmmmmmmm well some line chronics would not do u bad
Mar 29 2006 11:00PM
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whattheshit
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volkl karmas
Mar 30 2006 12:49AM
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HiTz
Posts: 1467 - Karma: 11
karmas would be tight or some vicious would work too...im in the same position as u and i ski the karmas with axial 120s and i love them
Mar 30 2006 12:57AM
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skier_boy26
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so many choices
depends on your weight, ability, etc.
but for all mountain but more park

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karma
pe
Mar 30 2006 12:59AM
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Billek
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I have been skiing for the past 11 years, so I think im pretty experienced and a good skiier. But I only have about 1 year really progressing in the park, im 5'7" 140 pounds too.

I think ill check out the PEs more or the karmas.
Mar 30 2006 7:20AM
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bass_munkie
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those three came straight into my head as i was reading.

with your size and weight they will all work pretty well. TM is the softest of the three, pe and karma i think are pretty similar but the karma to me is a more fun ride. if you really want to slay it when powder does hit consider the big trouble.

oh and wait for next seasons TM's they have the sturdier edges.
Mar 30 2006 7:53AM
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boxskier
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can't go wrong with PE's; good ski and fairly short money
Mar 30 2006 7:56AM
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HiTz
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omg get some 177 karmas mounted +3 or +4 and youll love them...they ski so much nicer than pes...
Mar 30 2006 11:36AM
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Billek
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THe karmas look like a good ski to me and im thinking seriously about buying them now, but the suggested size of 177...isnt that a little big?
Mar 30 2006 4:39PM
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skirbrt88
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sounds to me like 170 msps are the only way to go
Mar 30 2006 4:49PM
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HiTz
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no because ur gonna want them mounted forward a little...like +4
Mar 30 2006 5:49PM
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HiTz
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im 6'1 175 and i have the 177s but they feel too short and i have them at recommened mounting spot..ull definately be fine with 177s mounted +3 or +4
Mar 30 2006 5:50PM
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Silence
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wha about an ar5? - too soft?

PE/karma/mojo 80/MSP sounds all gooooooood
Mar 30 2006 5:52PM
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jayamait
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SPK will be so rad.
Mar 30 2006 5:55PM
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HiTz
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he said he hits pow whenever he can ar5s and mojs arent exactly great in pow
Mar 30 2006 5:56PM
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SN0WBOARDER
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you should get the karma's mike size 169's
Apr 10 2006 11:13AM
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HiTz
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yea go with 169s not the 177s...thought u said 160 not 140 lbs
Apr 10 2006 5:32PM
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titsLOL
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sorry for kind stealing the thread but I don't wanna make a new one, just a quick question... does anyone know the weight of the karmas in relation to the PEs??
Apr 10 2006 5:39PM
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jd_1260
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ARVs
Apr 10 2006 6:31PM
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donkeykong
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i would go with pe's
Apr 10 2006 9:04PM
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HiTz
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im not sure the exact weight, but from what i felt i thought the karmas were a tad lighter
Apr 11 2006 12:32AM
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jKutcher
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i actually just purchased some 180 MSP's yesterday and rode them today for the first time. I am prolly gonna use them quite a bit in the park. I really enjoyed the way they ride. It was just a little wierd for me b/c i had STL's before these so they seem pretty stiff but that is just because of the skis i have been on for the last 2 years. I think you should definatly go with the MSP.
Apr 11 2006 1:15AM
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DHogg
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arv, seth vivious, karma, or chronic blend would all work. And dont worry about fattness. 95mm really isnt that big for everyday. you get used to it and then will hate skinny skis.
Apr 11 2006 1:17AM
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IskiCandide22
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Well if your not a salomon hater like alot of people on this site id go foil. you may hear all this bullshit about foam cores sucking but its all fuckshit. The foils are great in the park and all over the mountain and can handle the powder for sure. Id deff look into them if i were u.
Apr 11 2006 1:21AM
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andrewg
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pulic enemys...theyre a good all mtn ski and u they also do fairly well in the park
Apr 11 2006 1:35AM
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Mr_Bojangles
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If we're talking salomon, 1080 foils are a good choice and you can take them anywhere, but if you want extra width go with the 1080 gun
Apr 11 2006 5:33AM
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